Tragedy was narrowly avoided Monday, when a Chrysler minivan crashed through the wall of the Blairsville Post Office and fully entered into the customer service area of the building at approximately 10:45 a.m. More...
It was the consensus of the Blairsville City Council, at the December 5 meeting, to not levy a tax on city property owners for 2007. According to Mayor Jim Conley, “It is the first time in my memory that the city has not levied a tax. More...
North Georgia Technical College held it’s annual Christmas at the College celebration last Friday, as local businesses and individuals in the community displayed their unique decorative ideas through specially themed Christmas trees. One particular tree displayed crosses with the names of each of ... More...
Narcotics Anonymous Mountain Folks Group meets every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. at New Hope Fellowship Church, 1299 Old Blue Ridge Hwy., next to Byers Well Drilling and on Tuesday Night at 7 p.m. at the New Hope Treatment Facility. All are welcome— don’t lose hope because we can help. For informat... More...
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...
Q: My vet recently wormed my dog and said it would take care of all the worms, but yesterday I saw a small white worm crawling under my dog’s tail. Did the worm medication not work? A: Consult with your veterinarian about what type of wormer was given to your dog. Most dogs and cats are dewormed f... More...
Mr. Buddy Gary Garrett, 59 of Hiawassee, Ga., passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006. Mr. Garrett was born Monday, December 30, 1946 in Towns County, Ga., to Clea Anderson Garrett, of Hiawassee and the late Kieffer Garrett. He was of the Baptist faith, a Mason and a U.S. Veteran during the Veitnam... More...
This week the staff and volunteers of Regency Hospice will bring Christmas trees to all of their patients as a gift from the staff. Regency Hospice would like to take this time to educate others regarding the special challenges for patients, family and friends under hospice care during the holiday ... More...
It seems that Southern Appalachian roots are tied to Chestnut roots. I wish we could have seen the magnificent tree in its glory when it occupied 25% of the hardwood forests. Many readers responded to the first article. Here are some of the questions and answers. More...
The Panthers improved their record to 6-1 this season, winning a pair of home games against Banks County and Copper Basin, but taking their first loss of the season against the Warriors in White County. Panthers 70 - Leopards 30 The Panthers came away with an easy victory in their first subregio... More...
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