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Law court work continues

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Members of the Polk County commission’s Building and Grounds Committee continued their efforts last week to get the Ducktown Law Court operating in the Copper Basin area as soon as possible.

Fire dept. to get tankers

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Fannin County commissioners have agreed to replace four of seven aging county fire department tankers within the next several months. They also plan to replace another in 2024.

Stuart becomes chief

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Effective January 1, 2023, Robbie Stuart will assume his new position as chief of police for the City of Blue Ridge.