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On Friday, August 13, at the Copper Basin Community Center, 10 more Polk County senior citizens graduated after completing 15 hours of computer training. This brings the total to 21 seniors who have completed the training thus far, and each one received a new Chromebook. Shown holding their certificates of completion are, from left, Don Thomas, Barbara Thomas, Wayne Loudermilk, Sarah Loudermilk, Betty Jo Hughes, Beverly Whitmer, Marieda Trammell, Dorothy Jeanette Callihan, Linda Haney and Joyce Reid.

On Friday, August 13, at the Copper Basin Community Center, 10 more Polk County senior citizens graduated after completing 15 hours of computer training. This brings the total to 21 seniors who have completed the training thus far, and each one received a new Chromebook. Shown holding their certificates of completion are, from left, Don Thomas, Barbara Thomas, Wayne Loudermilk, Sarah Loudermilk, Betty Jo Hughes, Beverly Whitmer, Marieda Trammell, Dorothy Jeanette Callihan, Linda Haney and Joyce Reid.

Seniors complete computer training

Krista Craig
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The News Observer

The News Observer

Polk decreases beer sales buffer to 900 feet

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
“This is a one time chance to make sure of some level of protection for a school or church.” Those were the words of Polk County Commissioner Greg Brooks as he urged other commissioners to pass a resolution lowering the buffer distance for beer sales.
Don’t miss Feed Fannin’s Bowls of Hope Online Auction that begins this Friday, August 20, and continues through August 29 on their website: www.feedfannin.org. Items pictured and not pictured will be available, including lots of handmade items, gift certificates, gift baskets and even furniture. Unique paintings, including those made of encaustic beeswax, along with other artwork of a variety of mediums, will be available for bid. Not for sale, but showing off some of the items that will be offered in the a

Don’t miss Feed Fannin’s Bowls of Hope Online Auction that begins this Friday, August 20, and continues through August 29 on their website: www.feedfannin.org. Items pictured and not pictured will be available, including lots of handmade items, gift certificates, gift baskets and even furniture. Unique paintings, including those made of encaustic beeswax, along with other artwork of a variety of mediums, will be available for bid. Not for sale, but showing off some of the items that will be offered in the a

AUCTION BEGINS AUG. 20

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Fannin County commissioners Johnny Scearce, Chairman Jamie Hensely and Glenn Patterson, from left, listen as Frankie Rigdon, vice president of operations for ETC, discusses a broadband grant. Christie Gribble, second from right, executive director of the county’s Economic Development Authority presented the grant proposal.

Fannin County commissioners Johnny Scearce, Chairman Jamie Hensely and Glenn Patterson, from left, listen as Frankie Rigdon, vice president of operations for ETC, discusses a broadband grant. Christie Gribble, second from right, executive director of the county’s Economic Development Authority presented the grant proposal.

Fannin supports broadband expansion

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Fannin County commissioners have agreed to put some “skin in the game” in hopes that countless county residents might someday be able to receive new, or improved, internet service.
Though refusing to reveal their true identities or the name of their team, this trio says they will be the team to beat in the Steer Dressing Event at the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge/Mountain Valley Motors Rodeo this Saturday night.

Though refusing to reveal their true identities or the name of their team, this trio says they will be the team to beat in the Steer Dressing Event at the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge/Mountain Valley Motors Rodeo this Saturday night.

25th annual rodeo this Friday and Saturday

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Organizers promise there will be plenty of excitement during the rodeo this weekend in Blue Ridge. The 25th annual event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ride and Mountain Valley Motors, begins at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, August 20 and 21. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Kelvin King, right, who is challenging Senator Raphael Warnock in next year’s election, made a stop at Mystic Mountain Pizza in Blue Ridge Saturday, August 14, and is shown talking about his campaign with John Jenkins.

Kelvin King, right, who is challenging Senator Raphael Warnock in next year’s election, made a stop at Mystic Mountain Pizza in Blue Ridge Saturday, August 14, and is shown talking about his campaign with John Jenkins.

King campaigns for U.S. Senate seat

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
An “example of the American dream” and competitor of Senator Raphael Warnock, Kelvin King made a pit stop at Mystic Mountain Pizza in Blue Ridge on his Uncancel America tour Saturday, August 14.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Blue Ridge qualifying ends Friday at noon

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Those interested in running for Blue Ridge mayor or a seat on the city council have until this Friday, August 20, by noon to qualify. Qualifying is held at city hall, 480 West First Street, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day this week with a one-hour lunch break from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.