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The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lew. He is a 10-month-old tuxedo cat and is always dressed for success! Lew is a playful little guy who loves people and gets along well with other cats. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about lovable Lew.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lew. He is a 10-month-old tuxedo cat and is always dressed for success! Lew is a playful little guy who loves people and gets along well with other cats. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about lovable Lew.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Have you been thinking about buying a furry companion? Then, consider adopting one of the precious pups at Fannin County Animal Control. The featured pooch this week is the male, Red Bone Hound shown with Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson. He is medium in size and has a short, red coat.
A group of concerned voters claiming to be from Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens and Rabun counties traveled to Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston’s law office in Blue Ridge Thursday, March 4, to protest voter suppression, House Bill 531 and Senate Bill 241. Ralston was not at the office, but instead in legislative session at the state capitol in Atlanta.

A group of concerned voters claiming to be from Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens and Rabun counties traveled to Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston’s law office in Blue Ridge Thursday, March 4, to protest voter suppression, House Bill 531 and Senate Bill 241. Ralston was not at the office, but instead in legislative session at the state capitol in Atlanta.

Ralston’s law office site of voter suppression protest

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
A group of approximately 30 concerned voters claiming to be from across Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens and Rabun counties protested voter suppression and provisions of Georgia House Bill 531 and Senate Bill 241 at Speaker of the House of Representatives David Ralston’s law office in Blue Ridge Thursday,...
Hugh Britt Hurley

Hugh Britt Hurley

McCaysville officer nabs federal fugitive

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
A fugitive being hunted by U.S. Marshals is in custody as the result of a traffic stop by a McCaysville police officer. Hugh Britt Hurley, 48, of Farner Road in Polk County, was being sought  by federal authorities on a failure to appear warrant from a drug trafficking charge.
Fannin County Adopt-A-Road Program participant Robin Fry and her husband, Larry, picked up five bags of garbage on Windy Ridge Road and Industrial Park Road last week.

Fannin County Adopt-A-Road Program participant Robin Fry and her husband, Larry, picked up five bags of garbage on Windy Ridge Road and Industrial Park Road last week.

Fannin seeking help with litter program

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Fannin County is accepting applications from interested residents who would like to help keep the county litter free through the Adopt-A-Road program.
David Ralston applauded the critical mental health funding.

David Ralston applauded the critical mental health funding.

State budget saves Mineral Springs Center

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The Georgia House of Representatives has set the stage for Mineral Springs Center to continue its mission of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Judge denies bond in Blue Ridge battle

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Senior Magistrate Judge James Altman was clear in his displeasure of interaction between two Blue Ridge City Council members when he denied an application for a Good Behavior Bond.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Health department again taking COVID-19 vaccine signups

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines are continuing to arrive to the state in “extremely limited supply,” however, now eligible Fannin County residents can make appointments for vaccinations through the North Georgia Health District (NGHD) at the Fannin County Health Department again.