News
Glenn Harbison
A warrant charging a Fannin County man with arson has been taken as the result of a fire at 3427 Sugar Creek Road Monday, October 12.
Investigator Gary Edwards of the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office said Sergeant John Bramlett responded to a report of arson at the residence around 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Copperhill hires clerk, renews sheriff’s contract
Mollie Morrow
The City of Copperhill met for a special called meeting Monday, October 5, to hire a new water and sewer clerk and renew their contract with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Justin and Samantha Petty are shown waiting in line to early vote at the Fannin County Courthouse Monday, October 19.
Fannin voters follow trend to vote early
Sydney Criteser
Fannin County voters have come out in full swing over the past week to cast their ballots early in the 2020 General Election.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Drug take back day Saturday in Fannin
News Staff
The Fannin County Sheriff’s Office is again participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s National Take Back Initiative.
Investigations Sergeant J.K.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Lodging tax hike moving forward
Sydney Criteser
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners is moving forward with raising the county’s Lodging Tax, or Hotel/Motel Tax, from 5% to 6%.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
McCaysville alcohol changes dry up
Mollie Morrow
After spending close to an hour performing the second reading of the amended alcohol ordinance, McCaysville City Council members refused to vote on the matter during a meeting Tuesday, October 13.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Habitat for Humanity of Fannin and Gilmer counties’ most recent home build recipient Kristen Haley, left, officially became a homeowner Saturday, September 30. She is shown beside Attorney Laura J. Ray.
Habitat for Humanity makes home ownership possible
Mollie Morrow
Former active duty Marine Kristen Haley is officially a Habitat for Humanity of Fannin and Gilmer Counties home owner as of Wednesday, September 30.
“We owe a humongous thanks to Attorney Laura J. Ray and her all-star team,” Executive Director Christopher Hall said.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Local Boy Scouts of America, led by Ethan Jolly, led the Mountain Patriots’ “God & Country” parade and rally through downtown Blue Ridge.
GOD & COUNTRY PARADE HELD
Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
This female Bulldog was picked up on Colwell Road in Epworth September 25. She has a charcoal, brindle coat with white patches. She’s a good girl. View her using intake number 273-20. She is shown with Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett.
Adopt A Pet
News Staff
The beautiful Bulldog shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett, is this week’s featured pooch of the week!
Violet, as named by Animal Control volunteers, is strong. She has a charcoal, brindle coat with white patches.
This gal is very sweet and playful.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Deadline extended for 2020 census, count directly affects federal funding
Sydney Criteser
The deadline for completion of the 2020 Census has been extended to October 31.
Enumerators with the census will continue surveying residences that have not yet responded to the census online, by phone or by mail through that date.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020