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The FCHS Weightlifting team smiles with their Runner-Up trophy after the state competition Saturday, March 2. Shown are, from left, Coach Wade Woodall, Lawson Sullivan, Cooper Born, Barron Davenport, Isaac Watkins, Braden Taylor, Case Holloway, Jacob Green, Carson Callihan, Jacob Dye, Bryson Cole and CJ. Reece.

The FCHS Weightlifting team smiles with their Runner-Up trophy after the state competition Saturday, March 2. Shown are, from left, Coach Wade Woodall, Lawson Sullivan, Cooper Born, Barron Davenport, Isaac Watkins, Braden Taylor, Case Holloway, Jacob Green, Carson Callihan, Jacob Dye, Bryson Cole and CJ. Reece.

Rebel weightlifters state Runner-Up

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The Fannin County High School weightlifting team earned the title of State Runner-Up at the State Weightlifting Competition Saturday, March 2, as all 13 members placed within the top six.
Shown are left, brother, Tyler, father, William and a young Seth McClure.

Shown are left, brother, Tyler, father, William and a young Seth McClure.

Seth McClure: Mr. Inside and Mr. Outside

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
By Mike Harper The Army Cadets from West Point, New York, ruled the sport of college football during the mid-1940s. The Cadets won national championships in 1944 and 1945 and shared the top spot with Notre Dame in 1946.
The FCHS Weightlifting team smiles with their Runner-Up trophy after the state competition Saturday, March 2. Shown are, from left, Coach Wade Woodall, Lawson Sullivan, Cooper Born, Barron Davenport, Isaac Watkins, Braden Taylor, Case Holloway, Jacob Green, Carson Callihan, Jacob Dye, Bryson Cole and CJ. Reece.

The FCHS Weightlifting team smiles with their Runner-Up trophy after the state competition Saturday, March 2. Shown are, from left, Coach Wade Woodall, Lawson Sullivan, Cooper Born, Barron Davenport, Isaac Watkins, Braden Taylor, Case Holloway, Jacob Green, Carson Callihan, Jacob Dye, Bryson Cole and CJ. Reece.

Rebel weightlifters state Runner-Up

Jenna Young
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The Fannin County High School weightlifting team earned the title of State Runner-Up at the State Weightlifting Competition Saturday, March 2, as all 13 members placed within the top six.
Anita Navas remains in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, having lost both her legs. A March 16 fun run/walk will be held with proceeds benefiting her and her family.

Anita Navas remains in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, having lost both her legs. A March 16 fun run/walk will be held with proceeds benefiting her and her family.

March 16 fun run/walk to benefit girl’s family

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Anita Navas nor her family expected she would begin a fight for her life this past Christmas, but that happened and she is still fighting today from a bed at Vanderbilt Hospital Nashville.
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars are shown with their District Championship trophy following their victory over Sale Creek. From left are Alyvia Harris, Claire Ledford, Addison Hyatt, Sarah Collis, Riley Akens, Cora Kimsey, Zoe Green, Riley Hall, Kendra Deal, Alexis Hyatt, Peyton Grabowski, and Kloie Ballew.

The Copper Basin Lady Cougars are shown with their District Championship trophy following their victory over Sale Creek. From left are Alyvia Harris, Claire Ledford, Addison Hyatt, Sarah Collis, Riley Akens, Cora Kimsey, Zoe Green, Riley Hall, Kendra Deal, Alexis Hyatt, Peyton Grabowski, and Kloie Ballew.

Lady Cougars win District Championship

John Spargo
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars looked to cap off their great 2023-2024 season, as they hosted Sale Creek for the District 5-A Tournament Championship Tuesday, February 20 at Copper Basin High School.
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Lady Rebels easily advanced to Sweet 16

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The Fannin County Varsity Lady Rebels rolled past North Cobb Christian, 65-37, Tuesday, February 20, to advance to the Sweet Sixteen in the Georgia High School Association basketball state playoffs.
Larry Cantrell was honored by the Copper Basin Alumni Association as a Legend of the Game when the Cougars hosted Lookout Valley. Shown during a plaque presentation are, from left, Matt Ray, Brett Curtis, Cantrell, Connie Cantrell and Dylan Boggs.

Larry Cantrell was honored by the Copper Basin Alumni Association as a Legend of the Game when the Cougars hosted Lookout Valley. Shown during a plaque presentation are, from left, Matt Ray, Brett Curtis, Cantrell, Connie Cantrell and Dylan Boggs.

Cantrell honored at CBHS

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Larry Cantrell was recognized as a Legend of the Game by the Copper Basin Alumni Association during the Cougars basketball contest against Lookout Valley. Cantrell, a 1965 graduate of Copper Basin, is crediting with having starred on the court for the Cougars for three straight seasons.
Courtney Davis goes up and around a defender as she drives the lane for the Lady Rebels.

Courtney Davis goes up and around a defender as she drives the lane for the Lady Rebels.

North Murray last to fall

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels took a 42-35 road win over North Murray Saturday, February 10, to end regular season play. The Lady Rebels trailed by as many as 11 points before rallying back into the game trailing 22-13 at halftime.
Kloie Ballew, center, was named the female winner from the 14 year old group. Kloie was the 2023 Georgia State Champion as a 13 year old. She is shown with Kurt Nelson, left, and Don Wirtz.

Kloie Ballew, center, was named the female winner from the 14 year old group. Kloie was the 2023 Georgia State Champion as a 13 year old. She is shown with Kurt Nelson, left, and Don Wirtz.

Winners told in Knights tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Blue Ridge Knights of Columbus held the 2024 District Free Throw Championship at the Fannin County Recreation Center Saturday, January 20. A total of 59 participants competed in eleven age and gender categories, with the winners qualifying for the Georgia state competition in March.
Callie Ensley took a hard foul as she went for two points for the Lady Rebels Earlier this season. She scored three points in the win over Rockmart.

Callie Ensley took a hard foul as she went for two points for the Lady Rebels Earlier this season. She scored three points in the win over Rockmart.

Rockmart falls to Lady Rebels

Jenna Young
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Fannin County High School Lady Rebels brought home a 60-41 win over Rockmart Tuesday, January 30. Senior Courtney Davis led Fannin with 13 points. The Lady Rebels got out to a 25-18 lead at halftime before closing out the victory. Fannin controlled the paint, grabbing 38 rebounds.