After a brief delay, the five new fire truck/tankers have arrived on the scene and will be put into service by next week, according to Union County Fire Chief Charles Worden. As recently reported by the Sentinel, the new fire trucks will significantly increase the equipment capability of the coun... More...
Last week after the arrest of two Towns County Sheriff's Office deputies, one the Chief Deputy, rumors started flying that many other citizens/officials were either already arrested or would be. More...
A big crowd watched as Miss Georgia Mountain Fair 2007, Atlanta Mallonee of Towns County, Ga., was crowned at the Anderson Music Hall on Monday, July 23. She is the daughter of Regina Mallonee and granddaughter of Joel and Lorene Turpin. 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...
The following is the arrest report for the Union County Jail. This report is from the open records for the the period of July 16 through July 23, 2007. The following persons were arrested and charged with offenses, but have not been found guilty. More...
To the Editor: I've long admired and voiced support for the efforts of animal welfare organizations, but never joined their ranks. Then Becky and I found ourselves fostering dogs we didn't invite. One, a magnificent black Great Dane found himself left out when it came to feeding, shots and adequ... More...
When God measures a man, He puts the tape around the heart instead of the head. …the Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 President Lincoln had an appealing way to laugh at himself, especially hi... More...
Mr. Jewel L. Bardwell, age 88, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007. Mr. Bardell was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis W. and Minnie M. Bardwell and sister, Thelma Bardwell Morton. Mr. Bardwell was born March 11, 1919, in Harrison County, Texas. He was a World Ward II Arm... More...
When you are out in the car with your children or grandchildren, take along this section and see how many of these roadside plants that are blooming right now they can see. It will be a fun learning experience for everyone. More...
This past weekend the "Rapids" had their own fireworks show at the North Georgia Swim League Championship Meet held in Clarkesville, Ga. last weekend with over 600 swimmers competing. Our swimmers competed against some major teams and came away with a superior showing. More...
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