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The News Observer's roots wind their way back through the many newspapers that have served Fannin County, Georgia over the years. Community Newspapers, Inc., parent company of The News Observer, entered the newspaper market in Blue Ridge, Georgia by purchasing The Blue Ridge Summit-Post in the early 1970s. Soon afterward, a free-circulation paper, The News Herald, went into competition against The Summit-Post. About 1981, The Observer, a free circulation, sister publication of the Summit Post began publishing. In 1989, the current owners of Community Newspapers, Inc., purchased the company. Then, in 1990, The News Herald was purchased by Community Newspapers, Inc., and was merged with The Observer to form The News Observer. Source
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Search ArticlesTVA and county testing sirens, giving out weather radios
The Tennessee Valley Authority and Fannin County Emergency Management will test the Blue Ridge Dam emergency warning siren system Saturday, July 18, and will host a public event to hand out weather radios to residents downstream of the dam and to members of the general public. The sirens are strategically located and would be activated in the very unlikely event of a failure at the Blue Ridge Dam.
McCaysville baulks at adding full-time night shift officer
Tempers flared and at one point a citizen was told he could not comment during a public hearing last Wednesday, September 2, to discuss McCaysville’s 2020-’21 budget. Rodney Patterson was told by Councilman Jason Woody to “sit there and don’t mention anything,” after Patterson had suggested selling the city’s house at the Toccoa River Park and using the money to pay for police officers.
Planning Commission to hear plans for another hotel
Heron Hotels hosted a public open house of sorts in April to share plans for a boutique hotel in downtown Blue Ridge. Those plans will go before the Blue Ridge Planning Commission Tuesday, August 4 at 6 p.m. as they attempt to rezone the proposed location from M-1 (Manufacturing District) to CBD (Central Business District). The property in questions lies at 260 East Main St., which Heron Hotels had under contract at the time of the open house.
The News Observer, Blue Ridge, Georgia
Mr. Thornton Warren Burk (Bunt) (TW), age 78, of Lickskillet Road, Blue Ridge, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, March 27, 2022, following an extended illness. Mr. Burk was born July 12, 1943, in Copperhill, the son of the late Doyle Burk and the late Reba Joyce Burk. Thornton loved camping, fishing, riding horses and wagons. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. His favorite thing was spending time with his family and friends.
Walk the Line 5K returns with Christmas in July Celebration
The Riverwalk Run Series invites runners, walkers, families, and visitors to celebrate summer in a uniquely festive way during the WPPL FM 103.9 Walk the Line 5K Saturday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Part of America's only two-state 5K series, the event features a scenic riverside course that crosses between McCaysville, GAand Copperhill, TN, giving participants the opportunity to run in two states during a single race.
The News Observer, Blue Ridge, Georgia
Mr. John Edward Way Sr., age 100, of Mineral Bluff, passed peacefully away July 11, 2020, at his home. He was born September 21, 1919, in Camden, New Jersey, to the late Herman Oscar Way and Ethel Marian Lapp Way. John served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II. He served in the Red Horse Calvary from 1940 until 1944, fighting in five major campaigns across Europe. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
Fannin explodes for 14 runs in win
The Fannin County Lady Rebel softball team put on a scoring clinic Thursday, September 9, when they hung 14 runs to claim a 14-4 victory over the Towns County Lady Indians. Riley Davis, Zoe Putnam, Jaylen Green, Natalie Herendon, Chelsey Frye and Jayden Bailey got one hit each in the game, while Aaleyah Rogers had two hits. Josilynn Newton had pitching duties to start the game as she threw three innings and collected two strikeouts. Bailey came on in relief pitching two innings.
The News Observer, Blue Ridge, Georgia
Mr. Thomas Anderson Cook, age 90, of Mineral Bluff, passed away August 16, 2021, in Cartersville, Georgia. He was born in McCaysville to the late Johnie Anderson and Pearl Miller Cook. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He was retired from the Tennessee Chemical Company as a Boilermaker and later retired as a Vocational Teacher from the Fannin County School System. He loved the outdoors and especially fishing. Tom was a Christian and was blessed with a servant’s heart.
Davenport honored by SAR
The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to Sergeant J.K. Davenport of the Fannin County Sheriff’s Department. The medal is presented annually in Fannin County to recognize outstanding achievement and dedication to the maintenance of law and order. Davenport has served in law enforcement for 24 years.
Track and field competes
Two Fannin Rebels and the Lady Rebels 4x800 meter relay team shined at the 2A Sectional Regions Saturday, May 8, as they qualified for the state meet. Matthew Crowder and Thomas Mercer had exceptional days, with Crowder placing third in the Discus Throw and Mercer placing fourth in the 110 Meter Hurdles. The top eight in each category qualified for the state meet.