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August 17, 2006
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State School Superintendent visits Union County High School
Following an aggressive schedule on Tuesday, August 15, Georgia State School Superintendent Kathy Cox visited Union County High School, on what was only the second day of class for students. Cox met with teachers and administrators before visiting classrooms. A former teacher herself, she even took More...

The question from Bobbi Tower, officer in the Blairsville Habitat for Humanity group is "would you be willing to devote one month of special collections, work, scouting for property, wielding a hammer, asking your kids to think creatively about how to use their loose change in a ready-made bank to p More...

Students attending school in Blairsville returned to class Monday as the 2006-2007 school year kicked off. While there are always new faces in terms of both faculty and students, this year the Union County Middle School also has a new face in the form of a new 85,000 sq. ft. facility. The building c 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 More...
The Ninth Annual Hospice Auction will be held on Saturday, September 9 at the lovely McGuire's Millrace Farm in Murphy, North Carolina. The evening will offer a gourmet buffet (a tantalizing spread of fondues, tenderloin, shrimp, and other delectable items) wine, beer and soft drinks, the fantastic More...
To the Editor: As we progress into the New Testament, what most Christians forget is that when the New Testament writers spoke of and upheld scripture, they were speaking of and upholding the Old Testament scriptures. Christ Himself was no exception. "And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, h More...
St. Clare's Episcopal Sunday: 9 a.m. Adult Christian Education; 10:15 Children's Sunday School; Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. More...
Mrs. Alice Ester Ferrand, 89, of Wesley Mtn. Drive, Blairsville, Ga., formerly of Haines City, Fla., died Sunday, August 13, 2006 in the Union County Nursing Home following a brief illness. More...
Mountain, Bluegrass, Folk and gospel
If you love music; Old Time Mountain, Bluegrass, Folk and gospel Music we encourage you to attend "Mountain Music/Arts Day Festival" at Vogel State Park on Saturday September 9, 2006. Gates will open at 10 a.m. Music will begin at 11 a.m. with the last performance beginning at 4 p.m. Crafters will b More...
Last year's drought may have you wondering if it was worth going to the garden center this spring. And forecasters say the drought isn't over. Before you put your trowel More...
Soggy weather spoils a red-hot season opener
The Lady Panthers softball season got off to a promising start Tuesday, but unfortunately, it won't count. The j.v. squad put three runs across the plate against White County in the first inning, but heavy rain moved in during the second inning, postponing that game as well as the varsity game. Stil More...