News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - Rich Chism of Heron Hotels tells of plans for a 160-room hotel in Blue Ridge during an open house at United Community Bank in April.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Heron Hotels hosted a public open house of sorts in April to share plans for a boutique hotel in downtown Blue Ridge.Those plans will go before the Blue Ridge Planning Commission Tuesday, August 4 at 6 p.m.
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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.
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.
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.
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