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Bristol Hughes has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Truett McConnell University. Shown during a signing ceremony are, from left, front, John Hughes, Hughes, and Brooke Hughes; and back, Reece Hughes, Cabella Hughes and Alaina Hughes.

Bristol Hughes has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Truett McConnell University. Shown during a signing ceremony are, from left, front, John Hughes, Hughes, and Brooke Hughes; and back, Reece Hughes, Cabella Hughes and Alaina Hughes.

Three continue careers

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Three senior members of this year’s Fannin County High School Rebels baseball team have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic career. Gavin Davis is headed to Union Commonwealth University, and Colton Gray and Bristol Hughes to Truett McConnell University.
Fannin County High School Rebel baseball players were honored for their accomplishments this season and received awards at a Friday, May 16 banquet. Wearing their new letter jackets are, from left, front, Brayden Whitener, Kaden Davis, Bristol Hughes, Mason McDaniel, and Gavin Davis; and, back Elijah Weaver, Tucker Dockery, Carson Callihan, Paul Stroemer Jr., and Colton Gray.

Fannin County High School Rebel baseball players were honored for their accomplishments this season and received awards at a Friday, May 16 banquet. Wearing their new letter jackets are, from left, front, Brayden Whitener, Kaden Davis, Bristol Hughes, Mason McDaniel, and Gavin Davis; and, back Elijah Weaver, Tucker Dockery, Carson Callihan, Paul Stroemer Jr., and Colton Gray.

Rebel baseball team celebrates

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels celebrated a great season of baseball at their May 16 banquet. For the team’s many seniors, the banquet’s awards celebrated the end of a season with a 20-13 record and end in the Sweet 16. On average, the whole team batted .
Members of the Fannin County High School Lady Rebels soccer team were honored at an awards banquet Wednesday, May 14. Displaying some of the honors presented to members of the team are, from left, GiGi Torres, Delmy Sacul-Saqui, Natalie Middleton, Grace Fay, Karmah Eaton, Albany Cole, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Caroline Young.

Members of the Fannin County High School Lady Rebels soccer team were honored at an awards banquet Wednesday, May 14. Displaying some of the honors presented to members of the team are, from left, GiGi Torres, Delmy Sacul-Saqui, Natalie Middleton, Grace Fay, Karmah Eaton, Albany Cole, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Caroline Young.

FCHS soccer players receive awards

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Fannin County High School boys and girls soccer banquet on May 14 had much to celebrate this season. The boys team made it to the Final Four round of playoffs, finishing fifth in region. The girls team made it to the first round of playoffs, finishing third in region.
The new gym on the Fannin County High School campus will be named the Coach Johnny Farmer Gymnasium. The announcement came during the May 8 meeting of the Board of Education. Shown following the announcement are, from left, front, Dr. Connie Huff, Tara Queen, Suzianne Pass, Melissa Patton, Navy Grace held by Jordan Farmer, Farmer, Ashley H. Weeks, Shannon York, Brittney Stinnett, Dr. Scott Ramsey; and, back, Mike Cole, Bobby Bearden, Adam Born and Robert Patterson, and Shannon Dillard.

The new gym on the Fannin County High School campus will be named the Coach Johnny Farmer Gymnasium. The announcement came during the May 8 meeting of the Board of Education. Shown following the announcement are, from left, front, Dr. Connie Huff, Tara Queen, Suzianne Pass, Melissa Patton, Navy Grace held by Jordan Farmer, Farmer, Ashley H. Weeks, Shannon York, Brittney Stinnett, Dr. Scott Ramsey; and, back, Mike Cole, Bobby Bearden, Adam Born and Robert Patterson, and Shannon Dillard.

FCHS gym to be named for Johnny Farmer

Enola Patterson
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) new gym will be officially renamed the Coach Johnny Farmer Gymnasium in honor of retired basketball coach, Johnny Farmer. The renaming was announced at the Board of Education meeting on May 8 where Farmer was honored along with FCHS alumni that played for him.
Fannin County’s Brevan Hennessey maneuvers against a Dalton player in a May 6 playoff game.

Fannin County’s Brevan Hennessey maneuvers against a Dalton player in a May 6 playoff game.

Rebels head to Final Four

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Fannin County Rebels played a hard fought Elite Eight soccer game against Dalton Academy May 6, capturing a win to advance to the Final Four of the State Championships. Many team members bleached their hair for the championship.
Cooper Born finished seventh in Discus during State Championship meet competition.

Cooper Born finished seventh in Discus during State Championship meet competition.

Cheatham wins state title, team seventh overall

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Braxton Cheatham came away from the Georgia High School Association 1A Division 1 State Track and Field Championships with a first place and a total of four medals. Overall, the Fannin County High School team placed seventh out of over 50 teams competing at Barron Stadium in Rome May 9 and 10.
Karli Sams, Kensley Pickelsimer, Ava Acker and Lindsey Holloway, from left, are the State Champion 4x800 meter relay team. They won the title this past weekend at the 1A Division 1 State Championships held in Rome.

Karli Sams, Kensley Pickelsimer, Ava Acker and Lindsey Holloway, from left, are the State Champion 4x800 meter relay team. They won the title this past weekend at the 1A Division 1 State Championships held in Rome.

Track & Field wins state titles

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Winners: Lady Rebels claim state honors The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels 4x800 meter relay team won the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Championship, and Karli Sams became the first female in school history to medal in four State Championship Events.
Lady Rebel Izzie Jabaley gets in a hit at an April 30 tennis match at Fannin County High School.

Lady Rebel Izzie Jabaley gets in a hit at an April 30 tennis match at Fannin County High School.

Lady Rebels season ends with close loss to Rabun

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Rebels girls tennis team’s season came to an end with a close loss against Rabun County. Before this loss, the girls fought their way to a Sweet 16 spot. “I am so very proud of these kids this year. They have worked hard and dedicated their time to getting better,” coach Suzianne Pass said.
Wrestling team members receive academic awards April 28. From left, Emma Shaw, Landon Poole, Venice Oliver, Bentlee Jackson, Conrad Head, Makenzie Duvall and Copland Thomas.

Wrestling team members receive academic awards April 28. From left, Emma Shaw, Landon Poole, Venice Oliver, Bentlee Jackson, Conrad Head, Makenzie Duvall and Copland Thomas.

Wrestlers earn honors

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Fannin County High School Rebel families celebrated their wrestlers’ achievements at the wrestling team’s end of season banquet Monday, April 28. “He broke his hand early on in the season, so he was out most of the season and came back at the end and still made it to state.
The Rebel Seniors were gifted a jersey replica with their number and a GHSA Elite Eight emblem as recognition for their dedication to the program. Hudson Ethington, left, and Jack Sparks display their jerseys.

The Rebel Seniors were gifted a jersey replica with their number and a GHSA Elite Eight emblem as recognition for their dedication to the program. Hudson Ethington, left, and Jack Sparks display their jerseys.

Lady Rebels, Rebels honored

Jenna Young
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
State title efforts recognized The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) A-D1 State Champion Women’s basketball team Fannin County Lady Rebels held their banquet Tuesday, April 29, to award players and recognize their accomplishments from the historic 2024-2025 season.