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Budget Blinds is the number one window covering franchise in America
By Kathleen McKevitt Staff
     Every year since 1996," according to Entrepreneur Magazine. And, in Blairsville, Georgia, Budget Blinds offers to help people discover the freshest ideas in window coverings, for anyone considering convenient, cost -effective decorating.
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NGT offers home decor sewing class
     North Georgia Technical College's Continuing Education department is pleased to announce that Ellen Burgess, also known as "The Fairy Godmother of Cozy Cove Hollow" will be teaching the "Christmas Home Décor Sewing" class in November
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Mary Kolander named top salesperson for second consecutive month
     Ashley Furniture HomeStore of Murphy has named Mary Kolander its Top Salesperson for the month of September. This is Ms. Kolander's second consecutive month to win the award. Ms. Kolander was presented with a certificate at the Ashley Furniture HomeStore at 1450 Andrews Road in Murphy. She is a memb
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Dollars and Sense
Get an appraisal before you sell
BYDAVID UFFINGTON
     In a number of areas of the country, real-estate sales have slowed and in some cases have come to a complete halt. What this means is that there are more potential homes available per buyer, and sellers are having to make tough decisions: lower the price, stay firm about the asking price, or take th
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This is a Hammer
Try These Tips to Lower Your Electric Bill
BY SAMANTHAMAZZOTTA
     Q: I was reviewing my electric bill charges, and I found that my kilowatt-hour usage was much higher over the past two winters than I remember from earlier years. How is this possible, when I haven't installed any new appliances or heating systems, or increased my average electric usage (as far as I
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Miracle on wheels-electric power wheelchairs
     Miracle on wheels makes available Electric Power Wheelchairs to non-ambulatory Senior Citizens (65 years old and up) and the permanently disabled of any age, if they qualify.
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Now Here's a Tip
BYJOANN DERSON
     + "A great way to use smaller pumpkins for outdoor decorations for Halloween is to get a small one for each letter in your family's last name. Carve one letter into each pumpkin. Set them up with candles and line them up in front of your house. Then you can light them and make a fun message. Also, y
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From Start to Fitness
Body needs time to recover-execise program
BYANDREARENEEWYATT, M.S.S., C.S.C.S.
     Q: My exercise partner designed a workout that has us doing total-body strength training every session. We work out five days a week for about an hour, splitting the time between cardiovascular exercise and strength training. Since we began this program I have seen some results, but I have not stopp
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Innovative arthritis treatments provide hope
     Rev. Rod McClarnon of Young Harris, Georgia, suffered for years with constant arthritis pain in both of his knees. A former football player and victim of a motorcycle accident, the years of wear and tear had taken a toll on his knees. Just the simple tasks of walking, climbing stairs, or getting int
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Trivia Test
By FIFIRODRIGUEZ
     1. SLANG: In what sport is "snaking" considered a faux pas?
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