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State Representative Johnny Chastain gestures to the crowd during the Fall Festival.

State Representative Johnny Chastain gestures to the crowd during the Fall Festival.

Clyde wants Washington to take up Georgia values

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
“I never want to see the Washington values come to Georgia. I want to see the Georgia values go to Washington,” Andrew Clyde said Saturday in Epworth. Clyde, who serves Georgia’s Ninth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, spoke during the Republican Fall Festival.
Fannin County High School Principal Dr. Scott Ramsey explains statistics rating the school to the Board of Education.

Fannin County High School Principal Dr. Scott Ramsey explains statistics rating the school to the Board of Education.

FCHS records high performance marks

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Fannin County Board of Education heard good news at their fall board training event Tuesday, September 23. On several metrics, Fannin County High School (FCHS) is outperforming state and global averages, Principal Dr. Scott Ramsey said to board members.
Francis Xavier “Frank” Moore was handed a seven year sentence, with one of those to be served behind bars, during a hearing in Fannin County Superior Court Friday, September 19.

Francis Xavier “Frank” Moore was handed a seven year sentence, with one of those to be served behind bars, during a hearing in Fannin County Superior Court Friday, September 19.

Moore sentenced to 7 years, 1 in prison

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Francis Xavier “Frank” Moore was handed a seven year sentence, with one of those to be served behind bars, during a hearing in Fannin County Superior Court Friday, September 19.
A second service held last Tuesday night, September 16, in the Fannin County Jail saw a large number of the male inmates baptized. They are shown here with Rev. Dr. Chan Mitchell of The Ridge Community Church, who conducted the service, and members of Breaking Chains ministry, regular visitors to the jail.

A second service held last Tuesday night, September 16, in the Fannin County Jail saw a large number of the male inmates baptized. They are shown here with Rev. Dr. Chan Mitchell of The Ridge Community Church, who conducted the service, and members of Breaking Chains ministry, regular visitors to the jail.

More than half Fannin male inmates baptized

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
More than half the men in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center had been baptized last Tuesday night, September 16, when Breaking Chains ministry finished its second service. The night in the jail began the same as a service the week before when women inmates were scheduled to be baptized. Rev.
Submitted photo The motorcade escorting McCaysville Police Captain Brantley was welcomed by crowds lining the streets as soon as it entered the Twin Cities of McCaysville and Copperhill last week.

Submitted photo The motorcade escorting McCaysville Police Captain Brantley was welcomed by crowds lining the streets as soon as it entered the Twin Cities of McCaysville and Copperhill last week.

Worley welcomed home from hospital

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
McCaysville Police Captain Brantley Worley arrived home to a hero’s welcome Friday as a motorcade of law enforcement and public service vehicles escorted him from Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga to his home in Canton.
Nathan Spencer made history at Copper Basin Friday night scoring seven touchdowns.

Nathan Spencer made history at Copper Basin Friday night scoring seven touchdowns.

Copper Basin scores 61-41 victory

Jason Queen
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
History was made at Copper Basin High School Friday night, September 19. Nathan Spencer scored seven touchdowns and broke the school record for the most touchdowns in a game. His stepfather Johnny Dixon held the record with six touchdowns.
Tim Nicholson, a co-owner of Nicholson Tire Center, is shown at Nicholson Tire Center’s Damascus Road location, one of two that is part of the family business.

Tim Nicholson, a co-owner of Nicholson Tire Center, is shown at Nicholson Tire Center’s Damascus Road location, one of two that is part of the family business.

Community, service at heart of family business

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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Timothy Craig Ramsey is escorted into the McCaysville City Hall to be questioned by the GBI by McCaysville Police Officer Steve Bennett immediately following his arrest.

Timothy Craig Ramsey is escorted into the McCaysville City Hall to be questioned by the GBI by McCaysville Police Officer Steve Bennett immediately following his arrest.

Worley improving; suspect arrested

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
A McCaysville police officer continues to improve in a Chattanooga, Tennessee, hospital, and the man accused of shooting him is in jail.
Francis Xavier “Frank” Moore

Francis Xavier “Frank” Moore

Moore guilty, jailed by judge

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Blue Ridge attorney Francis Xavier “Frank” Moore was ordered taken into custody Friday night, September 12, by Senior Superior Court Judge Andy Fuller immediately after a Fannin County jury convicted him on four of five charges.