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Brown found not guilty by Polk jury

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Quantavious Brown, 24, of Copperhill, was found not guilty on charges from an alleged 2018 incident in which he was accused of forcing his way into a Copperhill woman’s home and sexually assaulting her. Brown had been held in the Polk County Detention Center without bond since August 3, 2018.
Fannin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Firefighter Corey Shaw pushes Finn to safety while EMA Communications Officer John Reel, Firefighter Channing Johnstone, Firefighter/First Responder Virginia Jones, Firefighter Brad Beavers, EMA Deputy Director Patrick Cooke and an individual with Evolutionary K9 help from above.

Fannin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Firefighter Corey Shaw pushes Finn to safety while EMA Communications Officer John Reel, Firefighter Channing Johnstone, Firefighter/First Responder Virginia Jones, Firefighter Brad Beavers, EMA Deputy Director Patrick Cooke and an individual with Evolutionary K9 help from above.

Dog rescued from cliff

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Having been missing all night, Finn, a herding dog, was reunited with his owners, Kathy and Pete Kaup, with thanks to many of Fannin County’s first responders. Shortly before 8 a.m.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Vicki. This one-year-old tuxedo beauty is shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she will be your furever friend. Vicki’s favorite activity is chasing ping pong balls! She is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to schedule a visit with Vicki. She will have you wrapped around her paw in no time!

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Vicki. This one-year-old tuxedo beauty is shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she will be your furever friend. Vicki’s favorite activity is chasing ping pong balls! She is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to schedule a visit with Vicki. She will have you wrapped around her paw in no time!

Cat of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
This female, a Beagle mix was found on Mountain View Lane, in McCaysville, May 27. He has a thick, white and gold-ish coat, and loves to be walked and given attention. View her using intake number 168-21. She is shown with Animal Control officer Paul Cochran.

This female, a Beagle mix was found on Mountain View Lane, in McCaysville, May 27. He has a thick, white and gold-ish coat, and loves to be walked and given attention. View her using intake number 168-21. She is shown with Animal Control officer Paul Cochran.

Adopt a Pet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Kick off this summer with a new four legged friend. Fannin County Animal Control has several dogs at the facility that would make a great summertime advent- ture companion. The featured dog this week is a female, Beagle mix. This girl loves being outside playing or spending time with people.
Brenda Orgo, first cousin of Glenda Herndon, signs the guest book during a Celebration of Life ceremony for Glenda Herndon in the downtown Blue Ridge Park Wednesday, May 26.

Brenda Orgo, first cousin of Glenda Herndon, signs the guest book during a Celebration of Life ceremony for Glenda Herndon in the downtown Blue Ridge Park Wednesday, May 26.

GLENDA HERNDON HONORED

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
All together in person for the first time since Jamie Hensley and Johnny Scearce were elected in November, the Fannin County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, May 18. Shown are, from left, Post One Commissioner Scearce, Chairman Hensley and Post Two Commissioner Glenn Patterson who began the third year of his term.

All together in person for the first time since Jamie Hensley and Johnny Scearce were elected in November, the Fannin County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, May 18. Shown are, from left, Post One Commissioner Scearce, Chairman Hensley and Post Two Commissioner Glenn Patterson who began the third year of his term.

Moratorium placed on special alcohol licenses

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Everyone was all smiles  to see Post One Commissioner Johnny Scearce in his chair for the first time at the Fannin County Board of Commissioners regular meeting Wednesday, May 25, in which a moratorium regarding the issuance of any Special Event License for alcoholic beverages was debated.
Donald Curtis, right, of Farmers Insurance in Blue Ridge recently donated photo copies of the Hometown Heroes pages from The News Observer to representatives of local veterans organizations. Each page features the story of a local veteran, and the pages are being placed in a book to remain on permanent display at the Veterans Museum near Fannin County Middle School. Shown accepting the pages are, from left, Bill Stodghill, Chris McKee, who has prepared the book, and Steve Strickland.

Donald Curtis, right, of Farmers Insurance in Blue Ridge recently donated photo copies of the Hometown Heroes pages from The News Observer to representatives of local veterans organizations. Each page features the story of a local veteran, and the pages are being placed in a book to remain on permanent display at the Veterans Museum near Fannin County Middle School. Shown accepting the pages are, from left, Bill Stodghill, Chris McKee, who has prepared the book, and Steve Strickland.

VETERANS RECEIVE DONATION

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Robin Davenport has taken over the reigns at the Mineral Springs Center as the new director. She has connections with the facility dating back to 1999.

Robin Davenport has taken over the reigns at the Mineral Springs Center as the new director. She has connections with the facility dating back to 1999.

Davenport takes reigns at Mineral Springs, says thanks for donations

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
In some capacity since 1999, Robin Davenport has served the Mineral Springs Center (MSC) and its people, and now, Davenport has taken the reigns as director of the center.