Hiawassee, GA – June 15th brought the best of the best to The Ridges Marina for the 3rd Annual Shriner Poker Run on Lake Chatuge. Participants enjoyed a beautiful day on the lake while raising money for the Shriner Hospitals for Children. Local businesses donated items that were auctioned off to raise additional money for this worthy charity. Additionally, the weekend... Read more
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3rd Annual Shriner Poker Run & Art Show in Hiawassee
July 14 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: The Ridges Marina
U.S. Agriculture secretary grants Deal’s request for disaster designations in North GA
July 13 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Rabun, Regional, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: disaster designation, U.S. Department of AgricultureAtlanta, GA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack announced that he will grant Gov. Nathan Deal’s request for a secretarial natural disaster designation in 13 primary counties in two categories. The department also named 17 contiguous counties that will be eligible for federal aid. Disaster Designation Number 1 addresses frosts and freezes occurring April 12-13. Counties designated as... Read more
Mandatory Certification for Towns County Officers
July 12 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Towns County Sheriff’s OfficeHiawassee, GA - On Thursday, June 28, Towns County Sheriff’s Office held mandatory training for its Sworn Deputies. All deputies are certified in the use of less lethal weapons systems, including Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper Spray) and the ASP baton, when they go through the police academy, known as basic mandate. Towns County Sheriff’s Office Standard Operating Procedures as well as Certification... Read more
New Sign Welcomes All to Towns County
July 11 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Mountain Movers and ShakersYoung Harris, GA - It was hot. Goodness gracious it was hot. But that did not deter Shane Haney and his men from their objective. Planned for months, designed and redesigned, color schemes debated and decided, it was time. Time to erect the new “Welcome to Towns County” sign on route 515 coming from Blairsville. Freshly painted white latticework surrounds the... Read more
Goin Low Country for a Cure to Benefit Alzheimer’s
July 11 | Posted by editor | News, Regional, Towns, Union Tags: Georgia Mountain Walk to End AlzheimerBlairsville, GA – The 3rd Annual Green Bean Festival is proud to partner in Goin Low Country for a Cure to Benefit Alzheimer’s on Saturday, July 28th, 2012. Come early and enjoy The Green Bean Festival 7 am to 7 pm, with the Low Country Boil serving from 4:30 pm to 7 pm at the Union County Farmers Market. Advanced... Read more
Towns County Sheriff’s Office Sponsors FiFa Class
July 10 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Towns County Sheriff’s OfficeHiawassee, GA – Towns County Sheriff’s Office sponsored a FiFa class Friday June 22nd at the Towns County Courthouse. A “writ of Fieri Facias” (FiFa) is a court order commanding the sheriff to collect a judgment by either getting the money or to levy and sell sufficient property to satisfy the judgment. Attendees included Towns County Sheriff’s Office court services... Read more
Tri-State Business Women Elect New Board of Directors
June 24 | Posted by editor | Fannin, News, Towns, Union Tags: Tri-State Business WomenBlairsville, GA – At the annual meeting in May, the members of the Tri-State Business Women elected their new officers and new Board members. Seated from left: Bette Sherman, Come-Sit-Stay Pet Sitting Service (Treasurer); Teri Stokes, The Center for Wellness (Vice President); Judy Muir, Mary Kay Cosmetics (Member-at-Large); Sandy Kraft, Brain Training (Member-at-Large). Standing from left: Shanna Beavers, The Frugal Beavers... Read more
Collins Makes His Case in Congressional Bid
June 23 | Posted by editor | News, Politics, Towns Tags: Mountain Movers and ShakersHiawassee, GA - Congressional Candidate Doug Collins was the featured speaker at this week’s breakfast meeting of the Mountain Movers and Shakers, held at Mary’s Southern Grill. Collins, who grew up in Habersham County, has served as the State Representative for District 27, representing Habersham and a portion of White Counties. He is running for the open seat in the “New... Read more
New 9th Congressional District Candidate Forum scheduled for June 28th
June 21 | Posted by editor | News, Politics, Towns, Union Tags: Conservative Business Alliance, Mountain Movers and ShakersBlairsville, GA – The Conservative Business Alliance (CBA) in Union County and the Mountain Movers and Shakers (MMS) in Towns County are pleased to co-sponsor a forum for those qualified candidates seeking the Republican nomination in the new 9th Congressional District in North Georgia. The forum will be held at the Civic Center in Blairsville, 145 Wellborn Street on Thursday, June... Read more
Ohio Governor John Kasich Praises Martha Zoller for Congress
June 19 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Last month, Ohio Governor John Kasich (R) sent an e-mail to supporters in Georgia about longtime friend and candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District, Martha Zoller. “I am proud to call Martha Zoller a friend, and know that she is the type of principled leader who can drive change in Washington, DC,” said Governor Kasich. “Balanced budgets... Read more
The Ridges Honors Defenders of Freedom
June 18 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Ridges Resort & MarinaHiawassee, GA – The Ridges Resort & Marina celebrated Armed Forces Weekend with a celebration held on the resort property. Towns County Sole Commissioner, Bill Kendall, signed a proclamation declaring May 19, 2012 as the first designated day for veterans, both fallen and living to be recognized and honored as this country’s “Defender’s of Freedom.” Chad Hooper, General Manager, welcomed the... Read more
New 9th District Candidate Forum scheduled for June 28th
June 17 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Mountain Movers and ShakersHiawassee, GA – The Conservative Business Alliance (CBA) in Union County and the Mountain Movers and Shakers (MMS) in Towns County are pleased to co-sponsor a forum for those qualified candidates seeking the Republican nomination in the new 9th Congressional District in North Georgia. The forum will be held at the Civic Center in Blairsville, 145 Wellborn Street on Thursday, June... Read more
Broun Offers Amendments to Save Taxpayers More than $5.5 Billion, Dismantle TSA
June 15 | Posted by editor | Habersham, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns Tags: Paul BrounWashington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) offered amendments to cut a total of $5.539 billion from the Homeland Security FY13 Appropriations bill. His amendments would have achieved significant savings while leaving full funding for counterterrorism activities intact. “Protecting our homeland in the face of terrorism remains a top national security priority,” said Rep. Broun. “However, we must ensure that every... Read more
Tashina Eller, Coroner Candidate, Kicks Off Campaign Rally June 16
June 14 | Posted by editor | News, Politics, Towns Tags: Candidate, Tashina Eller, Towns County CoronerHiawassee, GA – Tashina (Hall) Eller, Republican candidate for Towns County Coroner, announced her KICK OFF RALLY to be held Saturday, June 16 at Elizabeth’s Sunnyside Café, located at 1620 Hwy 76W in Hiawassee. The rally features live performances by Tyler Moody and the Eastgate Band, as well as speeches from Ashton Owens, Greg Roberts and Tashina, herself. The Rally will also include... Read more
TVA and Distributor Partners Among National Solar Leaders
June 12 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Solar Panels, Tennessee Valley Authority, TVAKnoxville, TN ― Two local power companies in the Tennessee Valley Authority service area ranked second and third nationally for growth in sun-generated electricity in the Solar Electric Power Association’s Utility Solar Rankings for 2011. Among more than 240 utilities in the SEPA survey, Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. of Young Harris, Ga. and Fayetteville Public Utilities of Fayetteville, Tenn.,... Read more
New Judges to Speak at Republican Women’s Club
June 11 | Posted by editor | Fannin, News, Politics, Towns, Union Tags: Northeast Georgia Republican WomenBlairsville, GA – The Northeast Georgia Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 12th starting at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held at G-n-G Bakery & Cafe (formerly Grinds & Glades), located at 262 E. HWY 515 in Blairsville. This month’s speakers will be the newly appointed judges of the Enotah District, Raymond George and Stan Gunter. Both... Read more
SCORE Seminars
June 8 | Posted by editor | News, Towns, Union Tags: SCOREBlairsville, GA – Joe Ruf, from SCORE, will be presenting 5 seminars this summer to help your business. They will be held on Tuesday evenings from June 12-July 17, from 6-8:30 p.m., in Blairsville or Hiawassee. These seminars are very inexpensive. The purpose of this business curriculum is to provide a timely and economical workshop series in sales techniques and processes... Read more
Zoller Secures Big Endorsements from Local Free Market Activists
June 7 | Posted by editor | Fannin, Habersham, Lumpkin, News, Politics, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White Tags: Martha ZollerGainesville, GA – Conservative firebrand and frontrunner for Congress in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District, Martha Zoller, secured key endorsements today from local free market activists Col. Oscar Poole and Joe McCutchen following a “Meet and Greet” at Col. Poole’s Bar-B-Q in Ellijay. “Martha Zoller has been a voice for north Georgia for nearly sixteen years,” said Col. Oscar Poole, owner of... Read more
Sheriff Clinton Reports Crime Down Thirty Percent
June 5 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Mountain Movers and Shakers, Towns County Sheriff OfficeYoung Harris, GA – Crime in Towns County is down approximately 30%, reported Sheriff Chris Clinton at this past Friday’s meeting of the Mountain Movers and Shakers, held at Mary’s Southern Grill. Sheriff Clinton, speaking in front of nearly thirty people, reported those statistics, while praising his exceptional staff for their dedication and professionalism. He noted that his Deputies must walk a fine line... Read more
How to Increase Sales by Appealing to Baby Boomers
June 5 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Towns County Chamber of CommerceHiawassee, GA – “Selling to Seniors” with Ron Simmons of the SBDC (Small Business Development Center) in Gainesville will be teaching a very affordable two hour workshop on Thursday evening, June 7 from 6 – 8 p.m for the Towns County Chamber of Commerce. Ron Simmons has been with the SBDC office in Gainesville for a number of years and... Read more
