For more than 20 years, Union County has collected an extra penny for every dollar spent on retail sales in the county to use for some special purpose projects determined by the Sole Commissioner. The tax was first voted on in countywide referendum in 1986, when it passed as it has every four or ... More...
"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness." - John Muir Please join our community in honor of the spirit of Meredith Emerson and the spirit of the trail on Sunday, January 20 at 10 a.m. More...
Fifteen 5-week old puppies were taped into cardboard boxes and dumped like trash at the gates of the Humane Society's Mountain Shelter (HSMS) this week. This illegal dumping of litters like trash has occurred numerous times in the recent past. 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 January 7, 2007 through January 14, 2008. More...
As a native Gainesvillian, I was thrilled to hear President Bush recognize my hometown in his acceptance speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention. The President proclaimed, "In northeast Georgia, Gainesville Elementary School is mostly Hispanic and 90 percent poor. And this year, 90 perce... More...
Mr. Paul M. Covey, 60, of Blairsville, Ga., died Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in Blairsville. Mr. Covey was born in Huntington, Ind., March 14, 1947, a son of Donald Covey and Vivan Wright Covey. He was a musical instrument maker, specifically the oboe, and was a member of the International Double R... More...
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be hurt by a colleague's harsh criticism. But don't let it shake your confidence in what you're trying to do. A more positive aspect starts to appear by week's end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're torn between your sensible self and the part of you that e... More...
Bird feeding is a hobby shared by millions of people around the world. Viewed by many as lovable outdoor pets, birds are delightful to watch. One of the best ways to view these outdoor pets is by feeding them. Birds need to eat year round, which is why it's important to keep feeders full throughou... More...
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