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Fannin County school bus drivers were applauded for their hard work and commitment to student safety during a School Bus Safety Week luncheon Thursday, October 22. Shown are, from left, Lisa Cheatham, Tina Dillingham, Robin Searcy, Melissa Beaver, Frances Newberry and Pepper McConnell.

Fannin County school bus drivers were applauded for their hard work and commitment to student safety during a School Bus Safety Week luncheon Thursday, October 22. Shown are, from left, Lisa Cheatham, Tina Dillingham, Robin Searcy, Melissa Beaver, Frances Newberry and Pepper McConnell.

BUS DRIVERS HONORED

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Police Chief Johnny Scearce

Police Chief Johnny Scearce

Tourney to benefit Johnny Scearce

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Two-man teams are being urged to enter the Blue Ridge Classic Scramble golf tournament to raise money to help Blue Ridge Police Chief Johnny Scearce. The event will be held at Old Toccoa Farm Saturday, November 10, with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Polk ready for Nov. 3 election

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Polk County residents who still want to early vote in the 2020 General Election can do so in Benton through Thursday, October 29. As of Monday, October 26, 4,086 Polk county early and absentee ballots had been cast in the election.
The News Observer

The News Observer

McCaysville council agrees to buy police vehicles

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
In an unanimous vote, McCaysville City Council members agreed to purchase two new Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for the police department during a special called meeting Wednesday, October 21. The vehicles come fully equipped for $46,995 each.
A diagram of the future octagon pavilion at McCaysville City Park is shown.

A diagram of the future octagon pavilion at McCaysville City Park is shown.

McCaysville park plans unveiled

News Staff
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Zachary Welch, chairman of the McCaysville Revitalization Committee, provided the council a packet outlining the plans for the city park Tuesday, October 13. The plans include refurbishing the existing maintenance and storage building and incorporating four pavilions throughout the park.
The News Observer

The News Observer

No special events in Blue Ridge

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
There will be no special events within the City of Blue Ridge until further notice. The decision came during a special called meeting Tuesday, October 20, in which some members did not realize events were still being allowed. “There’s something booked in the park tomorrow?
The News Observer

The News Observer

Panter padlocks playground

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Blue Ridge City Councilman Mike Panter chained up the downtown park  playground Wednesday, October 21, restricting access to visitors, without council approval. “I felt like I could not put the kids at risk over the next three or four weeks even though everybody wants it to stay open,” he said.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Holiday event vital to Family Connection funding

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Fannin County Family Connection is in need of financial help, and to combine that need with kicking off the holdiay season, has scheduled an event to kick off the holiday season.  “Holiday Sip, Skate and Stroll” will be held Saturday, December 5, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and INOLA Blue Ridge.