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Special Education teacher Katie Wynn (center of photo with back to camera) comforts a students as she embraces her with a hug as students, teachers and members of the community gathered last week on the football field at Fannin County High School to remember John Holsonback and honor his family.

Special Education teacher Katie Wynn (center of photo with back to camera) comforts a students as she embraces her with a hug as students, teachers and members of the community gathered last week on the football field at Fannin County High School to remember John Holsonback and honor his family.

Prayers, thoughts offered for family

Catrina McQuigg
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
A fatal wreck that claimed the life of John Holsonback and sent three of his siblings to an area hospital has left students, teachers, and the community in mourning for the Holsonback family. The crash occurred April 3 at 1:57 p.m.
Alcohol sales were favored two-to-one in straw polls among citizens who packed Morganton City Hall.

Alcohol sales were favored two-to-one in straw polls among citizens who packed Morganton City Hall.

Morganton considering alcohol sales

News Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
By Bobbi Pippin Alcohol sales were favored two-to-one in straw polls among citizens who packed Morganton City Hall Thursday, April 4. Morganton City Council members held the meeting as they consider a draft ordinance to allow the sale of beer and wine by both package and by-the-drink.
At Epworth First Baptist’s Easter Extravaganza, Sarah Burns Brown, left, and Ruby Dyer made beautiful works of art at the coloring station.

At Epworth First Baptist’s Easter Extravaganza, Sarah Burns Brown, left, and Ruby Dyer made beautiful works of art at the coloring station.

EASTER CELEBRATED AT EPWORTH

News Staff
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Seen here are the booking photos for Hallie Lynn Thomason, left, and Austin Wade Woody, right.

Seen here are the booking photos for Hallie Lynn Thomason, left, and Austin Wade Woody, right.

Two charged with drug trafficking

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Two persons were arrested and held without bond Thursday, March 21, accused of fentanyl trafficking and other drug related charges as the result of a month long investigation by a trio of law enforcement agencies.
Brian Pritchard was found guilty of voting illegally nine times in Gilmer County.

Brian Pritchard was found guilty of voting illegally nine times in Gilmer County.

Pritchard guilty of illegal voting

News Staff
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
By Andy Ashurst • Publisher, Times-Courier, Ellijay A prominent Georgia Republican began calling for Brian K. Pritchard to step down from his post in the state party following a finding he violated Georgia voting laws.
Bryan Richerson learned Friday he will not be back next season.

Bryan Richerson learned Friday he will not be back next season.

Richerson out at helm of Fannin boys basketball team

News Staff
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
By Bobbi Pippin Bryan Richerson learned he had been terminated as the Fannin County Rebels head basketball coach within hours of the team’s annual banquet. Richerson was informed of the decision Friday, March 22, by school officials that he would not be back next season.
Tim Mercier, standing, welcomed the crowd to Mercier Orchards for the FFA sponsored Blessing of the Seeds & Farms, Gardens, Fields & Herbs

Tim Mercier, standing, welcomed the crowd to Mercier Orchards for the FFA sponsored Blessing of the Seeds & Farms, Gardens, Fields & Herbs

Farm blessing comes just as temperatures fall

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Some folks probably thought the first annual Blessing of the Seeds & Farms, Gardens, Fields & Herbs came just in time Tuesday morning, March 19. A small crowd gathered for the event at Mercier Orchards as the early morning temperatures nose dived into the mid-20s.
The students of Katie Ballew’s class are doing centers with their paraprofessional, Diane White during the local board training tour. Shown around the table from left to right are Andrew Davis, Annabelle Foraker, Anthony Vargas-Garcia, Journey Collis and White.

The students of Katie Ballew’s class are doing centers with their paraprofessional, Diane White during the local board training tour. Shown around the table from left to right are Andrew Davis, Annabelle Foraker, Anthony Vargas-Garcia, Journey Collis and White.

Fannin schools host board’s training day

newsobserverstaff
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
By Bobbi Pippin The Fannin County Board of Education attended their Spring 2024 local board training on Tuesday, February 27th. Every semester, the board of education members chose to take the entire day to attend training and visit the schools.
Brooks Welker was very excited seeing the life-sized cutouts of birds at the Fannin County Public Library. He stretched out to see if his arms were as long as the Turkey Vulture’s wings.

Brooks Welker was very excited seeing the life-sized cutouts of birds at the Fannin County Public Library. He stretched out to see if his arms were as long as the Turkey Vulture’s wings.

Children learn about “Backyard Birds” at Fannin Public Library

News Staff
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
By Bobbi Pippin Several children gathered for Fannin County Public  Library’s “Backyard Birds” on Saturday, March 9th. The library had loads of fun activities for kids of all ages to do while learning about birds.
Students anxiously awaited their turn to have a trout placed in their cup so they may release it into the stream.

Students anxiously awaited their turn to have a trout placed in their cup so they may release it into the stream.

Weaver Creek new home for FCMS trout

News Staff
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
By Bobbi Pippin Fannin County Middle School students’ hard work finally paid off on Thursday, March 7, when they were able to release 70 Rainbow Trout into Weavers Creek. This has been a year long project for the 6th grade as well as some of the 7th grade students.