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Staff members of Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia’s Fannin County club were busy preparing “learning kits” for their children Thursday, April 30. Waving is Club Director Victoria Turner.

Staff members of Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia’s Fannin County club were busy preparing “learning kits” for their children Thursday, April 30. Waving is Club Director Victoria Turner.

LEARNING CONTINUES

The News Observer

The News Observer

Kemp’s order includes some shelter in place

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order extending the state’s shelter-in-place for the “medically fragile” and extended the state’s public health state of emergency through June 12. The statewide shelter-in-place for all citizens expired Thursday, April 30 at 11:59 p.m.
Fannin County Recreation Department Director Eddie O'Neal

Fannin County Recreation Department Director Eddie O'Neal

Rules in place as rec. department re-opens

The Fannin County Recreation Department re-opened May 4, at 8 a.m. Recreation Director Eddie O’Neal explained the hours and rules the center will be operating under last week. The hours will be Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Pre-K signup underway

Pre-Kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year is currently underway and will be open through Friday, May 8.  Children who are four years old on or before September 1, 2020 will be eligible for enrollment in Pre-K for the 2020-2021 school year.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Helping hands, money needed to feed children

Volunteers and donations are needed to help feed Fannin County children during the summer. Faith Presbyterian Church, Fannin County Family Connection, Snack in a Backpack, Temple Baptist Church and St.
Folks traveled to downtown Blue Ridge to shop and pick up take-out Saturday, May 2 following the re-opening of businesses statewide.

Folks traveled to downtown Blue Ridge to shop and pick up take-out Saturday, May 2 following the re-opening of businesses statewide.

Miller urges caution as businesses open

As business across Fannin County re-open following COVID-19 closures, business owners will be vital in helping to decrease the spread of the virus by requiring employees to wear masks and sanitize properly, Fannin Regional Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer D.
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

28 cases of COVID-19 reported in Fannin

The Georgia Department of Health (DPH) reported 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19, four hospitalizations and one virus related death in Fannin County Wednesday, April 29 at 6:35 p.m. No information regarding the listed death has been provided at this time.
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

27 COVID-19 cases, one death reported in Fannin

The Georgia Department of Health (DPH) reported 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19, four hospitalizations and one virus related death in Fannin County Wednesday, April 29 at 11:25 a.m. No information regarding the listed death has been provided at this time.
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

One COVID-19 related death reported in Fannin

The Georgia Department of Health (DPH) reported 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19, four hospitalizations and one virus related death in Fannin County Tuesday, April 28 at 5:25 p.m. No information regarding the listed death has been provided at this time.