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Fannin County cancer survivors will be walking the runway in the 3rd Annual Survivors in Fashion fashion show fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life program, November 16. Shown walking the runway in last year’s event is Gail Smith.

Fannin County cancer survivors will be walking the runway in the 3rd Annual Survivors in Fashion fashion show fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life program, November 16. Shown walking the runway in last year’s event is Gail Smith.

Cancer survivors to hold annual fashion show

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Fannin County cancer survivors will be walking the runway in the 3rd Annual Survivors in Fashion fashion show fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life program, November 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Blairsville Civic Center. The civic center is located at 165 Wellborn St.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Socks. He is a three-year-old Domestic Medium Hair feline who is waiting for his furever home. He is quiet, easy going, likes people and gets along great with his fellow kitty suite-mates. Although Socks is not a lap cat, that very well could change with the right amount of love and affection. Give him treats and he will be your best bud. Socks prefers the comforts of the great indoors and has no interest in going outside.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Socks. He is a three-year-old Domestic Medium Hair feline who is waiting for his furever home. He is quiet, easy going, likes people and gets along great with his fellow kitty suite-mates. Although Socks is not a lap cat, that very well could change with the right amount of love and affection. Give him treats and he will be your best bud. Socks prefers the comforts of the great indoors and has no interest in going outside.

Adopt A Pet

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
In the past week at Fannin County Animal Control, two dogs were brought in and one was reclaimed by its owner.
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association North Georgia chapter members Rob Denison, left, and Bob Renneke were instrumental in getting veteran organization motorcycle riders to escort the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall when it arrived in Blue Ridge Thursday, October 3.

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association North Georgia chapter members Rob Denison, left, and Bob Renneke were instrumental in getting veteran organization motorcycle riders to escort the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall when it arrived in Blue Ridge Thursday, October 3.

Combat vets, riders focus on goal of veterans helping veterans

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association North Georgia Chapter Commander Rob Denison, Combat Veteran Bob Renneke and Patriot Guard Riders Captain Greg Womer helped to organize the 153 rider escort for the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Thursday, October 3.
Fannin Regional Hospital Billing Specialist Mary Gage celebrated 43 years of service with her co-workers and friends during her retirement reception Friday, November 1. Shown are, from left, Holly Lowry, Tosha Brookshire, Cindy McDougal, Angie Herring, Judy Little, Gage, Karen VanZandt, Melissa Eaton, Cindy Watkins, Melissa Barker and Lisa Grindstaff.

Fannin Regional Hospital Billing Specialist Mary Gage celebrated 43 years of service with her co-workers and friends during her retirement reception Friday, November 1. Shown are, from left, Holly Lowry, Tosha Brookshire, Cindy McDougal, Angie Herring, Judy Little, Gage, Karen VanZandt, Melissa Eaton, Cindy Watkins, Melissa Barker and Lisa Grindstaff.

Mary Gage retires after 43 years of service

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Fannin Regional Hospital Billing Specialist Mary Gage is retiring after 43 years of service to the hospital. “Mary started working at Fannin Regional Hospital in 1976, before it ever opened,” director of Marketing/Professional Outreach Susan Denton said.
Blue Ridge locals and visitors traveled to downtown Blue Ridge to trick-or-treat for Halloween. Shown are, from left, Bailey Wilgas, Jewel Glass, Hailey Green and Bryan Wilgas.

Blue Ridge locals and visitors traveled to downtown Blue Ridge to trick-or-treat for Halloween. Shown are, from left, Bailey Wilgas, Jewel Glass, Hailey Green and Bryan Wilgas.

Halloween Safe Zone draws crowd

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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Colonel Mike Nunnally, left, Guest of Honor Major General John Crowley, center, and Lieutenant Colonel Dale Greene enjoyed last year’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball. This year’s formal Ball will be held at North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville, Saturday, November 9.

Colonel Mike Nunnally, left, Guest of Honor Major General John Crowley, center, and Lieutenant Colonel Dale Greene enjoyed last year’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball. This year’s formal Ball will be held at North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville, Saturday, November 9.

Murphy to be guest speaker for November 9 Marine ball

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The speaker for the 244th Birthday Celebration of the United States Marine Corps and the North Georgia Marine Corps Ball has been named as Judge George Patrick Murphy. The formal Ball will be held at North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville, Saturday, November 9.
Seaman Recruit Chase Trentham graduated from Recruit Training Command as the top sailor, earning the Military Excellence Award.

Seaman Recruit Chase Trentham graduated from Recruit Training Command as the top sailor, earning the Military Excellence Award.

Trentham earns honor as top sailor in recruit class

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Seaman Recruit Chase Trentham, Division 387, graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award on October 18. Trentham, from McCaysville, said he joined the Navy to serve others and build a better life for himself.