The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Matisse. This handsome two-year-old is very active and playful, and he is always in search of his next toy to pounce on. Matisse has a thick, beautiful coat that will need regular brushing to keep him looking his best. He loves people and gets along well with his suitemates once he gets to know them. Matisse is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to schedule a visit with this amazing little

Vendor Kyndall Ledford, left, and Blue Ridge Elementary School teacher Hannah Nicholson take part in the Annual Harvest Sale the weekend of October 16 that was held at the Fannin County School System Ag Facility.

Fannin County High School wood shop students took first place in Freedom for Fido’s dog house contest in the amateur category. Shown are, from left, Freedom for Fido founders Fritz and Jackie Gilbert, students Jonah Couch, Silas Campbell, Griffin Disser, Ethan Conner, Connor Fisher and construction teacher Daniel Stewart.

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association hosted the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild’s (SAAG) Autumn Member Show award ceremony and opening reception Saturday, October 16. Judy Holland, of Brasstown, North Carolina, is a SAAG member and the Artist in Residence for the fourth quarter at The Art Center. Her art works will be on display at The Art Center until December 18.

Boy Scout Troop 32 from Epworth held a Flag Retirement ceremony at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park Tuesday, October 19. After placing the blue field in the fire, Boy Scout Troops, from left, Gandy Vincente, Austin Prieto, Clay Dillard and Patrick Thomas of Pack 432 salute as TAPS is played laying the retired flag to rest.

These young Rebels show their team spirit during Fannin County High School’s Homecoming Parade Thursday, October 21. Reigning little league Superbowl champions are, from left, front, Levi Davis, Evander Patterson, Brantley Merrell, Kendrick Pack, Peyton Anderson and Jayden Hefner.

The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce held Business After Hours Tuesday, October 20, at Grumpy Old Men Brewing, located at 1315 East Main Street, Blue Ridge. Shown enjoying the evening are, from left, Paul Kupfer and Mark Belongie with Freedom for Fido, Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited Chapter President John Jenkins, John Foley with Egg and Feather Insurance, Mark McGuire with Vertigo Pinpall, Greg Spencer with Toccoa House Properties and Freedom for Fido founders Jackie and Fritz Gilbert.

Fannin County High School football head coach Chad Cheatham grins as he received a gatorade bath after the Rebels defeated Chattooga 42-7 to lead Region 7AA. A win Friday, October 29, against Coosa will clinch the Region Championship for the Rebels.

U.S. Army veteran Sonny Payne is a proud American and a proud veteran. He served from August 1969 until August 1971.

The Fannin County Development Authority organized a Job Fair at Fannin County High School in order to help students find part-time employment Tuesday, September 21. Kati Kraft signs her name down while Rylynn Boatright talks with a representative from the University of North Georgia.