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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 December 30, 2007 through January 7, 2008.
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Union County Lions Attend Cabinet Meeting and District Rally
      The following Union County Lions attended the recent second 18-D Cabinet meeting at the Civic Center in Gainesville, Ga.: Gene & Louise Little; Arthur & Betty Gurr; Ken Castle; Lisa Little; Jean Hamburger; Marilyn Chapman; Sam Weissberg; and Vic Hamburger.
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From Start to Fitness
Blood pressure and exercise
By ANDREA RENEE WYATT, M.S.S., C.S.C.S.
      Q: Recently my doctor diagnosed me with borderline high blood pressure. She suggested I exercise, eat properly and lower my stress levels. Although I currently walk three days a week, this obviously is not enough. What type of exercise program should I begin that will help lower my blood pressure?
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House of Prayer publishes devotional book
      The House of Prayer Interdenominational Church has just published a new book. It is a book of devotions that began as a project of the Kingdom Builder's Committee at the church.
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UCB welcomes first Union County baby in 2008
     Welcome to Michael Elijah Preswood, the first baby born in Union County in 2008! Michael was born on January 2 at 8:06 a.m., weighing in at 6 lbs, 15 oz. and 19" long. Among his first visitors were representatives of United Community Bank who presented the proud parents, Stacy and Michael Preswood, ...
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UCB helps make Christmas merrier at Senior Center
      This year, the holidays were a little brighter for residents of the Union County Senior Center thanks to United Community Bank. Shortly before Christmas, Sharon Arnold of the bank's Marketing Department visited the center with her bag of goodies, including a 'Merry Christmas' cake and soft drinks.
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Dr. Clarkson honored
      Dr. Jenkins Clarkson, Ob/Gyn, was honored with a reception on December 12 at the Center for Women's Health next to Murphy Medical Center. Murphy Medical Center physicians and staff as well as former patients and friends in the community dropped by to welcome Dr. Clarkson back to the area. Dr. Cl...
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Erik Boemanns sworn in in hometown
      Erik Boemanns was sworn in as an attorney at the Union County Courthouse on November 30, 2007 by the Honorable Hugh Stone, former chief superior court judge for Georgia Enotah Judicial Circuit. Judge Stone spent 14 years on the bench before retiring last year, retaining his senior judge status.
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Students named to NGTC President's List and Honor Roll
      North Georgia Technical College is proud to announce its President's List and Honor Roll for Fall Quarter 2007. The President's List recognizes fulltime students with a 4.0 GPA in all areas, including work ethics. The Honor Roll recognizes fulltime students with a 3.5 GPA.
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Panthers pull away from Dragons after slow start
Union traveled to Fannin Friday, hosted Dawson Tuesday
By TODD FORREST Sentinel Writer
      Michael Ross, fresh of scoring his 1000th career point in the previous game, led the Panthers (13-2) with 20 points on their way to a 62-45 victory over the Pickens County Dragons. However, the final score did not indicate just how close the score really was.
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Pickens County holds off Lady Panther comeback
Union nearly escapes Jasper with win
By TODD FORREST Sentinel Writer
      The Union County Lady Panthers (11-4) nearly overcame a nine-point deficit in the final 1:17 but came up just a little short, 58-55. Union County got within two but Pickens County (7-7) managed to hold off Union's comeback bid. Union also had to overcome a poor shooting night, as well as a 25-9 se...
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Kappa Alpha Chapter News
      The members of Kappa Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on November 13, 2007, at Sharp Memorial's Fellowship Hall in Young Harris to celebrate President Carlene Dockery's receiving the Exemplar Degree.
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UCB names Officer and Employee of 2007
      United Community Bank of Union County recently named William Stone the bank's 2007 Officer of the Year, and Sonja Freeman the 2007 Employee of the year. Gene Sprayberry, Executive VP of United Community Bank - Union County, presented the awards to Stone and Freeman at the bank's annual Christmas ...
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Planning for the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Gala under way
      On February 2nd 2008, the Knights of Columbus and Georgia Mountains Hospice will host the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Gala. The big difference this year is the location. For the past three years the Gala has been held in Jasper, this year we are moving the party northward.
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ACS displays 'Tree of Hope' at NGTC's Christmas at the College
      Relay for Life and American Cancer Society volunteers (L-R Sue Upchurch, Pat Busby and Stacy Head put the finishing touches on the "Tree of Hope" displayed at the NGTC Christmas at the College. These volunteers and several other volunteers also hosted a reception for cancer survivors and caregive...
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Health Fair at Murphy Adventist School
      Students from the AE21 high school program at Murphy Adventist Christian School participated in the health fair MOOG Industry provided for its employees. The participants were provided blood pressure and cholesterol checks; they were also offered stop smoking clinics, as well as other health rel...
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In support of Hillary
     Above: A large rally for Hillary Clinton was held Saturday, January 5, 2008 Blue Ridge, Ga., by north Georgia supporters. Below left: Blairsville's Joanne Leone was one of Union County's representatives at the rally. Below right: Tommy Irvin spoke in support of Clinton saying she can win the general...
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