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Enough money has been raised so Nikki and Steve Shamblin hope that they will soon be able to bring Elizabeth, above, to her new home with them.

Enough money has been raised so Nikki and Steve Shamblin hope that they will soon be able to bring Elizabeth, above, to her new home with them.

Shamblins thankful as enough raised for Elizabeth

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Steve and Nikki Shamblin are saying a big “thank you” this week as enough funds have been raised to adopt Elizabeth out of Colombia, South America.
We Are Polk County volunteer Robby Hatcher was at the Polk County Convenience Center in Grassy Creek Saturday passing out bags of groceries to anyone in need.

We Are Polk County volunteer Robby Hatcher was at the Polk County Convenience Center in Grassy Creek Saturday passing out bags of groceries to anyone in need.

We Are Polk providing food

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
We Are Polk County is continuing its efforts to help make sure young and old alike who need food get that food. Robby Hatcher, one of the volunteers involved in the group, said over 150 bags of groceries were delivered to East Polk County since the effort began a week ago.
Hannah Ritchie, left, and Ashton Davis are shown gathering groceries for an elderly woman Thursday, March 26. The elderly woman could not go out and get essentials and had no one to make the trip for her.

Hannah Ritchie, left, and Ashton Davis are shown gathering groceries for an elderly woman Thursday, March 26. The elderly woman could not go out and get essentials and had no one to make the trip for her.

Davis, Ritchie show what caring for others means

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
People of Fannin County and the Copper Basin have always been known for their willingness to come together and help those in need, no matter the circumstances. The COVID-19 situation is no exception.
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Siddiqui expands virus testing

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The office of Dr. Mahmood Siddiqui is offering COVID-19 testing. Polk County and Ducktown officials have agreed  to allow the practice to use building C, just next to Siddiqui's current office at 144 Medical Center Drive in Copperhill at the Copper Basin Medical Center complex.