Whoever did not attend the Annual Membership Banquet of the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce last Thursday, missed an event that will be remembered fondly by all who attended. And it was "Magical" since the highlight of the evening was Bill Clary a world renowned Magician, comedian and... More...
Raising kids is more complicated than June and Ward Cleaver let on. Family life isn't always as upbeat as the Brady Bunch acted either. For many of us, the reality is that our family is living paycheck to paycheck. We're too busy and too stressed. We're worried. We're tired. We often snap at eac... More...
Habitat for Humanity is looking for a special family in Towns or Union counties for whom to partner with for the next house to be built this summer. Persons interested in becoming homeowners through Habitat for Humanity should register to attend one of the Informational Meetings noted below. 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 informa... More...
The free AARP Tax sites are relocating in both Hiawassee and Blairsville. Please tell your friends and neighbors. The Hiawassee site is relocating to the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall next to the Fairgrounds up on the hill. The hours of operation have changed also. They will be ope... More...
To the Editor: To the Editor: To the Editor: Thanks to the generosity of our neighbors in Union County, In recent years, most presidents have taken the opportunity during Many years ago, we had to drive to Blue Ridge, Andrews or many children around the world have something to smile about. More...
Mr. Marcus Ralph Baggett, 79, of Hester Drive, Blairsville, Ga., died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 in the Union General Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Baggett was born March 29, 1927 in Feldsmere, Fla., the son of the late William Baggett and the late Martha Bradshaw Baggett. He was employed w... More...
Award-winning western music duo Jim and Jeanne Martin - "The Rockin'M Wranglers" - will be presenting a benefit concert for the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville, N.C. on Saturday, February 24 at 7 p.m. More...
The trend towards winter gardening that has been so popular in Europe has been embraced by enthusiastic gardeners in North America. "Each year we see the growth of winter planting as novice and experienced gardeners experiment with either colorful containers or creating outdoor winter gardens," sai... More...
Union 66 - Dawson 46 The Lady Panthers pulled out their second consecutive road win with a victory over Dawson last Tuesday, and more importantly, posted their first subregion win of the season. "It was a big win for us for a number of reasons," said Head Coach Mike West. "It was the first game... More...
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Noted country doctor Dr. William H. Rogers