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Blue Ridge moves toward staggered council terms

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Resolutions to the City of Blue Ridge’s charter brought resistance from Councilman Nathan Fitts but were ultimately approved during a special called meeting Friday, February 21. “I didn’t think about this till today ...
School Nutrition Teams from all five Fannin County schools received GOLD level recognition through the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Team’s “Shake it Up in School Nutrition” program.

School Nutrition Teams from all five Fannin County schools received GOLD level recognition through the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Team’s “Shake it Up in School Nutrition” program.

BUDGET ANNOUNCED, BOARD APPROVES BUS PURCHASE

Sydney Criteser
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The Fannin County School System officially set their Fiscal Year 2020 Budget during a Board of Education meeting Thursday, September 12. The budget lists total estimated revenues at $35,950,756.26 for the General Fund, $5,984,590.75 for the Capital Projects Fund and $4,866,704.
Cherokee County officials seized these two horses from their owner almost one year ago. After being cared for at Double 00 Farm in Tuskeegee, the horses could be returned to their owner if a ‘not guilty’ verdict is returned in the upcoming trial. Photo by Matthew Osborne/Cherokee Scout

Cherokee County officials seized these two horses from their owner almost one year ago. After being cared for at Double 00 Farm in Tuskeegee, the horses could be returned to their owner if a ‘not guilty’ verdict is returned in the upcoming trial. Photo by Matthew Osborne/Cherokee Scout

Seized horses have cost Cherokee County $25K

Regional Wire Content
Friday, September 13, 2019
Murphy – Cherokee County taxpayers are on the hook for more than $25,000 to care for horses seized in an animal cruelty case. The latest invoice approved by county commissioners on Tuesday, Sept.
Principal Chief Richard Sneed (fifth from right, black polo shirt) visited with well-wishers in Cherokee County on Election Day for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Thursday in Marble.

Principal Chief Richard Sneed (fifth from right, black polo shirt) visited with well-wishers in Cherokee County on Election Day for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Thursday in Marble.

Sneed, incumbents roll in Tribal elections

Regional Wire Content
Friday, September 13, 2019
    Cherokee – Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made a strong statement Thursday that they are happy with their leadership.
N.C. Rep. Kevin Corbin (right) jokes with N.C. Sen. Jim Davis after they announced Corbin would run for Davis’ seat in 2020.

N.C. Rep. Kevin Corbin (right) jokes with N.C. Sen. Jim Davis after they announced Corbin would run for Davis’ seat in 2020.

Davis out, Corbin in for state senate race in 2020

Regional Wire Content
Friday, September 13, 2019
    Franklin – North Carolina Sen. Jim Davis will not run for re-election in 2020, and state Rep. Kevin Corbin will give up his House seat in a bid to take the vacant senate seat.
Deputies from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office served warrants on James Larry Parris Jr., (in chair) before turning him over to McCaysville police officers shortly before noon Thursday. Shown with the Cobb County deputies as Parris is taken from WellStar Kennestone Hospital are McCaysville Patrolman Pete Kusek (in background), McCaysville Patrolman Mark Chastain, McCaysville Det. Capt. Billy Brackett, and McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley.Law enforcement officers prepare to put James Larry Parris Jr.,

Deputies from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office served warrants on James Larry Parris Jr., (in chair) before turning him over to McCaysville police officers shortly before noon Thursday. Shown with the Cobb County deputies as Parris is taken from WellStar Kennestone Hospital are McCaysville Patrolman Pete Kusek (in background), McCaysville Patrolman Mark Chastain, McCaysville Det. Capt. Billy Brackett, and McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley.Law enforcement officers prepare to put James Larry Parris Jr.,

Attempted murder added to charges

Glenn Harbison
Friday, September 13, 2019
The suspect in a McCaysville home invasion is now being held in the Fannin County Detention Center charged with attempted murder and the officer who shot him to end the hostage situation has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett poses with a male Boxer mix who was picked up on Galloway Road July 12. He is staying at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This sweet boy has a beautiful black coat with white patches. View this handsome guy under Animal Control number 205-19.

Animal Control Officer J.R. Cornett poses with a male Boxer mix who was picked up on Galloway Road July 12. He is staying at Fannin County Animal Control until reclaimed or adopted. This sweet boy has a beautiful black coat with white patches. View this handsome guy under Animal Control number 205-19.

Adopt A Pet

Sydney Criteser
Friday, September 13, 2019
In the past week, Fannin County Animal Control officers brought in five dogs. One dog was reclaimed by their owner, two went to Doggone Rescue and one went to the Humane Society.