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The News Observer

COVID-19 vaccinations underway

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Georgia is currently in Phase 1 of the Department of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Plan, and as of Monday, January 11, all adults 65 years of age and older, law enforcement and fire personnel were officially able to receive the first dose of the vaccination.
This male mix was picked up on Millsaps Circle in Epworth December 7. He has a short, red coat and is a sweetie. View him using intake number 353-20. This boy is ready for his forever home. He is shown with Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

This male mix was picked up on Millsaps Circle in Epworth December 7. He has a short, red coat and is a sweetie. View him using intake number 353-20. This boy is ready for his forever home. He is shown with Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

Adopt A Pet

News Staff
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The adorable mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control Manager John Drullinger is this week’s featured pooch of the week! Named Rory by volunteers, this feller’s cute, pointy ears and orange color makes him favor a kangaroo. He loves the outdoors and playing.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fitts denies non-residency allegations

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
“My residence has always been in the city (of Blue Ridge),” Blue Ridge Councilman Nathan Fitts said following allegations that he was not living within city limits prior to qualifying for the 2017 election.
Georgia Mountains Health Nurse Lesa Parker was one of the first in Fannin County to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, December 23. The injection is the first of two shots. The second round must be completed 28 days after the initial injection. Nurse Kiersten Lanier is shown administering the vaccine.

Georgia Mountains Health Nurse Lesa Parker was one of the first in Fannin County to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, December 23. The injection is the first of two shots. The second round must be completed 28 days after the initial injection. Nurse Kiersten Lanier is shown administering the vaccine.

First doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Fannin Co.

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Nearly nine months into a global pandemic, a COVID-19 vaccine has been created, and it’s here in Fannin County. Wednesday, December 23, Georgia Mountains Health received ten doses of what is the first round of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Blue Ridge moves toward city manager

News Staff
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
State legislatures will be asked to vote to amend the City of Blue Ridge Charter to incorporate a city manager form of government following a unanimous vote by the city council.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Council agrees to spend $60,000 for park upgrade

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
By March 1, City of Blue Ridge officials anticipate both city playgrounds to be operable and open to the public with turf on the ground. In a special called meeting Monday, December 28, council members, with Robbie Cornelius and Mayor Donna Whitener absent, voted to move forward with a $60,743.
Fannin County Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson will continue to serve until Commissioner-Elect Johnny Scearce is sworn in.

Fannin County Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson will continue to serve until Commissioner-Elect Johnny Scearce is sworn in.

Johnson to stay as Scearce eager to serve

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Fannin County Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson will continue to serve in his role on the Fannin County Board of Commissioners until Post One Commissioner-Elect Johnny Scearce is able to take his oath of office and step into the role.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Sahira.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Sahira.

Cat of the week

News Staff
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Sahira. She is a petite, silky five-month-old who is super playful and craves attention. Sahira gets along very well with her feline suitemates. Sahira is spayed, microchipped and current on her rabies vaccination.
This female mix was picked up on Millsaps Circle in Epworth December 7. She has a black, brown and white coat. View this sweetheart by using intake number 353-20. She is shown with Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.

This female mix was picked up on Millsaps Circle in Epworth December 7. She has a black, brown and white coat. View this sweetheart by using intake number 353-20. She is shown with Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
The sweet mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett is this week’s featured pooch of the week, yet again! Volunteers have named her Trixie, and this gal is medium in size and has a black, white and brown coat. This gal is a bit shy, but she is a total lover.