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Courthouse cleaning cost $70,059

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The Fannin County Courthouse was deep cleaned and sanitized at a cost of $70,059 after multiple employees exhibited symptoms of COVID-19, which prompted a court and courthouse closure through Monday, July 13.
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Package sales, happy hours closer

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Confusion and disagreement among McCaysville City Council members did not stop the next step needed for changes to the city’s alcohol law to become realities.
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Water authority says fecal matter report was wrong

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Fecal matter reported after water was sampled by the Fannin County Water Authority was found to have come from a private well and not from the water authority supply. “We went to the wrong house and took a sample,” Chairwoman Anita Weaver said.
This male Pointer mix was found off Blue Ridge Drive in McCaysville June 12 and will remain at Animal Control until adopted. He has soft, white fur with brown spots. This guy has a great personality. View him using intake number 161-20. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson.

This male Pointer mix was found off Blue Ridge Drive in McCaysville June 12 and will remain at Animal Control until adopted. He has soft, white fur with brown spots. This guy has a great personality. View him using intake number 161-20. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The fur baby of the week is the Pointer mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson. This boy is a total sweetheart and enjoys being outdoors playing. He plays well with other dogs and is ready for a forever home. Interested in adding this good boy to the family?
Artwork sharing the message, “Love wins” was displayed at the Silent Rally for Respect, Peace, and an Equitable Future for All in the downtown Blue Ridge city park Monday, July 6.

Artwork sharing the message, “Love wins” was displayed at the Silent Rally for Respect, Peace, and an Equitable Future for All in the downtown Blue Ridge city park Monday, July 6.

Rally promotes equality for all

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The phrase “love wins” resonated with members of the Fannin County community as the Fannin County Democratic Women, along with local residents and visitors, expressed their desire for equality for all during a “Silent Rally for Respect, Peace, and an Equitable Future for All” at the downtown Blue...
Josh’s Benches for Awareness Corporation recently donated a bench to the Fannin County Recreation Center. The bench provides the easily accessible hotline number for those needing help. Shown with the bench are, from left, Recreation Center athletic coordinators Tim Towe and John Spargo and Recreation Center Director Eddie O’Neal.

Josh’s Benches for Awareness Corporation recently donated a bench to the Fannin County Recreation Center. The bench provides the easily accessible hotline number for those needing help. Shown with the bench are, from left, Recreation Center athletic coordinators Tim Towe and John Spargo and Recreation Center Director Eddie O’Neal.

Suicide prevention bench donated

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The Fannin County Recreation Center was recently donated a bench by Josh’s Benches For Awareness Corporation, which is a non-profit for suicide prevention and awareness.
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Water authority okays loan modification

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Fannin County Water Authority members met Tuesday, June 30 to approve a $905,000 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) loan modification. The modification allows the authority to defer six payments from July to December 31, 2020.