Ivy Log and some of its early residents
By Ethelene Dyer Jones
      On Saturday, June 9, I attended the fourth annual meeting of the Byron Herbert Reece Society in Young Harris. As attendees were visiting in the lobby of the Goolsby Center after registration and prior to beginning of the meeting in the Wilson Lecture Hall, a fine citizen of Union County commented ...
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Cub Scouts' Twilight Camp next week
      The Cub Scouts of Pack 101 will host Twilight Camp next week, June 18-22 at United Methodist Church on Hwy 515. Dinner will be served at 5:30 and activities will follow until 9 p.m. each night. Boys will participate in Arts & Crafts, BB Guns & Archery, Sporting Events, plus special presentations f...
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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 June 4, 2007 through June 11, 2007.
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Become a Certified Drug Free Workplace
      Come join the Union/Towns Employer Committee for a FREE workshop on how your business can become a CERTIFIED Drug Free workplace. Being a Certified Drug Free Workplace Employer entitles your business to a 7.5% discount on your Workers' Compensation Insurance premium. Return on your investment of t...
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Relay for Life sponsors
      Relay for Life & McDonald's Relay for Life volunteer, Sue Upchurch (right) presented sponsor signage to McDonald's of Blairsville owner, Sharon Sackett (left) and co-worker Angela Liberto (center).
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ICL Summer Seminars at Young Harris College
      The Institute for Continuing Learning seminars during this summer quarter include The Carter Center, Can Our Hemlocks Be Saved, and Sex on the Brain. Speakers for the seminars include Ms. Brenda Hull, biology professor at Young Harris College, Ms. Lauren Kent-Delany, Director of Educational Progra...
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Rotary in Motion: Life of a Georgia Bulldog Football Player
      Andrew Williams was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Union County. Andrew was introduced by his father Andy Williams of United Community Bank who is a member of the Rotary Club of Union County. Andrew is the oldest son and is a 2003 graduate of Union County High School, ...
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Middle School student visits Georgia Senator
      Tsali (T) Bentley, II, a Union County Middle School student, recently visited Washington, DC with the People to People organization. While in Washington, DC, Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss took time out of his busy schedule to visit with T and have a photo opportunity.
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Blairsville Aglow Lighthouse monthly meeting
      The Blairsville Aglow Lighthouse invites you to attend our monthly meeting Saturday, June 16th, 2007 at the Blairsville Christian Center. Time is 10:00 am. Our speaker for June is our Aglow State Prayer Coordinator Judy Garner.
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Dog house donation needed at S.A.F.E.
      Support in Abusive Family Emergencies, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing support, advocacy and emergency shelter to victims of domestic abuse, child abuse and sexual abuse in Towns and Union Counties, is seeking the donation of a dog house. The dog house needs to be in good condition, and a...
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Business Marketing workshop
      SCORE, The Small Business Administration's (SBA) volunteer arm is bringing its Business Marketing workshop to the tri county area. The Marketing Workshop will cover such subjects as Marketing Basics, Product and Service Pricing Basics, and an Idea Generating Marketing Roundtable for Small Business...
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Christian Motorcyclists in north Ga. Mountains
      There is more light shining in their hearts than on the headlights of the bikes they ride. "His Victory Riders", the local chapter of Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA), meets every second Thursday of the month in the Bank of Blairsville community room at 6:30 p.m.
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Rhinestone Rodeo Beauty Contest!
      At Blue Ridge Fairgrounds on August 11, 2007 @ 1:00pm! There will be a Queen/King, 1st & 2nd runner up, Best Attire, Most Photogenic, Best Model/Personality, and one Overall Winner! Western attire; no pageant dresses please. $55 to enter all or $80 for two! Please call 706-633-3073 for more inform...
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Writing for Children Workshop
      The Writing for Children workshop will meet Wednesday, June 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Moss Memorial Library in Hayesville, N.C. The group meets regularly on the third Wednesday of the month. The focus of the workshop is poetry and stories for children and young adults. Support and advi...
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Birth
      Charles Patrick Kealan Cundari was born March 27,2007, at 12:34 a.m. Seven pounds, 15.5 ounces, 20.03 inches. Charlie is the son of Jessica Cundari of Blairsville. Maternal grandparents are Chuck and Connie Cundari of Suwanee, Ga.
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Cadence Bank presents 'Bark in the Park'
      Saturday, June 16, goes to the dogs as the CADENCE BANK "Bark in the Park" raises much needed funding for the Humane Society's Mountain Shelter. 100% of money raised supports the local Shelter which serves Towns and Union counties.
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Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors Gives $1K to the Community Council
      The Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors donated $1,000 to the "Partners in Service" Campaign of the Community Council of the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center. The announcement was made by Karen Godfrey, President of the Board. "The Board of Realtors is pleased to support the work of ...
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Elliott, Poole debut in Thursday Thunder Series at Atlanta Motor Speedway
      Chase Elliott and Trey Poole made their Thursday Thunder Series debuts on the Thunder Ring at Atlanta Motor Speedway on May 31 among a record-setting field of 113 competitors. Elliott posted a top-10 in the No. 9 ABF Bandolero Bandit while Poole overcame a spin to finish 17th in the No. 91 Aaron's...
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