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Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston, left, served as the keynote speaker of the Fannin County Republican Party’s 2020 Valentine’s Banquet, which was hosted by GOP Chairman Johnny Scearce.

Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston, left, served as the keynote speaker of the Fannin County Republican Party’s 2020 Valentine’s Banquet, which was hosted by GOP Chairman Johnny Scearce.

Republicans hear election’s importance from Ralston, Gooch

Sydney Criteser
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston spoke to the importance of his fellow republican’s votes in the upcoming elections during the Fannin County Republican Party’s annual Valentine’s Banquet Saturday, February 29. “For over 140 years, the Democratic Party controlled this state,” Ralston said.
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Fannin now Second Amendment Sanctuary

Sydney Criteser
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution declaring Fannin County a Second Amendment Sanctuary after receiving input from the community during their regular meeting Tuesday, February 25.
Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett holds this male Black Lab who was found on Wise Road in Morganton Friday, February 21. He will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This boy has a shiny, black coat with cocoa bean eyes and a lively personality. View him under Animal Control number 070-2020.

Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett holds this male Black Lab who was found on Wise Road in Morganton Friday, February 21. He will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This boy has a shiny, black coat with cocoa bean eyes and a lively personality. View him under Animal Control number 070-2020.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
When you adopt a dog, you gain more than a pet. You gain a loyal companion who will love you unconditionally. Adopted dogs make the most gracious, loving, thankful pets. Be mindful as outside temperature remain low that it is important to keep your pet comfortable.
Purple, green and gold outfits were prominately displayed during Snack in a Backpack’s Mardi Gras themed fundraiser, Bringin’ the Blues to Blue Ridge, Saturday, February 22. Shown are, from left, Jeanie Morris, Margie Smith and Stephanie Danuser.

Purple, green and gold outfits were prominately displayed during Snack in a Backpack’s Mardi Gras themed fundraiser, Bringin’ the Blues to Blue Ridge, Saturday, February 22. Shown are, from left, Jeanie Morris, Margie Smith and Stephanie Danuser.

BRINGIN' THE BLUES HELPS FEED CHILDREN

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble discussed becoming “Broadband Ready” with the Fannin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, February 11.

Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble discussed becoming “Broadband Ready” with the Fannin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, February 11.

Fannin moves toward Broadband Ready

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners has taken the first steps to becoming a “Broadband Ready” county following a presentation from Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble during the board’s regular meeting Tuesday, February 11.
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Council spends $30,000, keeps Vendor Ordinance alive

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
McCaysville City Council members agreed to spend $29,960, adopted a resolution governing meeting agendas and tabled several items for future consideration. The actions came during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday, February 11.
The Fannin Christian Learning Center is gearing up for its annual winter banquet fundraiser as they celebrate their 20th year of teaching the Bible to the youth of Fannin County. Shown front to back, on left, is Ansley Turner, Ella Richardson, Jaylin Ray, Gentry Clore, Blake Rogers; front to back, on right, is MacKenzie Johnson, Executive Director Tina Lee, Nicole Pittman, Jerritt Holloway, Joseph Annis and Nicolas Arp.

The Fannin Christian Learning Center is gearing up for its annual winter banquet fundraiser as they celebrate their 20th year of teaching the Bible to the youth of Fannin County. Shown front to back, on left, is Ansley Turner, Ella Richardson, Jaylin Ray, Gentry Clore, Blake Rogers; front to back, on right, is MacKenzie Johnson, Executive Director Tina Lee, Nicole Pittman, Jerritt Holloway, Joseph Annis and Nicolas Arp.

CLC banquet will celebrate 20 years

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
For the past 20 years, the Fannin Christian Learning Center (CLC) has taught the Bible to students of Fannin County.  The non-profit organization’s annual Winter Banquet fundraiser is scheduled for March 13, 6:30 p.m.
St. Anthony Catholic Church in Blue Ridge is requesting contributions to help Lexy Lopez, a 26-year-old with a mental disability, find a permanent home after tragically losing hers.

St. Anthony Catholic Church in Blue Ridge is requesting contributions to help Lexy Lopez, a 26-year-old with a mental disability, find a permanent home after tragically losing hers.

St. Anthony rallies around Lopez

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
St. Anthony Catholic Church in Blue Ridge is looking for contributions to aid Blue Ridge resident Lexy Lopez, a 26-year-old with a mental disability, who recently lost her mother, Terry Lopez, to a stroke. “She has nowhere to stay, no family and no support,” St.
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Election day Tuesday in Polk

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Polk County voters can begin casting ballots in the Presidential Preference Primary and county General Primary election when election day polls open Tuesday, March 3 at 9 a.m., according to Polk County Election Administrator Nathan Hitson.