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Free Health Seminar
Two Essential Substances
      A free health seminar will be presented on Managing Oxygen and Glucose. Oxygen and glucose are two essential substances for our body. But there is a dark side to both of them. How well you manage oxygen and glucose can predict your long term quality of life. Come hear how you can improve your manag...
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United Community Bank News
Promotion for Sharon Anderson Assistant Vice President
      United Community Bank - Blairsville announces that Sharon Anderson has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Anderson, born and raised in Blairsville, has been with United since 1988. She began her bank career serving as a teller for 15 years. She was promoted to her most recent position as T...
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Jimmy Nichols promoted
Banking officer
      United Community Bank - Blairsville announces that Jimmy Nichols of the Blairsville Branch has been promoted to Banking Officer. Nichols joined United Community Bank in March, 2000, in the Operations area where he worked for two years. He then moved on to Marketing for one year and credit administ...
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Lions truly do serve others
      What an exciting evening at the recent annual Union County Lions Club Christmas party! And the word 'busy' is putting it mildly for all the activity that went on that night!
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Rotary Club contributes to local scholarships
      Mr. Bert W. Huffman '97, Director of Institutional Advancement at Young Harris College, and Ms. Pam Jensen Shelnutt, '75, Advancement Officer at Young Harris College, recently accepted a $1000 donation to the Young Harris College Local Scholarship Fund from the Union County Rotary Club. Mr. Bob Ram...
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Kiwanis donates to Enotah CASA
      Blairsville Kiwanis Club President Buddy Moore recently presented a donation to Richard Paolillo for Enotah CASA, Inc. The contribution will benefit children in foster care in Towns and Union counties. Every year hundreds of children are abused, neglected or abandoned by the very people they shoul...
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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 January 7 to January 15, 2007. The following persons were arrested and charged with offenses, but have not been found guilty.
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EZ Taxes made easier
      Tax season is upon us once more and it is time to look at your options for filing. North Georgia Technical College's Continuing Education is offering a 6-hour "e-filing with the IRS" evening class on all three campuses in February to be taught by Brad Cagle.
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MACA Honor Roll students
      Mountain Area Christian Academy Principal Steven Clagg announces the Principal's List and Honor Roll for the second nine weeks. Students in the fourth through twelfth grade are eligible for the Principal's and Honor Roll. In order to be eligible for the Principal's List, the student must maintain ...
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BI-LO donates to S.A.F.E.
      That probably sounds like a lot of food. And, it is! Three S.A.F.E. volunteers filled their respective pick-up trucks, including inside the cabs, before all the food was loaded. BILO once again shows their strong investment in our local communities by providing food to be used at the S.A.F.E. domes...
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Vet Q & A
      Question: I buy my dog's food at the supermarket, but his coat isn't shiny and I've heard that other dog food's sold at the feed store and vet's office carry may be better. How are these dog foods different from the one's I buy? Answer: That's a good question, one I'm often asked.
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Quilt made for local soldier
      On Dec. 31, during the morning worship service at Mountain Presbyterian Church, USA, a Patriotic quilt was given to Marine Lance Corporal Gunnar Belton in appreciation for his service to our country. Gunnar was a 2003 graduate of Union County High School. The red, white, and blue quilt was made by ...
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Craft/Art Show
      Each February, Unicoi State Park and Lodge in the North Georgia Mountains shakes off the winter chill with an outstanding arts and craft exhibition. During the 32 Annual Fireside Craft/Art Show, park visitors can warm up in a spacious lodge while viewing the creations of top artisans from the South...
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The miracle of love
By MARGIT BLEKFELDSZTRAKY
      Publisher's note: Human interest stories abound in small communities such as ours. After all, we care about each other; we know each other.
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Trivia Test
By FifiRodriguez
      1. MOVIES: Who plays the president in the film "The American President"? 2. MYTHOLOGY: In the legend of King Arthur, what was the name of Merlin's mistress, who also was called "The Lady of the Lake"? 3. SCIENCE: What unit of measurement is used to determine magnetic flux?
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Strange But True
By SAMANTHA WEAVER
      + Those who study such things claim that in any given year, more gasoline is spilled simply while refueling lawn equipment than was spilled in the Exxon Valdez disaster. + It was famed composer Igor Stravinsky who said, "Too many pieces of music finish too long after the end.
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Senior News Line
Medical information can be lifesaver
By Matilda Charles
      No one ever knows in advance when a medical emergency might happen. If we need urgent care and are unable to communicate, we need a fast way to get information to those who are trying to help us.
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One Dozen Who Care
      One Dozen Who Care, Inc. (ODWC) a non-profit 501 (C) (3) Community Development Corporation in Andrews has featured the work of local artists once a month since May of 2006. This has given people in the community a chance to view great art work and get acquainted with the artists.
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