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Child porn suspect released on bond

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
A Fannin County man charged with distributing child pornography is free on bond, having been released the same day he turned himself in at the Fannin County Detention Center.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Former officer sues

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Former McCaysville police officer William “Billy” Brackett is suing the city in U.S. District Court for unpaid work time, unpaid overtime, liquidated damages and attorney’s fees and costs for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a single work week or 86 hours  in a 14-day work period.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Call Ralston now on local legislation

News Staff
Monday, March 15, 2021
Blue Ridge has sent local legislation to Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston to change the city charter.  Two items are included: staggering the terms of city council members and giving the city council the power to appoint members when a seat becomes vacant.
East Fannin Elementary School students and teachers donned their best sleepwear as they chose to “not sleep on reading” for Read Across America Week. Shown are, from left, front, Kendall Guay, Justin Lackey, Lily Cook, Jake Dyer, Landon Graham, Cord Cochran, Aris Kolacz and Jaxon Tatum; and back, teacher Teresa Martin, Emilie Hamilton, Annelise Hagan, Karissa Potts, Gage Kernea, Zander Sparks, Emma Black and Learh Rittenberry.

East Fannin Elementary School students and teachers donned their best sleepwear as they chose to “not sleep on reading” for Read Across America Week. Shown are, from left, front, Kendall Guay, Justin Lackey, Lily Cook, Jake Dyer, Landon Graham, Cord Cochran, Aris Kolacz and Jaxon Tatum; and back, teacher Teresa Martin, Emilie Hamilton, Annelise Hagan, Karissa Potts, Gage Kernea, Zander Sparks, Emma Black and Learh Rittenberry.

READING CELEBRATED AT EAST FANNIN ELEMENTARY

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
West Fannin Elementary School Pre-K students excitedly listen as Thing 1 and Thing 2, also known as Principal Alison Danner and Assistant Principal Milly Rice, act out and read a Dr. Seuss story for Read Across America Week Tuesday, March 2.

West Fannin Elementary School Pre-K students excitedly listen as Thing 1 and Thing 2, also known as Principal Alison Danner and Assistant Principal Milly Rice, act out and read a Dr. Seuss story for Read Across America Week Tuesday, March 2.

WEST FANNIN CELEBRATES READ ACROSS AMERICA

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
In celebrating Dr. Seuss week, Blue Ridge Elementary School students dressed in many different colors Wednesday, March 3. In their colors are, from left, Caroline Jacobson, Hayslee Lunsford, Raelynn Pittman and Trisha Patel.

In celebrating Dr. Seuss week, Blue Ridge Elementary School students dressed in many different colors Wednesday, March 3. In their colors are, from left, Caroline Jacobson, Hayslee Lunsford, Raelynn Pittman and Trisha Patel.

READING CELEBRATED AT BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
West Fannin Elementary School students are now able to continue learning new academic lessons outside of the classroom thanks to the gym’s new Lu Interactive Playground. Students are shown, above, excitedly answering math problems in a gym that has been transformed with technicolor lights and an interactive screen.

West Fannin Elementary School students are now able to continue learning new academic lessons outside of the classroom thanks to the gym’s new Lu Interactive Playground. Students are shown, above, excitedly answering math problems in a gym that has been transformed with technicolor lights and an interactive screen.

Athletics, academics combine at WFES

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
West Fannin Elementary School students and teachers are excited to start incorporating more academics into athletic time in the gym now that the school is officially home to a Lu Interactive Playground.
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,...