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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.
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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.
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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.
Brian Joseph Martell

Brian Joseph Martell

Martell to spend 15 years in jail for dealing drugs

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Brian Joseph Martell will spend the next 15 years in prison and the following 10 years on supervised probation as  the result of a negotiated plea agreement. He was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine. Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney B.
Fannin County Animal Control volunteers Jaime Pittman, left, and Donna Turek braved the cold and rain Friday morning, February 26, to walk and play with the dogs at the facility.

Fannin County Animal Control volunteers Jaime Pittman, left, and Donna Turek braved the cold and rain Friday morning, February 26, to walk and play with the dogs at the facility.

Animal Control changes include goals, new hours

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Fannin County Animal Control has already seen several changes this year in order to improve the overall operations, and more are expected to come. “It’s always nice to continue and improve and grow and be safer,” Animal Control Manager John Drullinger said.