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Still no hazard pay for Fannin responders

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Fannin County first responders will likely not see hazard pay until after the new administration takes office in January, following a heated exchange between members of the Fannin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, November 10.
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Community theater, arts group receive state awards

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Blue Ridge Community Theater and Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association has received the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDED) Georgia Council for the Arts’ Vibrant Communities grant awards to support programming for fiscal year 2021.
Fannin County Family Connection volunteer John Rutland hands off some coats raised through The New Observer’s annual Coats for Kids coat drive Thursday, November 5, at Family Connection’s facility.

Fannin County Family Connection volunteer John Rutland hands off some coats raised through The New Observer’s annual Coats for Kids coat drive Thursday, November 5, at Family Connection’s facility.

Volunteers distribute coats for kids

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cats of the week are Laurel and Hardy. This adorable sister and brother pair will win you over with their playful nature and the kisses they will give you. They are six months old and they love to be held. Laurel is spayed, Hardy is neutered, and both are microchipped and current on their rabies vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about Laurel and Hardy. They would love to become a part of your family.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cats of the week are Laurel and Hardy. This adorable sister and brother pair will win you over with their playful nature and the kisses they will give you. They are six months old and they love to be held. Laurel is spayed, Hardy is neutered, and both are microchipped and current on their rabies vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about Laurel and Hardy. They would love to become a part of your family.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The cute mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett, is this week’s featured pooch of the week! She has a short, red coat with a white chest. This gal is very loving and sweet. She was picked up in McCaysville October 23. Interested in adding this girl to the family?
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DDA meeting off for lack of quorum

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
After waiting several minutes past the scheduled time, the November 2 Downtown Development Authority meeting was called off due to a lack of quorum. Although it was known that member Nichole Potzauf was not able to make it, Vice Chairman Nathan Fitts and member Susan Catron were no shows.
Rachel Wasserman is the new 4-H AmeriCorps member for Fannin County, and she has already been a part of multiple events, classes and more, including the recent Fannin County Youth Fair. Shown are, from left, County Extension Agent Ashley Hoppers, Jake Ware, Jake Williams and Wasserman.

Rachel Wasserman is the new 4-H AmeriCorps member for Fannin County, and she has already been a part of multiple events, classes and more, including the recent Fannin County Youth Fair. Shown are, from left, County Extension Agent Ashley Hoppers, Jake Ware, Jake Williams and Wasserman.

Fannin 4-H welcomes Rachel Wasserman as AmeriCorps member

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Fannin County 4-H program has welcomed Rachel Wasserman as the new AmeriCorps member for the county.  Wasserman is a native of Dahlonega, Georgia, and is excited to be back in Northeast Georgia.
Blue Ridge Elementary School students show off produce for sale at the school’s new Bears Farm and Arts Mini Famer’s Market. Shown are, from left, Drew Dyer, Reed Holloway, Laurel Minear, Adalyn Stanley and Alex Cruse.

Blue Ridge Elementary School students show off produce for sale at the school’s new Bears Farm and Arts Mini Famer’s Market. Shown are, from left, Drew Dyer, Reed Holloway, Laurel Minear, Adalyn Stanley and Alex Cruse.

Blue Ridge school opens mini market

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Blue Ridge Elementary School (BRES) opened its  Bears Farm and Arts Mini Famer’s Market this fall.
Fannin County Middle School student TJ Dunn waved the American Flag as area veterans drove by during the school’s drive-thru Veterans’ Day Parade Friday, November 6.

Fannin County Middle School student TJ Dunn waved the American Flag as area veterans drove by during the school’s drive-thru Veterans’ Day Parade Friday, November 6.

Veterans Day importance topic during ceremony

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
“Every day should be Veterans Day,” retired Lieutenant Colonel George Pletcher said during the Fannin County Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday, November 7. “America owes all veterans a debt that cannot be fully repaid, showing our appreciation is the least we can do.
Johnny Scearce, Lewis DeWeese and Chad Galloway each won their contested races during the 2020 General Election.

Johnny Scearce, Lewis DeWeese and Chad Galloway each won their contested races during the 2020 General Election.

Scearce, DeWeese, Galloway win

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Three locally contested political races were decided during the 2020 General Election Tuesday, November 3. Republican Johnny Scearce will replace Earl Johnson as Post One Commissioner on the Fannin County Board of Commissioners after receiving 12,125 votes in the race.