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his female mix named Alexa is an owner surrender and will remain at Animal Control until adopted. She is a small-sized pooch and boasts a shiny, black coat. This gal is super sweet. View her under intake number 157-20. She is being held by Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson.

his female mix named Alexa is an owner surrender and will remain at Animal Control until adopted. She is a small-sized pooch and boasts a shiny, black coat. This gal is super sweet. View her under intake number 157-20. She is being held by Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
The featured dog of the week is a female mix, named Alexa, who is shown being held by Fannin County Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson. She has a short and shiny black coat with a strip of white and dark cocoa bean eyes. This gal is very sweet and would pair well in a loving home.
The University of North Georgia’s stand-alone campus in Blue Ridge will be completed in time for the start of the Fall 2020 semester, and will feature more Education courses as well as a new Anatomy & Physiology course this year.

The University of North Georgia’s stand-alone campus in Blue Ridge will be completed in time for the start of the Fall 2020 semester, and will feature more Education courses as well as a new Anatomy & Physiology course this year.

UNG Campus to be complete by Fall 2020

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
The University of North Georgia’s (UNG) Blue Ridge Campus hit a milestone April 24 when the school’s roof and exterior walls were completed. Construction has now moved inside, and work is underway to complete the campus before the start of the Fall 2020 semester Monday, August 17.
Blue Ridge’s Food Lion Customer Service Lead Helen Ramey holds up a hang tag for customers to grab if they want to contribute to Summers Without Hunger. Next to her is a display, right next to their CoinStar machine, where the tags may be found.

Blue Ridge’s Food Lion Customer Service Lead Helen Ramey holds up a hang tag for customers to grab if they want to contribute to Summers Without Hunger. Next to her is a display, right next to their CoinStar machine, where the tags may be found.

Blue Ridge Food Lion campaign will reach three area resources

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Blue Ridge’s Food Lion customers have the opportunity to make a $5 donation to Feeding America and the Chattanooga Area Food Bank now through June 30 when visiting the store.
Bridgett Danielle Calligari

Bridgett Danielle Calligari

Walmart disturbance leads to woman’s arrest in Blue Ridge

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
A disturbance in the Blue Ridge Walmart led to the arrest of a McCaysville woman Sunday, May 31. Lieutenant Gary Huffman of the Blue Ridge Police Department said officers were dispatched to Walmart about 3 p.m. regarding a woman screaming and talking jibberish.
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street will debut Crossroads: Change in Rural America at The Art Center in Blue Ridge June 20. The exhibition will run through July 17.

The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street will debut Crossroads: Change in Rural America at The Art Center in Blue Ridge June 20. The exhibition will run through July 17.

Smithsonian exhibit to open

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street will debut the Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibition at The Art Center June 20 and run through July 17.
Alexander Chastain of Blue Ridge has earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Georgia and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army, Corps of Engineers.

Alexander Chastain of Blue Ridge has earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Georgia and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army, Corps of Engineers.

Chastain graduates, commissioned in U.S. Army

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Alexander Chastain of Blue Ridge graduated from the University of North Georgia (UNG), one of only six military colleges in the country, and has been commissioned in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a second lieutenant. Chastain was recognized during the university’s ceremonies May 7 and 8.
The News Observer

The News Observer

CLC Match-a-thon underway

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Fannin Christian Learning Center’s (CLC) biggest fundraiser of the year, their annual Match-a-thon, is currently underway and will continue through July 31. All donations up to $15,000 received during the event will be matched.