Misfits
Religion column by Larry Bennett: Have you ever thought that you just don’t fit in anywhere? Maybe you were like me and never felt like you belonged or fit in with any group. When I was in high school I was too “churchy” to run with the popular crowd and not smart enough to run […]
Read More »FCHS Summary for 2015 Marching Festivals
Under the direction of Scott Barnstead and Drum Major Will Panter, the Fannin County High School March Band participated in both the Wolverine Classic held at West Forsyth High School on September 26th and the Superbowl of Sound held at Central Carroll High School on October 3rd. At the Wolverine Classic, the FCHS band competed […]
Read More »Realignment in the Near-East
Opinion by George McClellan: Well, well, well! Who would‘ve guessed? Dig a hole and somebody will fill it. Not much was said on US national TV about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Vladimir Putin a couple weeks ago. That was a “just ignore it and maybe it will go away” reaction. Even less, […]
Read More »Johnny Worthey: Obituary
Mr. Johnny Worthey, age 73, of Farner, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Mr. Worthey was born in Farner to the late John Avery and Lula Taylor Worthey. He had worked with the Tennessee Chemical Company as a Repairman and was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed fishing as a hobby. He was also […]
Read More »Commander of Drug Task Force Sworn In
Feature photo L to R are the Drug Task Force Control Board Members: B. Alison Sosebee, District Attorney; Larry Callahan, Chief of Police of East Ellijay; Dane Kirby, Sheriff of Fannin County; Lee New, Commander of Drug Task Force; Donnie Craig, Sheriff of Pickens County. Not pictured is Stacy Nicholson, Sheriff of Gilmer County.
Read More »The Hidden Warrior
Religion column written by Dr. Bob Allen: I have been seeking the Lord concerning the greatest needs of the church today. What should I be praying about, as well as, what should I be preaching? I sense the Lord saying that the churches, the sons and daughters of God, are under the greatest attack ever […]
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WFES Student of the Month
Pictured above are the September winners for the West Fannin Elementary Student of the Month program. Students are nominated based on work effort, completion of assignments, regular school attendance, behavior, and character. One student per grade level is chosen each month. Front row left to right: Kindergarten -Marshall McDaniel; 1st grade – Avery Collis; 2nd […]
Read More »Fall Dance Held at FCMS
The FCMS Fall Dance that took place on Friday, October 2 from 3:15-5:30. Students in the group photo were preparing to do the “Harlem Shake.”
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Theater of the Absurd
Opinion by George McClellan: Obama is the most recalcitrant president American has ever had. Presidents Ford, Reagan, the two Bush’s and even Clinton managed to work with Congress regardless of which party held the reins. Obama had two full years with a Democrat House and Senate when he could have passed his anti-American measures and […]
Read More »Obama’s Legacy
Opinion by George McClellan: It’s not hard to see the consequences of weakness, indecision and political correctness when the worlds only super power, the USA, falls into the hands of an ignorant “community organizer.” Clearly, neither Obama nor anybody in his administration has any idea how to conduct foreign policy in Americas best interest. They […]
Read More »Fannin County Incident Report 9/24/15 to 9/30/15
Date: 9/24/15 Incident: Aggravated Stalking: Evans Dr. – Morganton Total Number Arrested: 0 Incident: Theft Offense: Ada St. – Blue Ridge Total Number Arrested: 0 Incident: LostProperty – Fannin County Total Number Arrested: 0 Incident: Simple Battery, Domestic Violence: Loving Rd. – Morganton Total Number Arrested: 1 Date: 9/25/15 Incident: Theft Offense: Blue Ridge Dr. […]
Read More »Blue Ridge City Council Meeting Announcement and Agenda
The Council Meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2015 at 10:00am.
Read More »FCHS PAC October Schedule of Events
Greetings from the Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center! Saturday, October 10 – Blue Ridge Mountains Marching Festival and Competition. This event is sponsored by the Fannin County Band Booster Club and attracts a large number of bands to our area. This year we expect more than 2500 students on campus and one of […]
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