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Jones named CEO at Fannin Regional

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Fannin Regional Hospital announced that Jason Jones, RN, MBA, was named Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, effective immediately. Jason has served as interim CEO since July of 2019.  Jones brings more than two decades of health care experience to his role as CEO of Fannin Regional.
Gilita Carter was concerned from the beginning.

Gilita Carter was concerned from the beginning.

Revitalization group has “way too much power”

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The McCaysville Revitalization Committee came under attack Tuesday night, January 14, at the regular meeting of the city’s council members. City Attorney Cortney Stuart told the council the “revitalization committee has way too much power ... making council decisions ...
North Georgia Autism Foundation Executive Director Tripp Ritchie and Byron Ahrens, pastor of Epworth United Methodist Church, talk art during the foundation’s grand opening of the NGAF Art Gallery.

North Georgia Autism Foundation Executive Director Tripp Ritchie and Byron Ahrens, pastor of Epworth United Methodist Church, talk art during the foundation’s grand opening of the NGAF Art Gallery.

GALLERY OPENS

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The North Georgia Autism Foundation (NGAF) held the grand opening of their first micro-business, an art gallery, to employ individuals disabilities, January 16. The NGAF Art Gallery, located at 11 Overview Dr.
Appalachian CASA Executive Director Melanie Davis, right, presents the 2020 Appalachian CASA Volunteer of the Year award to Chris Martinez. Martinez has dedicated five years to the Appalachian Judicial Circuit as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).

Appalachian CASA Executive Director Melanie Davis, right, presents the 2020 Appalachian CASA Volunteer of the Year award to Chris Martinez. Martinez has dedicated five years to the Appalachian Judicial Circuit as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).

Martinez named

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Retired Mountain Education Charter High School Counselor Chris Martinez has been named Appalachian Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)’s 2020 Volunteer of the Year.
Blue Ridge Community Theater held a 2020 Season Expo in which the community was invited to come and learn of all the theater has to offer Saturday, January 11. Directors from this year’s showings sat on stage and told of their productions. Sarah Shelton told of the upcoming Sunny D Children’s Theater’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” that she is directing.

Blue Ridge Community Theater held a 2020 Season Expo in which the community was invited to come and learn of all the theater has to offer Saturday, January 11. Directors from this year’s showings sat on stage and told of their productions. Sarah Shelton told of the upcoming Sunny D Children’s Theater’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” that she is directing.

COMMUNITY LEARNS ABOUT THEATER AT 2020 EXPO

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett holds this female Fiest mix named Jenny who was surrendered by her owner. She will be staying at Animal Control until adopted. She is has a short, black and tan coat. View this lively girl under Animal control number 007-2020.

Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett holds this female Fiest mix named Jenny who was surrendered by her owner. She will be staying at Animal Control until adopted. She is has a short, black and tan coat. View this lively girl under Animal control number 007-2020.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The folks and dogs at Fannin County Animal Control invite everyone to come to the facility and visit with the dogs. In the past week, officers brought in five dogs with five reclaimed, one going to Homeward Bound Pet Rescue and two going to Doggone Rescue.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Unemployment rate hits all-time low

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Northwest Georgia saw the lowest unemployment rate in the region’s history in November, according to Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. “Georgia had a record number of jobs, employment and total individuals in our workforce,” Butler said.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Pickleball club seeks members to grow awareness

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Want to be part of a social, healthy, fun and competitive club? Join Fannin County’s new pickleball club. The club will have its first meeting Wednesday, January 22, at 4 p.m. at the Fannin County Recreation Department.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Monteith named, Copperhill sidewalk ordinance tabled

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Copperhill has a new code enforcer, effective February 6. The Board of Alderman agreed to give Jacob Monteith additional hours while remaining a part-time position of no more than 30 hours and named him as the city’s new code enforcer.
Copperhill Brewery raised $3,000 and River Laurel Gifts & Boutique raised $500 for the Fannin County Family Connection Food Pantry during the holiday season. Shown during the check presentation are, from left, Caroline Allen, Joe Bugg, Mika Bowser, Alan Reis, Pamela Abbott, Food Pantry Manager Greg Gelp, Harrison Abbott, Family Connection Executive Director Sherry Morris and Macho Liberti.

Copperhill Brewery raised $3,000 and River Laurel Gifts & Boutique raised $500 for the Fannin County Family Connection Food Pantry during the holiday season. Shown during the check presentation are, from left, Caroline Allen, Joe Bugg, Mika Bowser, Alan Reis, Pamela Abbott, Food Pantry Manager Greg Gelp, Harrison Abbott, Family Connection Executive Director Sherry Morris and Macho Liberti.

BREWERY, BOUTIQUE RAISE $3,500 FOR FOOD PANTRY

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, January 14, 2020