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Vance Collins, one of Fannin County's newest firefighters, explains the workings of a fire engine to his sister, Jonnah. While this demonstration was not part of the class conducted for public officials, it was another example of how firefighters reach out to the public, family and friends alike, to explain everything that is included in their efforts.

Vance Collins, one of Fannin County's newest firefighters, explains the workings of a fire engine to his sister, Jonnah. While this demonstration was not part of the class conducted for public officials, it was another example of how firefighters reach out to the public, family and friends alike, to explain everything that is included in their efforts.

Officials hear fire department concerns

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Promising the session would be educational and informative, volunteer firefighter/EMT Kevin Panter opened a meeting with representatives of the Fannin County Fire Department, Fannin County commission, and the city councils of Blue Ridge and McCaysville Thursday afternoon, February 11, in Blue Ridge.
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Grant extended for McCaysville park work

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
A OneGeorgia Grant extension is giving McCaysville another chance to finish the Toccoa River Park expansion. City Clerk Nancy Godfrey told McCaysville council members Tuesday night, February 9, the grant extension has been approved until June 30.
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Scearce plans to take oath of office

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Johnny Scearce, elected last November to the Post One seat on the Fannin County Board of Commissioners, is ready to get to work. It’s just going to be a little longer. Scearce is continuing to recover from a battle with complications brought on by COVID-19.
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The News Observer

CARES Act money wasn't properly recorded

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Fannin County government’s former administration did not appropriately reimburse county departments with CARES Act money received from the federal government, which resulted in several departments appearing to be significantly over their approved 2020 budgets.
This male mix was picked up on Wilscot Lane in Blue Ridge February 3. He has a short, blonde and white coat, and he is a total sweetie. View him using intake number 028-21. He is shown with Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

This male mix was picked up on Wilscot Lane in Blue Ridge February 3. He has a short, blonde and white coat, and he is a total sweetie. View him using intake number 028-21. He is shown with Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Rescued animals are arguably the best animals, and that’s why you should consider adopting a life-long companion at Fannin County Animal Control. This week’s Featured Pooch of the Week is the handsome mix shown with Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.
The Blue Ridge City Park on Gray Street is open to the public with mulch. The playground was formerly filled with sand.

The Blue Ridge City Park on Gray Street is open to the public with mulch. The playground was formerly filled with sand.

Caution tape doesn’t stop play: fix promised by March 1

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Despite many who have ignored the caution tape around Blue Ridge’s downtown playground, it is still closed for construction, but it is anticipated to open by March 1, according to Councilman Mike Panter.
Mandy Housley received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by Tamra Head Monday, February 8, at the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge Fairgrounds.

Mandy Housley received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by Tamra Head Monday, February 8, at the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge Fairgrounds.

Fannin's COVID-19 rolls up by 133 in two weeks

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Fannin County has seen an additional 133 cases of COVID-19 over the last two weeks as of Monday, February 8. This brings the county’s total up to 1,857 positive cases since the pandemic began.