News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - TVA's Government & Community Relations Specialist Kayleigh Heaton and Senior Strategic Communicator Tom Satkowiak give out weather radios during the event held in partnership with Fannin County EMA July 18 at the EMA headquarters.

News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - TVA's Government & Community Relations Specialist Kayleigh Heaton and Senior Strategic Communicator Tom Satkowiak give out weather radios during the event held in partnership with Fannin County EMA July 18 at the EMA headquarters.

TVA, EMA give out weather radios

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Dam safety was the focus of the July 18 event with Fannin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) at the EMA headquarters in Blue Ridge.

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Sports

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.

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.

Nichols pleased with Rebels effort in 7-on-7 games

Jason Queen
Monday, June 22, 2026
The Fannin County High School football program hosted Murphy High School, McMinn Central High...
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Obituaries

Kenneth Boring

Kenneth Boring

Kenneth Boring

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Kenneth Daniel Boring, age 85, of Turtletown, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Wellstar...
Ervin Thomason

Ervin Thomason

Ervin Thomason

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Ervin Thomason, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving...
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