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Copper Basin’s Cade Dean (4) is chased by a Polk County defender in the Cougars season opener Friday night.

Copper Basin’s Cade Dean (4) is chased by a Polk County defender in the Cougars season opener Friday night.

Copper Basin’s season opener spoiled by rival Polk County

John Spargo
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The Copper Basin Cougars kicked off their 2023 season Friday, August 18, as they hosted long-time rival Polk County at Copper Basin High School. It was a perfect night for football and both sides of the stadium proved that by a great turnout from the fans of both schools.
Fannin County’s Lawson Sullivan (2) sets up to throw as he escapes the clutches of a Union County defender Thursday night in Blue Ridge.

Fannin County’s Lawson Sullivan (2) sets up to throw as he escapes the clutches of a Union County defender Thursday night in Blue Ridge.

Fannin falls to Union Co. to start season

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The Fannin County High School Rebels football team opened their 2023 season with a loss to Union County, putting up 12 points to the Panthers’ 50. Carson Callihan returned the opening kickoff to the 26-yard line to start the game in front of the Rebels’ hometown crowd.
Scott Ramsey stands ready to defend his Fearless Forecaster dynasty as the panel of football prognosticators sharpens their skills for another year. Ramsey has taken home the championship three of the last five years, including the 2022 season title. He’s shown with John Spargo who directs the forecasting panel every week.

Scott Ramsey stands ready to defend his Fearless Forecaster dynasty as the panel of football prognosticators sharpens their skills for another year. Ramsey has taken home the championship three of the last five years, including the 2022 season title. He’s shown with John Spargo who directs the forecasting panel every week.

Ramsey looking to build on dynasty

John Spargo
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Well folks, it’s that time of the year again. It is time to gear up for another season of the Fearless Football Forecasters. If 2023 is anything like the previous seasons, it should be exciting all the way to the end.
Fannin County High School hosted multiple recreation games Saturday, August 12. Shown are, from left, Robby Evans, Eli Payne, Miller Gryzenia, Parker Mathews and Samuel Kochish.

Fannin County High School hosted multiple recreation games Saturday, August 12. Shown are, from left, Robby Evans, Eli Payne, Miller Gryzenia, Parker Mathews and Samuel Kochish.

FANNIN REC DEPARTMENT HOSTS JAMBOREE

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Lady Rebels Maggie Ledford, left, and Kaylie Davenport, right, were selected to the All Tournament team Saturday, August 12, at Woodstock High School.

Lady Rebels Maggie Ledford, left, and Kaylie Davenport, right, were selected to the All Tournament team Saturday, August 12, at Woodstock High School.

Lady Rebels fall in first game

Jenna Young
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The Lady Rebels softball team opened their season on their home field Tuesday, August 8, against the Coahulla Creek High School (CCHS) Lady Colts. The Lady Rebels weren’t able to come back after CCHS took an early lead.
This photo of the Rogers family, Andrew, Lynda, Ashley and Loring was taken while Ashley was on a recruiting trip to the University of Tennessee. Loring passed away unexpectedly, never getting to see Ashley play at UT.

This photo of the Rogers family, Andrew, Lynda, Ashley and Loring was taken while Ashley was on a recruiting trip to the University of Tennessee. Loring passed away unexpectedly, never getting to see Ashley play at UT.

UT standout pays tribute to her dad

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Ashley Rogers has never forgotten the role her dad, Loring, played in her life. From his untimely  passing to the presentation of a signed softball at Copper Basin High School last week, Ashley has always credited her dad’s influence.
manda King holds the United States flag during the opening ceremony for Special Olympic Golf Skills Event Tuesday morning, July 25, at Old Toccoa Farm.

manda King holds the United States flag during the opening ceremony for Special Olympic Golf Skills Event Tuesday morning, July 25, at Old Toccoa Farm.

Very special golfers show off their skills

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
A group of very special athletes each kept their head down and their eyes on the ball Tuesday, July 25, as they competed in the Special Olympics Golf Skills Event.
Runners take off from the start line in the Walk the Line 5K in McCaysvile. The race, part of the Riverwalk Run Series, takes competitors across the Toccoa River into Tennessee then back into Georgia in the two-state event.

Runners take off from the start line in the Walk the Line 5K in McCaysvile. The race, part of the Riverwalk Run Series, takes competitors across the Toccoa River into Tennessee then back into Georgia in the two-state event.

Walk the Line 5K grows with change in schedule

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The Walk the Line 5K, one of the races in the Riverwalk Run Series, brought over 160 runners and walkers to McCaysville Saturday, July 15, to traverse two states and two bridge. “It was a smashing success,” Matt Cole, the organizer of the series of races, said.
Koen Verner, left, was the overall winner in the Freedom 5K with a time of 17:24. He is shown after the race with runner-up Charles Clark.

Koen Verner, left, was the overall winner in the Freedom 5K with a time of 17:24. He is shown after the race with runner-up Charles Clark.

Fannin runners shine in Freedom 5K

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Fannin County runners proved local competitors are tough to beat when over 500 runners converged on downtown Blue Ridge for the Freedom 5K on the morning of July 4. Contestants represented Georgia, Florida, Utah, Virginia and several other states in the annual event.
Riley Hall, Destiny Pittman and Taylee Hall are shown with the honors they received at the Copper Basin Lady Cougar softball banquet.

Riley Hall, Destiny Pittman and Taylee Hall are shown with the honors they received at the Copper Basin Lady Cougar softball banquet.

Copper Basin’s Lady Cougars honored for softball excellence

John Spargo
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The 2023 Copper Basin Lady Cougars placed five players on the All-District first team. Senior Destiny Pittman, freshman Alexis Hyatt, freshman Angie Graves, junior Taylee Hall, and junior Riley Hall. Pittman had an outstanding senior season, hitting .