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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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Megan Alyssa Colone and Oscar Manuel Garcia

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This female mix was surrendered by her owner May 5. She has a short, black and white coat. This little girl is very shy. View her using intake number 141-21. She is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.