As former Georgia Secretary of State Cathy Cox went through the selection process en route to becoming the 21st President of Young Harris College (YHC), it became apparent to her that the Board of Trustees was not looking for a "caretaker" president. Instead, the trustees wanted to do big things, ... More...
The 2007 Independence Day was marked by several annual activities unique to Union County. This year's Nottley Marina Boat Parade featured more patriotic themes than last year's competition as children, adults, and family pets began a day on the lake with the contest. More...
Two Blairsville men were placed in law enforcement custody in Fannin County, facing charges of distribution of methamphetamine. Ronald David Holcomb Jr., 22, and Tommy Ray Jackson, 43, were arrested last Friday, July 6, on warrants issued by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). 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...
Union County High School will hold registration for all new and transferring students for grades 9 through 12 for the upcoming 2007-2008 school year beginning Tuesday, July 31, through Thursday, August 2, 2007. More...
The Woman's Enrichment Center of Blairsville and The Woman's Enrichment Center of Andrews, N.C., recently completed a very successful Hawaiian Luau fundraising event. The Woman's Enrichment Center of Blairsville would like to take this opportunity to thank those who assisted us in making our luau ... More...
Mr. Dave Crockett Cantrell, 86, of Blairsville, Ga., died Saturday, July 7, 2007 at his home. Mr. Cantrell was born Saturday, August 28, 1920 in Coker Creek, Tenn., to the late Harvey Cantrell and the late Viney Denny Cantrell. He has been a resident of Union County since he moved to Blairsville ... More...
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...
Prune your big leaf hydrangeas now The regular pink and the blue big leaf hydrangeas should be pruned between July 1 and August 1st. Dry flowers for indoor bouquets Cut different flowers with different textures and colors to keep for winter arrangements. More...
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Morganton psychologist dead from apparent murder-suicide