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GDNR to host “Becoming an Outdoors Woman”

Mollie Morrow
Monday, December 30, 2019
Katie McCollum with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be presenting “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” Saturday, January 11, during the Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited (BRMTU) meeting at Faith Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m.
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The News Observer

Farm Bureau seeking students to compete in writing competition

Mollie Morrow
Monday, December 30, 2019
The Georgia Farm Bureau is looking for high school aged artists and middle school aged writers to compete for cash prizes. Each contest is open for those enrolled in public, private or home schools. Contestants must enter in either the county they live or the county they attend school only.
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The News Observer

American Legion looking for sponsors

Mollie Morrow
Monday, December 30, 2019
American Legion Post 96 of Copperhill is looking for a sponsorship of $350 for a high school junior to attend the American Legion Boy’s State. Boy’s State 2020 will be held in Cookeville, Tennessee at Tennessee Technological University in May. The $350 must be posted by March 30.
Fannin County High School’s Engineering program was recently awarded a Girl-Powered robotics grant through Vex Robotics and Robot Events for $1,000 and have created a girls team that will compete in compeitions this year. Shown with their VEX Robot are team members Lexi McGill, left, and Samantha Rosas.

Fannin County High School’s Engineering program was recently awarded a Girl-Powered robotics grant through Vex Robotics and Robot Events for $1,000 and have created a girls team that will compete in compeitions this year. Shown with their VEX Robot are team members Lexi McGill, left, and Samantha Rosas.

FCHS gets Girl-Powered robotics grant

Sydney Criteser
Monday, December 30, 2019
Fannin County High School’s Engineering program was recently awarded a Girl-Powered robotics grant through Vex Robotics and Robot Events for $1,000.  The grant is to be used to form a robotics team of at least 50% female students to compete in the VEX robotics program.
Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett sits with this male Black and Tan mix. He was an owner surrender and will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This guy has a shiny black and tan coat with dark brown eyes. View him under Animal Control number 372-19.

Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett sits with this male Black and Tan mix. He was an owner surrender and will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This guy has a shiny black and tan coat with dark brown eyes. View him under Animal Control number 372-19.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Monday, December 30, 2019
There are many great dogs waiting for a loving home at Fannin County Animal Control. In the past week, officers brought in four dogs with one reclaimed.  Animal Control Officers and volunteers alike hope folks may be willing to open their home and their hearts to the dogs in their facility.
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Hoppers receives Community Beautification Award

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2019
I n December, UGA Extension Agent, Ashley Hoppers, received the Community Beautification Award from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation at the 2019 Awards Luncheon at the Marriot Century Center in Atlanta.
The Haley family dedicated their new home through Habitat for Humanity Fannin & Gilmer Counties’ Homeownership Program Sunday, December 15. The Haley family consists of mom, Kristen Haley, and her three children Kinsley, Kason and Kaleb.

The Haley family dedicated their new home through Habitat for Humanity Fannin & Gilmer Counties’ Homeownership Program Sunday, December 15. The Haley family consists of mom, Kristen Haley, and her three children Kinsley, Kason and Kaleb.

IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

Sydney Criteser
Monday, December 30, 2019
The Haley family spent Christmas morning in their new home thanks to Habitat for Humanity’s Homeownership Program. The family dedicated their home Sunday, December 15, with family, friends and Habitat for Humanity Fannin & Gilmer Counties volunteers. The Haley family consists of U.S.