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Fannin County Animal Control Manager John Drullinger kneels with this female Plott Hound mix. She was picked up on Sugar Creek Road in Blue Ridge Thursday, February 27 and will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This sweet girl has a brindle coat with dark cocoa bean eyes. View her under Animal Control number 090-2020.

Fannin County Animal Control Manager John Drullinger kneels with this female Plott Hound mix. She was picked up on Sugar Creek Road in Blue Ridge Thursday, February 27 and will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This sweet girl has a brindle coat with dark cocoa bean eyes. View her under Animal Control number 090-2020.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Please be aware that Fannin County Animal Control has far exceeded capacity. With only 18 kennels, there are some 30 dogs currently housed. Folks are urged to foster, adopt, reclaim dogs at the shelter as Animal Control officers are allowed to euthanize.
Charity Roderick, an 8-year-old homeschool student and award winner in the homeschool division, admires the artwork on display at Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association’s Youth Art Month opening reception Thursday, February 27. She is accompanied by mother Jennifer and brother Charlie.

Charity Roderick, an 8-year-old homeschool student and award winner in the homeschool division, admires the artwork on display at Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association’s Youth Art Month opening reception Thursday, February 27. She is accompanied by mother Jennifer and brother Charlie.

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association holds youth art month

Mollie Morrow
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Fannin County High School senior Hannah Cruse was named the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Old Unicoi Trail Chapter’s National Good Citizen for Fannin County.

Fannin County High School senior Hannah Cruse was named the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Old Unicoi Trail Chapter’s National Good Citizen for Fannin County.

Hannah Cruse honored by DAR

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) Old Unicoi Trail Chapter selected Fannin County High School senior Hannah Cruse, of Morganton, as the schools’ National Good Citizen.
In June 2017 doctors told Jonathan Buller’s family they had no hope he would live through the night after suffering a massive stroke at church that morning. This past Monday morning, March 2, Jonathan was reading to his two children, Katie and Josiah, to help them with their home school lessons.

In June 2017 doctors told Jonathan Buller’s family they had no hope he would live through the night after suffering a massive stroke at church that morning. This past Monday morning, March 2, Jonathan was reading to his two children, Katie and Josiah, to help them with their home school lessons.

Bullers thankful as Jonathan recovers

Mollie Morrow
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
This past September, Jonathan Buller was beginning to stand, walk, eat and breathe on his own; he was just beginning to read and comprehend the readings yet again, and his thought process was recovering.
Fannin County Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson announced, Tuesday, Febraruy 25, that he will not seek re-election to his seat.

Fannin County Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson announced, Tuesday, Febraruy 25, that he will not seek re-election to his seat.

Johnson won’t seek re-election

Sydney Criteser
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Fannin County Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson announced, during a Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, February 25, that he will not seek re-election to his seat.
Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston, left, served as the keynote speaker of the Fannin County Republican Party’s 2020 Valentine’s Banquet, which was hosted by GOP Chairman Johnny Scearce.

Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston, left, served as the keynote speaker of the Fannin County Republican Party’s 2020 Valentine’s Banquet, which was hosted by GOP Chairman Johnny Scearce.

Republicans hear election’s importance from Ralston, Gooch

Sydney Criteser
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston spoke to the importance of his fellow republican’s votes in the upcoming elections during the Fannin County Republican Party’s annual Valentine’s Banquet Saturday, February 29. “For over 140 years, the Democratic Party controlled this state,” Ralston said.
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Fannin now Second Amendment Sanctuary

Sydney Criteser
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution declaring Fannin County a Second Amendment Sanctuary after receiving input from the community during their regular meeting Tuesday, February 25.
Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett holds this male Black Lab who was found on Wise Road in Morganton Friday, February 21. He will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This boy has a shiny, black coat with cocoa bean eyes and a lively personality. View him under Animal Control number 070-2020.

Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett holds this male Black Lab who was found on Wise Road in Morganton Friday, February 21. He will be staying at Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This boy has a shiny, black coat with cocoa bean eyes and a lively personality. View him under Animal Control number 070-2020.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
When you adopt a dog, you gain more than a pet. You gain a loyal companion who will love you unconditionally. Adopted dogs make the most gracious, loving, thankful pets. Be mindful as outside temperature remain low that it is important to keep your pet comfortable.
Purple, green and gold outfits were prominately displayed during Snack in a Backpack’s Mardi Gras themed fundraiser, Bringin’ the Blues to Blue Ridge, Saturday, February 22. Shown are, from left, Jeanie Morris, Margie Smith and Stephanie Danuser.

Purple, green and gold outfits were prominately displayed during Snack in a Backpack’s Mardi Gras themed fundraiser, Bringin’ the Blues to Blue Ridge, Saturday, February 22. Shown are, from left, Jeanie Morris, Margie Smith and Stephanie Danuser.

BRINGIN' THE BLUES HELPS FEED CHILDREN

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble discussed becoming “Broadband Ready” with the Fannin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, February 11.

Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble discussed becoming “Broadband Ready” with the Fannin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, February 11.

Fannin moves toward Broadband Ready

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners has taken the first steps to becoming a “Broadband Ready” county following a presentation from Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble during the board’s regular meeting Tuesday, February 11.