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Proud GED graduates, along with a few of the people who helped them achieve their goals, celebrate together after their graduation ceremony May 18, 2021. Shown are, from left, Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) Director Teresa Ross, graduates Shaun Allen, Shannon Goode and Caleb Green, and North Georgia Technical College Adult Education instructor Donna Earl.

Proud GED graduates, along with a few of the people who helped them achieve their goals, celebrate together after their graduation ceremony May 18, 2021. Shown are, from left, Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) Director Teresa Ross, graduates Shaun Allen, Shannon Goode and Caleb Green, and North Georgia Technical College Adult Education instructor Donna Earl.

Four students complete GED mission

News Staff
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
By Krista Craig krista@thenewsobserver.com It is mission accomplished for four area natives, Shaun Allen, Shannon Goode, Caleb Green and Valerie Harper, who graduated with their General Education Diploma (GED) from North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) May 18.
Vernon Jones brought his campaign for governor of Georgia to Fannin County Saturday, June 19. He is shown speaking to a crowd at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park.

Vernon Jones brought his campaign for governor of Georgia to Fannin County Saturday, June 19. He is shown speaking to a crowd at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park.

Jones brings race for governor to Fannin County

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Vernon Jones brought his campaign for governor of Georgia to the banks of the Toccoa River Saturday afternoon, June 19, when he addressed a crowd at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park.
Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) volunteers celebrated with Donna Earl during her retirement reception Wednesday, June 9. Shown during the reception are, from left, Paula Ary, Earl, Jackie Morgan and Shelby Ward.

Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) volunteers celebrated with Donna Earl during her retirement reception Wednesday, June 9. Shown during the reception are, from left, Paula Ary, Earl, Jackie Morgan and Shelby Ward.

Instructor Donna Earl retires after 29 years

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Donna Earl, who has been an instructor for North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) in partnership with the Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) for the last 29 years, is retiring.
Kevin Joseph Warbington

Kevin Joseph Warbington

Life sentence includes 30 years in prison

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Kevin Joseph Warbington will spend the next 30 years of his life in prison, and when he is released, the rest of his days will be spent on a rigid probation program that includes general and special probation conditions in addition to sex offender conditions.
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.