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B. Alison Sosebee, second from left, the Appalachian Judicial Circuit’s newest Superior Court judge, was congratulated Friday by, from left, Superior Court Judge Mary Beth Priest, Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals Amanda Mercier, and Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver. Before her appointment to the Court of Appeals, Mercier served the Appalachian circuit as a Superior Court judge.

B. Alison Sosebee, second from left, the Appalachian Judicial Circuit’s newest Superior Court judge, was congratulated Friday by, from left, Superior Court Judge Mary Beth Priest, Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals Amanda Mercier, and Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver. Before her appointment to the Court of Appeals, Mercier served the Appalachian circuit as a Superior Court judge.

Sosebee honored as she moves into Superior Court judgeship

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Words of blessings and appreciation filled the jury assembly room of the Fannin County Courthouse Friday, January 12, during a reception to honor B. Alison Sosebee.
Anita Hardy

Anita Hardy

Habitat for Humanity announces new executive director

Lauralee Callegari
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Habitat for Humanity of Fannin and Gilmer Counties has announced that they have appointed a new Executive Director. The new executive director is Anita Hardy, a realtor who joined volunteer efforts earlier this year. “When the position became available, I followed my heart,” Hardy said.
Todd Olson will lead the Blue Ridge theater.

Todd Olson will lead the Blue Ridge theater.

Community theater welcomes executive director

Lauralee Callegari
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The Blue Ridge Community Theater (BRCT) invites all who are interested to come and meet their new executive director, Todd Olson, at the theater’s Kick Off party. Patricia Webb, president and one of the BRCT founders said, “After an extensive national  search, Mr.
Davenport urged anyone receiving a call they believe to be a scam to hang up and report it to the sheriff’s office.

Davenport urged anyone receiving a call they believe to be a scam to hang up and report it to the sheriff’s office.

Scam artists working overtime

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Scam artists have started working overtime with the beginning of the new year and law enforcement officials are warning area residents to be on guard. Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Sergeant J.K.
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The News Observer

Toys for Tots served over 900

Lauralee Callegari
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Generous community support is being credited for the successful efforts of the 2023 Toys for Tots campaign. Again this year, the Marine Corps League Detachment #1438 of Blue Ridge spearheaded the effort.
Frank Wood is a veteran of the district attorney’s office.

Frank Wood is a veteran of the district attorney’s office.

Frank Wood to assume role as district attorney

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Frank Wood will become the Appalachian Judicial Circuit’s acting district attorney when Alison Sosebee is sworn in as the circuit’s new Superior Court judge. He will assume the role until Sosebee’s replacement is appointed by Governor Brian Kemp.
Alison Sosebee was appointed by the governor.

Alison Sosebee was appointed by the governor.

Sosebee named Superior Court judge

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Alison Sosebee has been appointed by Governor Brian Kemp as the new Superior Court Judge for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. She fills the vacancy created by the unexpected passing of Judge John Worcester.
Kayden Ja’Quan Hodges

Kayden Ja’Quan Hodges

Bond violation sends suspect back to jail

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
An 18-year-old Fannin County man was denied bond Monday morning, December 18, less than two weeks after being freed from custody. Kayden Ja’Quan Hodges, 18, of 55 Cherrywood Court, Blue Ridge, was first arrested December 5 on a charge of Sexual Battery.
Sue Beaver is shown at the December 12 meeting of the McCaysville City Council as she completed her second, four-year term. She decided earlier this year she would not seek re-election

Sue Beaver is shown at the December 12 meeting of the McCaysville City Council as she completed her second, four-year term. She decided earlier this year she would not seek re-election

“I love my McCaysville,” Beaver says at last meeting

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Sue Beaver’s eight years of service on the McCaysville City Council were recognized when her fellow council members, other city officials and employees, and a handful of residents wished her well following her last council meeting.
Joshua Darrin Hughes in his June 2023 booking photo.

Joshua Darrin Hughes in his June 2023 booking photo.

Cause of inmate’s death not known

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Joshua Darrin Hughes was found unconscious and unresponsive in the Fannin County Jail one day before he was scheduled to be transferred into the Drug Court program. He was pronounced dead at Blue Ridge Medical Center about an hour later.