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Two men rescued from Blue Ridge Lake

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Halloween is supposed to be a time when young and old alike turn their thoughts to candy and costumes. But this year, the night turned almost fatal for two men who had to be rescued from Blue Ridge Lake. Kevin Panter, veteran firefighter/EMT, said an emergency page went out at 10:30 p.m.
Fannin County native Charles Spivey served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He is now a member of the local chapters of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Fannin County native Charles Spivey served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He is now a member of the local chapters of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Charles Spivey tells of time with Army during war years

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Fannin County native Charles Spivey spent two and half years serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and while he’d do it again in a heartbeat, he endured hardships on and off American soil during his service.
Inclement weather that blew in from Tropical Storm Zeta along the gulf coast made quite the impression on Fannin County and surrounding areas as it resulted in heavy storm damage Thursday, October 29. Residents worked to get the road cleared along Old Epworth Road in Epworth.

Inclement weather that blew in from Tropical Storm Zeta along the gulf coast made quite the impression on Fannin County and surrounding areas as it resulted in heavy storm damage Thursday, October 29. Residents worked to get the road cleared along Old Epworth Road in Epworth.

Zeta hits Fannin hard

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Fannin County residents woke up to downed trees, flooding and a lack of power Thursday, October 29, as a result of Tropical Storm Zeta, which hit the coast of Louisiana as a Category 2 Hurricane before downgrading to a Tropical Storm and traveling northeast toward Fannin County.
Veteran Bob Harrington posts the North Georgia Honor Guard flag at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park Tuesday, October 20. Besides the ceremonial posting of the colors, the Flag Retirement ceremony included an explanation of the importance of properly retiring worn out United States flags by Epworth Scoutmaster David Lewis. Troop 32 scouts and honor guard members come together regularly to conduct retirement ceremonies.

Veteran Bob Harrington posts the North Georgia Honor Guard flag at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park Tuesday, October 20. Besides the ceremonial posting of the colors, the Flag Retirement ceremony included an explanation of the importance of properly retiring worn out United States flags by Epworth Scoutmaster David Lewis. Troop 32 scouts and honor guard members come together regularly to conduct retirement ceremonies.

UNITED STATES FLAGS RETIRED

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
This male Bull mix was dropped off at Animal Control October 16. He is on the larger side and has a short, white coat with orange spots. View him using intake number 295-20. He is shown with Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett.

This male Bull mix was dropped off at Animal Control October 16. He is on the larger side and has a short, white coat with orange spots. View him using intake number 295-20. He is shown with Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
This Bull mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett, is this week’s featured pooch of the week! He has a short, white coat with orange spots. He is a big boy, and is very sweet and playful. He was dropped off at Animal Control October 16.
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Round Up nears $630,000

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Tri-State EMC’s partnership with TVA that directed $10,000 to a trio of local organization is in addition to the local power company’s contributions through Operation Round Up, the program funded solely by member contributions.
Mandy Hyde of Fannin County Family Connection takes an application from a client needing to receive funds from the TVA’s Community Care Fund Program.

Mandy Hyde of Fannin County Family Connection takes an application from a client needing to receive funds from the TVA’s Community Care Fund Program.

Tri-State, TVA partnership brings $10,000 to area

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
A partnership between Tri-State EMC and the Tennessee Valley Authority has resulted in $10,000 being awarded between three local organizations.
Fannin County school bus drivers were applauded for their hard work and commitment to student safety during a School Bus Safety Week luncheon Thursday, October 22. Shown are, from left, Lisa Cheatham, Tina Dillingham, Robin Searcy, Melissa Beaver, Frances Newberry and Pepper McConnell.

Fannin County school bus drivers were applauded for their hard work and commitment to student safety during a School Bus Safety Week luncheon Thursday, October 22. Shown are, from left, Lisa Cheatham, Tina Dillingham, Robin Searcy, Melissa Beaver, Frances Newberry and Pepper McConnell.

BUS DRIVERS HONORED

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Police Chief Johnny Scearce

Police Chief Johnny Scearce

Tourney to benefit Johnny Scearce

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Two-man teams are being urged to enter the Blue Ridge Classic Scramble golf tournament to raise money to help Blue Ridge Police Chief Johnny Scearce. The event will be held at Old Toccoa Farm Saturday, November 10, with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
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Polk ready for Nov. 3 election

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Polk County residents who still want to early vote in the 2020 General Election can do so in Benton through Thursday, October 29. As of Monday, October 26, 4,086 Polk county early and absentee ballots had been cast in the election.