News Observer photo The Pink Ladies at Blue Ridge Medical Center were honored last week for a combined 26 years of volunteer service at the hospital. In front of Blue Ridge Medical Center before the Hospital Authority’s quarterly meeting are, from left, front, Shirley Copeland, Pat Quinn, Barbara Cheatham, Laura Haight, and Wanda Patterson; and, back, Louiza Whittaker, Maureen Dalziel, Jean Bonnewitz, Rita Oberle, Carole Thomas, Becky Guthrie, Joyce Mitchell, and Susan Kiker.

Students listen as Christy Gribble, President and CEO of the Fannin County Chamber explains Arbor Day.

The first and second graders of West Fannin elementary were so excited for the Frog Bog to officially open. Shown, from left, Lena Thomas, Titus Stanley, Joel Curtis, Kason Rogers, Autumn Blomeley, Ryles Thomas, Avery Anderson, Ronin Burke, Asher Stanton, Hayden Jones, Kaylin Postell, Ezra Loudermilk, Callie Mayfield, Bella Holloway, Ashlyn Jessen, Baker Born, and Oliver Herndon.

Aiden McBee and Abigail Ridings are playing the lead roles of Belle and The Beast for their spring musical.

Ginger Montgomery, center, helps Sadie Deal, left, and Serenity Presley design their flower bed.

Ellie Carter, left, of the Fannin Mountain Education campus won the Georgia Young Author’s Fair in her grade level for the entire Mountain Education System. She is shown with her English teacher, Valerie Taylor.

Three city council members voted to investigate Mayor Rhonda Haight.