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Tornado Watch for Union, Towns, Fannin, White Counties, GA Until 3 am 9/18/12

September 17 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Alert 8pm, Union Alert 8pm, Weather Tags: , , ,

Issued by The National Weather Service Atlanta, GA Mon, Sep 17, 2012, 6:39 PM EDT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 640 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT TUESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 84 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL GEORGIA BALDWIN BIBB BLECKLEY BUTTS CRAWFORD CRISP DODGE DOOLY HOUSTON JASPER JONES MONROE PEACH PULASKI PUTNAM TWIGGS WILCOX WILKINSON IN EAST CENTRAL GEORGIA GREENE... Read more

Mountain Movers and Shakers Welcome Dr. Don Maynard this Friday

September 6 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Politics, Towns, Union Tags:

Young Harris, GA – This Friday, September 7, the Movers and Shakers welcome renowned public speaker Reverend Dr. Don Maynard. All are invited to Mary’s Southern Grill on Highway 17 in Young Harris to hear Dr. Maynard talk about President Obama’s efforts to remove any mention of God in America, his attacks on Christian Churches and their values, and their... Read more

Light Bulbs Brighten the First Day of Class

September 6 | Posted by editor | News, Stephens Tags:

Clarkesville, GA – For the second year in a row, Georgia Power set up an information table at North Georgia Technical College’s Clarkesville Campus to help educate students and faculty on energy efficiency. Through the course of the day, Georgia Power gave away 650 Compact Florescent light bulbs in exchange for pledge cards indicating the changing of an incandescent light... Read more

Charles Rich Campaign Headquarters Opens Today

September 6 | Posted by editor | News, Politics, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA – Voters for Charles Rich Campaign Committee is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new campaign headquarters.  It’s located at 262 Highway-515 at the intersection of Hwys. 129 and 515 in the Greystone Building across from the entrance to Holiday Inn Express and the Shell/Golden Pantry Gas Station. Generously donated by a Blairsville businessman, the centrally located headquarters... Read more

Young Harris College Welcomes Largest Entering Class for the 2012-2013 Academic Year

August 28 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags:

Young Harris, GA – Young Harris College recently welcomed its largest-ever entering class comprised of 437 freshmen. Fall 2012 marks the largest enrollment in the history of the College with 1,035 students on campus, continuing a trend that began in 2007 of steadily increasing enrollment figures. “We are thrilled to welcome the largest freshman class in Young Harris College history as... Read more

2012 Cottrell Speaker Series begins September 6

August 28 | Posted by editor | Events, Lumpkin, News Tags:

Dahlonega, GA – Rich McKay, president and CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, will anchor a roster of top-flight business professionals participating in the fourth annual Cottrell Speaker Series hosted by the Mike Cottrell School of Business at North Georgia College & State University. Speakers for this year’s series include: Shirley Powell, executive vice president, The Weather Channel Companies (on Thur., Sept. 6) Doug... Read more

Make Your Vote Count: Go On-line to Vote for New Wildlife Tag Designs

August 28 | Posted by editor | News, Regional Tags:

Social Circle, GA – Four new wildlife vehicle license plates are coming to Georgia, and the Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division wants the public to help select the best tag design. Georgians can vote for the new wildlife tags at www.georgiawildlife.com. Simply click on the “Make Your Vote Count” link, fill out the short survey and cast a vote for your favorite... Read more

Towns County Weekend Backpack Program

August 27 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags:

Hiawassee, GA – The Towns County weekend backpack program will be resuming this week with the Towns County Food Pantry.  The backpack bagging and delivery will be Thursdays at 12:15 at the Food Pantry.  The only weeks we will not being doing this is when school is out of session, whether it is due to planned days off or school... Read more

Family Fun Carnival ~ Sponsored By Union County 4-H

August 27 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA - The entire Union County 4-H will be sponsoring a Family Fun Carnival at Walmart located at 2257 Hwy 515 in Blairsville on Saturday, September 1, 2012. This carnival is a fundraiser for the 4-H. There will be displays of what the 4-H branches are involved in, games, food, giant slide, water ball, pony rides…and more. There will also... Read more

Children and Prescription Drugs

August 27 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags:

Hiawassee, GA – The following information was gathered from various sources and compiled in the hope that it might be helpful to parents. In a 2005 survey, the Partnership for a Drug-Free America found that 19% of U.S. teenagers reported taking prescription drugs “to get high”. Opiate-based narcotics are particularly popular.  University of Michigan in 2005 found that nearly ten percent of... Read more

Chicago’s Second City Comes to Dahlonega

August 23 | Posted by editor | Events, Lumpkin, News Tags:

Dahlonega, GA – Chicago’s popular sketch-comedy theatre show, The Second City: Laughing Matters will appear at North Georgia College & State University on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m. The revue features some of the top sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City’s 52-year history. The Second City: Laughing Matters is a revue that examines society and brings out the humor of everyday life.... Read more

Application Deadline for Deer Quota Hunts – September 1, 2012

August 23 | Posted by editor | News, Regional Tags:

Social Circle, GA – The window of opportunity is closing for people interested in a 2012 deer quota hunt.  If you want a chance, you need to complete your online quota application in before midnight September 1, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Don’t hesitate to get your application in for a quota hunt or you... Read more

Lumpkin Coalition Announces 2012 HemlockFest Musical Line Up

August 22 | Posted by editor | Events, Lumpkin, News Tags:

Dahlonega, GA - HemlockFest’s eighth year of education and entertainment to save Georgia’s disappearing hemlock trees will showcase another stellar line-up of musical performers. Headliners for the 2012 event—which returns to Starbridge Sanctuary near Dahlonega this November 2, 3 and 4—include Colonel Bruce Hampton & the Realms of Ventilation, Ralph Rodenberry Band, Saint Francis, the Donna Hopkins Band, and Deep Blue Sun. Sunday’s line-up will be highlighted by... Read more

DOVE SEASON OPENS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – Wildlife Management Areas offer prime hunting opportunities

August 22 | Posted by editor | News, Regional Tags: ,

Social Circle, GA – The long-awaited opening day of the statewide dove season traditionally is considered the beginning of the fall hunting season.  With numerous wildlife management area (WMA) hunts scheduled, it is the perfect opportunity to introduce children and grandchildren to the sport.  The Georgia dove season opens at noon on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. “Dove hunters will not lack for fantastic public hunting areas.... Read more

Runoff Election Results

August 22 | Posted by editor | Fannin, News, Politics, Rabun, Towns, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA – Congratulations to Doug Collins who will be the U.S. Congressman for the new 9th District. Collins will be replacing Representative Tom Graves and Representative Paul Broun’s former districts that were combined in the redistricting of the state. Collins won 55% over his opponent, Martha Zoller, who garnered 45% of the vote. Here are the results for each GMB... Read more

Young Harris College’s Rollins Planetarium Announces 2012-2013 Season

August 21 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags:

Young Harris, GA – The O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium of Young Harris College will present nine exciting shows for the 2012-2013 season. The season opens with the full-dome show “STARS” tonight, Friday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. The show will also be presented on the following Friday evenings: Aug. 24, Aug. 31, Sept. 14, Sept. 21, and Sept. 28.Planetarium admission... Read more

Auction to Benefit Alzheimer’s

August 21 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Rabun, Regional, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags:

Blairsville, GA – Did you know that every 68 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease? That’s right! Over 5.3 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Nearly 10 million Baby Boomers will develop Alzheimer’s and Georgia alone has 200,000 people currently with this disease. Of those 200,000 people, 28,000 live here in North Georgia. Won’t you help us to END this dreadful disease?... Read more

Towns County Knife Suspect

August 20 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags:

Hiawassee, GA -  Thursday afternoon, August 16, Hiawassee Police were dispatched to a Dr.’s Office near the hospital in reference to a male allegedly wielding a knife. Hiawasse Police Officer Walls arrived near the scene, and Towns County Sheriff Chris Clinton was in the area and also responded to the call along with another deputy. After a short search, the subject... Read more

Eggs & Issues 2012

August 20 | Posted by editor | News, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA – Before the fog even cleared the mountain vistas, over 100 people gathered at the Union County Community Center to hear Georgia’s own Attorney General speak to the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce. Guests began the morning with a delicious breakfast provided by GnG Bakery & Cafe. Boaz Media & Network Solutions, the sponsor for the 2012 Eggs &... Read more

Stovall, Rasmussen sworn in for NGTC Board of Directors

August 20 | Posted by editor | News, Stephens Tags:

Clarkesville, GA – At the August Board of Directors meeting, two new members were officially sworn into office by Judge Chan Caudell. Representing Franklin County on the Board is Rebecca Stovall.  Ms. Stovall’s extensive background ranges from manufacturing to technology to higher education.  “I am an advocate for technical colleges,” she said.  “I am interested in moving education forward in this... Read more

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