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Serenity in the Mountains owner Linda Cole, left, and her staff are once again hosting the Tour of Trees to benefit the Fannin County Shop With A Cop program. Shown with her in front of the “Back the Blue” tree are, from left, Sheriff Dane Kirby, coroner and Shop With a Cop Treasurer Becky Callihan, and deputy sheriff and Shop With a Cop committee member Jim Burrell.

Serenity in the Mountains owner Linda Cole, left, and her staff are once again hosting the Tour of Trees to benefit the Fannin County Shop With A Cop program. Shown with her in front of the “Back the Blue” tree are, from left, Sheriff Dane Kirby, coroner and Shop With a Cop Treasurer Becky Callihan, and deputy sheriff and Shop With a Cop committee member Jim Burrell.

Tour of Trees returns to help Shop With a Cop

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Linda Cole and her staff at Serenity in the Mountains are once again getting behind Shop With A Cop to make sure less fortunate Fannin County children have a merry Christmas. For the second year in a row, Serenity in the Mountains is hosting its Tour of Trees.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Three years of funding approved for fish hatchery

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Chattahoochee National Forest Fish Hatchery on Rock Creek has been funded for three more years thanks to an agreement between state and federal agencies. A news release from Melissa Cummings of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said the funding agreement was reached October 15.
Grayson Woody adds water to the gelatin mixture in order to make pineapple flan as part of a lesson with fourth-grade students at West Fannin Elementary School that tied in several school subjects.

Grayson Woody adds water to the gelatin mixture in order to make pineapple flan as part of a lesson with fourth-grade students at West Fannin Elementary School that tied in several school subjects.

Fourth graders get look into subjects

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
West Fannin Elementary School fourth grade students got a lesson recently that included about every school subject.
Six Fannin County Middle School eighth grade students became Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) scholars during a contract signing ceremony Wednesday, October 27.

Six Fannin County Middle School eighth grade students became Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) scholars during a contract signing ceremony Wednesday, October 27.

REACHING FOR SUCCESS

Krista Craig
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Six Fannin County Middle School (FCMS) students became the seventh group of students from the Fannin County School System to become Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) scholars during a signing ceremony Wednesday, October 27.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Green Creek grant app gets board okay

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Fannin County Development Authority Director Christie Gribble’s request to apply for a grant for the Green Creek Trail Project and a variance request for THAW, LLC to place eight more units at 55 Cherrywood Court were both approved at the Fannin County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday,...
This male Shar Pei mix was picked up at Ingles in Blue Ridge Thursday, October 21. He has a blonde coat with a five o’clock shadow. View this good boy using intake number 361-21. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This male Shar Pei mix was picked up at Ingles in Blue Ridge Thursday, October 21. He has a blonde coat with a five o’clock shadow. View this good boy using intake number 361-21. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The need for volunteers at Fannin County Animal Control is great. Volunteers are welcome to visit, walk and play with dogs at the facility during business hours, and any donations are always appreciated. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted.
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

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

Cat of The Week

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
     
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.

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.

FCHS holds Harvest Sale

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 26, 2021