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Renea Green explains to Fannin County High School students one of the many dangers social media presents to them and to their futures.

Renea Green explains to Fannin County High School students one of the many dangers social media presents to them and to their futures.

Students hear predators have nothing but time on their hands

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Renea Green sent a clear message to Fannin County High School students Friday morning when she told them everything they do will impact their future. Green is assistant special agent in charge of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit.
Three city council members voted to investigate Mayor Rhonda Haight.

Three city council members voted to investigate Mayor Rhonda Haight.

Council votes to have Haight investigated

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
A meeting filled with allegations, interruptions and raised voices ended with three Blue Ridge City Council members voting to have Mayor Rhonda Haight investigated.
Blue Ridge City Hall

Blue Ridge City Hall

Rhonda, David Haight threaten lawsuit

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Blue Ridge Mayor Rhonda Haight, and her husband, David Haight, are threatening to sue the City of Blue Ridge and three council members if their four demands outlined in a Anti Litem Notice are not met within 30 days. Through their attorney, Kurt R.
Thom Potito is show at one of his many duty stations during his 21-year career with the United States Marine Corps.

Thom Potito is show at one of his many duty stations during his 21-year career with the United States Marine Corps.

Hometown Heroes- Thom Potito: Many responsibilities

Catrina McQuigg
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Family traditions don’t always consist of holidays and get togethers, but sometimes continue a legacy set by parents or ancestors. For Thom Potito, the tradition was joining the military and following in the footsteps of his father and uncles who served in World War II.
Gilita Carter wished Thomas Seabolt well at the end of the McCaysville City Council meeting.

Gilita Carter wished Thomas Seabolt well at the end of the McCaysville City Council meeting.

Seabolt steps down in McCaysville

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
“The vision and the heart he has for McCaysville has always been prevalent...To see his passion and his vision come through has been an honor,” Cortney Stuart said during a reception honoring Mayor Thomas Seabolt.
The Knights of Columbus Blue Ridge Council 12126 presented $4,005.94 to Fannin County Special Olympics at the start of the track and field events at the high school football stadium last week. The money was raised in cooperation with La Pizzeria when the restaurant off Forge Mill Road celebrated its Grand Reopening Thursday, April 11. All proceeds from the event, as well as tips and donations went to Special Olympics.

The Knights of Columbus Blue Ridge Council 12126 presented $4,005.94 to Fannin County Special Olympics at the start of the track and field events at the high school football stadium last week. The money was raised in cooperation with La Pizzeria when the restaurant off Forge Mill Road celebrated its Grand Reopening Thursday, April 11. All proceeds from the event, as well as tips and donations went to Special Olympics.

Special Olympics events return to FCHS football field

Catrina McQuigg
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Fannin County Special Olympics Track and Field event returned to the Fannin County High School football field for the first time in seven years Friday, April 12.
Members of American Legion Post 248 in Blue Ridge were on hand to help with the Ridge the Ridge fundraiser for Shop With a Cop. Charlie Yannis, from left, Liz Walters, Liz Copenhaver (non-member), and Scott Copenhaver get ready to serve food.

Members of American Legion Post 248 in Blue Ridge were on hand to help with the Ridge the Ridge fundraiser for Shop With a Cop. Charlie Yannis, from left, Liz Walters, Liz Copenhaver (non-member), and Scott Copenhaver get ready to serve food.

RIDE THE RIDGE DRAWS CROWD

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Ride the Ridge filled the parking lot at Fannin County Middle School Saturday as it never had before with Jeeps and people to benefit the Fannin County Sheriff Office’s Shop With A Cop program. Approximately 35 participants had already signed up before the official start of registration at 10:30 a.
Ruby Shults was excited to tour Project Chimps Saturday. While waiting she painted a banana on a rock at the tables set up for rock decorating.

Ruby Shults was excited to tour Project Chimps Saturday. While waiting she painted a banana on a rock at the tables set up for rock decorating.

Project Chimps continues effort as a safe haven

Catrina McQuigg
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Saturday, April 13, was a beautiful day to hike, have a cookout, or visit some chimpanzees. It was also the perfect day for the annual Chimps Rock. Tucked away in the woods of Morganton is Project Chimps, a safe haven for 95 chimpanzees.
Betty and Bob Phillips pictured not very long after they were married. Betty was pregnant with their first child in this photo.

Betty and Bob Phillips pictured not very long after they were married. Betty was pregnant with their first child in this photo.

Bob and Betty Phillips, 79 years of love and marriage

News Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
By Bobbi Pippin So many people search for a love that will stand the test of time. Bob and Betty Phillips found just that. At 79 years of marriage, they are the longest married couple in Fannin County. Bob is turning 99 in May and Betty just turned 94.
Fannin County High School students gather after a successful STEM competition in Athens, Georgia. Smiling after proudly receiving their awards, from left, front row, Fox Sharp, Emma Pittman, Alexis Howe, and Chevy Philllips; middle row, James Burrell, Castle Barnett, Blake Colley, and Connor Kyle; back row, Carnaceo Dixon, Warren Bowen, Caitlin O’Mara, Brevan Hennessey, and Seth Hughes.

Fannin County High School students gather after a successful STEM competition in Athens, Georgia. Smiling after proudly receiving their awards, from left, front row, Fox Sharp, Emma Pittman, Alexis Howe, and Chevy Philllips; middle row, James Burrell, Castle Barnett, Blake Colley, and Connor Kyle; back row, Carnaceo Dixon, Warren Bowen, Caitlin O’Mara, Brevan Hennessey, and Seth Hughes.

Fannin students shine in TSA competitions

Catrina McQuigg
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Students from both Fannin County High School and middle school brought home 12 awards from Technology Students of America (TSA) competition in Athens, Georgia. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) brought together competitors from all over Georgia.