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Members of Impact100 Fannin walked in the Old Timers Parade July 4 through downtown Blue Ridge.

Members of Impact100 Fannin walked in the Old Timers Parade July 4 through downtown Blue Ridge.

Impact100 Fannin promises $60,000 grant to local group

News Staff
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Impact100 Fannin, a new non-profit in Blue Ridge, held its final recruitment event at ROE Raw Oyster Bar Monday, June 27. The organization is one of over 60 chapters in Impact100 Global. The mission of Impact100 is to bring empowered women together to transform their communities.
Blake Lindsey Taylor

Blake Lindsey Taylor

Three arrested on charges of selling various drugs

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
A tip reporting possible drug activity led law enforcement officers to the Mineral Springs Apartments in Blue Ridge where they arrested three individuals on a host of drug charges involving the sale of heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana.
This gentleman rocked a cowboy hat and acoustic guitar during Pickin’ in the Park last Thursday night, July 14, at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend just outside McCaysville. The weekly event, which is sponsored by the Fannin County Recreation Department, features a variety of instruments, none of which can be electric. The event will continue every Thursday night through September.

This gentleman rocked a cowboy hat and acoustic guitar during Pickin’ in the Park last Thursday night, July 14, at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend just outside McCaysville. The weekly event, which is sponsored by the Fannin County Recreation Department, features a variety of instruments, none of which can be electric. The event will continue every Thursday night through September.

PICKIN’ CONTINUES IN PARK

Jenna Young
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Georgia Department of Transportation says the William T. “Boss” Mull Memorial Bridge across the Toccoa River in McCaysville needs to be replaced.

The Georgia Department of Transportation says the William T. “Boss” Mull Memorial Bridge across the Toccoa River in McCaysville needs to be replaced.

County reacts to fear of bridge closing

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley believes everyone who could be affected needs to be pro-active in developing solutions if the William T. “Boss” Mull Memorial Bridge on State Route 5 across the Toccoa River in McCaysville were to be closed.
This female boxer mix was picked up on Snake Nation Road June 23. This very energetic dog would love a place to play. She is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett. View her by using her intake number 213-22.

This female boxer mix was picked up on Snake Nation Road June 23. This very energetic dog would love a place to play. She is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett. View her by using her intake number 213-22.

Adopt-A-Pet

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Fannin County Animal Control is full of friendly, good natured dogs desperately waiting for new families who will care for them. This past week, 21 dogs have been taken into the facility while nine have been reclaimed by their owners and one was adopted by a new family.
That’s a big cockroach. This Madagascar Hissing Cockroach got plenty of attention during Creepy Crawlers at the Fannin County Public Library.

That’s a big cockroach. This Madagascar Hissing Cockroach got plenty of attention during Creepy Crawlers at the Fannin County Public Library.

“Creepy Crawlers” fascinate over 100 at Fannin library

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Bugs have six legs and spiders have eight. This was one of the facts about “Creepy Crawlers” that Kathy Church told over 100 folks who attended her presentation at the Fannin County Public Library last Thursday morning, July 7.
Celeste Lance styles Oliva Roesch’s hair during the Summer Bash at Fannin County High School Saturday, July 9. The event started with a conversation between Lance and the school system’s licensed clinical social worker, Sheena Rymer. Lance was one of several hair stylists who donated their time Saturday.

Celeste Lance styles Oliva Roesch’s hair during the Summer Bash at Fannin County High School Saturday, July 9. The event started with a conversation between Lance and the school system’s licensed clinical social worker, Sheena Rymer. Lance was one of several hair stylists who donated their time Saturday.

School Bash Successful

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 12, 2022