Jack Taylor was re-elected to the Blue Ridge City Council.

Pictured on left is Raymond Vandiver Akins. Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies seized almost 35 pounds of methamphetamine, 45 firearms, two pounds of marijuana, cash, and drug paraphernalia from a Fannin County residence last Wednesday. One suspect has been arrested and another charged in the case.

Thaddeus King was among the East Fannin first graders who took part in Apple Day at the Fannin County School System Agriculture Facility. The day included learning the different tastes of different varieties.

Polk County Commission Chairwoman Christy Hardin took this picture of a Fallow Deer when she visited Copperhill Industries last week. Georgia officials are worried they could infect the local whitetail population.

County working with developer to help ease problem

An example of an out of control fire.

Fannin County High School’s drama department is presenting the classic production of Steel Magnolias Friday night, October 27. Show up and see (from left to right,) Kylee Linderman as Clairee, Gracie Oliver as M’Lynn, Abigail Ridings as Shelby (seated), Elle Hodgson as Annelle, Brinna Knight as Ouiser, and Emily Ableman as Truvy.

Georgia State Patrol troopers from Post 27 in Blue Ridge accepted a Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GOHS) award as Agency of the Year. Shown during the presentation are, from left, Trooper Greer Huss, McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley who represented the GOHS, Sergeant First Class Jason Bradburn, Trooper First Class (TFC) Ethan Hajnal, TFC Mike Fowler, TFC Aaron Deyton and Corporal Barrett Smith.

Maddie Cribbs, left, was crowned queen and Kendra Deal princess during homecoming festivities Friday night at Copper Basin High School.

Stan Gunter, seated on left, said, “We hear you loud and clear.”