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Poverty simulation workshop planned

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Fannin County Family Connection will host a Poverty Simulation Wednesday, March 16, at Fannin County High School. The simulation will take place in the high school’s gym, 360 Rebel Circle, Blue Ridge, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Dr. Garry Day is retiring from Ocoee Animal Hospital after over 40 years at the clinic.

Dr. Garry Day is retiring from Ocoee Animal Hospital after over 40 years at the clinic.

Community celebrates Dr. Garry Day’s retirement

Lauren Jenkins
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
The lobby of Ocoee Animal Hospital was full of well-wishers trickling in and out Saturday, February 26, to celebrate Dr. Garry Day’s retirement after over 40 years treating the animals of North Georgia and Southeastern Tennessee.
This male Boxer mix was picked up on Ballewtown Road in Blue Ridge February 1. He has a short, white coat with two black eyes. View this sweetie using intake number 035-22. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

This male Boxer mix was picked up on Ballewtown Road in Blue Ridge February 1. He has a short, white coat with two black eyes. View this sweetie using intake number 035-22. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

Adopt-A-Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Having a “ruff” week? It’s proven that pets can help relieve stress and anxiety, and Fannin County Animal Control has just the trick! This past week, six dogs were taken in, while five were adopted out, and three were reclaimed by their owners. Homeward Bound Pet Rescue took two dogs as well.
Andy Bowen is shown taking his Oath of Office with Blue Ridge Mayor Rhonda Haight Monday, Feburary 7, after Bowen was appointed to the downtown development authority by the city council.

Andy Bowen is shown taking his Oath of Office with Blue Ridge Mayor Rhonda Haight Monday, Feburary 7, after Bowen was appointed to the downtown development authority by the city council.

DDA’s Black continues work on cell phone reception

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Russell Black, chairman and chair of economic development for the Blue Ridge Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is continuing efforts to improve cell phone reception and internet in the Central Business District (CBD).
Shown, from left, are Investigator John Arp, Major Keith Bosen, Blood Assurance employee Jennifer Eagle, Fannin County Sheriff Dane Kirby, Captain Justin Turner and Investigator Erin Sehl, who all took part in the blood drive February 8 in memory and honor of the Gazaway family.

Shown, from left, are Investigator John Arp, Major Keith Bosen, Blood Assurance employee Jennifer Eagle, Fannin County Sheriff Dane Kirby, Captain Justin Turner and Investigator Erin Sehl, who all took part in the blood drive February 8 in memory and honor of the Gazaway family.

Blood drives help meet need; benefit Gazaway family

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
By Hannah Jack Blood Assurance is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office in memory of Corporal Richard Gazaway and his wife Heather Gazaway. The blood drive will take place Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Self helps McCaysville police chase down suspect, Nevin Noah Head.

Self helps McCaysville police chase down suspect, Nevin Noah Head.

Darian Self comes to aid of police

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Shortly after 4 a.m. Tuesday, February 15, McCaysville police Officer Pete Kusek was called to the parking lot of the Copper Pantry where a man was parked between the gas pumps and Subway slumped over the steering wheel.
This male mix was found on Murphy Highway in Mineral Bluff February 7. He has an orange coat with brown spots. View this cutie using intake number 043-22. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This male mix was found on Murphy Highway in Mineral Bluff February 7. He has an orange coat with brown spots. View this cutie using intake number 043-22. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt-A-Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Fall in love with a dog at Fannin County Animal Control. This past week, six dogs were taken in while two were adopted, and four were reclaimed. Homeward Bound Pet Rescue took in two dogs. Volunteers are welcome to visit, walk and play with dogs at the facility during business hours.
Dr. Lauri Crimmins checks the heartbeat of a chimpanzee at Project Chimps during the last COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Seventy-four of 81 chimps voluntarily received two doses of the vaccine since the clinics started in September of 2021.

Dr. Lauri Crimmins checks the heartbeat of a chimpanzee at Project Chimps during the last COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Seventy-four of 81 chimps voluntarily received two doses of the vaccine since the clinics started in September of 2021.

Chimps receive COVID-19 vaccines

Lauren Jenkins
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The chimp population at Project Chimps has achieved 91.4% fully vaccinated status for COVID-19. Through a series of vaccine clinics that began September 29, 2021, 78 of 81 chimpanzees received their first dose, and 74 of those received the booster three weeks later.
Shown during Pigs on the Ridge are, from left, Brenden Matteson, Ethan Deal, Slade Epperson and Kam Childers.

Shown during Pigs on the Ridge are, from left, Brenden Matteson, Ethan Deal, Slade Epperson and Kam Childers.

Young farmers hold annual hog show

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
By Hannah Jack Pigs on the Ridge, the Fannin County Young Farmers Association’s annual market hog show, was January 21 at the Fannin County School System Agriculture Facility.