Walker,Jones win in week 1

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.

Whitener leads the way for Fearless Forecasters

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

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.

COVID-19 cases up in Fannin, down in schools

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 HOSTS BISCUIT BREAKFAST

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.

Arp tells candidacy for city council post

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.

Whaley announces city council candidacy

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.

Fannin Republican Party plans Fall Festival September 18

The Fannin County Republican Party is sponsoring a GOP Fall Festival Saturday, September 18, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Epworth Community Club in Epworth.

Jones’ intersection dedication planned for September 14

The intersection of Georgia Highway 515 and State Route 325 in Union County will officially be dedicated to Sydnie Grace Jones in a ceremony to be held Tuesday, September 14, at 1:30 p.m. at Meeks Park in Blairsville.