The House of Representatives Chamber in the state Capitol was filled last Thursday morning when a portrait honoring the late Speaker of the House and 7th District Representative David Ralston was unveiled. The portrait now hangs at the entrance to the Chamber to honor Ralston who served for 13 years as the 73rd Speaker of the House.

Ryan Wood, left, and Ryder Hanson presented their business plan for Amen Clothing, a Christian based clothing company, to the Fannin County Middle School Shark Tank judges.

Char Stacy received the Chamber Ambassador of the Year award from Chamber Chairman Troy Shirbroun.

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Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley,left, and Chief Magistrate Judge Brian Jones are both unopposed in the upcoming elections.

Frank Wood was sworn in as district attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit by Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver and his wife,Kali, daughter, Madilyn, and Superior Court Judge B. Alison Sosebee watch.

The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) recently recognized a member of their organization, Georgia Mountains Health, for the high standard of care delivered to Medicare patients through its offices. Shown are, left, Amy Morgan, ACC of Georgia, Charissa Carter, Outreach Manager Georgia Mountains Health and Steven Miracle, CEO.

This is an architectural rendering of the plans for Phase 2 at Fannin County High School. Shown are the ball fields and associated facilities, tennis courts, and the new annex building, which is in the center. Also indicated is the next step, Phase 3, the new Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) building.

Sherry (center) and Bill Echelberger were recognized as Snack in a Backpack’s Community Champions at the annual Champions for Children event Thursday, February 29, at Fightingtown Tavern. For a description of their contributions, please see page A10. Jeannie May, Snack chairwoman, presented the award.