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Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion at Vogel
      The boys of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) will once again gather at Vogel State Park for their annual reunion. The reunion will be held on Saturday, May 10 at the park's group shelter. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this living history program. Lunch will be...
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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 April 14 through April 21, 2008.
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Silver Level Sponsorship for Disabled American Veterans
      The American Cancer Society chapter in Union County announces the Woodrow Wilson Chapter 11 of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) has contributed at the Silver Level of sponsorship for the June 20 & 21 Relay for Life event. These gentlemen work diligently at keeping the candy boxes replenished a...
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Fishing Rodeo T-Shirts provided by UCB
      Giving students and adults with severe disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy of fishing is the goal of an annual fishing rodeo sponsored by the Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery. United Community Bank each year donates tshirts for the event which this year will be held on M...
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Notes from the Georgia State Senate
By STATE SEN. CHIP PEARSON
      Among the nearly 250 bills and resolutions that received final passage in the 2008 session were several important measures that will boost our state's already thriving economic development sector. As chairman of the Senate Economic Development Committee, I am proud of the work we accomplished in 2...
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Special Invitation Horse Show Re-Scheduled
      Due to the inclement weather we had on April 5, The Union County Saddle Club has rescheduled the Special Invitation Show for Saturday, May 3, 2008, starting at 10 a.m.
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4th Annual 'Top Of Georgia' All Corvette Show at Brasstown Bald
      For the fourth year in a row, Corvette owners and enthusiasts will gather at the highest point in Georgia for the Annual Top of Georgia All Corvette Show. The show, hosted by the Corvette Group of the Blue Ridge Mountains, will be from noon to 4 PM on Saturday, June 21, 2008 in the Visitor's Cente...
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Union General Hospital Auxiliary at North District Conference
      On April 10, six members of the Union General Hospital Auxiliary attended the Spring North District Conference held at the First Baptist Church in Calhoun, Ga., and hosted by the Gordon Hospital Auxiliary.
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Summer Tennis Camps at YHC
      Tennis camps for players of all levels! June 16-19, and July 28-31. Camps are from Mon-Thur 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
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Castaway Critters
      Castaway Critters needs loving caregivers. Please contact the shelter at: 706-781-3992.
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How We'll Spend Earth Day
By JANISSE RAY
      To celebrate Earth Day one year, my husband dressed as a raven and I as an eagle, and we entered the wildlife parade in Sitka, Alaska. We were working there for a month. We dressed as the two birds in honor of the Tlingits, native people of the Alaskan coast, all of whom belong to and marry betwee...
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Fire on Loyd Mountain started on Rolling Acres
By Becky Landress Sentinel Writer
      Friday at 2:04 p.m.a call was dispatched to Towns County Dispatch center describing a fire out of control in Rolling Acres subdivision off of Hwy.76 in Hiawassee.
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Hayesville House Receives Painting from Jo Wainwright
      Hayesville House was visited by a special lady April 15. Jo Wainwright shared her special talents with the residents of Hayesville House. She painted the new garden planter for the residents to enjoy. The planter now has carrots, tomatoes, lettuce and other garden vegetables for enjoyment. Ms. Wai...
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Rabies Clinic to be held May 3
      At the Primary School in Blairsville. The Vet will be Dr. Barnes/UCPH. From 9:00am to 12:00 noon. The Prices are: Rabies Vaccination Only: $10.00 per dog, cat, or ferret (UCPH). Canine Distemper/Parvo(DHLPP) $13.00 per dog. Feline Distemper(FVRCP) $13.00 per cat. Ferret Distemper $10.
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Fifth Annual Circle the Bald bicycle ride
      The fifth annual Circle the Bald bicycle ride is happening Sat. April 26th in Hiawassee. This event is timed to coincide with the Tour de Georgia stage from Blairsville to Brasstown Bald. Choose between a 12 and 36 mile ride around the mountain, starting at 8 A.M.
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