Annaleigh Cheatham was the winner of the BRES spelling bee. She will compete against other Fannin County school spelling bee winners at the FCSS spelling bee in January. Khadija Usman was the BRES runner up. Participants include (L-R)- Colin Mosher, Paige Colley, Annaleigh Cheatham, Riley Ledford, Hannah Sellers, Khadija Usman with Assistant Principal Gini Bell […]
Read More »Character Ed word for the month winners for January – Ambitious
The Character Ed word for the month of January was Ambitious. The definition is “having or showing a strong desire to succeed.” The following students and staff were chosen for consistently displaying this character trait throughout the month. Congratulations to all of you! Pictured from left to right- Front row: Waylon Cheramie, Alivia Hurd, Lila […]
Read More »THE DECLINE OF CHRISTMAS
Has anyone ever thought of the fact that most of our Christmas songs and traditions are only about 75 or so years old? Doesn’t it seem like this array has just always been there, always been that way? Well, it hasn’t always been so joyous and celebrated as it came to be after World War […]
Read More »Project Chimps – Here’s Maverick, Justin and Rocko!
In this Issue: Viewing on your mobile device? Open in browser to activate content links. The 12 Days of Chimpmas Sponsor a Chimp for the Holidays Shop for the Holidays and Help the Chimps 2020 Events at Project Chimps Volunteer Spotlight: Steve and M.L. Welcome Rodney! The 12 Days of Chimpmas The chimpanzees at Project […]
Read More »This week’s Weekly Word Devotional
By: Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc. The book HIDING PLACE is Corrie ten Boom’s story of her family hiding Jews in their home during the Nazi reign of terror. They were captured, imprisoned, and Corrie was the only family survivor. She was faced with a choice to be bitter or better. A Christian, Corrie […]
Read More »Halloween Trick-or-Treating Schedule for Fannin
Don’t miss Trick-or-Treating festivities in downtown tomorrow starting at 5:30 PM
Read More »Fannin Middle FFA receives Grants for Growing funding from National FFA Organization
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. October, 2019/National FFA Organization) – The Fannin Middle FFA chapter in Blue Ridge, GA has been awarded $4800 as part of the Grants for Growing program. The nationwide program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, provides grant funds to local FFA chapters to support the development or improvement of agricultural education projects that enhance the classroom experiences for students through chapter engagement […]
Read More »Come watch the 2019 Miss FCHS Pageant
The annual Miss FCHS pageant will be held on Saturday, November 16 at 6 PM in the FCHS Performing Arts Center. We are hoping to have a crowd to support our students. So come out and show your support!
Read More »Local Ghost Stories, Native Legends, and Tales to Chill you to the Bone at BRCT
Join us at BRCT for an eerie evening of Local Ghost stories, Native Legends, and Tales to Chill you to the Bone! Haunts & Harvest! Get your Tickets now for this one-night-only Spooktacular! (Tickets: $10 for Adults, $5 for Students) This Event is Kid Freindly! Bring your little ones to get them in the […]
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By: Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc. A recent poll showed that worry is the number one negative emotion facing Americans. Second place is fear. I believe the two are connected. Western bandit Black Bart robbed Wells Fargo stagecoaches. From 1875-83, he committed 29 robberies, never once firing his gun. Bart used fear to keep […]
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By: Stephen A. Brown, Marketplace Ministries, inc. Artist Sandra Auger Creates for the Creator. Her abstract painting of the Cross with the words, He Loves, appeared in a local magazine. When asked how she gets her inspiration, she replied, “The process begins first by praying and then spending time reading the Bible.” Sandra explained that […]
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