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This blonde, male Bulldog mix was picked up on Cashes Valley Road in Epworth. Named Randy, this boy makes a great adventure companion. He will remain at Animal Control until adopted, unless he is reclaimed by his owner first. View him under intake number 153-20. He is being held by Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.

This blonde, male Bulldog mix was picked up on Cashes Valley Road in Epworth. Named Randy, this boy makes a great adventure companion. He will remain at Animal Control until adopted, unless he is reclaimed by his owner first. View him under intake number 153-20. He is being held by Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
A blonde, male Bulldog mix, named Randy, was brought to Fannin County Animal Control after officers picked him up on Cashes Valley Road in Epworth May 22. Randy is this week’s featured dog of the week! He is shown being held by Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.
The Blue Ridge Cannery will open Tuesday, July 7 for the 2020 with new COVID-19 guidelines in place.

The Blue Ridge Cannery will open Tuesday, July 7 for the 2020 with new COVID-19 guidelines in place.

Cannery opening to include new rules, appointments

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The Blue Ridge Cannery will open Tuesday, July 7 for the 2020 season by appointment only and with new COVID-19 guidelines in place. Appointments, for 90 minute increments, will be scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m., 9:10 a.m.,11:50 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. through September 29.
Blue Ridge Business Association President Cesar Martinez updated the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on downtown Blue Ridge and McCaysville businesses following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blue Ridge Business Association President Cesar Martinez updated the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on downtown Blue Ridge and McCaysville businesses following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Martinez, Gribble talk economy

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Blue Ridge Business Association President Cesar Martinez gave the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors an update on how local businesses are doing following COVID-19 related closures.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Copperhill asked to help with Polk garbage costs

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Polk County Executive Robby Hatcher has asked the City of Copperhill to pay for one trash haul per month. Hatcher joined members of Copperhill’s city council during a regular meeting Monday, June 15, to explain changes in the county’s garbage dumping sites and ask for help.
FCHS alumnus Karly Thompson warms up the team during her time as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Morehead State University.

FCHS alumnus Karly Thompson warms up the team during her time as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Morehead State University.

Thompson named Golden Eagles head softball coach

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Fannin County Class of 2012 Lady Rebel Karly Thompson has recently been named the Head Coach of the Washington County High School Golden Hawks softball team in Sandersville, Georgia.
Copper Basin Lady Cougar Regan Holder signed a scholarship to play softball at Tennessee Wesleyan University Wednesday, June 17. Holder, left, smiles with TWU Assistant Coach Leah Thompson.

Copper Basin Lady Cougar Regan Holder signed a scholarship to play softball at Tennessee Wesleyan University Wednesday, June 17. Holder, left, smiles with TWU Assistant Coach Leah Thompson.

Holder signs softball scholarship with TWU

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Regan Holder, recent graduate of Copper Basin High School signed a scholarship to further her education and softball career at Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) Wednesday, June 18.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Life Care tests negative for COVID-19

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Following much COVID-19 testing, Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Ducktown received the last of its tests back Thursday, June 11 and found that all residents and associates had tested negative for the virus.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Executive Director Nichole Potzauf, left, and Assistant Director Caroline Mann stand before the long-awaited “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibition Saturday, June 20. The exhibition is in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street, Georgia Humanities, the University of West Georgia and Georgia EMC. It will continue at The Art Center through July 17.

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Executive Director Nichole Potzauf, left, and Assistant Director Caroline Mann stand before the long-awaited “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibition Saturday, June 20. The exhibition is in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street, Georgia Humanities, the University of West Georgia and Georgia EMC. It will continue at The Art Center through July 17.

SMITHSONIAN OPENS AT THE ART CENTER

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The News Observer

The News Observer

Polk budget back to officials

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Making Polk County’s budget balance was put back in the hands of the county’s elected officials Tuesday night, June 16. At the end of a two-hour meeting of the county’s budget committee, members agreed to ask office holders to cut their budgets by not less than two or more than three percent.