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The News Observer

Blue Ridge facing $873,000 shortfall

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
The City of Blue Ridge expects an $873,000 shortfall in revenue for the year. During a special called meeting Tuesday, May 19 department heads gave updates in which Finance Director Alicia Stewart presented the city’s financials.
Emma’s eight puppies born at and adopted out of the Humane Society of Blue Ridge’s adoption center celebrated their first birthday Monday, June 1.

Emma’s eight puppies born at and adopted out of the Humane Society of Blue Ridge’s adoption center celebrated their first birthday Monday, June 1.

Adoption milestone celebrated

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Eight Blue Ridge born puppies adopted out of the Humane Society of Blue Ridge (HSBR)’s adoption center celebrated their first birthday Monday, June 1. This is a significant milestone for the humane society because their mom, Emma, was the first dog to give birth at the adoption center.
The News Observer

The News Observer

“Howie” Bruce facing more drug charges

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
A former Fannin County commission chairman has again run afoul of law enforcement. Howell “Howie” Porter Bruce, 50, of 55 Shady Grove Lane in Blue Ridge was arrested Tuesday morning, May 26, and charged with four felonies and one misdemeanor. All are drug related.
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The News Observer

Voting continues as polls to open June 9 in Fannin

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Fannin County voters can continue casting their ballots early this week or travel to the polls for election day Tuesday, June 9, to select their choices for the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), General Voter 2020 Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election.
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The News Observer

McCaysville falling short $439,000

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
  The McCaysville City Council discussed a revenue shortfall of $439,225.19 during a work session Thursday, May 28.  “I decreased the administrative budget, as much as I could decrease it, from $234,259 to $202,439,” City Clerk Nancy Godfrey said.
Libby Young, Kirk Williams and Dana Worm waited outside Blue Ridge City Hall holding signs with questions regarding the proposed annexations of highways 5 and 515.

Libby Young, Kirk Williams and Dana Worm waited outside Blue Ridge City Hall holding signs with questions regarding the proposed annexations of highways 5 and 515.

Questions, no answers

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
What are the costs? Was there proper due diligence? Can grants be obtained? Can the existing infrastructure accommodate annexation?
East Fannin Elementary School Paraprofessional Brenda Thomas sends her best wishes to the school’s graduating fifth grade students during the school’s Fifth Grade Parade Thursday, May 21. A similar event took place at Blue Ridge Elementary.

East Fannin Elementary School Paraprofessional Brenda Thomas sends her best wishes to the school’s graduating fifth grade students during the school’s Fifth Grade Parade Thursday, May 21. A similar event took place at Blue Ridge Elementary.

East Fannin Elementary bids farewell

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
This female mix was found in McCaysville Thursday, May 21 and will be staying at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. She has a short, orange and white coat with chocolate colored eyes. View this girl using intake number 146-20. She is being held by Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

This female mix was found in McCaysville Thursday, May 21 and will be staying at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. She has a short, orange and white coat with chocolate colored eyes. View this girl using intake number 146-20. She is being held by Animal Control Manager John Drullinger.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The featured dog of the week is the female mix being held by Fannin County Animal Control Manager John Drullinger. She has a short, orange and white coat with chocolate colored eyes. This gal is a sweet, well behaved pup. She was picked up in McCaysville Thursday, May 21.