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Rose the Golden Retriever made friends with a fawn in the lawn of the Burden family. Claude Burden took the photo in June of last year. Diana Burden said the fawn’s mom came and got the baby deer later that night.

Rose the Golden Retriever made friends with a fawn in the lawn of the Burden family. Claude Burden took the photo in June of last year. Diana Burden said the fawn’s mom came and got the baby deer later that night.

HOMETOWN PHOTOS

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The soon to be Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Silva

The soon to be Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Silva

Johnston, Silva to be wed in March

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Heather Johnston, daughter of Tuesday Meissner and David Johnston, and granddaughter of Donna Johnston, will wed Zachary Silva, son of Vania and Zacarias Silva, March 28, 2020, at the Palms Hotel and Spa in Miami, Florida. Heather graduated Salutatorian of Fannin County High School in 2013.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Craddock Center announces performances

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Songs & Stories 2020 at The Craddock Center in Cherry Log, Georgia is the place to be on Saturday, January 25, at 3:00 p.m.   The Craddock Center will present two performances for this year’s Songs & Stories. Gopher Broke and Carol Cain, as Rosie the Riveter, will perform.
Fannin County Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson kneels next to this super cute Basset Hound mix. The female pup was dropped off at the facility January 13 and will remain there until adopted or transfered to a rescue. She has a short, smooth coat of hot chocolate and milk and boasts adorable stubby legs. View this sweetie pie under Animal Control number 016-20.

Fannin County Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson kneels next to this super cute Basset Hound mix. The female pup was dropped off at the facility January 13 and will remain there until adopted or transfered to a rescue. She has a short, smooth coat of hot chocolate and milk and boasts adorable stubby legs. View this sweetie pie under Animal Control number 016-20.

Adopt A Pet

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Throughout 2019, Fannin County Animal Control took in 384 dogs. Owners reclaimed 142 dogs and 38 were adopted.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Erroneous late fee charged

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Around 70 people on the City of Copperhill’s Water and Sewer system were unintentionally charged a late fee on their December 31, 2019 bill. City Clerk Amber Brooks said that every customer who paid their bill on December 10 was charged with the late fee.
North Georgia Technical College Adult Education students, from left, Brian Amman, Tara Ledford and Emily Powell have earned their GED’s and plan to continue their education.

North Georgia Technical College Adult Education students, from left, Brian Amman, Tara Ledford and Emily Powell have earned their GED’s and plan to continue their education.

Amman, Ledford, Powell earn GEDs

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Earning a GED (general education development) certificate comes with more than just extended career options, it also comes with a sense of confidence, according to recent North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) Adult Education graduates.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin feels Knoxville earthquake

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Numerous people reported feeling the ground shake in and around Fannin County at approximately 2:15 p.m., Monday, January 20. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed there was a 3.8 earthquake outside of Knoxville, about one mile from Fincastle, Tennessee.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Overtime approved, code officer named in Copperhill

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Paid over-time was approved for City of Copperhill employees and Jacob Monteith was appointed as the city’s code enforcer during a called meeting Monday, January 13. Mayor Kathy Stewart said the city is now “financially able” to begin paying employees overtime instead of comp time.