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Blue Ridge Assistant Police Chief R.A. Stuart writes a citation for a car that has exceeded the three-hour parking limit in downtown Blue Ridge. The areas where the limit is being enforced are clearly market along East Main Street from Church to Mountain streets and along West Main Street from Mountain to Depot streets.

Blue Ridge Assistant Police Chief R.A. Stuart writes a citation for a car that has exceeded the three-hour parking limit in downtown Blue Ridge. The areas where the limit is being enforced are clearly market along East Main Street from Church to Mountain streets and along West Main Street from Mountain to Depot streets.

Officers say parking limit working

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Blue Ridge police officers are enforcing the city’s new three-hour parking limit in what Chief Johnny Scearce describes as “part of the city’s effort to give everyone the opportunity to shop downtown.
The Summer Meal Program Prep Crew was busy last week getting everything in order for 750 bags filled with meals for children to be packed. Another 160 family meal bags would also be prepared. The crew includes, from left, Kathleen Holt, Vicki Smith, Dave Tickner, Kathleen Tickner and Barbara Davenport.

The Summer Meal Program Prep Crew was busy last week getting everything in order for 750 bags filled with meals for children to be packed. Another 160 family meal bags would also be prepared. The crew includes, from left, Kathleen Holt, Vicki Smith, Dave Tickner, Kathleen Tickner and Barbara Davenport.

Summer Meal Program could use some extra hands

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Summer Meal Program volunteers are busy every week, four days a week, packing bags of food to help feed Fannin children and families. This year’s program is in its third week and Debby Beck, executive director of Snack in a Backpack, has issued a call for help.
This sweet puppers is a male Hound mix who was found on 111 Albion Street in McCaysville June 15. He has a white coat with brown patches on his face. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Luke McDonald. View him using intake number 195-22.

This sweet puppers is a male Hound mix who was found on 111 Albion Street in McCaysville June 15. He has a white coat with brown patches on his face. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Luke McDonald. View him using intake number 195-22.

Adopt-A-Pet

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
If you’re in search of a fur-ever friend, look no further! The Fannin County Animal Control is the place to go! This past week, four dogs were taken in, while three were owner reclaimed.
The annual Spring Arts in the Park festival, sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, once again filled downtown Blue Ridge during the last weekend in May. This year marked the festival’s 46th annual appearance. A huge selection of arts and crafts along with plenty of tasty food was on hand for visitors to enjoy.

The annual Spring Arts in the Park festival, sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, once again filled downtown Blue Ridge during the last weekend in May. This year marked the festival’s 46th annual appearance. A huge selection of arts and crafts along with plenty of tasty food was on hand for visitors to enjoy.

ARTS IN THE PARK FILLS DOWNTOWN

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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Epworth kicks off celebration with July 4 breakfast

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Epworth will be filled with activities as residents come together to celebrate Independence Day Monday, July 4. Events get underway at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Epworth Community Club. The breakfast will continue until 10:30 a.m.
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Polk wants more rafting revenue

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
During the Polk County Commission budget meeting June 14, the commission board spoke on how whitewater rafting could bring in more money for Polk County in the future.
The Blue Ridge Cannery, located off East First Street in Blue Ridge, will open for the season Tuesday, July 5. The facility will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week until late September. Product must be ready for the cookers by noon.

The Blue Ridge Cannery, located off East First Street in Blue Ridge, will open for the season Tuesday, July 5. The facility will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week until late September. Product must be ready for the cookers by noon.

Cannery to open

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The Blue Ridge Cannery will begin full-time July 5, on a first come first serve basis. The plant will open Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week until late September or early October at 8 a.m. Product must be ready for the cookers by noon on those days.
Gretta Jean Bramblett

Gretta Jean Bramblett

Meth laced with fentanyl discovered during search

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Methamphetamine laced with fentanyl was discovered after a suspect was taken into custody by a McCaysville police officer Monday, June 13. Officer Jordan Wright was patrolling on West Tennessee Avenue shortly after 5 p.m. when he spotted Gretta Jean Bramblett driving.
McCaysville police officers are promising strict enforcement of the 25 miles-per-hour speed limit in the area of the new crosswalk on Toccoa Avenue/Highway 60 in front of Rolling Thunder River Company. This is the site, shown above, where a ten-year-old boy was killed as he attempted to cross the highway in 2013. With the river tubing season in full swing, the area is congested with traffic and pedestrians.

McCaysville police officers are promising strict enforcement of the 25 miles-per-hour speed limit in the area of the new crosswalk on Toccoa Avenue/Highway 60 in front of Rolling Thunder River Company. This is the site, shown above, where a ten-year-old boy was killed as he attempted to cross the highway in 2013. With the river tubing season in full swing, the area is congested with traffic and pedestrians.

SLOW DOWN

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A crosswalk is now in place in McCaysville on Toccoa Avenue/Highway 60 in front of Rolling Thunder River Company, barely more than nine years after a ten-year-old boy was killed there crossing the busy highway.
This sweet female Lab mix was picked up on Mountain Top Circle in Blue Ridge, June 4. She is mostly tan with a tan and white chest and paws. View this cutie using intake number 181-22. She is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This sweet female Lab mix was picked up on Mountain Top Circle in Blue Ridge, June 4. She is mostly tan with a tan and white chest and paws. View this cutie using intake number 181-22. She is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt-A-Pet

Krista Craig
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
With summer just around the corner, stop by Fannin County Animal Control to find that sweet, fur-ever companion you have been looking for to spend the longer days and warmer nights with.