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This male, Lab mix was found on Summit Street in Blue Ridge July 10. He has a blonde coat and is a big boy. View him using intake number 220-21. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This male, Lab mix was found on Summit Street in Blue Ridge July 10. He has a blonde coat and is a big boy. View him using intake number 220-21. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Stop by Fannin County Animal Control to play with the dogs there or to adopt. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, 11 dogs were taken in; one was adopted, and one was reclaimed.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Vicki. She is a one-year-old tuxedo cat who is always dressed to the nines. Vicki is very playful and her toy of choice is a ping pong ball!! She is shy when she first meets you, but she becomes quite loving once she feels comfortable with you. Vicki is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-432-6357 for more information about this spiffy girl. She is ready to become part of your family.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Vicki. She is a one-year-old tuxedo cat who is always dressed to the nines. Vicki is very playful and her toy of choice is a ping pong ball!! She is shy when she first meets you, but she becomes quite loving once she feels comfortable with you. Vicki is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-432-6357 for more information about this spiffy girl. She is ready to become part of your family.

Cat of the week

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Mike Earley

Mike Earley

Earley re-elected to three-year GOHS post

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
By Glenn Harbison glenn@thenewsobserver.com McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley will again serve as assistant coordinator of the Appalachian Trail Traffic Enforcement Network of the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
The middle-school-aged group spent a portion of their time building with legos during the McCaysville Gospel Tabernacle’s Vacation Bible School Tuesday, July 13. Shown are, from left, Emily Dickey, Natalie Reeves, Kenslee McClure and Emma Buchanan.

The middle-school-aged group spent a portion of their time building with legos during the McCaysville Gospel Tabernacle’s Vacation Bible School Tuesday, July 13. Shown are, from left, Emily Dickey, Natalie Reeves, Kenslee McClure and Emma Buchanan.

McCaysville Gospel Tabernacle holds VBS

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Submitted photo Fannin County High School student Gracie Stewart, a member of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), scored second in National Leadership Conference competition this past June in the Chapter Website event, where she created a complete website for the local FCCLA chapter. The upcoming 11th grader competed in STAR Events competitions with FCCLA this past school year.

Submitted photo Fannin County High School student Gracie Stewart, a member of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), scored second in National Leadership Conference competition this past June in the Chapter Website event, where she created a complete website for the local FCCLA chapter. The upcoming 11th grader competed in STAR Events competitions with FCCLA this past school year.

SECOND NATIONALLY

News Staff
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Wanda Patterson, middle, was honored during the Fannin Regional Hospital Auxiliary organizational meeting Thursday, July 15. Showing their thanks are hospital CFO Geoff Blomeley and hospital Director of Volunteer Services Susan Kiker.

Wanda Patterson, middle, was honored during the Fannin Regional Hospital Auxiliary organizational meeting Thursday, July 15. Showing their thanks are hospital CFO Geoff Blomeley and hospital Director of Volunteer Services Susan Kiker.

17,000 Volunteer Hours and Counting

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
By Mollie Allen mollie@thenewsobserver.com The amount of hours McCaysville native Wanda Patterson has dedicated to serving Fannin Regional Hospital, its people and its patients has reached 17,000, and that number is continuing to increase.
This female mix was found on Cutcane Road in Mineral Bluff July 6. She has a short, black and white coat. View this pretty girl using intake number 216-21. She is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This female mix was found on Cutcane Road in Mineral Bluff July 6. She has a short, black and white coat. View this pretty girl using intake number 216-21. She is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
The dogs at Fannin County Animal Control are more than ready for their forever homes. All dogs taken to animal control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, nine dogs were taken in, and none were reclaimed or adopted.
Cat of the week

Cat of the week

Cat of the week

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Willow. She is an eight-month-old tabby who is always happy to greet new people. Willow is perky, energetic, curious and playful! Although she is not a huge fan of fellow felines, she has learned to be nice to them and live in harmony.