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With the shake of hands, Isobella Dilbeck happily accepts her diploma from Fannin County High School 2021-22 Principal Dr. Scott Ramsey.

With the shake of hands, Isobella Dilbeck happily accepts her diploma from Fannin County High School 2021-22 Principal Dr. Scott Ramsey.

FCHS back to traditional ceremony

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Smiles were prominent among the 168 Fannin County High School Class of 2021 graduates during a traditional graduation ceremony Friday, May 21. Among a crowd of family, friends and peers, the words of hope and encouragement as well as reminiscence filled the air.
The News Observer

The News Observer

DAV van service grinds to a halt

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Veterans Affairs (VA) officials in Atlanta are “leaving the veterans of Northeast Georgia out of the picture, and these veterans need the publics help” Joe Brandon says.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Andrew. He is a nine-month-old gray tabby with energy to spare! Andrew is a people pleaser and thinks sitting in your lap is a purrfect activity. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about Andrew. This true love will make a fabulous addition to your family.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Andrew. He is a nine-month-old gray tabby with energy to spare! Andrew is a people pleaser and thinks sitting in your lap is a purrfect activity. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about Andrew. This true love will make a fabulous addition to your family.

CAT OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
This female mix was picked up on Piney Ridge in Mineral Bluff May 11. She has a beautiful white coat with black spots. View her using intake number 146-21. She is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

This female mix was picked up on Piney Ridge in Mineral Bluff May 11. She has a beautiful white coat with black spots. View her using intake number 146-21. She is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The featured pooch this week is a female mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran. This sweetie is medium in size and has a mostly white coat with some black spots. She was picked up on Piney Ridge in Mineral Bluff May 11. Ready to add her to your family?
May was proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Monday by Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley. During the signing of the proclamation at the Board of Commissioners meeting May 11 are, from left, Hensley, Sherry Morris, executive director Fannin County Family Connection; Cathy Cox-Brakefield, Family Connection board chair; Kirk Cameron, executive director of The Craddock Center; Kimberly O’Neal, executive director of the North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network; Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner Glenn Pa

May was proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Monday by Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley. During the signing of the proclamation at the Board of Commissioners meeting May 11 are, from left, Hensley, Sherry Morris, executive director Fannin County Family Connection; Cathy Cox-Brakefield, Family Connection board chair; Kirk Cameron, executive director of The Craddock Center; Kimberly O’Neal, executive director of the North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network; Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner Glenn Pa

Mental Health Awareness Month proclaimed

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month Tuesday, May 11, when the Fannin County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting.
Reed Puckett, left, and Devon Hasker are all smiles Thursday, May 13, as they race themselves and peers during field day at West Fannin Elementary School.

Reed Puckett, left, and Devon Hasker are all smiles Thursday, May 13, as they race themselves and peers during field day at West Fannin Elementary School.

FIELD DAY FUN

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Assistant Chief Mike Presswood was presented a plaque by Chief Johnny Scearce, right, honoring his 28 years of service to the Blue Ridge Police Department. Nathan Fitts, left, who serves as police commissioner, also expressed his appreciation to Presswood.

Assistant Chief Mike Presswood was presented a plaque by Chief Johnny Scearce, right, honoring his 28 years of service to the Blue Ridge Police Department. Nathan Fitts, left, who serves as police commissioner, also expressed his appreciation to Presswood.

Mike Presswood honored

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Mike Presswood, who has served the City of Blue Ridge in its police department for 28 years, was honored last Thursday, May 13, with a retirement dinner at the Circle J Steakhouse.
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The News Observer

CTAE grad rate is perfect

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
A graduation rate of 100% and a similar post program placement rate for Fannin County High School (FCHS) students completing the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program were among the reports heard by the county Board of Education last week.
Megan Alyssa Colone and Oscar Manuel Garcia

Megan Alyssa Colone and Oscar Manuel Garcia

Three suspects in Cherry Log murder caught

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Three suspects hunted in connection with the Cherry Log murder of Rossana Delgado, 37, are awaiting extradition from Texas to Georgia after being arrested in Mexico Saturday, May 15.