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Friday meeting lacked quorum

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener called a meeting for Friday, November 6, but a quorum of the city council was not present. Only the mayor and council members Mike Panter and Robbie Cornelius showed up. Council members Rhonda Haight, Nathan Fitts and Harold Herndon were all absent.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin readying for recount as runoff looms

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The eyes of the nation were on Georgia following November 3’s 2020 General Election, which resulted in close federal and statewide races across the ballot. Former Vice President Joe Biden received more votes statewide than President Donald Trump, receiving 2,465,781 votes to Trump’s 2,455,428.
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The News Observer

Free flu shots to be offered November 17

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Fannin County residents can get a no-cost flu shot at The Farmers Market in Blue Ridge Tuesday, November 17. The event, which is hosted by the Fannin County Health Department, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The News Observer

News Observer email servers shut down due to Friday breach

News Staff
Monday, November 9, 2020
As if a global pandemic and polarized political campaigns weren’t enough, The News Observer’s internet system failed in the wee hours of last Friday morning, November 6. The News Observer relies on its parent company Community Newspapers, Inc.’s (CNI) servers located in Athens, Georgia.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lew. He is a six-month-old tuxedo who is always dressed to the nines! If you are looking for a playful feline who loves people and gets along famously with other cats, then Lew is the one for you. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his rabies vaccination. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about lovable Lew.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lew. He is a six-month-old tuxedo who is always dressed to the nines! If you are looking for a playful feline who loves people and gets along famously with other cats, then Lew is the one for you. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his rabies vaccination. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about lovable Lew.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The handsome, chocolate Lab shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett, is this week’s featured pooch of the week! This guy has a longer, chocolaty coat with caramel colored eyes. He is very sweet and friendly. He was picked up at Lebanon Church in Epworth October 27.
Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge members woke up early Saturday, October 31, to lay down a fresh coat of paint on Fannin County Family Connection’s headquarters. There to help are, from left, on the ladders, Brendon Armstrong and Neidert; below, Mack Booker, Troy Shirbroun, Abe Hermes, Tommy Vannoy, Beth Colavecchio, Carol Ross, Bill Echelburger, John Hood, Sherry Morris and Mike Guerra.

Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge members woke up early Saturday, October 31, to lay down a fresh coat of paint on Fannin County Family Connection’s headquarters. There to help are, from left, on the ladders, Brendon Armstrong and Neidert; below, Mack Booker, Troy Shirbroun, Abe Hermes, Tommy Vannoy, Beth Colavecchio, Carol Ross, Bill Echelburger, John Hood, Sherry Morris and Mike Guerra.

Echelburger new Kiwanis leader

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge has a new president, Bill Echelburger. “I got very involved like three years ago,” Echelburger said of his involvement with the group.
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Street preaching to continue in Copperhill

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The “Southern tradition” of street preaching will continue in the City of Copperhill. The city’s Noise Ordinance was amended during a special called meeting Monday, October 26, to include a decibel limit for amplifiers on the streets.