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Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett poses with this male Boxer mix. He was dropped off October 8 and is staying at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. He is very handsome with a rich golden coat, a white accent on his chest and beautiful brown eyes. View this sweet fellow under Animal Control number 305-19.

Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett poses with this male Boxer mix. He was dropped off October 8 and is staying at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. He is very handsome with a rich golden coat, a white accent on his chest and beautiful brown eyes. View this sweet fellow under Animal Control number 305-19.

Adopt A Pet

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
In the past week, officers brought in ten dogs. One dog was reclaimed and one was adopted. Two were transfered to Doggone Rescue and another was transfered to Puppy Mutts Rescue.
Noel, Ronald and Kareem enjoy lunch as they explore their new home, “The Chateau.”

Noel, Ronald and Kareem enjoy lunch as they explore their new home, “The Chateau.”

Chimps move into new home

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Forty former research chimpanzees will have a new home in permanent sanctuary as Project Chimps announced the completion of its fifth and largest chimpanzee house called, “The Chateau.”  Fourteen former research chimps moved into the new residence, led by 220-pound “gentle giant,” Kareem.
Lacey, a pound puppy who spent eight months at Fannin County Animal Control, finally found a home as a service dog in training for a young man in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Lacey, a pound puppy who spent eight months at Fannin County Animal Control, finally found a home as a service dog in training for a young man in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Lacey finds home in Jacksonville, Illinois

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
The tale of many dogs who’ve had to survive on the streets don’t end well. But one tale, Lacey’s tale, now has a happy ending.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin commissioners hear budget requests

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners heard budget requests from select department heads and elected officials Wednesday, October 9.  The Tax Assessor office is requesting $689,063 for 2020. Their 2019 amended budget was $658,493.
The News Observer

The News Observer

McCaysville buys vacuum, wants geese gone from city

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
McCaysville City Council members agreed to buy a leaf vacuum for $7,800, but tabled a request to provide much needed space for the police department. A trio of alcohol licenses and 15 new street lights were also approved when the council met in regular session Tuesday, October 8, at city hall.
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October declared Domestic Violence Awareness month

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Fannin County Public Works Director Zack Ratcliff requested that the county purchase a 2019 LeeBoy tar trailer for $13,600 at the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, October 8. The purchase was approved unanimously and Ratcliff said the trailer will be used for pot hole patching.