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Fannin County Animal Control Officer JR Cornett kneels with this male Boxer mix. This handsome dog was dropped off September 17 and is staying at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. He has a stocky build with a gold and white coat. View this sweet fella under Animal Control number 275-19.

Fannin County Animal Control Officer JR Cornett kneels with this male Boxer mix. This handsome dog was dropped off September 17 and is staying at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. He has a stocky build with a gold and white coat. View this sweet fella under Animal Control number 275-19.

Adopt A Pet

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
In the past week, officers brought in three dogs. One dog was reclaimed, one was adopted, one went to the Humane Society of Blue Ridge and one went to Windsor Humane Society.  Animal Control Officer JR Cornett said they are in need of volunteers to walk the dogs this fall and winter season.
Kenneth Baar, from Morganton, Georgia, and Bradenton, Florida, was presented a Quilt of Valor by members of the Misty Mountain Quilter’s Guild October 13. Baar served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines and remained on active duty until 1946.

Kenneth Baar, from Morganton, Georgia, and Bradenton, Florida, was presented a Quilt of Valor by members of the Misty Mountain Quilter’s Guild October 13. Baar served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines and remained on active duty until 1946.

Quilts of Valor given to honor American heroes

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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Six arrested at old Ducktown school

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Six individuals with Cherokee County, North Carolina, addresses have been charged by Polk County deputies after being discovered on the old Ducktown Elementary School property.
Fannin County High School students attended the Probe College Fair and spoke with college representatives Friday, October 25. Zachary Nelson and Haley Parks are shown speaking with Sage Cudney from Mercer University.

Fannin County High School students attended the Probe College Fair and spoke with college representatives Friday, October 25. Zachary Nelson and Haley Parks are shown speaking with Sage Cudney from Mercer University.

PROBE FAIR HELD

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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UNG wants applications

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
The University of North Georgia (UNG) is calling all high school seniors interested in becoming a member of the Corps of Cadets to apply for a scholarship worth more than $85,000.
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10 Halloween tips from the Red Cross

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Fast becoming one of the most popular holidays in this country, Halloween is tomorrow, October 31. This means masses of little super heroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun.
Fannin County High School Marching Band member Riley Lindstrom performs in the band’s show titled, “Tribute to the American Spirit.” The band was recently named Grand Champion at the Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands at Chestatee High School Saturday, October 8 while performing the show.

Fannin County High School Marching Band member Riley Lindstrom performs in the band’s show titled, “Tribute to the American Spirit.” The band was recently named Grand Champion at the Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands at Chestatee High School Saturday, October 8 while performing the show.

FCHS band earns Grand Champion

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
The Fannin County High School Band earned Grand Champion at the Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands at Chestatee High School Saturday, October 5.  “The Fannin County Band has had an outstanding competitive season,” Band Director Scott Barnstead said.
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Lawsuit names Polk board, individuals

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
With no word from an investigation at the root of  their suspension, two Copper Basin Elementary School (CBES) employees have sued the school board and several individuals.