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206 COVID-19 cases added to Fannin total

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Fannin County has seen an additional 206 cases of COVID-19 over the last two weeks as of Monday, January 11. This brings the county’s total up to 1,455 positive cases since the pandemic began.
This photo of an individual, referred to on the internet as the “zip tie guy,” taken inside the Senate’s Chamber dressed in paramilitary gear and holding zip ties is believed to be Eric Gavelek Munchel, a 2009 graduate of Fannin County High School.

This photo of an individual, referred to on the internet as the “zip tie guy,” taken inside the Senate’s Chamber dressed in paramilitary gear and holding zip ties is believed to be Eric Gavelek Munchel, a 2009 graduate of Fannin County High School.

Fannin grad arrested in invasion of U.S. Capitol

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
A 2009 graduate of Fannin County High School was arrested Sunday, January 10, in connection to the invasion of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. that occurred Wednesday, January 6.
Fannin County Election Office staff and poll workers across the county’s 12 precincts ensured Fannin County voters were able to cast their ballots in the January 5, 2021 General Election Runoff either through early voting, absentee by mail ballot or Election Day voting. Poll workers shown at the Toccoa precinct on Election Day are, from left, Sharon Brewer, Jeff Paint, Marco Falgiano, Jim and Angela Huffstetler.

Fannin County Election Office staff and poll workers across the county’s 12 precincts ensured Fannin County voters were able to cast their ballots in the January 5, 2021 General Election Runoff either through early voting, absentee by mail ballot or Election Day voting. Poll workers shown at the Toccoa precinct on Election Day are, from left, Sharon Brewer, Jeff Paint, Marco Falgiano, Jim and Angela Huffstetler.

Over 13,000 Fannin voters cast ballots in runoff

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Over 13,000 Fannin County votes were cast in the January 5, 2021 General Election Runoff that ultimately saw Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff and Republican Lauren Bubba McDonald, Jr. as the night’s victors, each by a razor-thin margin.
Jerry Whitehead, left, is the recipient of the 2020 Silver Beaver Award. Terry Bramlett, behind, presented the award to Whitehead.

Jerry Whitehead, left, is the recipient of the 2020 Silver Beaver Award. Terry Bramlett, behind, presented the award to Whitehead.

Jerry Whitehead presented 2020 Silver Beaver Award

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Jerry Whitehead, of Blue Ridge, is the recipient of the 2020 Silver Beaver Award. Through the Boy Scouts of America, the award is nomination based and is the highest award the Scouts can bestow. It honors “registered scouters of exceptional character,” according to their website.
Steve, Elizabeth and Nikki Shamblin were all smiles following the adoption of Elizabeth from an orphanage in Colombia, South America.

Steve, Elizabeth and Nikki Shamblin were all smiles following the adoption of Elizabeth from an orphanage in Colombia, South America.

Elizabeth at home with Shamblins after two-year journey from Colombia

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
After more than two years, Elizabeth has made her way home to Steve and Nikki Shamblin and the rest of the family. The Shamblins have been hard at work since 2018 trying to adopt now 15-year-old Elizabeth from an orphanage in Colombia, South America.
Caleb Rush Cloer

Caleb Rush Cloer

Cloer charged with sodomy

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Caleb Rush Cloer is being held in the Fannin County Detention Center after allegedly stealing a car, sexually assaulting a woman then fleeing to Atlanta.
David Neal York

David Neal York

School bus stolen

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Decades ago, the now defunct Trailways Bus Line made a regular stop in Copperhill, carrying both passengers and freight into and out of town. Unable to find such a convenient way to leave, David Neal York is accused of stealing a Fannin County school bus to create his own personal bus line.
The News Observer

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.