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The Fannin County Young Farmer’s Association recognized several individuals at the organization’s annual banquet Friday night, February 7. Young farmer and high school senior Layne Epperson was recognized as a valuable asset and was awarded a 2020 membership to the Fannin County Young Farmer’s Association as well as a t-shirt. Presenting the shirt is 2019 Secretary Theresa Wollschlager.

The Fannin County Young Farmer’s Association recognized several individuals at the organization’s annual banquet Friday night, February 7. Young farmer and high school senior Layne Epperson was recognized as a valuable asset and was awarded a 2020 membership to the Fannin County Young Farmer’s Association as well as a t-shirt. Presenting the shirt is 2019 Secretary Theresa Wollschlager.

Young farmers recognize leaders, name officers

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
“I know when I came here a couple weeks ago ... I saw kids with passion. I saw kids developing self worth.
Three caught after Sunday chase

Three caught after Sunday chase

Three caught after Sunday chase

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Three suspects allegedly robbed two stores between the Georgia/North Carolina state line and Blue Ridge, fled law enforcement and were then caught in the area of Ingles in Blue Ridge Sunday afternoon, February 9.
Everett James Miller

Everett James Miller

Miller birth announced

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Jarrett and Hannah Bailey Miller of Cumming, Georgia, announce the birth of their son, Everett James Miller, January 2, 2020. He weighed 9 pounds 4 ounces and was 21.75 inches long.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin County Library schedule includes events for all ages

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The following events will happen in February at the Fannin County Public Library: •Storytime at the Library, Tuesday, February 4, 11, 18 and 25, at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Their Youth Services Specialist, Catherine Burr, will be having story times on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Service members, civilians invited to Military Ball

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Calling all military branches, veteran service organizations, first responders and civilians to attend the Fifth Annual Military Ball Saturday, March 14, and celebrate The Navy Seabees’ 78th birthday. The event will be held at The Ridges Resort in Hiawassee, Georgia.
Fannin County Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson kneels with this female Feist mix. She was picked up on Madola Road in Epworth Tuesday, January 28, and will be staying at Animal Control until adopted or reclaimed. This sweetheart has a glistening, short black coat with patches of white on her paws and chest. View her under Animal Control number 037-2020.

Fannin County Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson kneels with this female Feist mix. She was picked up on Madola Road in Epworth Tuesday, January 28, and will be staying at Animal Control until adopted or reclaimed. This sweetheart has a glistening, short black coat with patches of white on her paws and chest. View her under Animal Control number 037-2020.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The staff and dogs at Animal Control urge everyone to consider adopting as their facility has reached capacity. In the past week, officers brought in five dogs with three reclaimed and one going to Doggone Rescue.
McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley showed a tactical shield that just arrived prior to the city council workshop January 23, to council members. The shield purchase was approved last year.

McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley showed a tactical shield that just arrived prior to the city council workshop January 23, to council members. The shield purchase was approved last year.

Vendor ordinance amended, shield arrives

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
McCaysville city officials discussed an amendment to the vendor ordinance which would allow street preachers and other non-profit type groups to hand out information for free.
Fannin County High School students, Anna Rhodes and Gracie Stewart, performed research about the positive impact that music therapy has on the elderly population. Shown with the residents at Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory care are, from left, front, Georganna Johnson, Alice Lundgren and Brenda Johnson; back, Rhodes and Stewart.

Fannin County High School students, Anna Rhodes and Gracie Stewart, performed research about the positive impact that music therapy has on the elderly population. Shown with the residents at Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory care are, from left, front, Georganna Johnson, Alice Lundgren and Brenda Johnson; back, Rhodes and Stewart.

RHODES, STEWART RAISE ELDERLY SPIRITS WITH MUSIC

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2020