The News Observer, Blue Ridge, Georgia

News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - Fannin County High School graduates Eva McNelley, Hudson Lynch and Ryleigh Loudermilk, from left, first row, walk onto the field at Rebel Stadium for graduation Friday, May 22.

Storm threat didn't stop FCHS graduation

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Memories, faith and congratulations were shared during Fannin County High School’s graduation Friday, May 22, at Rebel Stadium.Despite looming storms and gusty winds, seniors and their loved ones filled the stadium in support of the students’ “next chapter” as Principal Dr.

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McCaysville staying dry after vote

News Staff

Thursday, May 28, 2026

McCaysville voters have said “no” to liquor by the drink and will remain a dry city.

News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - McCaysville Mayor Terry Arp, in the hat, shows citizens a map that GDOT provided showing where routes will be redirected when the concrete bridge is replaced during GDOT's Open House May 14.

GDOT planning commercial detours, taking comments

Mollie Morrow

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is accepting comments up until tomorrow May 28...

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Heed warning now to prevent summer tragedy

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The warning was repeated elsewhere in last week’s edition of The News Observer, repeated for at...

Sports

Submitted photo - Fannin County Lady Rebel basketball team members Albany Cole, Izzie Jabaley, Avi Ethington, Maggie Ledford and Reese Lewis each received All-Region Team Honors and were recognized at the team's annual banquet May 12.

Rebels basketball players get season awards

Jason Queen

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Fannin County High School's basketball teams held their annual banquet May 12 to recognize...

Photo by Allstar Photos - Riley Akens was 3-for-3 with three RBIs against Bradford May 20. She is shown in recent action. Copper Basin reached the final four, but lost to Eagleville May 21.