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Blue Ridge election set for Tuesday

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
City of Blue Ridge voters can head to City Hall Tuesday, March 24, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to cast ballots for the open post three seat. Facing off for the spot are Mike Panter and Brian Higgins.
Blue Ridge Elementary School student Chloe Wishart and her father, Kevin Wishart, tested an arcade game that was built during STEAM classes and presented during the school’s annual STEAM Night Tuesday, March 10.

Blue Ridge Elementary School student Chloe Wishart and her father, Kevin Wishart, tested an arcade game that was built during STEAM classes and presented during the school’s annual STEAM Night Tuesday, March 10.

STEAM SUCCESS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Two-year-old Cohen Bryson of Rome died from injuries that resulted when this 2008 Ford Escape was struck from behind on Georgia Highway 2 (Highway 515) Sunday night in Blue Ridge.

Two-year-old Cohen Bryson of Rome died from injuries that resulted when this 2008 Ford Escape was struck from behind on Georgia Highway 2 (Highway 515) Sunday night in Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge crash claims life of infant

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
A two-year-old infant was killed and a suspect was taken into custody as a result of a crash in Blue Ridge Sunday night, March 15. Fannin County Coroner Becky Callihan identified the child as Cohen Bryson of Rome, Georgia.
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CBES plans food distribution

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The regular Copper Basin Elementary School (CBES) food distribution scheduled for Thursday, March 19, will take place as usual, but at a different location. CBES Principal Janessa Nipper said food will be distributed at the Hoist House in Ducktown beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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CBMC offer gets go-ahead

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Polk County commissioners met in Benton Thursday, March 12, to decide if they were interested in a proposal to provide health care at Copper Basin Medical Center (CBMC).
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Elliot charged in Sunday night crash

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Charges have now been filed against Hunter Ethan Elliott in connection with Sunday night’s crash in Blue Ridge that claimed the life of two-year-old Cohen Bryson. Those charges include homicide by vehicle in the first degree and D.U.I./Alcohol.