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Dale Greene, co-coordinator of Toys for Tots of Fannin County, along with Jeff Young, owner of Grumpy Old Men Brewing, accepted a $1,900 from Nam Knights Motorcycle Club members. The club raised the money on a ride through Fannin County. Grumpy Old Men is a regular supporter of Toys for tots, and will host its annual fundraiser November 29.

Dale Greene, co-coordinator of Toys for Tots of Fannin County, along with Jeff Young, owner of Grumpy Old Men Brewing, accepted a $1,900 from Nam Knights Motorcycle Club members. The club raised the money on a ride through Fannin County. Grumpy Old Men is a regular supporter of Toys for tots, and will host its annual fundraiser November 29.

Nam Knights help Toys for Tots as collections begin

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Toys for Tots of Fannin County received a financial boost recently when the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club presented a check for $1,900. Dale Greene, co-coordinator for Toys for Tots, and Jeff Young, owner of Grumpy Old Men Brewing, accepted the check from several club members.
John McClure is a Fannin County resident and a member of the American Legion.

John McClure is a Fannin County resident and a member of the American Legion.

John McClure: A Practical Choice

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Two weeks after graduating from West Fannin High School in June of 1973, John McClure left his hometown of Blue Ridge and joined the Army, a decision that would take him around the world. McClure initially enlisted after heading to a recruiting station in Cleveland, Tennessee.
The McCaysville City Council voted to approve the business’ alcohol license.

The McCaysville City Council voted to approve the business’ alcohol license.

Alcohol license gets okay in McCaysville

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Rum Cake Lady Cuban Cafe in McCaysville will soon be serving beer and wine since the McCaysville City Council voted to approve the business’ alcohol license.
Theresa Watkins was one of many to take advantage of the Annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic.

Theresa Watkins was one of many to take advantage of the Annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic.

110 take advantage of clinic

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Vaccines still offered at Fannin health dept. Although the North Georgia Health District’s Annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic has come and gone, folks are still able to get vaccines at the Fannin County Health Department.
AJ Petrillo, right, is looking forward to watching his son Wilder follow in his footsteps. They are shown together after Petrillo finished competing in the 2024 XTERRA World Championship.

AJ Petrillo, right, is looking forward to watching his son Wilder follow in his footsteps. They are shown together after Petrillo finished competing in the 2024 XTERRA World Championship.

Petrillo captures eighth place in world championship

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
“It’s never too late to make a comeback” is the message Blue Ridge local AJ Petrillo exudes. Despite a near-decade hiatus from the sport, Petrillo is among the best in the world when it comes to competing in triathlons.
Hannah O’Neal, left, and Lily Suri sit on top of several bags of shoes collected at East Fannin Elementary’s shoe drive fundraiser. In total, 52 bags were collected.

Hannah O’Neal, left, and Lily Suri sit on top of several bags of shoes collected at East Fannin Elementary’s shoe drive fundraiser. In total, 52 bags were collected.

East Fannin collects 1,345 pounds of shoes

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
East Fannin Elementary successfully collected 52 bags of shoes, totaling 1,345 pounds, during a recent shoe drive fundraiser. The funds raised from the drive will be used to provide seating for the school’s outdoor classroom. Shoes were re-purposed, preventing them from ending up in landfills.
Jason Campbell, from left, Rev. Scotty Mathis, (hidden) and Rev. Chan Mitchell baptized Kenneth Eaton at the conclusion of the Better Man graduation ceremony at the Fannin County Jail Sunday evening, September 29. Eaton was one of several inmates who asked to be baptized.

Jason Campbell, from left, Rev. Scotty Mathis, (hidden) and Rev. Chan Mitchell baptized Kenneth Eaton at the conclusion of the Better Man graduation ceremony at the Fannin County Jail Sunday evening, September 29. Eaton was one of several inmates who asked to be baptized.

Fannin inmates welcome Better Man ministry

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
“I hope that you learned some principles that will serve you well the rest of your life,” Rev. Chan Mitchell said Sunday night, September 29. Mitchell was speaking to the Fannin County jail inmates gathered for the Better Man graduation.
Terry Flowers, center, a welding teacher at Fannin County High School, was surprised Friday with a plaque recognizing him as one of the top 20 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education teachers in Georgia. Among those on hand to present the plaque were, from left, Dr. Scott Ramsey, David Henson, Amanda Housley, and Jeremy King.

Terry Flowers, center, a welding teacher at Fannin County High School, was surprised Friday with a plaque recognizing him as one of the top 20 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education teachers in Georgia. Among those on hand to present the plaque were, from left, Dr. Scott Ramsey, David Henson, Amanda Housley, and Jeremy King.

Terry Flowers among Georgia’s top CTAE teachers

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Terry Flowers has been named one of the top 20 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) teachers in Georgia. He was told of the honor by Fannin County High School (FCHS) Principal Dr. Scott Ramsey and other administrators Friday, October 4.
Monica Hicks, Heather Cochran and Megan Mosley, from left, take a moment from loading donations for Copper Basin Recreation Association’s relief efforts for Western Carolina Tuesday, October 1. They ended up filling two trailers and trucks full of donations, which they took early Friday morning. The league competes against several teams that were affected by Hurricane Helene’s tropical storms.

Monica Hicks, Heather Cochran and Megan Mosley, from left, take a moment from loading donations for Copper Basin Recreation Association’s relief efforts for Western Carolina Tuesday, October 1. They ended up filling two trailers and trucks full of donations, which they took early Friday morning. The league competes against several teams that were affected by Hurricane Helene’s tropical storms.

Donations pour in for North Carolina

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The Fannin County community is stepping up to support those affected by the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, by continuing a donation drive for essential supplies.
According to an Order Setting Bond June 13, 2024, Reeves had been held “for a bond violation due to a positive drug screen through pre-trial services.”

According to an Order Setting Bond June 13, 2024, Reeves had been held “for a bond violation due to a positive drug screen through pre-trial services.”

Reeves to serve six years for death

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Joseph Brian “Joey” Reeves has been sentenced to serve six years in prison for causing the death of Earl Ronald Chase October 13, 2022.