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April Ross, executive director of the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, shared her story of being a victim of domestic violence at the fundraiser.

April Ross, executive director of the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, shared her story of being a victim of domestic violence at the fundraiser.

“Love Shouldn’t Hurt” raises funds to serve victims of domestic violence

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Special to The News Observer --- Spreading awareness with the theme of “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” set the stage for the North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network (NGMCN) Inaugural Love, Honor, Cherish Gala.  The gala, held at The Art Center in Blue Ridge February 10, raised over $30,000.
Bella Patton answers questions from Kevin Atlas’ presentation at Fannin County High School last Tuesday. Atlas drove home a message of self worth, overcoming life’s challenges, and the importance of looking out for each other. Atlas’ life included playing Division I college basketball despite having only one arm.

Bella Patton answers questions from Kevin Atlas’ presentation at Fannin County High School last Tuesday. Atlas drove home a message of self worth, overcoming life’s challenges, and the importance of looking out for each other. Atlas’ life included playing Division I college basketball despite having only one arm.

Students hear ‘this is your family, take care of each other’

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The band has been at every football game. Has the football team ever attended a band concert? The drama club would appreciate more attendance at their performances. Have they ever gone to a soccer match? Build a flag and save a life.
The new swimming pool and splash pad at the Fannin County Recreation Complex off Gray Street in Blue Ridge were estimated to be 70% complete last week by county Recreation Director Eddie Hawkins who said the facility is on track to open May 27.

The new swimming pool and splash pad at the Fannin County Recreation Complex off Gray Street in Blue Ridge were estimated to be 70% complete last week by county Recreation Director Eddie Hawkins who said the facility is on track to open May 27.

New pool on track to open May 27, fees set for facility, recreation center

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The long awaited return of a swimming pool to Fannin County is a step closer with Eddie O’Neal’s prediction the new facility on Gray Street might open earlier than expected.
Avery Crowder (15) scored 22 points in the Copper Basin win over Whitwell to end the Cougars’ regular season home schedule.

Avery Crowder (15) scored 22 points in the Copper Basin win over Whitwell to end the Cougars’ regular season home schedule.

Cougars defeat Whitwell

John Spargo
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Copper Basin’s Cougars hosted Whitwell Friday, February 9, to wrap up the regular season home schedule, as district tournaments will get cranked up in the next two weeks.
Food City anticipates 162 jobs, an investment of $15,585,000, and annual grocery sales of $19,500,000.

Food City anticipates 162 jobs, an investment of $15,585,000, and annual grocery sales of $19,500,000.

Polk IED Board, Food City disagree

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Members of Polk County’s Industrial and Economic Development Board (IED Board) have agreed to continue negotiations with Food City over a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program, a tax abatement, for a new grocery store at the intersection of highways 64 and 411.
Brian Pritchard is shown speaking at the annual Fannin County Republican Party Valentine’s Day banquet February 3.

Brian Pritchard is shown speaking at the annual Fannin County Republican Party Valentine’s Day banquet February 3.

Georgia maintains Pritchard voted illegally

(not verified)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
By Andy Ashurst Times-Courier / Ellijay, GA In a hearing on allegations Brian Pritchard, the vice chair of the state Republican Party, voted illegally, Pritchard said he did not feel he was violating the law when he signed up to vote in Gilmer County.
Ava Faries listens closely as Amanda Foody talks about her passion for writing with students at Fannin County Middle School (FCMS) last week. Foody is a New York Times best selling author who was invited to the school by Scott Moat, the media specialist at FCMS.

Ava Faries listens closely as Amanda Foody talks about her passion for writing with students at Fannin County Middle School (FCMS) last week. Foody is a New York Times best selling author who was invited to the school by Scott Moat, the media specialist at FCMS.

Students hear best selling author

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Amanda Foody brought her passion for writing to Fannin County Middle School last week to share that passion with students. The New York Times best selling author made several presentations throughout Thursday, February 8.
Raymond Vandiver Akins was originally arrested in Fannin County November 8, 2023, on several charges.

Raymond Vandiver Akins was originally arrested in Fannin County November 8, 2023, on several charges.

Akins indicted, picked up by feds

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Raymond Vandiver Akins is now in  U.S. government custody after his indictment by a grand jury in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.