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Body identified as Potter

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The body found in a car Thursday, June 11, has been identified as Anthony D. Potter, 54, of Old Bullen Gap Road in Blue Ridge. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab made the identification, which was announced Thursday, June 18, according to Investigations Sergeant J.K.
The News Observer

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McCaysville fireworks promised to be bigger than ever

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The July fireworks will be bigger than ever, swings are ready for the park, speed bumps will be replaced on Bridge Street, and the speed bumps in the Kingtown section will be left alone. These and other business items were addressed when the McCaysville City Council met in regular session June 9.
Local historian and centenarian Dale Dyer played nine holes of golf at the Copper Basin Golf Club Thursday, June 11. Shown in his foursome, from left, Ron Hartness, Bill Huff, Dr. Howard Tilley and Dyer. Hartness says this historic, annual outing will continue as long as the golfers are able.

Local historian and centenarian Dale Dyer played nine holes of golf at the Copper Basin Golf Club Thursday, June 11. Shown in his foursome, from left, Ron Hartness, Bill Huff, Dr. Howard Tilley and Dyer. Hartness says this historic, annual outing will continue as long as the golfers are able.

Dale Dyer dominates nine holes of golf

Caleb Collins
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Dale Dyer hit the fairway with friends to play nine holes of golf Thursday, June 11. Dyer, who is 100 years old, started strong and was able to finish strong, scoring below his age. Dyer was accompanied by friends Ron Hartness, age 79, Bill Huff, age 88, and Dr. Howard Tilley, age 83.
Copper Basin’s 2020 Salutatorian, Anna West, gives her speech about not passing up on opportunities during the class of 2020 graduation ceremony Friday, June 12.

Copper Basin’s 2020 Salutatorian, Anna West, gives her speech about not passing up on opportunities during the class of 2020 graduation ceremony Friday, June 12.

CBHS holds graduation

Caleb Collins
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Copper Basin High School hosted its 2020 graduation on the school’s football field Friday, June 12. “Congratulations guys, you made it,” Principal Tim Kidd said as he opened the ceremony.
Fannin County School System Finance Director Susan Wynn received the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts for the fiscal year that ended June 30 of 2019. She is shown with business services team members Amy Buchanan, Pamela DeCosta, Rebecca Towe and Jill Holloway, and school board members Chad Galloway, Terry Bramlett, Lewis DeWeese, Bobby Bearden and Mike Cole.

Fannin County School System Finance Director Susan Wynn received the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts for the fiscal year that ended June 30 of 2019. She is shown with business services team members Amy Buchanan, Pamela DeCosta, Rebecca Towe and Jill Holloway, and school board members Chad Galloway, Terry Bramlett, Lewis DeWeese, Bobby Bearden and Mike Cole.

Fannin planning for start of school year

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Fannin County School System officials intend to use state guidance, local health official recommendations, and parent/guardian and system employee survey responses when finalizing plans to re-open schools for the 2020-2021 school year.