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Turner completes FROG week

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
McCay Turner, of Mineral Bluff, completed the University of North Georgia’s Freshman Recruit Orientation Group (FROG) week from Sunday, August 15, through Saturday, August 21.
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Blues & BBQ coming Saturday

(not verified)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The 10th annual Blues & BBQ Festival will be held Saturday, September 18, in downtown Blue Ridge Park, with gates opening at 11:30 a.m. The festival is hosted by the Blue Ridge Lodging Association, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Fannin County Boys and Girls club.
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The News Observer

Fannin was at forefront of Texas War for Independence

(not verified)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
To my readers, While I am recovering from a brief hospital stay and receiving physical therapy and home nursing care, (I am feeling much better and thank you for your prayers) I will repeat some columns that I wrote in 1992 about the naming of our county.
Linda Sledge poses with the bike that she used for the Trans North Georgia (TNGA) bikepacking adventure ride Friday, September 10.

Linda Sledge poses with the bike that she used for the Trans North Georgia (TNGA) bikepacking adventure ride Friday, September 10.

Linda Sledge competes in adventure ride

Krista Craig
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Fannin County resident Linda Sledge just completed the Trans North Georgia (TNGA) bikepacking adventure ride for the fifth time at 74 years young. Although there were moments when Sledge wanted to quit, “Dropping out was not an option. It’s a mind over matter thing.
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The News Observer

Morganton man killed in Labor Day accident

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Luther “Luke” Stewart was killed on Labor Day when he lost control of the tractor he was driving and rolled down an embankment, Fannin County Coroner Becky Callihan said last week. Stewart, 77, of Builders Hill in Morganton, was driving his tractor down My Mountain Road pulling a trailer.
Mike Galinski, third from left, received a special Award of Appreciation from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for his efforts to help bring the traffic enforcement Quad Network Banquet to McCaysville last week. Also shown are, from left, McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley, who presented the award, and Karen Hawkins and Emily Hawkins who manage Galinski’s restaurants and music venue in McCaysville.

Mike Galinski, third from left, received a special Award of Appreciation from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for his efforts to help bring the traffic enforcement Quad Network Banquet to McCaysville last week. Also shown are, from left, McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley, who presented the award, and Karen Hawkins and Emily Hawkins who manage Galinski’s restaurants and music venue in McCaysville.

Officers hear they are defining force protecting freedom

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
“There are two defining forces that protect our freedoms, the U.S. military, and law enforcement.
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association held their opening reception for the Contemporary Southern Folk Art exhibit Saturday, September 4. Artist Kristen Ramsey presented her pieces that are shown hanging on the wall behind her, which she cuts and carves designs out of plywood and paints with enamel.

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association held their opening reception for the Contemporary Southern Folk Art exhibit Saturday, September 4. Artist Kristen Ramsey presented her pieces that are shown hanging on the wall behind her, which she cuts and carves designs out of plywood and paints with enamel.

CONTEMPORARY FOLK ART EXHIBIT OPENS

Krista Craig
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Veteran law enforcement officer Johnny Scearce, right, was honored for his dedication to the profession by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Presenting his award was McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley.

Veteran law enforcement officer Johnny Scearce, right, was honored for his dedication to the profession by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Presenting his award was McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley.

Johnny Scearce honored for dedication, professionalism

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Johnny Scearce received special recognition when the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) held its annual Quad Network Banquet in McCaysville Thursday, September 9. The veteran law enforcement officer has presented a plaque in honor of his dedication and professionalism in law enforcement.