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This male mix was dropped off at Animal Control July 29, 2021. This playful boy has a short, reddish brown coat with white on his chest, under his chin and on all four paws. View him using intake number 270-21. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

This male mix was dropped off at Animal Control July 29, 2021. This playful boy has a short, reddish brown coat with white on his chest, under his chin and on all four paws. View him using intake number 270-21. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

Adopt A Pet

News Staff
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Fannin County Animal Control has some “paw-some” dogs available for adoption. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the fa- facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, 22 dogs were taken in; one was adopted, and three were reclaimed.
Cyrano

Cyrano

Cat of The Week

News Staff
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Cyrano. He is a one-year-old tabby who is such a fun little fellow! He is ready for playtime with people or other cats, but he is also quite mellow and easygoing. Cyrano loves attention and wants to be part of a family.
Retired United States Coast Guard veteran Gerald “Chief Mac” McMillen stands before the U.S. Coast Guard emblem at the Fannin County Veterans Museum.

Retired United States Coast Guard veteran Gerald “Chief Mac” McMillen stands before the U.S. Coast Guard emblem at the Fannin County Veterans Museum.

Gerald McMillen: Helping block Cuba

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Not yet out of high school, Blue Ridge local Gerald “Chief Mac” McMillen knew he wanted to join the military, and at 17 years old, his father signed the paperwork for him to join the Navy.  “Me and school did not get along,” McMillen said.
After over a year, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours resumed at Fannin County Family Connection Thursday, July 22. Family connection Executive Director Sherry Morris explains their operations.

After over a year, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours resumed at Fannin County Family Connection Thursday, July 22. Family connection Executive Director Sherry Morris explains their operations.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS RETURNS

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Ollie. She is a five-monthold tabby who is truly the definition of cuteness overload! Ollie is very affectionate with people and is an absolute darling. She gets along famously with her fellow kitten suitemates. Ollie is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to schedule a meet and greet with this fabulous feline. She will make the purrfect addition to your family.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Ollie. She is a five-monthold tabby who is truly the definition of cuteness overload! Ollie is very affectionate with people and is an absolute darling. She gets along famously with her fellow kitten suitemates. Ollie is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to schedule a meet and greet with this fabulous feline. She will make the purrfect addition to your family.

CAT OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
This male Lab mix was dropped off at Animal Control July 22. He has a short, black coat with white on his chest. View him using intake number 245-21. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Luke McDonald.

This male Lab mix was dropped off at Animal Control July 22. He has a short, black coat with white on his chest. View him using intake number 245-21. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Luke McDonald.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Stop by Fannin County Animal Control to find the newest member to the family.  All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted.  This past week, 17 dogs were taken in; one was adopted, and seven were reclaimed.
Lorraine Panter is shown with a donation to the Fannin County Recreation Department that was given from the Atlanta Hawks and Georgia Recreation and Parks Association. The $1,750 donation went to helping the kids in the Summer Camp program and was used to go to movies, waterparks, bowling and other activities.

Lorraine Panter is shown with a donation to the Fannin County Recreation Department that was given from the Atlanta Hawks and Georgia Recreation and Parks Association. The $1,750 donation went to helping the kids in the Summer Camp program and was used to go to movies, waterparks, bowling and other activities.

REC CENTER RECEIVES CHECK

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The Copper Basin High School volleyball team traveled to Lee Universty July 21 through 23, to compete against other schools. The Lady Cougars had a great showing. Shown are, from left, front, Trinity Smith, Emily Mundy, Destiny Pittman, Cora Kimsey, Sydney Hickey, Channing Beach, Chelsea Stuart, Aleah Lunsford and Kendra Deal; middle, Alisa Deal, Aaliyah Cochran, Maddie Cribbs, Zoe Green, Peyton Grabowski, Nicole Marrie, Makenna Miles, Albani Dotson, Raegan Hedden and Savannah Bloodworth; and back, Silvia S

The Copper Basin High School volleyball team traveled to Lee Universty July 21 through 23, to compete against other schools. The Lady Cougars had a great showing. Shown are, from left, front, Trinity Smith, Emily Mundy, Destiny Pittman, Cora Kimsey, Sydney Hickey, Channing Beach, Chelsea Stuart, Aleah Lunsford and Kendra Deal; middle, Alisa Deal, Aaliyah Cochran, Maddie Cribbs, Zoe Green, Peyton Grabowski, Nicole Marrie, Makenna Miles, Albani Dotson, Raegan Hedden and Savannah Bloodworth; and back, Silvia S

COPPER BASIN VOLLEYBALL SHINES AT CAMP

News Staff
Tuesday, July 27, 2021