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Fannin budget has employee raises, no debt

Fannin budget has employee raises, no debt

Fannin budget has employee raises, no debt

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Reports of good news for the county’s taxpayers and employees dominated a summary of Fannin County’s proposed $37.2 million Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget Tuesday, November 30, during a public hearing.
Fannin County High School students Trey Combs, Brandon Rhodes and Paul McCormick, from left, work together to saw a piece of plywood for the latest Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer Counties build Friday, December 3.

Fannin County High School students Trey Combs, Brandon Rhodes and Paul McCormick, from left, work together to saw a piece of plywood for the latest Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer Counties build Friday, December 3.

STUDENTS WORK ON HABITAT HOME

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
[FEATURED PHOTO GALLERY]   [A]  Daniel Stewart’s Introduction to Construction class at Fannin County High School was out on the job, helping build the latest Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer Counties home in McCaysville Friday, December 3.
Audrey Gilbert

Audrey Gilbert

Gilbert earns UNG transfer scholarship

Krista Craig
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Audrey Gilbert, of Blue Ridge, is one of ten students who earned a $500 transfer scholarship to University of North Georgia (UNG) when she began taking classes on the Dahlonega campus this Fall semester 2021.
This male, Redbone Coonhound and Beagle mix was dropped off at animal control November 23. He has a red coat. View this cutie using intake number 394-21. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This male, Redbone Coonhound and Beagle mix was dropped off at animal control November 23. He has a red coat. View this cutie using intake number 394-21. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt-A-Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Dogs of many kinds can be found at Fannin County Animal Control, and they are ready for their fur-ever homes. By Wednesday of last week, seven dogs had been taken in, while one was adopted and two more were reclaimed.
Festivities in McCaysville last Friday night, November 26, featured the lighting of the Christmas Tree on the deck overlooking the Toccoa River at Twisted Tomato. A large crowd turned out for the event, which featured McCaysville Mayor Thomas Seabolt throwing the switch to light the tree. The event was sponsored by the McCaysville Business Association.

Festivities in McCaysville last Friday night, November 26, featured the lighting of the Christmas Tree on the deck overlooking the Toccoa River at Twisted Tomato. A large crowd turned out for the event, which featured McCaysville Mayor Thomas Seabolt throwing the switch to light the tree. The event was sponsored by the McCaysville Business Association.

TREE LIGHTING KICKS OFF HOLIDAYS IN McCAYSVILLE

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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The News Observer

The News Observer

FCHS drama students to perform

Krista Craig
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) Drama department will be performing two productions to kick off the holiday season at the high school’s Performing Arts Center (PAC). “Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells Batman Smells” will be performed Friday, December 3, at 6 p.m. and  Sunday, December 5, at 1 p.
First grader Carter Pickard, middle, and his parents, Dillion and Stephanie Pickard, enjoyed having Thanksgiving lunch together at West Fannin Elementary School Thursday, November 18.

First grader Carter Pickard, middle, and his parents, Dillion and Stephanie Pickard, enjoyed having Thanksgiving lunch together at West Fannin Elementary School Thursday, November 18.

WEST FANNIN HOSTS LUNCH

Krista Craig
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Amy Allen

Amy Allen

Amy Allen named at Copper Basin High

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Kindergarten teacher and Copper Basin High School alumna Amy Allen is Copper Basin Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. “She has earned the respect of students and peers with her energy, attitude and eagerness to help everyone succeed,” Principal Janessa Nipper said of Allen.