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TVA and county testing sirens, giving out weather radios

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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.

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Walk the Line 5K returns with Christmas in July Celebration

News Staff

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Riverwalk Run Series invites runners, walkers, families, and visitors to celebrate summer in a...

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Commissioners hear complaints with animal care enforcement

Mollie Morrow

Monday, June 22, 2026

A 15 minute meeting of the Fannin County Board of Commissioners turned into nearly an hour long...

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McCaysville's revised alcohol ordinance delayed

Mollie Morrow

Monday, June 22, 2026

The City of McCaysville will vote in August to adopt the revised alcohol ordinance due to a...

Sports

Submitted photo - Peyton Satterfield stands with his parents on senior night at Fannin County High School. He is the latest inductee into the Fannin County Sports Hall Of Fame Class of 2026.

Satterfield recognized in Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

News Staff

Monday, June 22, 2026

By Mike Harper - Special to The News Observer

Photo by Deango Motorsports Photography - Mineral Bluff Driver Matt Sandefur has won two races in 2026 at Sugar Creek Raceway. He has been racing for seven years.

Racing Spotlight: Sandefur wins races, but loves helping people also

Jason Queen

Monday, June 22, 2026

Matt Sandefur is Mr. Consistency when it comes to winning dirt track races.

News Observer photo/Jason Queen - Fannin County Rebel Ryan Preston (right) attempts to get around his Murphy opponent in 7-on-7 action at the school's stadium June 11.