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McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley, right, and Officer Pete Kusek were not sure about the intention of this visitor at McCaysville’s Safe Zone, so they detained her for questions. She turned out to be city Councilman Susan Kiker who proclaimed to ba a “good witch” watching over the festivities.

McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley, right, and Officer Pete Kusek were not sure about the intention of this visitor at McCaysville’s Safe Zone, so they detained her for questions. She turned out to be city Councilman Susan Kiker who proclaimed to ba a “good witch” watching over the festivities.

SAFE ZONE DRAWS CROWD

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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The Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at 11:59 a.m. at the Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park off Old Highway 76 in front of Fannin County Middle School.

The Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at 11:59 a.m. at the Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park off Old Highway 76 in front of Fannin County Middle School.

Veterans Day events Saturday

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
The Veterans Day Parade and Memorial Service in Blue Ridge will be held November 12, to commemorate all those who have fought in the military for our country. The day will begin with a breakfast from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. for all veterans at St.
Automotive Technology instructor Daven Dilbeck helps Dakota Rutledge and Drew McDaris who was working with a team of Automotive 1 students to find why a four-wheeler would not start.

Automotive Technology instructor Daven Dilbeck helps Dakota Rutledge and Drew McDaris who was working with a team of Automotive 1 students to find why a four-wheeler would not start.

FCHS students “run” to Automotive Technology classes

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
“I wish we had started it earlier. I would have loved to have taken all three classes.” Those were the words of Fannin County High School (FCHS) senior Cody Redlhammer as he talked about his experience in Automotive 1 and looked forward to next semester when he will take Automotive 2.
David Ralston will step aside as House Speaker.

David Ralston will step aside as House Speaker.

Ralston stepping aside as Speaker

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
David Ralston plans to devote all his legislative energies to representing the people of the 7th District as he steps away from his post as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Dr. Julie Grisham is the veterinarian who will be offering services at Humane Society of Blue Ridge’s new clinic. She is currently working with the group’s adoption center. Grisham graduated from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022.

Dr. Julie Grisham is the veterinarian who will be offering services at Humane Society of Blue Ridge’s new clinic. She is currently working with the group’s adoption center. Grisham graduated from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022.

Humane society closer to opening clinic

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge is getting closer to opening its new low-cost veterinarian clinic for residents of Fannin County who may not be able to afford basic veterinary care for their pets.
Water damage to the ceiling and walls is common throughout the old courthouse in Ducktown. Polk commissioners toured the building in October.

Water damage to the ceiling and walls is common throughout the old courthouse in Ducktown. Polk commissioners toured the building in October.

Polk officials studying old Ducktown courthouse

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Members of the Polk County commission’s Building and Grounds Committee toured the old county courthouse in Ducktown after the lone offer to put a new roof on the building came with the recommendation a structural engineer would need to study the building first.
Checking smoke alarms is important when clocks are turned back this weekend, so important that these seniors from the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team took time out from practice to remind everyone. Reigan O’Neal, Ellie Cook, Ava Queen and Riley Reeves, from left, encourage everyone to practice fire safety.

Checking smoke alarms is important when clocks are turned back this weekend, so important that these seniors from the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team took time out from practice to remind everyone. Reigan O’Neal, Ellie Cook, Ava Queen and Riley Reeves, from left, encourage everyone to practice fire safety.

Set clocks back, check smoke alarms this weekend

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
It’s that time of year again to set clocks back an hour as Daylight Saving Time ends. It’s also the time fire departments remind homeowners it’s time to change smoke alarm batteries. Clocks are to be officially turned back at 2 a.m.
Fannin County Emergency Medical Services Director Becky Huffman and school system Assistant Superintendent Robert Ensley help move children from the Fannin County school bus involved in Tuesday’s crash to another bus.

Fannin County Emergency Medical Services Director Becky Huffman and school system Assistant Superintendent Robert Ensley help move children from the Fannin County school bus involved in Tuesday’s crash to another bus.

Children unharmed in crash

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
No students were injured when a Fannin County school bus collided with a pickup truck early Wednesday morning, October 26, in Blue Ridge.
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Highest level of accreditation earned by schools

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Fannin County School System and all five schools within the system have been Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC). Chief Academic Officer Lucas Roof told the school board, “This is the highest level of accreditation.