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KAYLA NICHOLE SYLVESTER & CHRISTOPHER LYNN STILLWELL

KAYLA NICHOLE SYLVESTER & CHRISTOPHER LYNN STILLWELL

Two charged with arson

A couple identified in arrest warrants as husband and wife, Christopher Lynn Stillwell and Kayla Nichole Sylvester, have both been charged with a single felony count of Arson/First Degree as a result of a fire that destroyed a residence listed as their address at 60 Fightingtown Creek Road in...
A a trio of Constitutional Amendments that Georgia legislators placed on the November 5 General Election ballot will likely pass, leaving Fannin County leaders with tough decisions.

A a trio of Constitutional Amendments that Georgia legislators placed on the November 5 General Election ballot will likely pass, leaving Fannin County leaders with tough decisions.

Ballot questions produce tough decisions

A a trio of Constitutional Amendments that Georgia legislators placed on the November 5 General Election ballot will likely pass, leaving Fannin County leaders with tough decisions.
Tracy and Shawn Cavanaugh were among hundreds who participated in Clean Trails Day with the Benton MacKaye Trail Association Saturday, October 19.

Tracy and Shawn Cavanaugh were among hundreds who participated in Clean Trails Day with the Benton MacKaye Trail Association Saturday, October 19.

BMTA members host third annual Clean Trails Day

The Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA) hosted the Third Annual Clean Trails Day Saturday, October 19.
Sisson, who was denied access at 3:15 p.m., contends that the BRHA’s restricted pick-up policy conflicts with state law.

Sisson, who was denied access at 3:15 p.m., contends that the BRHA’s restricted pick-up policy conflicts with state law.

Authority accused of records violations

The Blue Ridge Housing Authority (BRHA) is facing accusations of violating Georgia’s Open Records Act after denying a Fannin County resident access to requested documents due to a disputed policy on pick-up times.
Representing Fannin County Volunteer Fire and Rescue as they accept their donation from Impact100 Fannin are, from left, Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley, Fire Chief Larry Thomas, Rick Glueckert and Michael Cornelius.

Representing Fannin County Volunteer Fire and Rescue as they accept their donation from Impact100 Fannin are, from left, Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley, Fire Chief Larry Thomas, Rick Glueckert and Michael Cornelius.

Impact100 Fannin donates $160,000 to local causes

Impact100 Fannin recently donated a total of $160,000 to local non-profit organizations. Fannin County Volunteer Fire and Rescue received $100,000; Feed Fannin received $30,000, and the University of North Georgia Research Foundation was awarded $30,000.
Dawna Standridge and Joyce Allen were recently honored for their long time service to the Ducktown Basin Museum.

Dawna Standridge and Joyce Allen were recently honored for their long time service to the Ducktown Basin Museum.

Standridge, Allen honored for service to museum

Joyce Allen and Dawna Standridge, long time employees of the Ducktown Basin Museum, were celebrated at a special reception recognizing their many years of service as guides.
Leon Painter practices his reading skills with Calder at the Fannin County Public Library’s Book Buddies with Calder Reading Dog Program. Calder’s handlers Bill and Lois Hall are also shown.

Leon Painter practices his reading skills with Calder at the Fannin County Public Library’s Book Buddies with Calder Reading Dog Program. Calder’s handlers Bill and Lois Hall are also shown.

Calder helps children enjoy reading at library

The Fannin County Public Library offers a unique chance for children to practice reading in “a low-stress environment.” The Book Buddies with Calder Reading Dog Program is designed for children four and up and takes place the third Thursday of each month.
The Haights’ lawsuit was originally filed May 16, 2024.

The Haights’ lawsuit was originally filed May 16, 2024.

Haights drop lawsuits, legal bills top $100,000

David Haight and Blue Ridge Mayor Rhonda Haight have dropped their lawsuits against city council members Angie Arp, Bill Bivins, Jack Taylor and the city. Motions were filed in each case by their attorney, Kurt R. Hilbert of Chambers, Adams, Backer and Kaufman, LLC.
During the Whitepath building tour, FCDA Executive Director Erick Youngberg, right, guided attendees through the newly renovated warehouse which is currently being used by Mason Tractor. Pictured with Youngberg is FCDA board member Cory Callahan.

During the Whitepath building tour, FCDA Executive Director Erick Youngberg, right, guided attendees through the newly renovated warehouse which is currently being used by Mason Tractor. Pictured with Youngberg is FCDA board member Cory Callahan.

Improvements, cash flow topics at FCDA meet

Members of the Fannin County Development Authority (FCDA) gathered Wednesday, October 16, at the newly renovated Whitepath building to discuss ongoing projects and take a tour of the facility.