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Mike Galinski, third from left, received a special Award of Appreciation from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for his efforts to help bring the traffic enforcement Quad Network Banquet to McCaysville last week. Also shown are, from left, McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley, who presented the award, and Karen Hawkins and Emily Hawkins who manage Galinski’s restaurants and music venue in McCaysville.

Officers hear they are defining force protecting freedom

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

“There are two defining forces that protect our freedoms, the U.S.

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association held their opening reception for the Contemporary Southern Folk Art exhibit Saturday, September 4. Artist Kristen Ramsey presented her pieces that are shown hanging on the wall behind her, which she cuts and carves designs out of plywood and paints with enamel.

CONTEMPORARY FOLK ART EXHIBIT OPENS

Krista Craig

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Veteran law enforcement officer Johnny Scearce, right, was honored for his dedication to the profession by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Presenting his award was McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley.

Johnny Scearce honored for dedication, professionalism

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Johnny Scearce received special recognition when the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) held its annual Quad Network Banquet in McCaysville Thursday, September 9.

Quick finish seen for Greenhouse Road water, two new projects planned

Mollie Allen

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Fannin County Water Authority has broken ground on their Greenhouse Road project.

Jordan Wright honored for saving life

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

McCaysville Police Department Officer Jordan Wright was honored last week for his efforts to save a baby’s life in August.

CAUGHT

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Scam artists preying on Fannin County residents Friday, September 10, struck out as one suspect went to jail, another escaped by only seconds and another never got past the phone call.

West Fannin Elementary third graders engaged with sheep, goats, pigs and this miniature horse at the Georgia Ag Experience day Thursday, September 9. Among those petting the horse are, from left, Heidi Petraroi, Hunter Barnes, Carlee Krum, Olivia O’Neal and Aeva Wilson of West Fannin Elementary School, and High School FFA member Zoe Putnam.

Fannin third graders enjoy Ag Experience

News Staff

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Fannin County third graders visited the Fannin County School Systems Ag Facility Thursday and Friday, September 9 and 10, for the Georgia Ag Experience.

Free gift cards, testing join COVID-19 fight

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

More reports of new positive cases, a decline in the virus in the school system, and increased efforts by health care officials to fight the virus all speak to the effects of COVID-19 in Fannin Cou

Cat of The Week

News Staff

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Purrcy. She is a 6-month-old tabby with lovely swirl patterns on her soft coat.

This male Catahoula mix was picked up on Madola Road in Epworth August 31. He has a white coat with black spots and one blue and one brown eye. View this good boy using intake number 314-21. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Allen

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

You never know what kind of dog is going to come through Fannin County Animal Control, but almost always, they end up making a family very happy.