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Representatives of the Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, presented Fannin County Firefighter Bradley Beaver with a Fire Safety Commendation award at the fire department’s annual Christmas banquet Thursday, December 9. Presenting the award were Stephen P. Weaver, center, and Sid Turner. The award honored Beaver, “in recognition of accomplishments or outstanding contributions to protect human life and property by preventing injuries or casualties due to fire.

Representatives of the Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, presented Fannin County Firefighter Bradley Beaver with a Fire Safety Commendation award at the fire department’s annual Christmas banquet Thursday, December 9. Presenting the award were Stephen P. Weaver, center, and Sid Turner. The award honored Beaver, “in recognition of accomplishments or outstanding contributions to protect human life and property by preventing injuries or casualties due to fire.

Fannin firefighters honored at annual dinner

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
The presentation of annual awards, recognition of a graduating class of firefighters, and the announcement of several promotions highlighted the annual Fannin County Fire Department Christmas dinner December 9.
Lesley Salas is shown with Pastor Bob Richardson outside First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge.

Lesley Salas is shown with Pastor Bob Richardson outside First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge.

Bob Richardson: God knew he had to be convinced

News Staff
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories that were written by students in Jodi Williams’ English 1101 class at the University of North Georgia Blue Ridge campus. They are first-hand accounts of local people who have made an impact on the authors.
This male, Hound mix named Storm was surrendered by his owner December 1. He has a dark, brindle coat and is large in size. View this sweetie using intake number 408-21. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

This male, Hound mix named Storm was surrendered by his owner December 1. He has a dark, brindle coat and is large in size. View this sweetie using intake number 408-21. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

Adopt-A-Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Fannin County Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett invites the public to come see the Christmas tree decorated outside of the facility. Additionally, volunteers are welcome to visit, walk and play with dogs at the facility during business hours. This past week, two dogs were taken in.
Fannin County Young Farmers Association (FCYFA) President Kenny Queen was named as the Georgia Young Farmer North Region Runner Up in the President’s Award Category for 2021 at the Georgia Young Farmer North Region Caucus held in Dawsonville, Georgia, November 4. Queen has been the FCYFA president since the association’s beginning four years ago. He has worked diligently to promote agriculture in the community as well as attending both regional and state events.

Fannin County Young Farmers Association (FCYFA) President Kenny Queen was named as the Georgia Young Farmer North Region Runner Up in the President’s Award Category for 2021 at the Georgia Young Farmer North Region Caucus held in Dawsonville, Georgia, November 4. Queen has been the FCYFA president since the association’s beginning four years ago. He has worked diligently to promote agriculture in the community as well as attending both regional and state events.

KENNY QUEEN HONORED

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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BRES announces star students

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
[FEATURED PHOTO] [A] The Blue Ridge Elementary School announced their star students and staff for the month of October. The character was “adventurous,” meaning that they all are willing to take risks and try new things.
Kim King, left, and Jane Meyer worked together to knit hats to go in the Snack in a Backpack bags for children before Christmas.

Kim King, left, and Jane Meyer worked together to knit hats to go in the Snack in a Backpack bags for children before Christmas.

HATS ADDED TO BACKPACKS

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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The Fannin Regional Hospital Auxiliary hosted its annual Love Light Tree ceremony Tuesday, December 7, at the hospital. Shown during the festivities are, from left, Barbara Cheatham, Shirley Copeland, Jason Jones, Pastor Chris Clark, Evelyn Hammond, Teresa Guinn, Jennifer Richbourg, Susan Aft, Bethany Jones, and Michelle Born.

The Fannin Regional Hospital Auxiliary hosted its annual Love Light Tree ceremony Tuesday, December 7, at the hospital. Shown during the festivities are, from left, Barbara Cheatham, Shirley Copeland, Jason Jones, Pastor Chris Clark, Evelyn Hammond, Teresa Guinn, Jennifer Richbourg, Susan Aft, Bethany Jones, and Michelle Born.

Love Light tree helps bring hope to Fannin County students

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Shirley Copeland called the hospital auxiliary’s Love Light program, “probably the most important thing that we do” other than daily  tasks at Fannin Regional Hospital.
Bobby Long, right, joined the Fannin County Fire Department in 1984 at the age of 17. Now, 37 years later, he is the subject of a profile written by Chris Thurman, left.

Bobby Long, right, joined the Fannin County Fire Department in 1984 at the age of 17. Now, 37 years later, he is the subject of a profile written by Chris Thurman, left.

Bobby Long: calm and professional

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The radio in the ambulance blared the piercing tone, interrupting the chatter that was already going on from a fire alarm call, alerting us another call was coming.
This female, Beagle mix was picked up on Hells Hollow Road in McCaysville December 1. This gal is expecting a litter. She has a tan coat. View this sweetie using intake number 411-21. She is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This female, Beagle mix was picked up on Hells Hollow Road in McCaysville December 1. This gal is expecting a litter. She has a tan coat. View this sweetie using intake number 411-21. She is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt-A-Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Stockings are hung by the kennels with care for treats to be given to the dogs at Fannin County Animal Control, so anyone who would like to donate treats are welcomed and appreciated. This past week, 13 dogs were taken in, and three were reclaimed.
Families gathered at the Fannin County Recreation department fields Friday, December 3, to watch Santa Claus arrive by helicopter. Shown waiting patiently are, from left Elizabeth Bartlett, Creedence Bartlett and Ronald Bartlett holding Lauris Bartlett.

Families gathered at the Fannin County Recreation department fields Friday, December 3, to watch Santa Claus arrive by helicopter. Shown waiting patiently are, from left Elizabeth Bartlett, Creedence Bartlett and Ronald Bartlett holding Lauris Bartlett.

Winter Wonderland Draws Crowd

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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