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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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
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.

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

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.
The News Observer

The News Observer

No plans, no decision on development

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
No plans have been submitted regarding a much talked about development at the corner of West First Street and Cook Street in Blue Ridge, but that did not stop discussion over possible concerns at the city council meeting Tuesday, September 21.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Sofia. She is a seven-month-old tuxedo beauty who has been a good young mom to her four kittens, but now she is looking forward to the single life! Sofia is super sweet, active and playful. She loves to be up high and spends a lot of time bird watching from her screened porch at the Adoption Center. Sofia is friendly with other felines once she gets to know them. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to schedule a meet and greet with Sofia. She is mi

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Sofia. She is a seven-month-old tuxedo beauty who has been a good young mom to her four kittens, but now she is looking forward to the single life! Sofia is super sweet, active and playful. She loves to be up high and spends a lot of time bird watching from her screened porch at the Adoption Center. Sofia is friendly with other felines once she gets to know them. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to schedule a meet and greet with Sofia. She is mi

Cat of the week

News Staff
Tuesday, September 21, 2021