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Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson kneels next to this cute, black female puppy thought to be a lab/bull mix. She was picked up October 2 on Weaver Street in McCaysville. She is sweet and playful and needs a family to love her and provide for her. Could that be you? View this cutie pie pup under Animal Control number 299-19.

Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson kneels next to this cute, black female puppy thought to be a lab/bull mix. She was picked up October 2 on Weaver Street in McCaysville. She is sweet and playful and needs a family to love her and provide for her. Could that be you? View this cutie pie pup under Animal Control number 299-19.

Adopt A Pet

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
In the past week, officers brought in 12 dogs, some of which were puppies. Four dogs were reclaimed and three were transfered to Tri State Pet Rescue. Animal Control Officer JR Cornett said the facility has heat and air conditioning for the comfort of the dogs in every season.
Taber Pass had her game face on as she tossed her frisbee in one of the booths at Fannin County elementary schools’ Fall Festival Friday, September 27. The event was held at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds.

Taber Pass had her game face on as she tossed her frisbee in one of the booths at Fannin County elementary schools’ Fall Festival Friday, September 27. The event was held at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds.

KIDS ENJOY FALL FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Carole Patterson stands stoic for her flu shot given by Immunization Coordinator Ashley Deverell. A drive-by flu shot clinic and mass medication drill was held at the old State Farmers Market in Blue Ridge October 3.

Carole Patterson stands stoic for her flu shot given by Immunization Coordinator Ashley Deverell. A drive-by flu shot clinic and mass medication drill was held at the old State Farmers Market in Blue Ridge October 3.

Annual flu shot clinic attracts lines of folks to farmers market

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Folks lined up their cars at the old State Farmers Market in Blue Ridge for drive-by flu vaccines, October 3.
The band Gopher Broke donated their talent and time to perform for Fannin County Special Olympics athletes at the 2019 Fannin County Special Olympics Music Festival Friday, September 27.

The band Gopher Broke donated their talent and time to perform for Fannin County Special Olympics athletes at the 2019 Fannin County Special Olympics Music Festival Friday, September 27.

OLYMPIANS ENJOY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The News Observer

The News Observer

Life Care Center accreditated

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Ducktown recently earned accreditation from The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that evaluates the safety and quality of services of over 21,000 health care organizations and programs across the United States.
Fannin County High School 10th grade student Rachel Bruce received first place in the annual Community Services Conference essay contest for her essay titled, “How My Social Media Presence Improves the Lives of Those Around Me.”

Fannin County High School 10th grade student Rachel Bruce received first place in the annual Community Services Conference essay contest for her essay titled, “How My Social Media Presence Improves the Lives of Those Around Me.”

Fannin learns about the power of social media

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The 25th Annual Community Services Conference allowed the Fannin County community to learn more about the positive and negative aspects of social media and about the variety of community service organizations in the area.
West Fannin Elementary School grown produce will now be featured in dishes at Lit’l Pond Hospitality Group restaurants. Masseria recently served an Autumn Pizza and Tomato-Pesto Pasta using West Fannin produce. Shown are, from left, front, fourth grade student Abigail Gardner, Kindergarten student Lila Roof; back, Masseria Kitchen Manager Melisa Gardner, Masseria Front of House Manager Krista Arrington, Principal Lucas Roof and teacher Miranda Roof.

West Fannin Elementary School grown produce will now be featured in dishes at Lit’l Pond Hospitality Group restaurants. Masseria recently served an Autumn Pizza and Tomato-Pesto Pasta using West Fannin produce. Shown are, from left, front, fourth grade student Abigail Gardner, Kindergarten student Lila Roof; back, Masseria Kitchen Manager Melisa Gardner, Masseria Front of House Manager Krista Arrington, Principal Lucas Roof and teacher Miranda Roof.

Restaurateurs partner with West Fannin Elementary

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
West Fannin Elementary School and Lit’l Pond Hospitality Group recently developed an ongoing partnership where WFES grown produce is used in Lit’l Pond restaurants.
Ryder Jones, left, and River Rayborn watched as a sea of rubber ducks raced to the finish line at the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia’s annual Great 515 Duck Derby Saturday, September 28.

Ryder Jones, left, and River Rayborn watched as a sea of rubber ducks raced to the finish line at the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia’s annual Great 515 Duck Derby Saturday, September 28.

A BIG DAY FOR DUCKS

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The News Observer

The News Observer

UNG ranked 16th in South

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The University of North Georgia (UNG) ranked 16th among all public regional universities in the South on the U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Colleges list this year. The list, released September 9, showed a move of four spots up the list from last year.