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“A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo” has a three-year-old’s mother worried her child could pick out a copy of the book, which contains homosexual and political overtones.

“A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo” has a three-year-old’s mother worried her child could pick out a copy of the book, which contains homosexual and political overtones.

Book’s theme prompts Mom to warn others, question providers

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The mother of a 3-year-old who attends Fannin County Headstart is upset that her daughter was able to choose a book to take home that promotes homosexuality and is also a political satire.
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Seven named REACH scholars

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Seven Fannin County Middle School students became Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) scholars during the REACH Signing Ceremony Tuesday, November 12.
Fannin County Animal Control Officer JR Cornett shows off this male Border Collie mix who was picked up November 6 on Aska Road. The pup is staying at the facility until reclaimed or adopted. Typical of the breed, he has a fluffy black and white coat and is full of energy. View this alert, fun and handsome dog under Animal Control number 331-19.

Fannin County Animal Control Officer JR Cornett shows off this male Border Collie mix who was picked up November 6 on Aska Road. The pup is staying at the facility until reclaimed or adopted. Typical of the breed, he has a fluffy black and white coat and is full of energy. View this alert, fun and handsome dog under Animal Control number 331-19.

Adopt A Pet

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
“We were able to find good homes for many of our dogs this week,” said Fannin County Animal Control Officer JR Cornett. Officers brought in seven dogs and adopted out three. Owners reclaimed three while Doggone Rescue took two and P.A.W.S. Rescue took one.
It’s a Wonderful Life opens at the Blue Ridge Community Theater November 21.

It’s a Wonderful Life opens at the Blue Ridge Community Theater November 21.

Theater presents Wonderful Life for the holidays

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The Blue Ridge Community Theater will be performing “It’s a Wonderful Life” as the main stage production for the holiday season.  The play will run November 21 through December 15 and curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
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Awake America needs winter coats

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Awake America Prayer Meetings is asking for donations of warm winter wear for children. Needed items include gloves, scarves, coats, tights and socks. All children’s sizes are needed. Gently worn and smoke free coats will be accepted.