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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.

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.

Shark Tank creates fierce competition among students

News Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
By Bobbi Pippin Anyone who has ever started a business knows it is not easy. Lots of planning, work, and time go into it. Students at Fannin County Middle School (FCMS) got a taste of that while working on their latest project.
Char Stacy received the Chamber Ambassador of the Year award from Chamber Chairman Troy Shirbroun.

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

Chamber honors community leaders

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
“Please do not try to change Peter. He is going to change the world.” “That’s my Snuggums,” was the answer. This exchange was remembered between Peter’s mother, Julie, and his third grade teacher. But until Saturday night, Peter Knutzen was widely known in Fannin County by his name.
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13-year-old charged with school threat

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
A 13-year-old male was in custody and charged Friday morning less than 12 hours after the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a threat of violence against Fannin County Middle School (FCMS).
Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley,left, and Chief Magistrate Judge Brian Jones are both unopposed in the upcoming elections.

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

Races set for May 21 voting

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Candidates have signed up and early voting will begin in April in Georgia’s General Primary and Nonpartisan elections. Fannin County Election Supervisor Mary Ann Conner released the names of candidates in local races Friday, March 8, shortly after qualifying ended at noon.
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.

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.

Frank Wood appointed district attorney by Governor Kemp

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Frank Wood was appointed district attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit by Governor Brian Kemp Friday, March 1, and was sworn into office the same day. Wood was in court in Gilmer County Friday morning when he received a phone call from the governor telling him of the appointment.
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.

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.

Georgia Mountains Health honored for high standards

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Special To The News Observer The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) which Georgia Mountains Health is a member of recently recognized the medical group for the high standard of care delivered to Medicare patients through its offices.
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.

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.

Progress back on track at Fannin County High

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Wetlands and a creek sent Fannin County school officials back to the drawing board for the athletic fields and other improvements at Fannin County High School (FCHS). But progress is back on track with a possible timeline for Phase 2 and a starting point for Phase 3 (See related story).
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.

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.

Snack in a Backpack honors Champions for Children

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
By Bobbi Pippin Snack in a Backpack, hosted their 12th annual Champions for Children fundraiser at Fightingtown Tavern in downtown Blue Ridge Thursday, February 29. People in attendance enjoyed food, drinks, live music, and raffle prizes.
the former Copper Basin Medical Center

the former Copper Basin Medical Center

Basin hospital sold to Ducktown

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
By Bobbi Pippin Polk County commissioners have agreed to sell Copper Basin Medical Center to the City of Ducktown for $600,000. Going into the Tuesday, February 20, commission meeting, Polk County owned three-fourths of the hospital and the other fourth was owned by Ducktown.
Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander Harold Bargeron recently presented a check to Christian Junior ROTC Instructor Technical Sergeant John Tucker at Mountain Area Christian Academy. Shown during the presentation are, from left, Cadet Maxwell Scott, Cadet Alyha Hawkins, Tucker, Bargeron, Cadet Jacob Corley and Cadet Rebekah Pickelsimer.

Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander Harold Bargeron recently presented a check to Christian Junior ROTC Instructor Technical Sergeant John Tucker at Mountain Area Christian Academy. Shown during the presentation are, from left, Cadet Maxwell Scott, Cadet Alyha Hawkins, Tucker, Bargeron, Cadet Jacob Corley and Cadet Rebekah Pickelsimer.

Hometown Heroes

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Harold Bargeron echoes the organization’s national motto when he says, “No one does more for veterans,” as he talks about the work of the  Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).