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WRD makes changes to waterfowl hunting

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
With waterfowl hunting season opening Saturday, November 23, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) are urging duck hunters to make note of some changes in this year’s hunting regulations. The waterfowl season now has a fixed ending date of January 31.
Lady Rebel Abby Ledford fights through the Murphy defenders during the Lady Rebels basketball scrimmage with the Lady Bulldogs Thursday, November 14.

Lady Rebel Abby Ledford fights through the Murphy defenders during the Lady Rebels basketball scrimmage with the Lady Bulldogs Thursday, November 14.

Lady Rebels lose close battle with Murphy

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The Fannin County Lady Rebels basketball team hosted the Murphy Lady Bulldogs for a preseason scrimmage game Thursday, November 14. The Lady Rebels flashed on both sides of the ball, but it was Murphy who came away with a 54-48 win.
Fannin Rebel Kaeden Twiggs gets around a Bulldog defender for a score in the Rebels preseason scrimmage win against Murphy Thursday, November 14.

Fannin Rebel Kaeden Twiggs gets around a Bulldog defender for a score in the Rebels preseason scrimmage win against Murphy Thursday, November 14.

Rebels top Murphy in preseason matchup

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The Fannin County Rebels basketball team hosted the Murphy Bulldogs for a preseason matchup Thursday, November 14. The Rebels had a slow start, but exploded in the third and fourth quarters to take a 50-49 win over the Bulldogs. Landon Norton led all scores with 16 points.
Senior Lady Rebel softball player Kayleigh Russell signed a scholarship to further her athletic and academic career at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. Shown following the ceremony are, from left, front, Kelsey Russell, sister; Tina Russell, mother; Kayleigh Russell, Justin Russell, father; and back, FCHS head softball coach Alan Collis, travel ball coach Steve Young and Bryan College assistant softball coach Pete Massengale.

Senior Lady Rebel softball player Kayleigh Russell signed a scholarship to further her athletic and academic career at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. Shown following the ceremony are, from left, front, Kelsey Russell, sister; Tina Russell, mother; Kayleigh Russell, Justin Russell, father; and back, FCHS head softball coach Alan Collis, travel ball coach Steve Young and Bryan College assistant softball coach Pete Massengale.

Russell signs with Bryan College

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Fannin County Lady Rebel softball player Kayleigh Russell signed a scholarship to continue her education and athletic career at Bryan College Wednesday, November 13.
Four senior Lady Rebel cheerleaders were recognized at Fannin County’s senior night Friday, November 8. Shown are, from left, senior Morgan Mull, Michael Mull, father; Madison Mull, sister; and Betsy Mull, mother.

Four senior Lady Rebel cheerleaders were recognized at Fannin County’s senior night Friday, November 8. Shown are, from left, senior Morgan Mull, Michael Mull, father; Madison Mull, sister; and Betsy Mull, mother.

Cheer and sports medicine seniors honored

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Fannin County cross country senior Nick Leymeister was honored at Fannin’s last home game of the season Friday, November 8. He is shown with principal Erik Cioffi and Christine Callihan.

Fannin County cross country senior Nick Leymeister was honored at Fannin’s last home game of the season Friday, November 8. He is shown with principal Erik Cioffi and Christine Callihan.

FANNIN COUNTY SENIORS HONORED

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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Fannin County 8U football claims Super Bowl title

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The Fannin County 8U Rebels football claimed the 2019 Mountain Football League Super Bowl 3 Title in White County Saturday, November 9.  The Rebels faced Pickens County in the Super Bowl. For the Rebels, it would be a redemption match after Fannin fell to Pickens County 7-0 in the regular season.
Cougar Dawson Worthy (7) blocks for runningback Chance Bailey (42) in recent action for the Copper Basin.

Cougar Dawson Worthy (7) blocks for runningback Chance Bailey (42) in recent action for the Copper Basin.

Cougars end season with Gordonsville loss

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
On a chilly night in Copperhill, the Copper Basin Cougars hosted the Gordonsville Tigers in the first round of the TSSAA Class A State Playoffs Friday, November 8. It was the Cougars’ first playoff appearance since 2017, and the first home playoff game since 2014.
Fannin Rebels Jackson Weeks (54), Micah O’Neal (52) and Campbell Cosentino (31) swarm towards the ball carrier during the Rebels region match with GAC Friday, November 8.

Fannin Rebels Jackson Weeks (54), Micah O’Neal (52) and Campbell Cosentino (31) swarm towards the ball carrier during the Rebels region match with GAC Friday, November 8.

Fannin Rebels fall to Greater Atlanta Christian

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The Fannin County High School Rebels football team faced off against region foe Greater Atlanta Christian, on the last home game of the season Friday, November 8.
Eighth grader Benjamin Bloch brings the ball up the court during the Rebels game with White County Thirsday, November 7.

Eighth grader Benjamin Bloch brings the ball up the court during the Rebels game with White County Thirsday, November 7.

Rebels basketball sweeps White County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The Fannin County Middle School seventh grade basketball team took the court Thursday, November 7, against White County.  A slow start plagued the Rebels, but great defensive pressure and explosive offense turned the tide in Fannin’s favor and gave the seventh grade team a 45-35 win.