Smithsonian exhibit to open

The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street will debut the Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibition at The Art Center June 20 and run through July 17.

CLC Match-a-thon underway

Fannin Christian Learning Center’s (CLC) biggest fundraiser of the year, their annual Match-a-thon, is currently underway and will continue through July 31. All donations up to $15,000 received during the event will be matched.

Copperhill seeking grant to unclog pipes

The City of Copperhill has applied for a $37,018 Governor’s Local Support Grant. If approved, the funds will go toward improving wastewater backups along and between South Grand Street and Ferry Street.

Census count sluggish in Fannin

Only 34.1% of households in Fannin County have responded to the 2020 United States Census. This figure falls below the state’s response rate at 56.5%, and the nation’s response rate at 60.4%. While the census bureau has noticed more people have chosen to complete the census online at 2020census.

Polk committee says no to pay adjustments

Members of the Polk County commission’s Handbook Committee debated for nearly two hours last week, finally agreeing to add a floating birthday holiday to the county’s personnel policies but failing to increase employee pay.

Budget cuts threaten Fannin DFCS office

As budget cuts are seen across the federal, state and local levels, Fannin County Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is facing the possibility of closing the local Fannin County office and consolidating with the Gilmer County location.

Downtown market to open June 6

The Downtown Blue Ridge Market opens this Saturday, June 6 for the 2020 season. The market, which is located on West Main Street in front of the Fannin County Courthouse, will be open each Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. through the end of November.

Basin museum cancels events

The Ducktown Basin Museum has canceled all scheduled events on museum property for the months of June and July in response to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.