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A Georgia contestant was declared the top fiddler at the National Championship for Country Musician Beginners during the 36th annual Fiddlers' Jamboree in Smithville, Tennessee on July 7, 2007. Alex Thomlinson of Suches, Ga., was awarded the First Place Fiddle trophy by Neil Dudney, president of ... More ...
Last year's Butternut Creek Festival was a superb event and this year it should be even better. As it was said last year, "The finest local arts & crafts show of the summer will be the fourth week in July. This is a great family event with lots and lots to see and is growing every year. More ...
By NANCY WHITE KELLY Just when I thought life could not get more complicated for Buddy and me, it has. Add the position of chairman of the board to a new grandbaby, ongoing cancer appointments, and the grand opening of Ye Old Coin Shop on August 4. More ...
The romance of the rat and the snake By RONDA RICH Whenever Miss Virgie, my beloved mentor formerly of Pascagoula, Mississippi, now of Carson City, Nevada, learns I am dating a new guy, she is quick to pounce. "When's his birthday?" she asks with urgency. Normally, I reply, "Miss Virgie, I don't know. I also don't know his blood type or his con... More ... North Carolina Folk Pottery Exhibition opens Sept. 1 The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia celebrates its first anniversary by opening a one-year special exhibition of North Carolina folk pottery, showing examples of design, process and glazing that affected the development and traditions of folk pottery in northeast Georgia. More ...
By Claudia Parks, R.N. Embedded in my memory of college days is a very determined anatomy and physiology professor at Tulane University. He was difficult to satisfy, but he had a special way that made you remember almost every word he uttered! More ...
Please reserve your tickets now for the exciting play about the life and loves of Vincent Van Gogh. Vincent a play in two acts was written by Lenard Nimoy and stars: Mike Lacy as Theo Van Gogh (brother of Vincent) and Joshua Jenkins as the artist, Vincent Van Gogh who share the stage with over 1... More ... Nelson and Buck in concert Nelson Thomas and David, better known as "Buck," Buchannon are well known throughout the mountain area for their performances. Not only do they perform many of the old mountain standards, many of their songs are of their own making, and they add their own distinctive flavor to any song they perfor... More ...
Baked Rice Pudding Rice is one of the world's most important food crops, especially in Asia. Many years ago after it was imported to the United States, it was often used as a staple. Some farmers have learned to grow it here - Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and California are some of the states. More ... Teen Movie Night at UC Public Library Union County Public Library, a branch of the Mountain Regional Library System, will be hosting Teen Night on Friday, July 20, 2007 from 6:45-9:00 PM. More ... Young Harris College Homecoming Young Harris College is proud to announce that Homecoming 2007 will take place July 26 - 28 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). YHC's annual alumni reunion weekend is a great opportunity to revisit the campus, remember wonderful memories and reconnect with fellow alumni of the college. More ... Blue Ridge Grass in concert This week the Brasstown Community Civic Center will feature a tried and true, veteran local Bluegrass group. Saturday, July 14, 2007, Blue Ridge Grass will be appearing in concert at 7:00 p.m. Blue Ridge Grass is an award-winning band whose members are Ray Ritchie (guitar), Greg Brooks (fiddle), J... More ... New GM for Ridges Resort Brett Beazley has been named General Manager of The Ridges Resort & Club, on Lake Chatuge. In his new position, Brett will lead the resort's team and continue to oversee golf operations. With more than 20 years in the resort hospitality industry, Beazley is well positioned to ensure success in his... More ... Butternut Creek Festival receives support from Busy Bee Printing & Signs Thanks to the support of Busy Bee Printing & Signs, the 9th Annual Butternut Creek Festival will be even better this year. The Festival will be held at Meeks Park in Blairsville on July 21-22, 2007. Over the past eight years, the High Country Artisans, Inc. More ...
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side of the issue. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You've done some great work recently. More ... Summer workout? Try Tray, Georgia's second highest Article submitted by George Owen This trek is for folks who desire a workout - not recommended for beginners. However, it's shady all the way (no sunscreen needed), and affords some open views with possible high altitude breezes accompanying your travels. Suggest you start early, when its cool, and you can also miss the later-af... More ...
On June 21st, National Go Skate Day, Blairsville Bikes and Boards skateboarding team, The Soup Mafia, had a great turn out for Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser held at Mountain High Skate Park in Hayesville, N.C. The Soup Mafia consists of 30 plus of the best and most dedicated skateboarders in ... More ... New England Contra Dance Musicians David Kaynor, Susan Conger, Susie Secco and Peter Siegel will be featured in a free concert of New England contra dance music at The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. at 7:30 pm on Friday, July 13. The concert will be held in the Festival Barn, but those attending are urged to park n... More ... |
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