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Josh’s Benches for Awareness Corporation recently donated a bench to the Fannin County Recreation Center. The bench provides the easily accessible hotline number for those needing help. Shown with the bench are, from left, Recreation Center athletic coordinators Tim Towe and John Spargo and Recreation Center Director Eddie O’Neal.

Josh’s Benches for Awareness Corporation recently donated a bench to the Fannin County Recreation Center. The bench provides the easily accessible hotline number for those needing help. Shown with the bench are, from left, Recreation Center athletic coordinators Tim Towe and John Spargo and Recreation Center Director Eddie O’Neal.

Suicide prevention bench donated

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The Fannin County Recreation Center was recently donated a bench by Josh’s Benches For Awareness Corporation, which is a non-profit for suicide prevention and awareness.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Water authority okays loan modification

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Fannin County Water Authority members met Tuesday, June 30 to approve a $905,000 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) loan modification. The modification allows the authority to defer six payments from July to December 31, 2020.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fecal matter found in Fannin water

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
A regular Fannin County Water Authority meeting Wednesday, July 8, revealed that fecal matter has been found in purchased water. Purchased water comes from the Blue Ridge and Morganton systems.
Blue Jeans Pizza and Pasta Factory owner Ken Brenneman, left, and Blue Ridge Community Theater (BRCT) Emeritus Joe Webb stand before a wall built by the theater’s set builders for the restaurant.

Blue Jeans Pizza and Pasta Factory owner Ken Brenneman, left, and Blue Ridge Community Theater (BRCT) Emeritus Joe Webb stand before a wall built by the theater’s set builders for the restaurant.

BRCT’s history at Hampton Square remembered with wall

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Before Blue Ridge Community Theater (BRCT) moved to their current location on East First Street, it was rooted into Hampton Square right next to Blue Jeans Pizza, now Blue Jeans Pizza and Pasta Factory.
Fannin residents Nick and Bobbie Wimberley utilized the Blue Ridge Cannery to can green beans Tuesday, July 7.

Fannin residents Nick and Bobbie Wimberley utilized the Blue Ridge Cannery to can green beans Tuesday, July 7.

Cannery opens with new guidelines in place

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The Blue Ridge Cannery opened for the 2020 season Tuesday, July 7, and will continue to operate every Tuesday and Thursday through September 29.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Hotlines offer mental health help

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
COVID-19 has been shown to contribute to substance abuse and suicide, according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
American Property Restoration, who specialize in COVID-19 sanitation and cleaning, were out at the Fannin County Courthouse Thursday, July 9, cleaning up after multiple employees reported that they were exhibiting symptoms of the virus.

American Property Restoration, who specialize in COVID-19 sanitation and cleaning, were out at the Fannin County Courthouse Thursday, July 9, cleaning up after multiple employees reported that they were exhibiting symptoms of the virus.

Courthouse closes after COVID-19 symptoms surface

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The Fannin County Courthouse closed Wednesday, July 8, and re-opened Monday, July 13, after cleaning and sanitation due to multiple employees within exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.