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Townsend, Pankey, Cole Polk winners

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Voter turnout in Polk County was “a little lower than people expected,” Deputy Administrator of Elections Nick Sipe said, with 3,897 of 13,471 registered voters, 28.9%, casting ballots in the Thursday, August 8, county General Election.
Fannin County Clerk of Superior Court Dana Chastain was awarded the Stetson F. Bennett Clerk of the Year for the state of Georgia award out of 159 clerks across the state Wednesday, July 29.

Fannin County Clerk of Superior Court Dana Chastain was awarded the Stetson F. Bennett Clerk of the Year for the state of Georgia award out of 159 clerks across the state Wednesday, July 29.

GEORGIA’S TOP CLERK

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Fannin County’s Clerk of Superior Court, Dana Chastain, was recently awarded the Stetson F. Bennett Clerk of the Year award for 2019.
Flashing lights and signs give a clear warning of the school zone in front of Fannin County High School.

Flashing lights and signs give a clear warning of the school zone in front of Fannin County High School.

Slow down, be safe or pay up

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
“The safety of our students is our number one priority.” With that priority in mind, Fannin County Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant Darvin Couch warns drivers that changes have been made to the school zone in front of Fannin County High School (FCHS).
The News Observer

The News Observer

Family Connection sees 40% increase

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Fannin County Family Connection saw a 40% increase in client visits in the month of March and continues to show a percentage increase from previous years each month. “We are grateful for the charity that has been shared with us over the spring,” Executive Director Sherry Morris said.
This male Feist mix was found on Mount Liberty Road in McCaysville Thursday, July 30. He will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This feller has a short, orange coat with spots of white. View him using intake number 215-20. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson.

This male Feist mix was found on Mount Liberty Road in McCaysville Thursday, July 30. He will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This feller has a short, orange coat with spots of white. View him using intake number 215-20. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The male Feist mix, shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer Pat Patterson, is this week’s featured pooch of the week! This boy is an orange color and has patches of white. He’s a cute, small feller. This guy is very calm and seems to do well around other dogs.
Meals on Wheels Coordinator Pam Godfrey, left, is shown passing off a box to Feed Fannin volunteer Brenda McKee. The boxes are filled with meals that were delivered to homebound seniors around Fannin County. Charlie McKee is shown in the background waiting for another box.

Meals on Wheels Coordinator Pam Godfrey, left, is shown passing off a box to Feed Fannin volunteer Brenda McKee. The boxes are filled with meals that were delivered to homebound seniors around Fannin County. Charlie McKee is shown in the background waiting for another box.

Feed Fannin meeting needs despite challenges

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Despite the cancellation of Feed Fannin’s largest fundraiser of the year, Bowls of Hope, along with other challenges, the group has been able to provide food to everyone who has visited Fannin County Family Connection’s food pantry.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Revenue raises concern in Polk meeting

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Members of the Polk County commission’s budget committee approved  the county’s tax rate, but not without a brief exchange over revenue. Meeting in Benton Thursday, July 30, the tax rate was set at $2.5120, the same as the previous year.