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This male mix was picked up on Old Highway 5 in Blue Ridge December 21. This boy is solid black and has a lame front leg. View this sweetie using intake number 424-21. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

This male mix was picked up on Old Highway 5 in Blue Ridge December 21. This boy is solid black and has a lame front leg. View this sweetie using intake number 424-21. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

Adopt-A-Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Fannin County Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett thanks “all of the volunteers for all the good work they have done in 2021.” This past week, five dogs were taken in; three were reclaimed and four were adopted. No rescues took any dogs this week.
Reigan O’Neal cuts to the lane for a two-point basket in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team.

Reigan O’Neal cuts to the lane for a two-point basket in recent action for the Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team.

Lady Rebels defense shows up in 50-33 victory

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball defense showed up and showed out Tuesday, December 21, when the Lady Rebels faced off against the Oconee County Lady Warriors. The Lady Warriors are ranked seventh in 7AAA.
Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer Counties’ ReStore Manager Jeanett McTaggart hands off a World War II unit painting to veteran Rod McIntyre with the Fannin County Veterans Museum. Around them are, from left, Ryan Maston and Salvatore Maniscalco.

Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer Counties’ ReStore Manager Jeanett McTaggart hands off a World War II unit painting to veteran Rod McIntyre with the Fannin County Veterans Museum. Around them are, from left, Ryan Maston and Salvatore Maniscalco.

Exhibits added at Fannin County Veterans Museum

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
The Fannin County Veterans Museum has several new pieces on display thanks to some donors. New items include a U.S.
Floyd Ballance is a United States Army veteran who served from November 15, 1967, until November 14, 1969.

Floyd Ballance is a United States Army veteran who served from November 15, 1967, until November 14, 1969.

Floyd Ballance: Losses stick with you

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Floyd Ballance, a Purple Heart veteran, has overcome Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) thanks to talking with other veterans about their experiences. “It sticks with you,” Ballance said of having friends and acquaintances die around him.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, played by fifth grade student Morgan Nelson, made an appearance during the third grade performances and performed a hip hop number.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, played by fifth grade student Morgan Nelson, made an appearance during the third grade performances and performed a hip hop number.

East Fannin Elementary performs

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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Sydney Petty is shown with Denton Petty in front of the Huey helicopter at the Veterans Memorial Park in Blue Ridge.

Sydney Petty is shown with Denton Petty in front of the Huey helicopter at the Veterans Memorial Park in Blue Ridge.

Denton Petty: Part of a force to be reckoned with

News Staff
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories that were written by students in Jodi Williams’ English 1101 class at the University of North Georgia Blue Ridge campus. They are first-hand accounts of local people who have made an impact on the authors.
Around 10 individuals who attended the City of Blue Ridge’s Tuesday, December 21, council meeting held up these signs, showing their opposition to the proposed 60-foot condominium development on West First Street. The signs read, “Stop the gentrification of Blue Ridge. Leave our town alone.”

Around 10 individuals who attended the City of Blue Ridge’s Tuesday, December 21, council meeting held up these signs, showing their opposition to the proposed 60-foot condominium development on West First Street. The signs read, “Stop the gentrification of Blue Ridge. Leave our town alone.”

Mayor’s vote stalls Blue Ridge condos

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
The City of Blue Ridge voted to table many items for the incoming council during the Tuesday, December 21, meeting, and it seems the saga that has formed around the 200 West First Street property in Blue Ridge may also trickle onto the new council next month.
This female, Alaskan Malamute was picked up on Highway 515 in Blue Ridge December 13. She has a white and gray coat. View her using intake number 418-21. She is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This female, Alaskan Malamute was picked up on Highway 515 in Blue Ridge December 13. She has a white and gray coat. View her using intake number 418-21. She is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt-A-Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
“The more the merrier,” Fannin County Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett said inviting folks to volunteer at the facility. Volunteers are welcome to visit, walk and play with dogs at the facility during business hours.