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Charles Ray Geyer

Charles Ray Geyer

Suspect charged after dog shot in front of children

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Charles Ray Geyer faces four charges after he allegedly shot a dog in front of two minor children at a home off Morganton Highway last week. Geyer was taken into custody by Fannin County Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Jack Queen soon after the incident.
Cyrano

Cyrano

Cat of the week

News Staff
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Cyrano. He is a one-year-old tabby who is a mellow sweetheart and rolls with the changes, but he is also quite ready for playful fun with fellow felines. He loves attention and wants nothing more than to be a wonderful addition to your family.
This female mix was surrendered May 15. This gal is smaller in size and has a white coat with orange on her head. She is very sweet. View this pretty girl using intake number 161-21. She is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

This female mix was surrendered May 15. This gal is smaller in size and has a white coat with orange on her head. She is very sweet. View this pretty girl using intake number 161-21. She is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Beat the heat this summer with the cutest little buddy from Fannin County Animal Control. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, eight dogs were taken in, and five dogs were reclaimed. Two dogs were adopted.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin accepts $2.5 million in rescue funds

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Over two million dollars of American Rescue Plan Act monies were approved by the Fannin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, June 8, during a regular meeting. The $2,543,356 can only be used on specific projects, which include water, sewer and high-speed internet.
Georgia State Patrol Trooper James Martin successfully performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to stop this red Ford F-150 pickup truck when the driver fled Friday afternoon, June 11.

Georgia State Patrol Trooper James Martin successfully performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to stop this red Ford F-150 pickup truck when the driver fled Friday afternoon, June 11.

Fleeing suspect charged with drug trafficking

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
James Henry Willingham, 37, remained in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center Monday facing two drug trafficking and several traffic charges following his arrest Friday afternoon, June 11.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Sheriff’s office in charge of dispatch

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The Fannin County Sheriff’s Office will take over the county’s 911 dispatch service beginning July 1. The decision was announced at the Fannin County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, June 8.
Lucille

Lucille

Cat of the week

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lucille. She is a one-year-old beauty with gorgeous gold eyes and a coat that looks like black velvet. Lucille is calm, relaxed and happy to meet new people. She gets along with other cats once she gets used to them.
This male, Lab mix was surrendered by his owner June 2. He has a soft, white and light brown coat. View this feller using intake number 178-21. He is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This male, Lab mix was surrendered by his owner June 2. He has a soft, white and light brown coat. View this feller using intake number 178-21. He is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Fannin County Animal Control has all kinds of different dogs available for adoption. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, eight dogs were taken in, and three were reclaimed. No dogs were adopted.
This unoccupied residence on Wolf Creek Road in Fannin County was totally destroyed by fire last Thursday night. It was one of four suspicious fires in two states.

This unoccupied residence on Wolf Creek Road in Fannin County was totally destroyed by fire last Thursday night. It was one of four suspicious fires in two states.

Fire investigation creates person of interest

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
By Glenn Harbison glenn@thenewsobserver.com State lines don’t stop trouble from happening, and that seems to be the case with a rash of suspicious fires last week. Fannin County firefighters responded to six fires in barely more than 24 hours Wednesday and Thursday, June 2 and 3.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee told folks “the only thing I’m not happy about today is whoever on my scheduling team decided that I needed to drop in here and leave and not go down the river.”

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee told folks “the only thing I’m not happy about today is whoever on my scheduling team decided that I needed to drop in here and leave and not go down the river.”

Tennessee governor talks of appreciation for Ocoee

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
“Now, for me to be in the spot that I’m in, it’s all the more important that America knows that this is the most beautiful place in all of America,” Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said standing above Ocoee Dam #2.