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Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett shows off this female Beagle Hound mix. She was found in Blue Ridge and will be staying with animal control until adopted. View this beautiful girl under Animal Control number 152-20.

Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett shows off this female Beagle Hound mix. She was found in Blue Ridge and will be staying with animal control until adopted. View this beautiful girl under Animal Control number 152-20.

Adopt A Pet

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Animal Control Officers and volunteers alike hope folks will be willing to open their hearts and homes to the dogs in their facility. In the past week, officers brought in seven dogs. Owners reclaimed five dogs and one was taken by Doggone Rescue.
The old Blue Ridge City Hall and Jail are shown under construction in 1937. The building, which is located on Church Street between East Main and East First streets, now houses the Blue Ridge Police Department.

The old Blue Ridge City Hall and Jail are shown under construction in 1937. The building, which is located on Church Street between East Main and East First streets, now houses the Blue Ridge Police Department.

WPA decision brought help to Fannin County

Lauren Bearden
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Eighty-eight years ago this July, one president’s decision would greatly influence the tiny town of Blue Ridge. Almost three years into the Great Depression, on July 2, 1932, President Franklin D.
The News Observer

The News Observer

McCaysville amends SPLOST budget

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
The  McCaysville City Council voted, Thursday, May 28, to amend their 2019-2020 SPLOST budget to allow Police Chief Michael Earley to purchase computer equipment for the police department. “This amendment shows reallocation only and not an increase in total outlay,” council member Sue Beavers said.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Williams arrested in McCaysville

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
When Holly Danielle Williams stopped at a McCaysville convenience store, she must not have known law enforcement authorities were looking for her. Williams stopped at the Conoco on Blue Ridge Drive around 1:30 a.m. Friday, May 22.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Polk hears ambulance options from AMR

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Polk County commissioners heard three options Thursday, May 28, in negotiations with American Medical Response (AMR) over the current ambulance service contract. Josh Spencer, AMR’s regional director, presented the proposals to the commission’s ambulance committee at the courthouse in Benton.
Lady Rebel Morgan Holt goes up for a contested layup this past season for the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team.

Lady Rebel Morgan Holt goes up for a contested layup this past season for the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team.

Morgan Holt signs to play with University of North Georgia

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball player Morgan Holt recently chose to further her athletic and academic career by signing a scholarship with the University of North Georgia (UNG). Holt was a key part in the Lady Rebels’ offense for the past four seasons, proving to be a clutch scorer.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin goes back to fully-insured health plan

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted, during a meeting Monday, June 1, to move back to a fully insured plan when they selected United Healthcare as the new health benefits provider for county employees.