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The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lew. He is a four-month-old tuxedo cat who is all dressed up and ready to go! Lew is very friendly, playful and gets along well with other cats. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his rabies vaccination. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about this handsome charmer.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lew. He is a four-month-old tuxedo cat who is all dressed up and ready to go! Lew is very friendly, playful and gets along well with other cats. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his rabies vaccination. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about this handsome charmer.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The handsome, sable mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett is this week’s featured pooch of the week! This boy is very handsome with a short, white and blonde sable coat. He is very strong and would make someone a great yard dog.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Blue Ridge adopts ordinance changes

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Ordinance Amendment was read for the second time and adopted, along with the Special Event Ordinance and Street Performance Ordinance, during the City of Blue Ridge’s Tuesday, September 8, council meeting.
Fannin County Veterans Museum Curator Trevor McIntyre is shown holding up the damaged greenhouse window of the Huey.

Fannin County Veterans Museum Curator Trevor McIntyre is shown holding up the damaged greenhouse window of the Huey.

$200 donation helps put finishing touches on broken Huey window

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The greenhouse window of the Huey helicopter has been replaced after it was found busted out late last month. The Huey is located in the Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park and is a helicopter that was used in Vietnam.
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the week of September 17 through the 23 as Constitution Week and Thursday, September 17, as Constitution Day during a meeting Tuesday, September 8. Shown are, from left, back, Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson, Chairman Stan Helton and Post Two Commissioner Glenn Patterson; front, Karen Alsup and Nancy Page with The Old Unicoi Trail Chapter of National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Fannin County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the week of September 17 through the 23 as Constitution Week and Thursday, September 17, as Constitution Day during a meeting Tuesday, September 8. Shown are, from left, back, Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson, Chairman Stan Helton and Post Two Commissioner Glenn Patterson; front, Karen Alsup and Nancy Page with The Old Unicoi Trail Chapter of National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Constitution Week proclaimed by Fannin commissioners

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners have proclaimed the week of September 17 through the 23 as Constitution Week and Thursday, September 17, as Constitution Day at the request of the The Old Unicoi Trail Chapter of National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Blue Ridge gives break for alcohol pouring licenses

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
City of Blue Ridge restaurants and bars can expect a discount on alcohol pouring licenses for next year. During a Tuesday, September 8, meeting, the city’s council agreed to waive a quarter of the fee for three months in lieu of the hardships they’ve all been faced with as a result of COVID-19.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin commissioners table hazard pay

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners have indefinitely tabled a decision to provide hazard pay to front-line workers following continued discussion during a meeting Tuesday, September 8.
The News Observer

The News Observer

PruittHealth - Blue Ridge reports 30 COVID-19 positive cases

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Georgia Department of Public Health’s long-term care facility report lists PruittHealth - Blue Ridge as having had 34 of it’s 70 residents and 26 staff members test positive for COVID-19, as well as one virus related death of a resident as of Thursday, September 10.