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The folks of Dairy Queen (DQ) in Blue Ridge made their sixth delivery of cheeseburgers and sundaes to the emergency room and intensive care staffs at Fannin Regional Hospital Friday, April 17. Shown are, from left, Cheryl Griesinger, Beth Herison, Karen Collis, A.J. Sharpe, Teresa Whiddon and DQ volunteer Marilyn Parrott.

The folks of Dairy Queen (DQ) in Blue Ridge made their sixth delivery of cheeseburgers and sundaes to the emergency room and intensive care staffs at Fannin Regional Hospital Friday, April 17. Shown are, from left, Cheryl Griesinger, Beth Herison, Karen Collis, A.J. Sharpe, Teresa Whiddon and DQ volunteer Marilyn Parrott.

Dairy Queen, Blue Jeans feed first responders

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Joe Cipolla and Ken Brenneman, restaurateurs, have donated loads of food to first responders and medical personnel in the past weeks.
This female German Shepherd mix was an owner surrender, brought in April 22. She will reside at Fannin County Animal Control until adopted. This girl has a short, sandy white coat with chocolaty colored eyes. She is being held by Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson and can be viewed using intake number 131-20.

This female German Shepherd mix was an owner surrender, brought in April 22. She will reside at Fannin County Animal Control until adopted. This girl has a short, sandy white coat with chocolaty colored eyes. She is being held by Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson and can be viewed using intake number 131-20.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The featured dog of the week is the female German Shepherd mix being held by Fannin County Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson. She has a short, sandy white coat with chocolaty colored eyes. This gal seems very sweet but really misses her home.
Joe Dickey, founder of Mountain View Orchards, checks a bud on a Detroit Red apple tree, demonstrating how he determines if it has frost damage.

Joe Dickey, founder of Mountain View Orchards, checks a bud on a Detroit Red apple tree, demonstrating how he determines if it has frost damage.

Dickeys return to Mountain View Orchards

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The Dickeys are back, and they’re here to stay. After taking an extended break, the Dickey family has decided to take back their orchard and begin harvesting their locally famous apples. “I just love the whole system of growing apples,” Joe Dickey said. “It’s so rewarding.
Sarah (Finch) Rigdon is a product of the Fannin County School System.

Sarah (Finch) Rigdon is a product of the Fannin County School System.

Rigdon enjoying continued success in Fannin schools

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Sarah (Finch) Rigdon, a  Fannin County High School Class of 1987 graduate, was recently promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Achievement & Governance after serving as the Fannin County School System as a teacher, curriculum specialist, assistant principal, principal and more.
The teachers at Copper Basin Elementary School (CBES) couldn’t wait any longer to see their students, so they hoped in their vehicles and road around East Polk County waving and throwing candy to those who were waiting on them. Edward, left, and Robert Cole hold signs for their favorite teacher Wednesday, April 22, during CBES’s Teachers on the Town Parade.

The teachers at Copper Basin Elementary School (CBES) couldn’t wait any longer to see their students, so they hoped in their vehicles and road around East Polk County waving and throwing candy to those who were waiting on them. Edward, left, and Robert Cole hold signs for their favorite teacher Wednesday, April 22, during CBES’s Teachers on the Town Parade.

CBES PARADE DRAWS CROWD

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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Fannin teachers find ways to overcome challenges

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Fannin County School System administrators, teachers and students have experienced challenges and found benefits as they’ve utilized distance learning in order to continue education amid COVID-19 related school closures.
A new creature, a trout, is coming to Blue Ridge’s downtown park across from the Fannin County Courthouse. The trout is replacing Blue the Bear.

A new creature, a trout, is coming to Blue Ridge’s downtown park across from the Fannin County Courthouse. The trout is replacing Blue the Bear.

Trout replaces Blue the Bear in Blue Ridge

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Wondering where Blue the Bear and her cubs went? A carving in an old oak tree residing in Blue Ridge’s downtown park, Blue and her cubs were royalty. They were removed in 2016 after suffering severe termite damage.
Jan and Stewart Strickland hold a message from Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney Alison Sosebee. The message is meant to provide a sense of hope to the community during these times.

Jan and Stewart Strickland hold a message from Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney Alison Sosebee. The message is meant to provide a sense of hope to the community during these times.

Stricklands take over center

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Stewart and Jan Strickland have taken over at the Copper Basin Crisis Center. Their reign began in October 2019 following the retirement of Al and Margaret Patterson. The Pattersons oversaw operations for over 30 years, and the Stricklands have a lot to be thankful for, they said.
Lit’l Pond Hospitality Group representative Erin Hagan handed Fannin County High School senior Vanessa Miller her graduation gear and community-gifted gift cards and certificates Friday, April 24.

Lit’l Pond Hospitality Group representative Erin Hagan handed Fannin County High School senior Vanessa Miller her graduation gear and community-gifted gift cards and certificates Friday, April 24.

Community steps up to help Fannin seniors celebrate

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
While Fannin County High School graduating seniors are experiencing their last few months of high school in a different way than graduates of the past, local community members have come together to help them celebrate.
Celeste Lance of Covet Haircrafters was one of many Fannin County business owners who chose to re-open their business Friday, April 24, following Governor Brian Kemp’s announcement that many businesses would be allowed to re-open that day and on April 27.

Celeste Lance of Covet Haircrafters was one of many Fannin County business owners who chose to re-open their business Friday, April 24, following Governor Brian Kemp’s announcement that many businesses would be allowed to re-open that day and on April 27.

Businesses begin re-opening following Kemp’s latest order

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Restaurants, gyms, hair salons and some other businesses are now allowed to re-open following an announcement from Governor Brian Kemp Monday, April 20.