The News Observer

The News Observer has a rich history that traces back through several newspapers that have served Fannin County, Georgia. Community Newspapers, Inc., which owns The News Observer, first entered the newspaper scene in Blue Ridge, Georgia, when it acquired The Blue Ridge Summit-Post in the early 1970s. Shortly after, a competing free newspaper called The News Herald was launched. In around 1981, another free publication, The Observer, was introduced as a sister paper to The Summit-Post. In 1989, the current owners of Community Newspapers, Inc. took over the company. The following year, they bought The News Herald and combined it with The Observer, resulting in the formation of The News Observer.

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Wrestlers earn honors

1 week ago | thenewsobserver.com | Jackson Elliott

Wrestling team members receive academic awards April 28. From left, Emma Shaw, Landon Poole, Venice Oliver, Bentlee Jackson, Conrad Head, Makenzie Duvall and Copland Thomas. Wrestling team members receive academic awards April 28. From left, Emma Shaw, Landon Poole, Venice Oliver, Bentlee Jackson, Conrad Head, Makenzie Duvall and Copland Thomas. Wrestling team members Bentlee Jackson, left, and Bridgett Allen receive Rookie awards April 28.
Lady Rebels season ends with close loss to Rabun

1 week ago | thenewsobserver.com | Jackson Elliott

Lady Rebel Izzie Jabaley gets in a hit at an April 30 tennis match at Fannin County High School. Lady Rebel Izzie Jabaley gets in a hit at an April 30 tennis match at Fannin County High School. Lady Rebel Gracie Tutterow hits back a ball in an April 30 tennis match at Fannin County High School. Lady Rebel Gracie Tutterow hits back a ball in an April 30 tennis match at Fannin County High School.
13-year-old charged with school threat

2 weeks ago | thenewsobserver.com | Glenn Harbison

Subhead Arrest: Suspect was in custody within 12 hours The News Observer The News Observer A 13-year-old male was in custody and charged Friday morning less than 12 hours after the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a threat of violence against Fannin County Middle School (F... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Lady Rebels advance in playoffs with win over Haralson

2 weeks ago | thenewsobserver.com | Jackson Elliott

The Fannin Rebels girls tennis team moved to the next round of Georgia High School Association playoffs, winning their match against Haralson. Izzie Jabaley started the Rebels off by winn... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Twin cities create farmers market

2 weeks ago | thenewsobserver.com | Glenn Harbison

McCaysville Mayor Terry Arp, left, and Copperhill Mayor Greg Barker celebrate a cooperative atmosphere between the two cities. McCaysville Mayor Terry Arp, left, and Copperhill Mayor Greg Barker celebrate a cooperative atmosphere between the two cities. Copperhill Mayor Greg Barker and McCaysville Mayor Terry Arp agree that cooperation between their two cities can be beneficial to people on both sides of the river that divides them. With... Premium Content is available to subscribers only.
Poppy Day honors American soldiers who died in war

3 weeks ago | thenewsobserver.com | Jackson Elliott

Blue Ridge Mayor Rhonda Haight proclaimed May 23 as National Poppy Day to honor American soldiers who died in war. Since World War I, the poppy has been a symbol of soldiers who have sacr... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Crash knocks out power

4 weeks ago | thenewsobserver.com | Glenn Harbison

Crews from Tri-State EMC were on the scene for ten hours Friday working to restore power to the Morganton area of Fannin County after a crash at the intersection of State Route 60 and Old Highway 76. Crews from Tri-State EMC were on the scene for ten hours Friday working to restore power to the Morganton area of Fannin County after a crash at the intersection of State Route 60 and Old Highway 76.
Chamber honors members

4 weeks ago | thenewsobserver.com | Glenn Harbison

Outgoing Chamber of Commerce board members were recognized by board Chairwoman Manda Hughes and President Christie Gribble. Retiring from the board are Suzanne Davenport, Rene Bidez and George Robinson. Outgoing Chamber of Commerce board members were recognized by board Chairwoman Manda Hughes and President Christie Gribble. Retiring from the board are Suzanne Davenport, Rene Bidez and George Robinson.
18 kilos of meth seized

1 month ago | thenewsobserver.com | Glenn Harbison

Subhead Arrests: Lengthy probe results in arrests, seizures Shown are, left, Donna Lee Hyatt, Kenneth Lee Greene, Abbigayle Marie Owens, Randy Nathaniel Greene. Shown are, left, Donna Lee Hyatt, Kenneth Lee Greene, Abbigayle Marie Owens, Randy Nathaniel Greene. An investigation that was started in Fannin County approximately 18 months ago resulted in four arrests, the seizure of 18 kilos of methamphetamine with a street value of $5,760,001, and othe...
Chatuge level to drop, Blue Ridge studied

1 month ago | thenewsobserver.com | Glenn Harbison

Subhead Safety: Blue Ridge report not ready The same safety concerns for the spillway at Chatuge Dam exist for the spillway at Blue Ridge Dam, above. However, TVA’s safety study at Blue Ridge is not complete as it continues to evaluate the dam itself, which TVA says its construction “makes it vulnerable to a strong earthquake.” The same safety concerns for the spillway at Chatuge Dam exist for the spillway at Blue Ridge Dam, above.