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Manda Gwatney, from left, and School Superintendent Dr. Michael Gwatney were among the co-workers and friends who helped Theresa “T.C.” Dillard celebrate her retirement at a December 12 reception.

Manda Gwatney, from left, and School Superintendent Dr. Michael Gwatney were among the co-workers and friends who helped Theresa “T.C.” Dillard celebrate her retirement at a December 12 reception.

"T.C." Dillard bid fond farewell

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Words of gratitude were spoken and a few tears were shed in the full cafeteria of Fannin County High School as Assistant Principal Theresa “T.C.” Dillard was celebrated during a retirement celebration in her honor Thursday, December 12.
The News Observer

The News Observer

McCaysville council tackles insurance, bonuses

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Copper Basin Business Association has collapsed, the steel bridge is in better shape than it was two years ago, employees will get Christmas bonuses, insurance is going to cost more and a former councilman is not happy with his water bill.
Amiyah Cioffi, left, and Easton Cioffi check out their golden tickets for The Polar Express at the East Polk County Library in Ducktown. They attended the special reading of the popular children’s book at the library Monday, December 9. Theresa Dillard was on hand to make sure they “boarded the right train.” More photos from the event can be found on A7. Also, a story and pictures from Dillard’s retirement reception at Fannin County High School can be found on A3.

Amiyah Cioffi, left, and Easton Cioffi check out their golden tickets for The Polar Express at the East Polk County Library in Ducktown. They attended the special reading of the popular children’s book at the library Monday, December 9. Theresa Dillard was on hand to make sure they “boarded the right train.” More photos from the event can be found on A7. Also, a story and pictures from Dillard’s retirement reception at Fannin County High School can be found on A3.

POLAR EXPRESS TAKES OFF

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The News Observer

The News Observer

Newspaper sets holiday deadlines

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Christmas and New Year’s Day are upon us, and with them come the need to make sure The News Observer’s readers get their newspaper before the big days arrive. To accomplish this, the newspaper will have early deadlines for the next two weeks.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Accusations hurled at McCaysville mayor

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Rodney Patterson and Tamberlyn Tanner used times set aside for comments at the December 10 McCaysville Council meeting to lash out at Mayor Thomas Seabolt. Seabolt was elected to his third term as mayor when he defeated Patterson by an almost two-to-one margin in the city’s November election.
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See caption (A).

Roof leaving West Fannin for new Fannin position

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Current West Fannin Elementary School Principal Lucas Roof will become the new Fannin County School System Director of CTAE/STEM starting January 1.  “I’m just honored and blessed and just excited for the opportunity and just grateful that people in this room have faith in me to do it,” Roof said.
This is the architect’s rendering of the proposed parking deck and adjoining spaces presented to the Fannin County commissioners.

This is the architect’s rendering of the proposed parking deck and adjoining spaces presented to the Fannin County commissioners.

Parking deck part of developer’s plans

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners, during their December 10 meeting, approved a right-of-way easement, which will allow Hawthorne Ventures, LLC to construct tendons under the social security office building.