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Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Manny Lozano served the country for 25 years from 1962 until 1983.

“Manny” Lozano: A bullet in his helmet

Mollie Morrow

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

There’s more to joining the military than just signing up. There’s a brotherhood among the men and women who’ve served that goes beyond what you’ll find as a civilian, and there’s a world of opportunity just waiting to be snatched. Local Manuel “Manny” Lozano, retired U.S.

The News Observer

Blue Ridge council votes 3-2 in favor of spending $25,000 for aquatic center study

Mollie Morrow

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The City of Blue Ridge will contribute one-third of the cost, or up to $25,000, for a feasibility study in relation to a community aquatic and wellness facility as long as Fannin County commissioners and the school system agree to contribute.

North Georgia Health District Communications Specialist Jennifer King, left, and Fannin County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Angela Blevins wait for individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the health department’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge fairgrounds Saturday, September 18.

Gift cards draw only one to vaccine clinic

Mollie Morrow

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Only one individual showed up to get their COVID-19 vaccine and $50 gift card Saturday, September 18, for the Fannin County Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic.

The News Observer

School board hears Milestones test results

Krista Craig

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The 2021 end-of-year Georgia Milestones assessment results for the Fannin County School System were presented to the board during the Fannin County Board of Education regular meeting Thursday, September 9, by Lucas Roof, the system’s director of Learning and Achievement.

4H Member Addison McDermott won Grand Reserve Champion Saturday, September 18, at the FFA Youth Fair. Addison also won first place in the Market Lamb class and second place in the Breeding Ewes class.

WINNERS RECOGNIZED IN ANNUAL FFA, 4-H YOUTH FAIR

News Staff

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

All kinds of interesting items were found in Fannin County waterways at this year’s Rivers Alive Saturday, September 25, including a vacuum cleaner found in the Toccoa River. Shown are, Joe Vivenzo, Carl Riggs, John Jenkins and Jim Reich of Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited.

RIVERS ALIVE CLEANUP HELD

News Staff

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Christy Kay

Kay announces Blue Ridge candidacy

News Staff

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Christy Kay, who has deep roots dating back five generations in Fannin County, has announced her candidacy for Post 3 on the Blue Ridge City Council. Kay is a Fannin County native who emphasizes her experience and knowledge of the challenges and concerns Blue Ridge has seen throughout the years.

The News Observer

Copperhill water, sewer rates increase

Krista Craig

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The City of Copperhill has been ordered to raise residential and commercial water and sewer rates by the Water and Wastewater Financing Board (WWFB).

Fannin County Coroner Becky Callihan was honored by the Georgia Corners Association with the A.R. King Award, which recognizes outstanding public servants. Only one such award is presented each year. She is shown holding her plaque alongside deputy coroners Rebecca Hughson and Felicia Folds and her husband, Don Callihan.

Becky Callihan honored as top Georgia coroner

Mollie Morrow

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

In her thirteenth year as coroner of Fannin County, Rebecca “Becky” Callihan was honored by the Georgia Coroners Association (GCA) with the A.R. King Award.

Charles David Rodgers

Accused child molester held without bond

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Charles David Rodgers, 71, of 911 Marble City Road, Mineral Bluff, is being held without bond in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center following his arrest on multiple child molestation allegations.