McCaysville, Copperhill safe zone set

The cities of McCaysville and Copperhill will host their annual Halloween Safe Zone as planned, according to McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley. Hosted by the newly  developed McCaysville Business Association, trick-or-treating will kick off at 5:30 p.m., Halloween Day, Saturday, October 31.

Land swap, moratorium, spending limits on Blue Ridge agenda

Swapping land, placing a moratorium on projects, an issue with a cabin rental company and other concerns were addressed during a Tuesday, October 6, City of Blue Ridge workshop.

Businesses join church for Halloween event

A drive-thru Halloween will take the place of the annual Safe Zone in Blue Ridge this year. The Blue Ridge Business Association (BRBA) has joined forces with Blue Ridge United Methodist Church to create a Safe Zone Drive-By at the church off Orvin Lance Drive in Blue Ridge.

Season change brings Coats for Kids drive

There’s been a chill in the air, so it won’t be long until everyone needs to be bundled up in a warm, winter coat. This impending change in season signals the beginning of The News Observer’s annual Coats for Kids drive.

Two sentenced in McKinney murder

Two men charged in connection with the murder of Justin Wayne McKinney and shooting of Anna Franklin have entered guilty pleas and been sentenced. Kevin Jack Chamaty, 22, and Michael Chase Havard, 22, will both serve prison sentences followed by lengthy probation, Fannin County court records say.

COVID-19 led to changes

When COVID-19 and regulations to go with it ensued, Blue Ridge Community Theater (BRCT) abandoned their idea of a Black Box theatre performance. In fact, they had just began converting its old rehearsal hall into a Black Box theatre when COVID-19 hit.

125 flu shots given at clinic, health district urges immunizations

The North Georgia Health District (NGHD) saw 1,705 North Georgia residents, including 125 Fannin County residents, receive a flu vaccination this year through their annual drive-thru flu shot clinics across the region.

2020 Toys for Tots Campaign officially underway

The 2020 Toys for Tots Campaign for Fannin County has officially begun.  Conducted by local Marine Corps League Detachment 1438, the campaign will run through December 24.