Senator Zell Miller has a new book coming out, and isn't about politics. Entitled The Miracle of Brasstown Valley, it will remind some older readers of his first book over thirty years ago, The Mountains Within Me. More...
Georgia's gasoline tax rose again last Sunday, July 1, as a 1.3 cent increase kicked in just days before the July 4th holiday. The jump brings the state total to a record high 18.6 cents. The previous high was 17.7 cents in July 2006. More...
Impaired drivers, The Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has a message for you this Independence Day weekend. "If You Drink and Drive, You'll Lose." Georgia law enforcement officers from Operation Zero-Tolerance (OZT) will be out in full force this holiday travel period, and if you're drin... 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 inform... More...
+ Watering one day per week between the hours of midnight to 10 a.m. + Odd numbered addresses can water on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. + Even numbered and unnumbered addresses can water on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday. Watering on Friday is banned. More...
This is actually a Rambling's with sports undertones, but they are a valid topic here. I was watching Wimbledon the other day and I heard that this year, for the first time, the men and the women winners would receive the same about of prize money. I guess people have complained long enough that w... More...
Join us at Antioch Baptist Church for Vacation Bible School featuring fun, food, and best of all, fellowship. A light supper will be served every night. Start time 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. "Kick-Off" begins Sunday night (July 8) at 6:00 p.m. with lots of outdoor activities and "ballpark" hotdog... More...
Mr. Billy Joe Clark, 43, of Hicks Gap Rd., Blairsville, Ga., died Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Clark was born Nov. 10, 1963 in Knoxville, Tenn., the son of the late Joseph Clark and the late Willie Sowards Clark. He was a lifelong resident of Union County... More...
Actor after actor has been scolded on opening night for taking a peak behind the curtain to see what was on the other side. It's unprofessional to see if every seat is sold out by just separating the scarlet curtain enough to peer out. More...
Turf and Ornamentals .During hot, July weather, be sure to mow your lawn to the appropriate height. This reduces water loss and helps lower soil temperatures. Leave clippings on the lawn to decompose. .A brown or grayish cast over lawns can be caused by dull or improperly adjusted mower blades... More...
Union County's Junior (age 13-14) Recreation All-Stars won the District 7 Championship Friday, and will now advance to the State playoffs. Game 1: Union 9 - Banks 6 Scott Keen led off the game with a base on balls, stole second and Coleman Sullivan drove him in with a single, leaving the score ... More...
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