News

Dawlin Alberto De La Cruz

CAUGHT

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Scam artists preying on Fannin County residents Friday, September 10, struck out as one suspect went to jail, another escaped by only seconds and another never got past the phone call.

West Fannin Elementary third graders engaged with sheep, goats, pigs and this miniature horse at the Georgia Ag Experience day Thursday, September 9. Among those petting the horse are, from left, Heidi Petraroi, Hunter Barnes, Carlee Krum, Olivia O’Neal and Aeva Wilson of West Fannin Elementary School, and High School FFA member Zoe Putnam.

Fannin third graders enjoy Ag Experience

News Staff

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Fannin County third graders visited the Fannin County School Systems Ag Facility Thursday and Friday, September 9 and 10, for the Georgia Ag Experience.

The News Observer

Free gift cards, testing join COVID-19 fight

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

More reports of new positive cases, a decline in the virus in the school system, and increased efforts by health care officials to fight the virus all speak to the effects of COVID-19 in Fannin County this week.

The News Observer

Walker,Jones win in week 1

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Week one of The News Observer’s weekly football contest started off with a bang as multiple upsets occurred across the college football world. With the Whitwell and Copper Basin game being postponed, pickers had 15 games on the week.

The News Observer

Whitener leads the way for Fearless Forecasters

Caleb Collins

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Well folks, week one of the 2021 Fearless Football Forecasters (FFF) is in the books, and judging from the results, it looks like this season is going to be a hard one to figure out. With the exception of two panelists, everybody else finished with losing records to begin the year.

Schools Recognized by Hunger League

SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED BY HUNGER LEAGUE

News Staff

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The Georgia League of Hunger Heroes recognized the Fannin County school nutrition team for their commitment to hunger relief and getting students the nutritious meals they need to be successful in school during the Fannin County Board of Education regular meeting Thursday, August 12.

The News Observer

COVID-19 cases up in Fannin, down in schools

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Increases in COVID-19 cases have hit a new high across Fannin County while new cases have decreased among students and staff in Fannin County schools. 280 new cases were reported in Fannin County for the two-week period ending Friday, September 3, by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

West Fannin Elementary Biscuit Breakfast

WEST FANNIN HOSTS BISCUIT BREAKFAST

Krista Craig

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

West Fannin Elementary School (WFES) hosted a “Bravo Biscuit Breakfast” Tuesday, August 31, for the 10 students and parents who completed the summer reading program at the Fannin County Public Library. These students completed a Bingo Board, turned in a book review, and read all summer long.

The News Observer

Arp tells candidacy for city council post

News Staff

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Standing firmly on the long-time importance of Blue Ridge to her and her family, Angie Arp has announced her candidacy for Post 2 on the city council in the November 2 General Election.

The News Observer

Whaley announces city council candidacy

News Staff

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Dr. William “Bill” Whaley, a well-known member of Fannin County’s medical community for many years, has announced his candidacy for Post 4 on the Blue Ridge City Council. He will appear on the November 2 city General Election ballot.