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The News Observer

Toys for Tots needs donations, volunteers

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Toys for Tots of Fannin County, headed by the Lake Blue Ridge Marine Corp Detachment #1438, and the thousand-plus children they serve need help. Consider donating toys, money or time to help serve the organization’s cause.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Advance voting starts Oct. 11

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Advance voting in the Blue Ridge City Election will commence Monday, October 11. City residents who are registered to vote in the city may go to city hall at 480 West First Street between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to cast their votes for mayor and the five council seats.
Bob Bradley, holding Lilly Grace Taylor, and Anna Bradley, holding Charley Brown Bradley, brought these cuties to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge for Saint Francis’ Animal Blessing Sunday, October 3. The event takes place annually at the church.

Bob Bradley, holding Lilly Grace Taylor, and Anna Bradley, holding Charley Brown Bradley, brought these cuties to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge for Saint Francis’ Animal Blessing Sunday, October 3. The event takes place annually at the church.

Animals blessed at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The News Observer

The News Observer

Whitepath FabTech building for sale

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Fannin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jamie Hensley announced that Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble has listed the Whitepath FabTech building for sale. The announcement came at the commissioners Tuesday, September 28, meeting.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Dean now mayor; England missed

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Barry Nelson Dean is the new mayor of the City of Morganton. After the death of  City of Morganton Mayor and Tri-State Christian Center Co-paster Michael England Sunday, September 19, the vacancy was advertised, and qualifying took place last Friday, October 1.
Richard Shane Arp

Richard Shane Arp

GBI charges suspect with internet porn

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Richard Shane Arp, 45, of 257 West View Drive, Blue Ridge, was arrested last week by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit.
Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Manny Lozano served the country for 25 years from 1962 until 1983.

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.