Local

Deputies from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office served warrants on James Larry Parris Jr., (in chair) before turning him over to McCaysville police officers shortly before noon Thursday. Shown with the Cobb County deputies as Parris is taken from WellStar Kennestone Hospital are McCaysville Patrolman Pete Kusek (in background), McCaysville Patrolman Mark Chastain, McCaysville Det. Capt. Billy Brackett, and McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley.Law enforcement officers prepare to put James Larry Parris Jr.,

Deputies from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office served warrants on James Larry Parris Jr., (in chair) before turning him over to McCaysville police officers shortly before noon Thursday. Shown with the Cobb County deputies as Parris is taken from WellStar Kennestone Hospital are McCaysville Patrolman Pete Kusek (in background), McCaysville Patrolman Mark Chastain, McCaysville Det. Capt. Billy Brackett, and McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley.Law enforcement officers prepare to put James Larry Parris Jr.,

Attempted murder added to charges

Glenn Harbison
Friday, September 13, 2019
The suspect in a McCaysville home invasion is now being held in the Fannin County Detention Center charged with attempted murder and the officer who shot him to end the hostage situation has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett poses with a male Boxer mix who was picked up on Galloway Road July 12. He is staying at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This sweet boy has a beautiful black coat with white patches. View this handsome guy under Animal Control number 205-19.

Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett poses with a male Boxer mix who was picked up on Galloway Road July 12. He is staying at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This sweet boy has a beautiful black coat with white patches. View this handsome guy under Animal Control number 205-19.

Adopt A Pet

Sydney Criteser
Friday, September 13, 2019
In the past week, Fannin County Animal Control officers brought in five dogs. One dog was reclaimed by their owner, two went to Doggone Rescue and one went to the Humane Society.
Observer News

Observer News

Organizer needed for craft festival

Lauren Bearden
Friday, September 13, 2019
The arts and crafts sale held customarily in the fall and spring at the Old State Farmer’s Market in Blue Ridge, has a new name but needs vendors and a formal organizer.