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Panter disputes water loss numbers

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Councilman Mike Panter alleged that an article published in The News Observer had “misquoted” information regarding the Environemental Protection Division (EPD)’s latest water audit during a regular meeting Tuesday, August 11.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Blue Ridge council members waste no time disagreeing

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Issues arose between City of Blue Ridge council members almost immediately after calling their Tuesday, August 11, meeting to order. Councilwoman Rhonda Haight asked if the agenda needed amended prior to starting the meeting, to which Mayor Donna Whitener agreed.
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The News Observer

Expenses increase in McCaysville

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
McCaysville City Council members did not discuss the FY 2021 projected budget when they gave their unanimous approval to it Tuesday, August 11. The only comment came later during council comments when Councilwoman Gilita Carter said, “We are not in any way ...
Jamie Hensley will now serve as the Board of Commissioners chairman starting next year following a 78% win in the Republican Primary Runoff August 11.

Jamie Hensley will now serve as the Board of Commissioners chairman starting next year following a 78% win in the Republican Primary Runoff August 11.

Hensley wins runoff

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Fannin County voters overwhelmingly gave Jamie Hensley the Republican nomination to be the next county commission chairman, and with no opposition having qualified to be on the General Election ballot, the chairmanship.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin County General Primary Run-off Election results told

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
2020 GENERAL PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION RESULTS FOR FANNIN COUNTY *12 out of 12 precincts, absentee and advanced voting reported* For Board of Commissioners Chairman: - Stan Helton (I) (1,097) - Jamie Hensley (3,956) For US House District 9 - Republican - Andrew Clyde (2,826) - Matt Gurtler...
This male bird dog was found in Epworth August 5 and will remain at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. He has a white coat with light brown speckles. He is a good boy. View him using intake number 222-20. He is shown with Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett.

This male bird dog was found in Epworth August 5 and will remain at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. He has a white coat with light brown speckles. He is a good boy. View him using intake number 222-20. He is shown with Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
The handsome, bird dog shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett, is this week’s featured pooch of the week! This boy has a soft, white coat with milk chocolate speckles and sandy colored eyes. He seems to be well behaved, but it’s apparent that he likes to run and be outdoors.