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The News Observer

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.
The Knights of Columbus recently held their annual state wide Free-Throw Championship. Local winners who will advance state finals on February 29, are, from left, front, Kloie Ballew; middle, Hunter Holloway, Carder Lance, Peyton Grabowski, Alexis Hyatt and Bentlee Jackson; back, Knights of Columbus members Bob Soph, Kevin Fay, Don Wirtz and Jack Devine. Not pictured: Addelyn Barnes, Gino Sanabria and Hudson York.

The Knights of Columbus recently held their annual state wide Free-Throw Championship. Local winners who will advance state finals on February 29, are, from left, front, Kloie Ballew; middle, Hunter Holloway, Carder Lance, Peyton Grabowski, Alexis Hyatt and Bentlee Jackson; back, Knights of Columbus members Bob Soph, Kevin Fay, Don Wirtz and Jack Devine. Not pictured: Addelyn Barnes, Gino Sanabria and Hudson York.

Nine crowned District Free Throw Champions

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Four girls and five boys from the Fannin County and Polk County communities have earned the distinction of district champions in the 2019/20 Knights of Columbus state-wide Free Throw Championship. This contest is offered to children ranging in age from nine to 14 years old.
FCMS eighth grader Brooklyn Henderson leads a Lady Rebels fast break during the Fannin County Middle School’s home game against Lumpkin County Thursday, January 16.

FCMS eighth grader Brooklyn Henderson leads a Lady Rebels fast break during the Fannin County Middle School’s home game against Lumpkin County Thursday, January 16.

Lady Indians top FCMS Lady Rebels

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Fannin County Middle School eighth grade Lady Rebels basketball team hosted the Lumpkin County Lady Indians Thursday, January 16. Fannin and Lumpkin battled back and forth most of the game, but the Lady Indians were able to close out a 58-40 win over the Lady Rebels in the final quarter.
Copper Basin Cougar Chase Mickens goes up for a layup during the Cougar’s game against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles Friday, January 17.

Copper Basin Cougar Chase Mickens goes up for a layup during the Cougar’s game against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles Friday, January 17.

Cougars top Hiwassee Dam in three-overtime thriller

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars basketball team hosted the Hiwassee Dam Eagles Friday, January 17. The fans got their money’s worth as the Cougars and Eagles slugged it out in regulation and three periods in overtime, until a victor was decided.
Bryson Grabowski, left, and Chase Mickens, right.

Bryson Grabowski, left, and Chase Mickens, right.

Grabowski, Mickens named to All-State team

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Copper Basin Cougars football team recently had two players named to the 1A All-State team. Junior quarterback Bryson Grabowski and senior wideout Chase Mickens received the honor, after helping the Cougars to a 6-5 season, going 3-1 in region play.