Opinion by George McClellan: The main stream media can’t keep up the charade anymore. Some in their ranks are begrudgingly acknowledging they are Liberal and in the Democrats pocket and admittedly have morphed from journalists to political acolytes of Progressive-Liberalism. They will do anything, anything, to keep a Marxist at the helm of America’s government. […]
Read More »Mrs. Kristy Michelle Nicholson Shields: Obituary
Kristy Michelle Nicholson Shields, age 31 of Knoxville TN formerly of Turtletown, TN passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 13, 1985 to Richard Darrell and Betty Ann Postelle Nicholson of Turtletown, TN. Kristy was attending college. She was of the Baptist Faith. Kristy was preceded in death […]
Read More »FCHS FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference
Students from the Fannin County chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently participated in a weekend leadership conference held September 15-16, 2016 at the FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington, Georgia. Over 1,200 students and advisers from 200 schools across Georgia participated in leadership workshops, planned the chapter’s program of work and participated […]
Read More »Fannin November Sample Ballot
Below is a sample ballot for the November 08, 2016 General Election. Absentee ballots are being mailed September 20, 2016 through November 04, 2016 Early voting dates are: October 17, 2016 through November 04, 2016 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday October 29, 2016 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Mr. Lynuel Hayden Ensley: Obituary
Lynuel Hayden Ensley age 69, of Blue Ridge GA passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Lynuel was born on January 14, 1947 in Fannin County to the late Fred and Lillie Allen Ensley. He retired from Print Pack of Atlanta as a press operator. Lynuel was a member of Damacus Baptist Church. Survivors are his […]
Read More »Carolyn Sue Arp Gibson: Obituary
Carolyn Sue Arp Gibson, age 64 of Cleveland TN passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the Murray Medical Center in Chatsworth, GA. Carolyn was born on April 16, 1952 in Polk County, TN to the late John Thomas Arp, Sr. and Bertha Marie Shuler Arp. She worked at Queen Carpet as a creeler […]
Read More »Fannin County High School Hosts 9th Grade Parent Night
Fannin county High will host a 9th Grade Parent Night on October 3, 2016 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Parents and students will rotate through three 20 minutes sessions including Being Successful in High School, presented by Mr. Erik Cioffi, Principal Fannin County High School which will include tips and advice on how […]
Read More »Political Progeny’s
Opinion by George McClellan: Word is that George H.W. Bush said he was going to vote for Hillary. That is suspect because it has not been confirmed. A rumor only started by Kathleen Kennedy. Mitt Romney, however, desperately spinning around like a compass needle seeking a Trump alternative, has finally found his true north in […]
Read More »Fannin County Schools Receive Accreditation with Quality from Georgia Accrediting Commission
Letter provided by the Fannin County Board of Education:
Read More »WFES Happenings
West Fannin Elementary School students were trained in bus safety yesterday. WFES ~ Kindergarten STEM Ms. Roberson’s West Fannin Elementary kindergarten class did a STEM challenge called “Ten Apples Up on Top!” a book by Dr. Seuss. I have attached a PDF of the challenge.
Read More »FCMS 8th Grade August SOTM Announced
Fannin County Middle School 8th grade teams have announced Students of the Month for August. Students are chosen by their academic teachers for this distinction. Qualifications for this honor include outstanding citizenship, good attendance, respectfulness toward faculty and peers, and a good academic standing. Students chosen for August are: Olivia Sisson (Team 8A), daughter of […]
Read More »WFES Character Ed Word of the Month
The West Fannin Elementary School Character Ed word for the month of August was Friendship. The definition we used was “Friendship; Having a close personal companion; having mutual respect for someone, showing kindness to others” These students were chosen for consistently displaying this character trait throughout the month. Congratulations to all of you! Pictured above from […]
Read More »Fannin County Schools FFA Happenings
Fannin County High School and Fannin County Middle School FFA members attended the North Region Area 1 Rally. Rally was held at the FFA camp in Covington on September 8-9. Area rally is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the previous school year and kick off the current year. Over 600 FFA members attended […]
Read More »Mrs. Marjorie Gwynn Franklin: Obituary
Mrs. Marjorie Gwynn Franklin, age 82 of Blue Ridge, passed away September 20, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Franklin was born October 28, 1933 in Delano, TN to the late N.B Gwynn Sr. and the late Erma Mantooth Gwynn. Mrs. Franklin was of Baptist faith, and in her spare time she enjoyed watching the Atlanta […]
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