Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel
      The 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting program at Vogel State Park will start at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. The hayrides will begin at 4:45 p.m. and will carry park guests and visitors to the ball field from the Visitor's Center. There will be no vehicle parking at the ball field for safet...
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CAP Provides Program for the Kiwanis Club
      Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Group Commander Lt. Col. Wayne Rosshaven addressed the Blairsville Kiwanis Club on Monday, Nov. 12th. The CAP was formed as a part of Civil Defense on Dec. 1, 1941, was transferred to the Dept. of the Army during WWII, and, after the Air Force was formed, it became an auxili...
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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 November 11 through November 19, 2007.
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Downtown Dev. Authority says 'thanks'
      Hometown Halloween was a great success due to the combined efforts of many people in Blairsville-Union County. We would like to especially thank Colleen and Chris Urbaniuk, owners of Seasons Inn, who coordinated the event. Without their organization, dedication and networking with others in the co...
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Your Health Matters
By Claudia Parks, R.N.
      What a SHOCK! What a PAIN! Dealing with the unwelcome surprise of a case of the Shingles! One million Americans each year over the age of 50 who have had chickenpox will develop herpes zoster, also known as shingles, a viral infection easily identified by the telltale blisters that usually appear ...
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New Bereavement Group for parents
      A self-help support group for bereaved parents after the death of a child of any age and from any cause will be starting here in Blairsville. We hope to support parents from Union County and surrounding counties. We have plans to become a chartered chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF).
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Local DAR Chapter announces Essay Contest winners
      The Old Unicoi Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, NSDAR, has announced the chapter winners of the 2007-2008 American History Contest and Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. There was very good response this year; 213 essays were received from the public, p...
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NGTC's Honor Roll
      Union County Residents named to the Honor Roll were: Tammy Bryson, Practical Nursing; Robert Byrd, Culinary Arts; Jesse Carey, Machine Tool Technology; Jennifer Cruse, Practical Nursing; Rachel Dyer,
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North Georgia Tech seeks additional accreditation
      For all kinds of educational institutions, accreditation is almost a "magic" word. To gain accreditation status, schools and colleges must go through a rigorous internal audit of processes, procedures, student outcomes, and fiscal responsibility.
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UCB supports Girls Cross Country
      Congratulations to the Union County High School girls cross country team which earned a trip to the State Championship in Carrollton, Ga. United Community Bank's Helen Teboe with the UCB - Union County Marketing Department presented a check to Jackie Hughes, Cross Country Coach, to assist in the ...
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PTO Corner
      The Blairsville Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) sponsored a successful Fall Family Fun Night, showing a free movie (Cars) on the playground of the Elementary School. The next Family Fun Night is planned for December 1, at 5 p.m. inside the Primary School.
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