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August 3, 2006
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All Blairsville schools now begin August 14
Union County students attending Blairsville schools will have a few extra days to rest, and odds are, none of them will complain about it. More...
See the August 10th edition of the Union Sentinel for in-depth coverage

Lt. Gov. (Democrat): Jim Martin defeated Greg Hecht | Secretary of State (Republican): Karen Handel defeated Bill Stephens | Secretary of State (Democrat): Gail Buckner defeated Darryl Hicks | Agriculture Commissioner (Republican) - Gary Black defeated Brian Kemp More...

In a year where droughts have stretched across the United States, a number of aspiring gardeners have been left struggling just to grow a little garden. Even with fertilizer, careful watering, and hours of work, some efforts go fruitless. More...

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group This Alzheimer's Support Group provides interaction, information and inspiration for family members and caregivers in a confidential and supportive environment. This support group is affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association. We meet the 2nd Thursday of e More...
Blairsville's Meeks Park will shine brightly on August 25, as Southern Outdoor Cinema brings the movie March of the Penguins to its inflatable screen for Union County's second free "Movies in the Park" event this summer. More...
Vacation
As you read this editorial, I will be in Austria with my wife Paige. We will stay in a small town about half-way between Salzburg and Vienna. This little town is called Sarmingstein. It has no street names and each house has a number. That is how small it is. Less than 200 people. There is one Gasth More...
Mrs. Mae S. Dixon, 83, of Blairsville, Ga., died Monday, July 17, 2006 in Union County Nursing Home. More...
Mrs. Beatrice Lavina Bates, 94, of Hummingbird Lane, Hiawassee, Ga., formerly of Stonehenge, Blairsville, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. More...
Come see what Blairsville's newest dance studio has to offer, and take advantage of our Grand Opening discounts! Highland Dance Center will be holding an Open House on Saturday, August 19 from 10 AM - 3 PM. HDC offers classes in hip-hop, creative movement, ballroom, combination classes, More...
Butterfly Weed is a great choice for meadow plantings and other naturalized plantings
Butterfly Weed (asclepias tuberosa) is found along roadsides and naturalized areas and throughout eastern North America. It is an herbaceous perennial 18 to 30 inches tall by 18 to 24 inches wide. Butterfly Weed is a type of milkweed (a group of plants with milky sap that is poisonous to most insect More...
Will IRL, Champ Car bury the hatchet?
Indy Racing League founder Tony George and rival Champ Car owner Kevin Kalkhoven sat down recently to discuss a union between the sport's two Indy car leagues. Both George and Kalkhoven appeared "willing to cut their power in half for the More...