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 July 29 through August 06, 2007.
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Habitat for Humanity continues seeking land
      Habitat for Humanity of Towns/Union Counties desperately needs property on which to build homes. We have selected two families for whom to build the homes, but cannot find the land to build them on! We are open to all offers for sale, and would greatly welcome anyone who would like to donate their...
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Ramay named director of Community Council Campaign
      Bob Ramay has been named Campaign Director for the upcoming "Preserve Our Heritage" Campaign of the Community Council of the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center (GMRE). As such he has the responsibility to recruit the campaign chairmen and coordinate the efforts of the campaign voluntee...
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Blood Drive in Blairsville
      Looking for a chance to give something back to your community? Residents of Blairsville can give back to their local community by giving the gift of life when LifeSouth hosts a blood drive on Friday, August 17.
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Georgia Mountains Hospice asks you to become a volunteer
      Georgia Mountains Hospice helps people fill their last days with dignity and caring at home or in a nursing home. Patients and families are given the personal and practical support that's right for them at this critical time. That's what Georgia Mountains Hospice is all about. Living with comfort,...
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ACB sponsors UCHS cheerleaders
      Becky Dyer, from the Appalachian Community Bank Marketing Department, along with Customer Service Representative, Ashley Wilson, recently presented a donation check to the members of the UCHS Football Competitive Cheerleading Squad.
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Ole' Fashion Games a great success
      The Union County Lions Club's Second Annual Independence Day celebration on the 4th of July was another huge success with over 300 people in attendance. The games played included, tug-a-war, sack races, watermelon eating contest, frisbee throwing, and hole in one golf, just to name a few. Lion Mil...
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GMCS Board Meeting
      The Committees of the Georgia Mountains Community Service Board will hold the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Georgia Mountains Community Services Administrative Office at 4331 Thurmon Tanner Road, Flowery Branch, GA. The public is invited to ...
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Paws Corner
Plastic a dangerous delicacy to cats
By SAM MAZZOTTA
      Q: A year ago today, I bought our calico cat, "Gina," from the local SPCA. She is now about 2 1/2 years old. At the shelter, she contracted a respiratory infection, but we nursed her back to good health. Gina is a lovely cat, but we find it odd that she wants to eat plastic bags or anything plasti...
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From Start to Fitness
By ANDREA RENEE WYATT, M.S.S., C.S.C.S.
      Q: I would like to feel comfortable wearing sleeveless shirts, but my arms have NO muscle tone. What type of exercises can I do to tone the muscles of my arms with hopes of wearing a tank top by the end of summer? A: Toned arm muscles are the desire of many exercisers when setting their fitness g...
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Business Expo/Job Fair expanded at TCCC
      Last year's Business Expo/Job Fair was so successful that organizers have expanded this showcase of businesses and employment to two days this year, Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15. The Sixth Business Expo and Job Fair will again be held at Tri- County Community College's (TCCC) Enloe bui...
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Cruisin'
'58 Ford Skyliner
By GREG ZYLA
      Q: Greg, I enjoyed your article on the Lincoln retractable, and I agree that I can't remember one either. I have a '58 Ford two-door retractable hardtop convertible. My car needs some work, but it runs fine, the body is solid and the paint fairly new. Can you give me an idea of its worth? I don't...
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Kids News
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Today's Thoughts by Tommy Keith
Our children are like mirrors, they reflect our attitudes in life
Pastor Tommy Keith Calvary Worship Center
      The just man walks in integrity: His children are blessed after him Proverbs 20:7 A man was asked to give a commencement address several years ago and as he sat on the platform after the speech watching the graduates receive their college degrees, the entire audience began applauding for a st...
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