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Corbin Davenport (8) sheds a tackle for a big gain during the Rebels home playoff game against Fitzgerald in the sweet sixteen round of the Georgia High School Association’s State Playoffs.

Corbin Davenport (8) sheds a tackle for a big gain during the Rebels home playoff game against Fitzgerald in the sweet sixteen round of the Georgia High School Association’s State Playoffs.

Fannin County ends season with loss to Fitzgerald

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel football team’s season came to an end Friday, November 19, when they fell to the Fitzgerald Hurricanes 28-14 in the the Sweet Sixteen round of the Georgia High School Association’s State Playoffs.
Fannin County High School band senior Lilly Davis was recognized along with the other band seniors Friday, November 5, at Fannin’s last home football game of the regular season. Shown during the ceremony are, from left, Diana Davis; senior Davis; Jaime Davis and Lou Davis.

Fannin County High School band senior Lilly Davis was recognized along with the other band seniors Friday, November 5, at Fannin’s last home football game of the regular season. Shown during the ceremony are, from left, Diana Davis; senior Davis; Jaime Davis and Lou Davis.

BAND SENIORS RECOGNIZED

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Fannin County Lady Rebel Becca Ledford chose to further her academic and athletic career Wednesday, December 10, when she signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at the University of West Georgia. Shown during the ceremony are, from left, Lennon Ledford, sister; Cami Ledford, mother; Becca Ledford, Phillip Ledford, father; and Reagan Ledford, sister.

Fannin County Lady Rebel Becca Ledford chose to further her academic and athletic career Wednesday, December 10, when she signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at the University of West Georgia. Shown during the ceremony are, from left, Lennon Ledford, sister; Cami Ledford, mother; Becca Ledford, Phillip Ledford, father; and Reagan Ledford, sister.

Ledford commits to the University of West Georgia

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Friends and family gathered at the Fannin County High School gym Wednesday, November 11, to watch senior Lady Rebel Becca Ledford further her academic and athletic career. Ledford chose to sign with University of West Georgia.
Fannin Rebel Cason Owensby jukes around a defender for a nice gain during the Rebels 45-14 win over Bremem Friday, November 12. With the win, the Rebel are set to play Fitzgerald in the sweet sixteen round of the state playoffs.

Fannin Rebel Cason Owensby jukes around a defender for a nice gain during the Rebels 45-14 win over Bremem Friday, November 12. With the win, the Rebel are set to play Fitzgerald in the sweet sixteen round of the state playoffs.

Rebels advance to sweet sixteen

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel football team cruised to the sweet sixteen round of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Football Playoffs when they topped the Bremen Blue Devils 45-14  in front of the Rebels home crowd Friday, November 12.
The Fannin County Lady Rebel cross country team competed in the GHSA State Cross Country Championship Friday and Saturday, November 5 and 6, at Carrollton High School. The Lady Rebels were able to finish in tenth place. Shown following the meet are, from left, Taylor Poland Shaylee Jones, Kinsley Sullivan, Monica Consentino, Carlee Holloway, Lindsey Holloway and MaKalya Jones.

The Fannin County Lady Rebel cross country team competed in the GHSA State Cross Country Championship Friday and Saturday, November 5 and 6, at Carrollton High School. The Lady Rebels were able to finish in tenth place. Shown following the meet are, from left, Taylor Poland Shaylee Jones, Kinsley Sullivan, Monica Consentino, Carlee Holloway, Lindsey Holloway and MaKalya Jones.

Fannin cross country teams shine at state meet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels and Lady Rebels cross country team competed in the GHSA State Cross Country Championship Friday and Saturday, November 5 and 6, at Carrollton High School.
Andrew Waldrep (1), left, and Seth Reece (5) kiss the tropy they have worked for all season long. The Rebels claimed the region title Friday, November 5, after their 21-17 win over Dade County.

Andrew Waldrep (1), left, and Seth Reece (5) kiss the tropy they have worked for all season long. The Rebels claimed the region title Friday, November 5, after their 21-17 win over Dade County.

Rebels repeat as region champs

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel football team are back-to-back region champions for the first time in school history. The Rebels claimed the title Friday, November 5, when they hosted Dade County in a winner takes all dog fight.
The Fannin County Rebels Cross Country team took home second place in their GHSA Region 7AA Championship Tuesday, October 26, at Pepperell High School. Shown following the meet are, from left, front, Brady Smith; and back, Samuel Jabaley, James Kyle, Phoenix Leifer, coach Suzianne Pass, Samuel McGill, coach Mike Cosentino, Luke Callihan, Zechariah Prater, Gavin Davis and Ben Bloch.

The Fannin County Rebels Cross Country team took home second place in their GHSA Region 7AA Championship Tuesday, October 26, at Pepperell High School. Shown following the meet are, from left, front, Brady Smith; and back, Samuel Jabaley, James Kyle, Phoenix Leifer, coach Suzianne Pass, Samuel McGill, coach Mike Cosentino, Luke Callihan, Zechariah Prater, Gavin Davis and Ben Bloch.

Fannin cross country teams shine at region meet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel and Lady Rebel Cross Country teams recently competed in the GHSA Region 7AA Championship Tuesday, October 26, at Pepperell High School. Both the Lady Rebels and Rebels shined, as the Lady Rebels claimed first place and the Rebels brought home second place.
The Fannin County offensive line was recognized by Georgia High School Football Daily Newsletter Tuesday, October 26. The Rebels’ offensive line was named The Otter’s Chicken Offensive Line of the Week and consists of, from left, Dylan Collins, Rico Arellanes, Taylor Collis, Jeremy Tammen, Logan Long, and half backs Cade Sands and Issac Davis. They cleared the path to 367 yards rushing and six rushing touchdowns in a 42-7 victory over Chattooga in a game between teams unbeaten in region play. The victory pu

The Fannin County offensive line was recognized by Georgia High School Football Daily Newsletter Tuesday, October 26. The Rebels’ offensive line was named The Otter’s Chicken Offensive Line of the Week and consists of, from left, Dylan Collins, Rico Arellanes, Taylor Collis, Jeremy Tammen, Logan Long, and half backs Cade Sands and Issac Davis. They cleared the path to 367 yards rushing and six rushing touchdowns in a 42-7 victory over Chattooga in a game between teams unbeaten in region play. The victory pu

Fannin offensive line recognized

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Copper Basin Cougar football team recently had a patriotic entrance to their football game. Shown with American flags are, from left, (14) Tucker Rhodes, (42) Carder Lance, (12) Sebastian Baliles, (67) Tucker Shroth, (61) Addison Hook and (6) Eli White.

The Copper Basin Cougar football team recently had a patriotic entrance to their football game. Shown with American flags are, from left, (14) Tucker Rhodes, (42) Carder Lance, (12) Sebastian Baliles, (67) Tucker Shroth, (61) Addison Hook and (6) Eli White.

Copper Basin offense not enough against Whitwell

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Three hundred and sixty two yards of total offense was not enough for Copper Basin Friday, October 22, when they traveled to Whitwell to take on the Tigers.
Ryann King (5) breaks off a big gain in the Lady Rebels 33-7 win over the Dawson County Lady Tigers Saturday, October 23.

Ryann King (5) breaks off a big gain in the Lady Rebels 33-7 win over the Dawson County Lady Tigers Saturday, October 23.

Lady Rebels top Dawson County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels flag football team hosted the Dawson County Lady Tigers on a cool morning Saturday, October 23. The match-up was the semi-final round of the playoffs as the winner of the contest advanced to play Lumpkin County in the Super Bowl this weekend.