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Nightly rentals opposed

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Planning Commission for the City of Blue Ridge recommended denial of the College Street rezoning request at the December 3 meeting held at City Hall.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Ada Street could see 4-story building

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Planning Commission for the City of Blue Ridge approved the Green Rocks, LLC Ada Street rezoning request at the December 3 meeting held at City Hall.  The first case presented during the meeting was that of Mike Galinski operating as Green Rocks, LLC regarding the empty lots at 51 Ada St.
Rush shows off the new 12-paned windows that were custom built to replicate the original windows in the Hoist House.

Rush shows off the new 12-paned windows that were custom built to replicate the original windows in the Hoist House.

Basin Museum enters a new era

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Three-phase face lift progressing The proverbial face lift that is Ducktown Basin Museum’s three-phase restoration and renovation project is at the end of phase two. All that’s left is a little cleaning up and some finishing touches, which will be completed this week.
Fannin Regional Hospital auxiliary members, staff and friends traveled to the hospital for the annual lighting of the Love Lights tree Tuesday, December 3. Shown are, from left, Director of Volunteer Services Susan Kiker, former auxiliary president Sarah Lanning, current President Shirley Copeland and Gift Shop Chair Becky Guthrie. Lanning was honored for her work in procuring a permanent tree at the hospital.

Fannin Regional Hospital auxiliary members, staff and friends traveled to the hospital for the annual lighting of the Love Lights tree Tuesday, December 3. Shown are, from left, Director of Volunteer Services Susan Kiker, former auxiliary president Sarah Lanning, current President Shirley Copeland and Gift Shop Chair Becky Guthrie. Lanning was honored for her work in procuring a permanent tree at the hospital.

Former president honored at Love Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Fannin Regional Hospital Auxiliary honored former president Sarah Lanning at their annual Love Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony Tuesday, December 3. While president, Lanning worked to secure a permanent, planted tree to alleviate issues that had occurred with prior trees due to weather.
Danny Lee Davis is shown in a previous booking photo.

Danny Lee Davis is shown in a previous booking photo.

Suspect injures self while fleeing

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Danny Lee Davis, 35, remains in Grady Hospital following back surgery after hurting himself fleeing from McCaysville Police Officers.
Fannin County High School Student Kharcee-Lane Hughes learns to take the lug nuts off of a wheel in order to change a tire.

Fannin County High School Student Kharcee-Lane Hughes learns to take the lug nuts off of a wheel in order to change a tire.

Unique program teaches Fannin High students valuable life skills

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
“None of us know how to do anything, but I can tell you the mitochondria is the power house of the cell.” -Bailey Pettit Thanks to two Fannin County High School (FCHS) students, their peers are now able to learn valuable life skills through a unique program.
Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett shows off this male Retriever mix who was picked up on Highway 515 November 22. He will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This pretty boy has a light brown coat with patches of white and soft light brown eyes. View him under Animal Control number 342-19.

Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett shows off this male Retriever mix who was picked up on Highway 515 November 22. He will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This pretty boy has a light brown coat with patches of white and soft light brown eyes. View him under Animal Control number 342-19.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
There are many sweet dogs waiting for a loving home at Fannin County Animal Control. In the past week, officers brought in nine dogs with two reclaimed and two going to Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue.