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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
Seabolt steps down in McCaysville
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
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
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
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
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
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.