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Life Care tests negative for COVID-19

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Following much COVID-19 testing, Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Ducktown received the last of its tests back Thursday, June 11 and found that all residents and associates had tested negative for the virus.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Executive Director Nichole Potzauf, left, and Assistant Director Caroline Mann stand before the long-awaited “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibition Saturday, June 20. The exhibition is in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street, Georgia Humanities, the University of West Georgia and Georgia EMC. It will continue at The Art Center through July 17.

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Executive Director Nichole Potzauf, left, and Assistant Director Caroline Mann stand before the long-awaited “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibition Saturday, June 20. The exhibition is in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street, Georgia Humanities, the University of West Georgia and Georgia EMC. It will continue at The Art Center through July 17.

SMITHSONIAN OPENS AT THE ART CENTER

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The News Observer

The News Observer

Polk budget back to officials

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Making Polk County’s budget balance was put back in the hands of the county’s elected officials Tuesday night, June 16. At the end of a two-hour meeting of the county’s budget committee, members agreed to ask office holders to cut their budgets by not less than two or more than three percent.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Polk, AMR talks continue

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Members of the Polk County commission’s ambulance committee are not happy with three options presented by American Medical Response (AMR) and are continuing to seek the plan they want.
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The News Observer

Arts group plans workshop

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Preregister now for the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association’s (BRMAA) Communal Pen Workshop July 11. Inspired by the Smithsonian exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America, Dr.
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The News Observer

Appalachian tales set for Art Center

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Head to The Art Center July 11 and 17 at 6 p.m. for an evening of Appalachian stories. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (BRMAA) will recount true stories of life, customs and traditions of Southern Appalachian life in North Georgia.
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The News Observer

Copperhill water customers running dry

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Water pressure was minimal throughout the past two weeks in the City of Copperhill. Around Tuesday morning, June 9, a pallet valve, which controls the pressure regulator, went out at the water department.
Rosalie Bird voted for the first time Tuesday, June 9 after becoming an official resident of the United States last August.

Rosalie Bird voted for the first time Tuesday, June 9 after becoming an official resident of the United States last August.

Citizenship brings new right

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Fannin County resident Rosalie Bird voted for the first time during the 2020 General Primary Election and Non-Partisan Election Tuesday, June 9 after officially becoming a United States citizen in August of last year.
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Copperhill election season starts

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Those interested in running for a spot on the City of Copperhill’s council may pick up petitions at City Hall. Potential candidates must reside in the City of Copperhill and obtain 25 signatures. There is no fee to petition.
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School signup office opens

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
All new Fannin County student registrations will be processed through the system’s new centralized registration office starting this year.  Parents/Guardians will be able to make appointments for Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.