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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

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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.
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

Fannin County courts temporarily closed

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Courts within the Fannin County Courthouse will be closed until further notice. Chief Superior Court Judge of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, Brenda Weaver, has made the decision "in an abundance of caution" after multiple employees have exhibited symptoms of COVID-19.
Sparky, a male mix, was picked up on Salem Road in Mineral Bluff June 24 and is looking for a forever home. He is younger, so he is full of life. View him using intake number 176-20. He is shown being held by Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.

Sparky, a male mix, was picked up on Salem Road in Mineral Bluff June 24 and is looking for a forever home. He is younger, so he is full of life. View him using intake number 176-20. He is shown being held by Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Sparky, named by Fannin County Animal Control volunteers, is this week’s featured dog of the week yet again! Sparky is a young mix and is full of life. He’s got a soft white coat with black patches and spots of brown. He plays well with other dogs and is ready for a forever home.