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The University of North Georgia held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, September 16, for the opening of the Blue Ridge Campus. Shown are, from left, University Systems of Georgia Chancellor Dr. Steve Wrigley, UNG President Dr. Bonita Jacobs, Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston and District 51 Senator Steve Gooch.

The University of North Georgia held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, September 16, for the opening of the Blue Ridge Campus. Shown are, from left, University Systems of Georgia Chancellor Dr. Steve Wrigley, UNG President Dr. Bonita Jacobs, Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston and District 51 Senator Steve Gooch.

Ribbon cutting celebrates opening of Blue Ridge campus

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The University of North Georgia (UNG) celebrated the opening of its new Blue Ridge Campus with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Wednesday, September 16.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Time running out for census count

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
You have the ability to secure approximately $2,300 worth of federal funds for your state and local communities as well as have an impact on how your district is represented at the state and federal levels. How can you do this?
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin firefighters must retest

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Seven Fannin County paramedic and EMT firefighters will have to retest with the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council (GFSTC) in order to receive the proper certificate due to an error, which occurred when certificate paperwork was submitted by the county’s fire department.
Samantha Trantham

Samantha Trantham

Trantham elected Polk chair

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Samantha Trantham was elected chairman and  Greg Brooks vice-chairman of the Polk County Commission last Thursday, September 17, when commissioners held their monthly meeting in Benton.
As the scale shows, 92.7 grams of methamphetamine was seized during the arrest of Shanacy Hope Burnette

As the scale shows, 92.7 grams of methamphetamine was seized during the arrest of Shanacy Hope Burnette

Two charged with drug trafficking

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Shanacy Hope Burnette remained in the Fannin County Detention Center last Friday, held without bond on charges of trafficking methamphetamine and possession of drug related objects.
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.