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Fannin Rebel Jalen Ingram fights through contact for a two-point jumper during the Rebels’ win over Murphy Saturday, February 1. Ingram played a key role in bringing the Rebels back for the victory.

Fannin Rebel Jalen Ingram fights through contact for a two-point jumper during the Rebels’ win over Murphy Saturday, February 1. Ingram played a key role in bringing the Rebels back for the victory.

Rebels get win over Murphy

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team traveled to Murphy, North Carolina  for a match-up against the Bulldogs Saturday, February 1. The Rebels and Bulldogs battled for four quarters, but the Rebels were able to hold off Murphy for a close 48-46 victory.
Copper Basin Cougar Nate Deal sinks a three-point basket during the Cougars district match with the Sale Creek Panthers Friday, January, 24.

Copper Basin Cougar Nate Deal sinks a three-point basket during the Cougars district match with the Sale Creek Panthers Friday, January, 24.

Cougars lead district with win against Sale Creek

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars hosted district rival the Sale Creek Panthers Friday, January 24. The Cougars looked to keep their number one spot in the district alive and they did just that, topping Sale Creek 56-36 for a 12-7 overall record and a 4-1 region record.
Lady Cougar Emily Hemming gathers for a lay-up in recent action for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars basketball team.

Lady Cougar Emily Hemming gathers for a lay-up in recent action for the Copper Basin Lady Cougars basketball team.

Lady Cougars lose to Hiwassee Dam in close game

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Copper Basin Lady Cougars basketball team traveled to Hiwassee Dam Tuesday, January 21, to take on the Lady Eagles. Copper Basin was looking for the sweep after topping the Lady Eagles Friday, January 17, at home, but Hiwassee Dam did not let that happen as they bested the Lady Cougars 38-31.
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Georgia DNR warns public of fake fishing license websites

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has discovered a scam license website. This site appears to be active in both North Georgia and on the coast. This scam website appears as an advertisement during a Google Search for “Georgia Fishing License.
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Fannin overpowers Southeast Whitfield

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels traveled to Southeast Whitfield Saturday, January 25, to take on the Lady Raiders. The Lady Rebels played great, dominating the Lady Raiders 57-27. The Lady Rebels made a statement in the first quarter, blazing the net for 23 points.
Jacob Gailey shows off his trophy he received for winninga USTA juniors tennis tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee, January 18-19.

Jacob Gailey shows off his trophy he received for winninga USTA juniors tennis tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee, January 18-19.

Gailey claims Chattanooga tennis title

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Jacob Gailey, of Mineral Bluff, has competed in many United States Tennis Association tournaments over the past couple of years and continues to climb in the junior tennis rankings. Gailey’s most recent tournament was the Boys’ 18 Singles tournament, held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, January 18-19.
Lady Rebel Mackenzie Johnson passes out of a full court press in recent action for the Lady Rebels basketball team.

Lady Rebel Mackenzie Johnson passes out of a full court press in recent action for the Lady Rebels basketball team.

Lady Rebels top Lady Bears

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team traveled to Cherokee Bluff Tuesday, January 21, for a region rumble. The Lady Rebels played well and dominated all four quarters to churn out a 69-38 win over the Lady Bears.
The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team celebrated eight seniors before their match with Union County Tuesday, January 21. Wrestling senior Dakota Adams was escorted by Melissa Anderson.

The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team celebrated eight seniors before their match with Union County Tuesday, January 21. Wrestling senior Dakota Adams was escorted by Melissa Anderson.

Rebel wrestling dominates Union on senior night

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels wrestling team hosted the Union County Panthers Tuesday, January 21. For the Rebels, it was the last home game of the wrestling season and eight seniors were honored before the match.
Fannin Rebel Andre Bivens goes up for the tip during the Rebels basketball game with the North Hall Trojans Tuesday, January 14.

Fannin Rebel Andre Bivens goes up for the tip during the Rebels basketball game with the North Hall Trojans Tuesday, January 14.

Hyde’s 11-points not enough in North Hall loss

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team hosted region rival the North Hall Trojans Tuesday, January 14. The Rebels played a well rounded game, but North Hall was able to win the game with a 21-point third quarter as they topped Fannin 60-32.