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Baugh House closed for season

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Fannin County Historical Foundation, located in the historic Baugh House, 411 West First Street, Blue Ridge, is closed until April 1. Due to insufficient funding and low traffic volume, Foundation President Janie Turner made the decision to close the museum throughout the winter months.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin Public Library accepting historic photos for project

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Fannin County Public Library (FCPL) is accepting historic photographs as part of the Fannin County Historic Photographic Digitization Project. Anyone with photos pertaining to Fannin County history is encouraged to make an appointment to have the photo digitized.
West Fannin Elementary student Kaylee Trotter won the Fannin County Spelling Bee Friday, January 10. The winning word was “beatboxing.” Trotter is shown along side Principal Alison Danner and Fannin Director of Instructional Services and Policy Sarah Welch. Trotter advances to region competition at Georgia Highlands College February 22.

West Fannin Elementary student Kaylee Trotter won the Fannin County Spelling Bee Friday, January 10. The winning word was “beatboxing.” Trotter is shown along side Principal Alison Danner and Fannin Director of Instructional Services and Policy Sarah Welch. Trotter advances to region competition at Georgia Highlands College February 22.

TROTTER SPELLING CHAMP

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The News Observer

The News Observer

More parking, signs talked by DDA

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Hopes for new parking lots for downtown, 2020 officers and a resignation were all topics when Blue Ridge Downtown Development Authority (DDA) members met Monday, January 6.
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The News Observer

Danner named at West

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
West Fannin Elementary School Assistant Principal Alison Danner has officially been named the school’s new principal following former principal, Lucas Roof’s, move to a district wide position.
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The News Observer

Thefts plague Faninn

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Fannin County Public Works Director Zack Ratcliff said Fannin County is currently experiencing an issue with road signs being stolen. In 2019, the county reported over 150 stolen road signs.
The Lake Blue Ridge Detachment #1438 Marine Corps League works year-round on a variety of community projects in an effort to give back to the community. Shown are, from left, Mike Nunnally, Jim Brumbelow, Jeff O’Neill, Dale Greene and Chuck Clark.

The Lake Blue Ridge Detachment #1438 Marine Corps League works year-round on a variety of community projects in an effort to give back to the community. Shown are, from left, Mike Nunnally, Jim Brumbelow, Jeff O’Neill, Dale Greene and Chuck Clark.

Once a Marine, Always a Marine

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Honor. Courage. Commitment. These are the core values of the United States Marine Corps and through a variety of community projects that often go unnoticed, but mean the world to local community members, the Lake Blue Ridge Detachment #1438 Marine Corps League exemplify these values.