News

The News Observer

The News Observer

Nixle signups urged

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Fannin County’s Emergency Management Agency and local leaders are asking residents to sign-up to receive local alerts and public safety messages through Nixle.
Fannin County Fire Chief Larry Thomas met with representatives from Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton and the Fannin County Water Authority to discuss fire hydrant testing and repairs Wednesday, July 8, ahead of November’s Insurance Services Office (ISO)’s inspection.

Fannin County Fire Chief Larry Thomas met with representatives from Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton and the Fannin County Water Authority to discuss fire hydrant testing and repairs Wednesday, July 8, ahead of November’s Insurance Services Office (ISO)’s inspection.

"We're all in this together" Thomas tells water system representatives

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Fannin County Fire Chief Larry Thomas met with representatives from Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton and the Fannin County Water Authority to discuss fire hydrants Wednesday, July 8. “We’re all in this together,” Thomas said. “Everybody in this room needs to pull together as one team.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Blue Ridge council expresses opposite views on park opening

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Mixed opinions over opening Blue Ridge’s downtown park were expressed at a City of Blue Ridge Council workshop Tuesday, July 7. Councilman Nathan Fitts said that he has heard outrage come from some citizens due to the fact that it is closed and that he would like to open it to the public.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Intern to take DDA inventory

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The City of Blue Ridge’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) met Monday, July 6. Chairman Cesar Martinez told of an intern from the University of North Georgia that has been recruited to work with the DDA.
Lacey Holloway's Back the Blue bracelets show appreciation for the work done by law enforcement officers. Busy making one of the bracelets, she is shown with her mom Brittany, sister, Londyn and brother, Lincoln. Lacey's dad, Gary, is a police officer.

Lacey Holloway's Back the Blue bracelets show appreciation for the work done by law enforcement officers. Busy making one of the bracelets, she is shown with her mom Brittany, sister, Londyn and brother, Lincoln. Lacey's dad, Gary, is a police officer.

Lacey Holloway’s bracelets say thanks to police officers

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Heartfelt gestures coming from the youngest among us shine like a bright beam of hope into the darkness of today’s world. This can certainly be said of Lacey Holloway, an 11-year-old who lives with her family in McCaysville.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Basin classes start August 10

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Copper Basin schools will move forward with “full, in-person instruction” for the 2020-21 school year beginning August 10. “Our plan is to have full, in-person instruction every day for the upcoming school year,” Dr. James Jones, Director of Schools for Polk County, said.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Taxes, licenses not paid

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Discussion over protocol for collecting taxes brought heat from Blue Ridge City Councilman Nathan Fitts during a workshop meeting Tuesday, July 7. “Mayor, asking you, what have you done? What have you told them (city management) to do?
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin schools start August 7

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Students will have the option to return to Fannin County schools Friday, August 7, for in-person instruction, and masks will be optional for all students and personnel.