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Johnson doesn’t trust budget numbers

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
“I don’t trust one number on one sheet of paper sitting in front of me,” Fannin County Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson said about the proposed 2020 budget during a Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, November 26. “I don’t believe in one number that’s on here.
Aaron Thistle, a Blue Ridge native, plays a motorcycle-weilding ACU soldier and a bike stunt double for the main character “Chad” in Jurassic World Live Tour, a live entertainment experience. He is currently performing with the franchise across the United States.

Aaron Thistle, a Blue Ridge native, plays a motorcycle-weilding ACU soldier and a bike stunt double for the main character “Chad” in Jurassic World Live Tour, a live entertainment experience. He is currently performing with the franchise across the United States.

Thistle rides with dinosaurs in national show

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Imagine being on the island of Isla Nublar touring Jurassic World when an Indominus Rex escapes!  Not only is a big, scary dinosaur on the loose, but an all-new dinosaur named Jeanie is in big trouble. A team of scientists must unravel a corrupt plan in order to save her from a terrible fate.
Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson kneels with this male black and tan mixed breed who volunteers have named Clarke. He will be staying at Animal Control until adopted. Clarke boasts a shiny coat and dark brown eyes. View him under Animal Control number 341-19.

Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson kneels with this male black and tan mixed breed who volunteers have named Clarke. He will be staying at Animal Control until adopted. Clarke boasts a shiny coat and dark brown eyes. View him under Animal Control number 341-19.

Adopt A Pet

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
There are many fun, playful dogs at Fannin County Animal Control waiting for a good home. Animal Control Officers and volunteers alike hope folks may be willing to open their home and their hearts to the dogs in their facility.
Freedom for Fido volunteers Spencer Brown, Elizabeth Young, Trish Sigman, Carol Shannon, Jackie Gilbert, Tim Pauley, Tammy Vaughn and Mike Vaughn, shown from left, prepare to build a fence for a family in the community. Gilbert founded the non-profit group to help local dogs who live their lives outside on chains.

Freedom for Fido volunteers Spencer Brown, Elizabeth Young, Trish Sigman, Carol Shannon, Jackie Gilbert, Tim Pauley, Tammy Vaughn and Mike Vaughn, shown from left, prepare to build a fence for a family in the community. Gilbert founded the non-profit group to help local dogs who live their lives outside on chains.

Freedom for Fido aims to give chained up dogs a new lease on life

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
There is a new charity in town and its purpose is to free dogs currently sentenced to life on a chain. Freedom for Fido (FFF) is the work of Jackie and Fritz Gilbert. The non-profit builds fences for low income families whose dogs live their lives on a chain.
The News Observer

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Polk commissioners assigned to committees

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Polk County commissioners have been assigned to committees for the following year by Chairwoman Debbie Davis. Besides Davis, commissioners Daniel Deal, Jeremy Kimsey, Samantha Trantham, Greg Brooks, John Pippenger, Mark Evans, Dewey Esquinance and James Woody all have specific duties.
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Faith Presbyterian plans variety of services

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Faith Presbyterian Church invites the community to partake in their Advent and Christmas Focus “What Can’t Wait,” starting Sunday, December 1. Pastor Jim Simpson said “What Can’t Wait” is an invitation for everyone from God “to consider what the coming of our Savior asks of all of us.
Dr. Bill Whaley presents the deed to his and wife June’s land as a donation to the Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer counties Monday, November 18. Shown, from left, are Shannon Davenport, Attorney Laura J. Ray, Habitat Executive Director Chris Hall and Whaley.

Dr. Bill Whaley presents the deed to his and wife June’s land as a donation to the Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer counties Monday, November 18. Shown, from left, are Shannon Davenport, Attorney Laura J. Ray, Habitat Executive Director Chris Hall and Whaley.

Whaleys lend hand to Habitat

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Dr. Bill Whaley and his wife June made two considerable donations to Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer Counties Monday, November 18. Dr. Whaley met with Habitat’s Executive Director Chris Hall at Attorney Laura J.