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FCHS currently waits for GSHA guidance

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Fannin County High School officials are currently waiting for further guidance from the Georgia High School Association (GSHA) regarding how athletics will look this fall amid COVID-19 concerns.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Blue Ridge confused over spending limits

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
A previous motion regarding the City of Blue Ridge’s purchasing policy, during a June 9 council meeting, brought controversy at their workshop Tuesday, July 7. “I think Jeff and Robbie and I had one thing that we thought it was, and Mike had a different intention,” Mayor Donna Whitener said.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Early voting underway in Fannin County election

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Early voting for the General Primary run-off, slated for Tuesday, August 11, began July 20 and will continue through August 7. Voters who choose to early vote can do so in the Elections Office on the third floor of the Fannin County Courthouse Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Pippenger’s plan solves Polk budget crunch

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Polk County Commissioner John Pippenger assured his fellow commissioners they would not all agree or like all parts of a budget proposal he had prepared, but that the plan would reach their needed “cut” number and balance the 2020-21 budget.
Local clergy members, law enforcement officers, first responders and community members gathered in Blue Ridge’s downtown park to pray for the nation Saturday, July 18. Public servants are shown saluting the flags during the National Anthem.

Local clergy members, law enforcement officers, first responders and community members gathered in Blue Ridge’s downtown park to pray for the nation Saturday, July 18. Public servants are shown saluting the flags during the National Anthem.

PUBLIC PRAYER RALLY TARGETS NATIONAL, LOCAL NEEDS

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Erik Cioffi

Erik Cioffi

Fannin High principal headed to Massachusetts

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Fannin County High School Principal Erik Cioffi has submitted his resignation to the Fannin County School System effective August 28 and will begin his new career as an assistant superintendent in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Jim and Marci Wilcox were among the performers during Pickin’ in the Park at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park Thursday, July 9. Pickin’ returned to the park after being absent for almost ten months, and now continues back on schedule starting at 6 p.m. every Thursday.

Jim and Marci Wilcox were among the performers during Pickin’ in the Park at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park Thursday, July 9. Pickin’ returned to the park after being absent for almost ten months, and now continues back on schedule starting at 6 p.m. every Thursday.

Pickin' returns to Ron Henry Park

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, July 21, 2020