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Forest Service wants comments on camping rules

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Officials of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest are proposing to limit the number of days camping is permited within the forest and they are accepting public comments on the idea, according to a statement issued by Forest Supervisor Edward Hunter.
Sloane Sanchez, Olivia Sanchez, Lucy Sanchez and Emilia Eckles, from left, recently raised $200 to donate to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital by serving lemonade off Mark and Nancy Staley’s, Eckles’ grandparents, boat dock in Morganton. “The girls’ mothers used the experience as a teaching moment about charity and what it means to help others,” Staley said.

Sloane Sanchez, Olivia Sanchez, Lucy Sanchez and Emilia Eckles, from left, recently raised $200 to donate to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital by serving lemonade off Mark and Nancy Staley’s, Eckles’ grandparents, boat dock in Morganton. “The girls’ mothers used the experience as a teaching moment about charity and what it means to help others,” Staley said.

LEMONADE FOR A GOOD CAUSE

News Staff
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley was recognized for his contribution to the Republican Party during a Fannin County Republican Party meeting Monday, July 19. Hensley, right, stands beside Fannin County Republican Party Chairman Frank Wood, who presented Hensley a plaque honoring his efforts.

Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley was recognized for his contribution to the Republican Party during a Fannin County Republican Party meeting Monday, July 19. Hensley, right, stands beside Fannin County Republican Party Chairman Frank Wood, who presented Hensley a plaque honoring his efforts.

REPUBLICANS HONOR HENSLEY

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Commander Paul Hunter shows off the M1 Garand rifle the chapter is raffling to raise money. A .45 caliber Rock Island pistol is also being raffled. The DAV purchased both guns from McCaysville Drug & Gun. Chances to win the guns can be purchased at the veterans cookout Thursday.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Commander Paul Hunter shows off the M1 Garand rifle the chapter is raffling to raise money. A .45 caliber Rock Island pistol is also being raffled. The DAV purchased both guns from McCaysville Drug & Gun. Chances to win the guns can be purchased at the veterans cookout Thursday.

Vets plan cookout Thursday

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Everyone is invited to a cookout at the Fannin County Veterans Museum Thursday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Many local veterans organizations will be participating in the cookout, which will include free hot dogs and T-shirts for sale.
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EMC seeks to bring broadband to Fannin

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
 Fannin County is closer than ever to having expanded, faster and more reliable internet service following unanimous approval by the Fannin County Development Authority (FCDA) Board to proceed with a proposal to apply for a grant.
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Meals free for Fannin students

Krista Craig
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
 The 2021-2022 school year begins Friday, July 30, for Fannin County students, so there are some things that parents or guardians need to know.  There will be no cost to students for school breakfast or lunches for the 2021-2022 school year.
Clay Maddox, age 9, of Morganton, stands next to his lemonade stand in front of his home off Morganton Highway, where he is raising funds for Ocoee Animal Hospital in honor of his recently passed German Shepherd, Jake, pictured in the frame.

Clay Maddox, age 9, of Morganton, stands next to his lemonade stand in front of his home off Morganton Highway, where he is raising funds for Ocoee Animal Hospital in honor of his recently passed German Shepherd, Jake, pictured in the frame.

Clay Maddox remembers his dog “up in Heaven now”

News Staff
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
BY LAUREN JENKINS  Clay Maddox, 9, of Morganton, has started a lemonade stand in front of his home off Morganton Highway to raise funds for Ocoee Animal Hospital in honor of his recently passed German Shepherd, Jake.
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Housing does not define criminals

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
 “The common misconception of residents who live in ‘affordable housing’ is that these developments have nothing but criminals and drug users,” Blue Ridge Housing Authority (BRHA) Executive Director Traver Aiken said.
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Changes likely for Fannin tax bills

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Property assessments will weigh heavily in the final determination if individual 2021 Fannin County tax bills go up, down or stay the same this year.  But both Fannin County and the county board of education are anticipating more revenue based on their anticipated tax millage rates.