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Arts association closed, considering cancellations

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (BRMAA) will remain closed to the public through May 5 and is considering canceling major events. “The continued health and safety of our entire community has been the utmost importance to the BRMAA,” Nichole Potzauf, executive director said.
Jennifer Danner stands behind a plethora of paintings created by herself and other members of the community for the residents at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin. The paintings were delivered Thursday, April 2.

Jennifer Danner stands behind a plethora of paintings created by herself and other members of the community for the residents at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin. The paintings were delivered Thursday, April 2.

Life Care residents receive paintings to brighten spirits

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
During trying times, it is important to unite as a community and lend a hand wherever possible. Jennifer Danner understands the importance of this concept, which is why she decided to get together some paintings to distribute to the residents at the Life Care Center of Copper Basin.
Fannin County High School sweethearts and seniors Grant Sullivan and Amber York stop for a photo in the school’s parking lot before heading to class on the first day of their senior year this past August.

Fannin County High School sweethearts and seniors Grant Sullivan and Amber York stop for a photo in the school’s parking lot before heading to class on the first day of their senior year this past August.

FCHS seniors share thoughts of graduation, future

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
“This is definitely something that will not only forever impact our senior class, if we don’t get to walk (in a graduation ceremony), but all senior classes across the nation,” said Ryley Mervine, Fannin County High School (FCHS) senior in regards to school closures.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Kindergarten registration to be online or by telephone

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Fannin County School System’s kindergarten registration will open Monday, April 20 and continue through Friday, April 24.  Children who have attained the age of five on or before September 1, 2020 will be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year.
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

Fannin County extends emergency ordinance

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to extend the county’s State of Emergency declaration ordinance Wednesday, April 8, following Governor Brian Kemp’s extension of the statewide shelter-in-place order through the end of the month.
The News Observer

The News Observer

June 9 new election date

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Georgia’s Statewide General Primary and Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) elections, previously scheduled for March 24 and May 19, have been postponed until June 9.
B. Alison Sosebee, left, and Sherry Morris display one of the signs meant to convey messages of help and hope during the COVID-19 pandemic.

B. Alison Sosebee, left, and Sherry Morris display one of the signs meant to convey messages of help and hope during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Signs connect help, hope

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Many local organizations offer help when people need it, and at the same time there are people who want to help the organizations meet those needs. Those were the thoughts of B. Alison Sosebee who said, thinking of the available resources, “They’re here to help you if you need help.