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“Open” signs are appearing in business windows throughout Fannin County and the Copper Basin area.

“Open” signs are appearing in business windows throughout Fannin County and the Copper Basin area.

Businesses beginning to re-open

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Phase I of Governor Brian Kemp’s re-opening plan is underway and many local businesses are taking advantage of the lost time. Around 20% of restaurants in Fannin County are open, according to Jan Hackett, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce.
Pickleball players from left, Lynden Willits, Lori Schaltz, Kim Curry and Gail O’Neal take a break from playing pickleball for a photo at the Fannin County Recreation Center Thursday, May 7.

Pickleball players from left, Lynden Willits, Lori Schaltz, Kim Curry and Gail O’Neal take a break from playing pickleball for a photo at the Fannin County Recreation Center Thursday, May 7.

Fannin County Recreation Center officially open

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
The Fannin County Recreation Department re-opened its doors Monday, May 4, to a limited number of people from the Fannin and Polk County areas. Recreation Department Director Eddie O’Neal said, “Phase one of the re-open is going great, we are very pleased.
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Arts association cancels, reschedules events

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (BRMAA) has canceled or postponed the following programs and events: •Youth-based programming is canceled through the end of June 2020; •The Annual Dance Recital is canceled; •All BRMAA sponsored artist guild meetings and community partners meetings is...
This male Shi Tzu mix was found on Mineral Springs Road in Blue Ridge May 6. He will remain at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. He has a long, blonde coat and is very laid-back. View him using intake number 137-20. He is being held by Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

This male Shi Tzu mix was found on Mineral Springs Road in Blue Ridge May 6. He will remain at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. He has a long, blonde coat and is very laid-back. View him using intake number 137-20. He is being held by Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
The featured dog of the week is the male Shi Tzu mix being held by Fannin County Animal Control Manager John Drullinger. He has a long, blonde coat. This little guy would benefit from a good grooming. This boy is very sweet and calm and would make the perfect lap dog.
Habitat for Humanity of Fannin and Gilmer Counties Executive Director Chris Hall holds their mission statement, alongside Holly Chandler of Home Depot, during a recent roofing project.

Habitat for Humanity of Fannin and Gilmer Counties Executive Director Chris Hall holds their mission statement, alongside Holly Chandler of Home Depot, during a recent roofing project.

Habitat for Humanity helps repair roof

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
An elderly woman can now sleep peacefully in her home, under a new roof thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Fannin and Gilmer Counties and other contributers. Virginia Card and her late husband worked hard to pay for their home in 1985.
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Copper Basin Pre-K sign up underway

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Copper Basin Pre-Kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year is underway. Applications are available for pickup anytime at Copper Basin Elementary School, outside in a tote.
Standing beside the new signage at Mineral Springs Park in Blue Ridge are, from left, Fannin County Extension Agent Ashley Hoppers, North Georgia Master Gardeners Extension Volunteers (NGMGEV) Project Chair Alyce Wirtz, NGMGEV Wanda Jefferson and NGMGEV President Fran Stoecker.

Standing beside the new signage at Mineral Springs Park in Blue Ridge are, from left, Fannin County Extension Agent Ashley Hoppers, North Georgia Master Gardeners Extension Volunteers (NGMGEV) Project Chair Alyce Wirtz, NGMGEV Wanda Jefferson and NGMGEV President Fran Stoecker.

Mineral Springs Park earns Gold Level Certification

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
“How exciting it is from an extension agent standpoint that Master Gardeners took this, ran with it and created something, an outdoor laboratory where we can have lessons and engage young people and old people alike,” Fannin County Extension Agent Ashley Hoppers said of Mineral Springs Park.
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Fannin students join National Honor Society

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Fannin County High School inducted several students into the National Honor Society by way of a virtual ceremony Monday, May 4. “These students are the role models for student body,” NHS Sponsor Angela Patterson said.