Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley told Eggs & Issues attendees that with unity anything can be accomplished.
A runner gives a thumbs up as she makes her way along the Bigfoot Boogie course. 316 runners crossed the finish line this year.
Olin Lucas uses photometrics, which involves a great deal of science, to make everything look right.
Students at Blue Ridge Elementary performed a variety of patriotic songs during the Veterans Day celebration at the school. U.S. Marine Corps veteran Sergeant Brent Ware told the students that he learned, “never, never give up,” and that should translate into their lives.
Santa Claus made an earlier than usual appearance this year, welcoming young and old alike to Serenity in the Mountains Sunday to support the Tour of Trees fundraiser to benefit the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Shop With A Cop. Here, Allen Dickey and Lainey Jo Watkins share Christmas wishes. The Tour of Trees returns for a second day this Sunday, November 23, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Serenity.
Claire Ledford speaks during Copper Basin High School’s Veterans Day program.
Mitzi Thomasson fills her store, Mitiz’s on Main, with one-of-a-kind items she finds all over North Georgia and in surrounding states. Her goal is to find quality and offer prices that are fair.
Preparing to begin the official ceremony at the Marine Corps Ball and 250th Birthday Celebration Saturday night are, from left, Major General Robert Flanagan, Lieutenant Colonel Dale Greene, Colonel Mike Nunally and 1st Sergeant Thom Potito (all retired).
Residents will soon see signs of a storm water discharge permit application from TDEC for Hedrick Industries’ Copperhill Quarry. It’s necessary to make sure water can be kept out of the open pit, above.
Bill Stodghill, commander of the North Georgia Honor Guard, was honored at the Veterans Day ceremony by the Fannin County commission for his work with the group and dedication to the community. Shown prior to presenting Stodghill a Certificate of Appreciation are, from left, Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley, Stodghill, and Post commissioners Johnny Scearce and Glenn Patterson.