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By JARED PUTNAM The Blairsville Police Department held its annual "Shop with a Cop" event Saturday, as officers and volunteers chaperoned local children on a Christmas shopping trip to Wal-Mart. Twenty children received a helping hand this year, as each boy or girl was given $250 to spend. The day later wrapped up... More ... Give a Brick for Christmas Put someone in our Historic Brick Walk this Christmas. The handsome engraved bricks make memorable gifts for Christmas, and other significant occasions. They also make excellent commemoratives and memorials honoring those special to you. By ordering an engraved brick for $100, you can honor someone... More ... Habitat for Humanity Dedication Day Thanksgiving Day 2006 was a special day for Joe, Sherry, Preston, Austin, Keisha and Dylan Nations as they moved into their new home. On Saturday, November 18th, Habitat for Humanity of Towns/Union Counties dedicated its sixth house. Forty family members, friends and Habitat volunteers attended the... More ... Notice of Property Tax Increase The Union County Commissioner has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will increase the property taxes by 4.72 percent. More ... Union County Arrest Report The following is the arrest report for the Union County Jail. This report is from the open records for the the period of December 4 to December 11, 2006. The following persons were arrested and charged with offenses, but have not been found guilty. More ... Appalachian Community Bank contributes ‘Fund for Educational Advancement’ Appalachian Community Bank is pleased to announce the contribution of its “Fund for Educational Advancement.” Over $5,000 has been set aside for the purpose of funding this important program this school year. More ... Public Notice of Junk Ordinance In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public and the citizens of the City of Blairsville, the City Council adopted an Ordinance on August 2, 2005 which prohibits abandoned, wrecked, or junked vehicles within the city limits. More ... Chamber of Commerce says ‘thank you’ The Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the community for its support of the Annual Christmas Parade. Asincere Thank you to all who participated in the parade, every single entry was a winner. You make the parade successful. More ...
What an outstanding afternoon and evening as the following Union County Lions attended the recent District 18-D Cabinet meeting at the Civic Center in Gainesville, Georgia; Arthur and Betty Gurr; Gene and Louise Little and Lisa Little. More ... Power wheelchairs available 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. More ...
The Union County volunteers for the American cancer Society and Relay For Life are honoring all cancer survivors by inviting them to a special reception during the North Georgia Technical College’s Holiday Event on Thursday, December 7 in the Eagles Nest Conference Room at the college from 5—7 p.m. More ...
Read the Story... Senior News Line College towns lure retirees—make good match By Matilda Charles Where do we want to live when we retire? Many of us choose to just stay put, but an increasing number — especially those of the boomer generation — are choosing to go elsewhere. For many of us, a place on the golf course in a warm climate isn’t enough. We need more. A growing number of seniors are... More ... |
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