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COVID-19 update

20 cases of COVID-19 reported in Fannin

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The Georgia Department of Health reported 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no virus related deaths in Fannin County as of Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. The department has reported 21,102 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide.
This female Lab mix is being held by Fannin County Animal Control Manager John Drullinger. She was an owner surrender and brought in April 15. She will stay at Animal Control until adopted. She has a longer, chocolaty coat and beautiful marigold colored eyes. View her under Animal Control number 127-20.

This female Lab mix is being held by Fannin County Animal Control Manager John Drullinger. She was an owner surrender and brought in April 15. She will stay at Animal Control until adopted. She has a longer, chocolaty coat and beautiful marigold colored eyes. View her under Animal Control number 127-20.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
The featured dog of the week is the female Lab Mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control Manager John Drullinger. She has a long, chocolaty coat with a patch of white on her chest, and this beauty has striking marigold colored eyes.
Fannin County Board of Elections staff are shown with a pile of voting related papers in 2004, the year of the big roll out of the touch screen voting units. Shown, from left, are Susan Byrum, Mary Ann Conner, Morris Queen, Lena Earley, Samantha Hill, Rachel Gray, Dorothy Davis, Cheryl Burns, Evelyn Panter and Jammia Duvall.

Fannin County Board of Elections staff are shown with a pile of voting related papers in 2004, the year of the big roll out of the touch screen voting units. Shown, from left, are Susan Byrum, Mary Ann Conner, Morris Queen, Lena Earley, Samantha Hill, Rachel Gray, Dorothy Davis, Cheryl Burns, Evelyn Panter and Jammia Duvall.

Elections of the past hold many good memories

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
These days folks primarily cast their ballots electronically, sending their choice for various political offices through time and space instantly.
Snack in a Backpack has increased their meal distribution by 30% in response to the need the COVID-19 pandemic has caused. The organization is currently in need of donations to continue meeting the needs of Fannin County children. Shown are, from left, front, Executive Director Debby Beck and Vicki Smith; back, Paul Pangborn, Fred Wright and June Pangborn.

Snack in a Backpack has increased their meal distribution by 30% in response to the need the COVID-19 pandemic has caused. The organization is currently in need of donations to continue meeting the needs of Fannin County children. Shown are, from left, front, Executive Director Debby Beck and Vicki Smith; back, Paul Pangborn, Fred Wright and June Pangborn.

Snack in a Backpack working to meet growing needs

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Snack in a Backpack has increased their  distribution by 30% due to the effects of COVID-19 on the Fannin County community. Executive Director Debby Beck explained that schools and businesses being closed, children staying at home, and many parents being out of work has necessitated this increase.
Chandler Bond

Chandler Bond

Fannin County soccer seniors honored

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
High School sports is an important part of any community. The amount of support  Fannin County High School gets from the community is almost unmatched. However, due to the current pandemic, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has ordered all campuses close the remainder of the school year.
Olivia McGinnis fights the rapids at the Ocoee Whitewater Center on the Ocoee River.

Olivia McGinnis fights the rapids at the Ocoee Whitewater Center on the Ocoee River.

No word on start of rafting season

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Rafters from all over the United States come to the Ocoee River for the thrill of whitewater rafting. This year, rafters will have to wait to hit the water  as the rafting season is postponed until further notice.
Fannin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Stan Helton signed a proclamation declaring April 19 through 25 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Fannin County with Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney Alison B. Sosebee.

Fannin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Stan Helton signed a proclamation declaring April 19 through 25 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Fannin County with Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney Alison B. Sosebee.

Proclamation cites victims’ rights

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Fannin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Stan Helton signed a proclamation declaring April 19 through 25 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Fannin County.  According to Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney Alison B.