HB 92 was signed into law April 1, 2025, and has created more obstacles for local governments to navigate following House Bill 581, which went into effect at the beginning of the year.

HB 92 was signed into law April 1, 2025, and has created more obstacles for local governments to navigate following House Bill 581, which went into effect at the beginning of the year.

State mess still affecting Fannin

“The problem is they’re messed up down there, and they want to drag us into it,” Fannin County Post One Commissioner Johnny Scearce said regarding House Bill (HB) 92. HB 92 was signed into law April 1, 2025, and has created more obstacles for local…
The 2027 Fannin County Teachers of the Year for each school are shown, from left, Terry Flowers, Kayleigh O’Neal, Caitlin Snider, Sydney Newton and Megan Orton.

The 2027 Fannin County Teachers of the Year for each school are shown, from left, Terry Flowers, Kayleigh O’Neal, Caitlin Snider, Sydney Newton and Megan Orton.

Terry Flowers chosen Fannin Teacher of the Year

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Terry Flowers of Fannin County High School (FCHS) was named District Teacher of the Year at the Teacher of the Year banquet May 13.

West Tennessee Avenue in Copperhill, long nothing more than a large pothole, is now paved thanks to Fannin County. Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley said, “This will make a huge difference for the many Fannin residents who use the road every day.”

West Tennessee Avenue in Copperhill, long nothing more than a large pothole, is now paved thanks to Fannin County. Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley said, “This will make a huge difference for the many Fannin residents who use the road every day.”

West Tennessee paving benefits residents in both states

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A gesture of goodwill and cooperation toward a new administration has resulted in a much needed improvement on West Tennessee Avenue.

Copper Basin High School graduate Donovan Rose is all smiles after receiving his diploma during graduation exercises Thursday evening, May 15, at the school.

Copper Basin High School graduate Donovan Rose is all smiles after receiving his diploma during graduation exercises Thursday evening, May 15, at the school.

Class of 2025 graduates from Copper Basin

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“Being from a small place doesn’t make your dreams small,” Holly Smith said as she encouraged Copper Basin High School (CBHS) graduates.

HB 92 was signed into law April 1, 2025, and has created more obstacles for local governments to navigate following House Bill 581, which went into effect at the beginning of the year.

HB 92 was signed into law April 1, 2025, and has created more obstacles for local governments to navigate following House Bill 581, which went into effect at the beginning of the year.

State mess still affecting Fannin

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“The problem is they’re messed up down there, and they want to drag us into it,” Fannin County Post One Commissioner Johnny Scearce said regarding House Bill (HB) 92.

The 2027 Fannin County Teachers of the Year for each school are shown, from left, Terry Flowers, Kayleigh O’Neal, Caitlin Snider, Sydney Newton and Megan Orton.

The 2027 Fannin County Teachers of the Year for each school are shown, from left, Terry Flowers, Kayleigh O’Neal, Caitlin Snider, Sydney Newton and Megan Orton.

Terry Flowers chosen Fannin Teacher of the Year

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Terry Flowers of Fannin County High School (FCHS) was named District Teacher of the Year at the Teacher of the Year banquet May 13.

West Tennessee Avenue in Copperhill, long nothing more than a large pothole, is now paved thanks to Fannin County. Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley said, “This will make a huge difference for the many Fannin residents who use the road every day.”

West Tennessee Avenue in Copperhill, long nothing more than a large pothole, is now paved thanks to Fannin County. Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley said, “This will make a huge difference for the many Fannin residents who use the road every day.”

West Tennessee paving benefits residents in both states

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A gesture of goodwill and cooperation toward a new administration has resulted in a much needed improvement on West Tennessee Avenue.

Copper Basin High School graduate Donovan Rose is all smiles after receiving his diploma during graduation exercises Thursday evening, May 15, at the school.

Copper Basin High School graduate Donovan Rose is all smiles after receiving his diploma during graduation exercises Thursday evening, May 15, at the school.

Class of 2025 graduates from Copper Basin

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“Being from a small place doesn’t make your dreams small,” Holly Smith said as she encouraged Copper Basin High School (CBHS) graduates.

Members of the Fannin County High School Lady Rebels soccer team were honored at an awards banquet Wednesday, May 14. Displaying some of the honors presented to members of the team are, from left, GiGi Torres, Delmy Sacul-Saqui, Natalie Middleton, Grace Fay, Karmah Eaton, Albany Cole, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Caroline Young.

Members of the Fannin County High School Lady Rebels soccer team were honored at an awards banquet Wednesday, May 14. Displaying some of the honors presented to members of the team are, from left, GiGi Torres, Delmy Sacul-Saqui, Natalie Middleton, Grace Fay, Karmah Eaton, Albany Cole, Kensley Pickelsimer, and Caroline Young.

FCHS soccer players receive awards

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The Fannin County High School boys and girls soccer banquet on May 14 had much to celebrate this season.

The new gym on the Fannin County High School campus will be named the Coach Johnny Farmer Gymnasium. The announcement came during the May 8 meeting of the Board of Education. Shown following the announcement are, from left, front, Dr. Connie Huff, Tara Queen, Suzianne Pass, Melissa Patton, Navy Grace held by Jordan Farmer, Farmer, Ashley H. Weeks, Shannon York, Brittney Stinnett, Dr. Scott Ramsey; and, back, Mike Cole, Bobby Bearden, Adam Born and Robert Patterson, and Shannon Dillard.

The new gym on the Fannin County High School campus will be named the Coach Johnny Farmer Gymnasium. The announcement came during the May 8 meeting of the Board of Education. Shown following the announcement are, from left, front, Dr. Connie Huff, Tara Queen, Suzianne Pass, Melissa Patton, Navy Grace held by Jordan Farmer, Farmer, Ashley H. Weeks, Shannon York, Brittney Stinnett, Dr. Scott Ramsey; and, back, Mike Cole, Bobby Bearden, Adam Born and Robert Patterson, and Shannon Dillard.

FCHS gym to be named for Johnny Farmer

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The Fannin County High School (FCHS) new gym will be officially renamed the Coach Johnny Farmer Gymnasium in honor of retired basketball coach, Johnny Farmer.

Fannin County’s Brevan Hennessey maneuvers against a Dalton player in a May 6 playoff game.

Fannin County’s Brevan Hennessey maneuvers against a Dalton player in a May 6 playoff game.

Rebels head to Final Four

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The Fannin County Rebels played a hard fought Elite Eight soccer game against Dalton Academy May 6, capturing a win to advance to the Final Four of the State Championships.

Kenneth Boring

Kenneth Boring

Kenneth Boring

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Kenneth Daniel Boring, age 85, of Turtletown, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.

Holly Fehrmann

Holly Fehrmann

Holly Fehrmann

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Holly W. Fehrmann, age 83, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her home.

Ervin Thomason

Ervin Thomason

Ervin Thomason

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Ervin Thomason, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family members Monday, January 16, 2023.