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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

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

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

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

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

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

NGTC Board of Directors Meeting

August 1 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Stephens, Union Tags:

Clarkesville, GA – North Georgia Technical College’s Board of Directors will meet at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 15, in the Clarkesville Campus Board Room.  For more information, contact 706-754-7702. ... Read more

Weight Loss Challenge

July 31 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA – Elizabeth Dyer, owner of WAVES for Weight Loss, has been on a weight loss adventure and has already lost over 125lbs! Ms. Dyer began this company to help others who are struggling to reach their weight loss goals.

Beginning August 7th Ms. Dyer will be offering an 8 week nutrition course and weight loss challenge. Participants will pay... Read more

“It Takes More Than A Hammer” Focus Workshop

July 30 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA – Do you like to: Mentor, encourage and form relationships with people? Organize events or plan activities? Help organize lunches? Have fun and participate in community events? Do you have: Teaching abilities, counseling experience, finance knowledge, retail experience, computer skills and event/activities planning talent? IF YOU DO, THEN WE NEED YOU! Current Habitat for Humanity Towns/Union Counties volunteers, bring a friend/new volunteer, you both will win a... Read more

Towns County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

July 27 | Posted by editor | Events, Towns Tags:

Hiawassee, GA – The Towns County Chamber of Commerce will meet in the Dining Hall at Young Harris College on Thursday, August 2, 5:30 p.m. for the August Business After Hours event! Dining Hall Manager Cortnie Turnberger has planned a scrumptious selection of snacks for the get-together including: Fresh Fruit Kabobs w/ Vanilla Yogurt Dipping Sauce; Hand-rolled Sushi Rolls w/ Spicy Tuna; Homemade... Read more

Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive – August 2nd – School Supplies Needed

July 25 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags:

Hiawassee, GA – School is just around the corner – summer has gone by way too fast!!!! On Thursday August 2nd The Bradford Club and Family Connection are having their first “Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive” for Towns County Students. Children who need help with getting their school supplies are invited to pick them up FREE OF CHARGE on the lawn... Read more

Beat the Heat with Friday Night Fishing

July 24 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Regional Tags:

Two PFAs to Extend Hours in August Social Circle, GA – Beat the heat this August and fish all night! Two Public Fishing Areas are offering special all-night fishing hours on select dates. Public Fishing Areas (PFAs), managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, are typically open sunrise to sunset. On these special Fridays, you can fish from... Read more

Community Council benefit at Huddle House

July 23 | Posted by editor | Events, Fannin, News, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA – On Tuesday July 24 the Blairsville Huddle House is sponsoring a Community Day to benefit the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center’s Community Council. A portion of all the proceeds for that day will be donated to the Council’s annual campaign. Huddle House is located at 29 Golf Course Road in Blairsville and owner Matt Leonard challenges the community to keep his... Read more

Green Bean Festival

July 23 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA - This year’s Green Bean Festival will be held Saturday, July 28th from 7am – 7pm at the Union County Farmers Market. Over 75 vendors with fresh produce, arts & crafts, festival foods, green bean pizza eating contests, green bean recipe contest, home canning contest display, canning plant tours, children’s activities, face painting, live music, bungee & climbing wall, live... Read more

NGTC Invites Community to Meet New College President

July 17 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Stephens, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA – Alumni and friends of North Georgia Technical College are invited to attend one of three special receptions being held to honor new NGTC President Dr. Gail Thaxton. Hosted by NGTC’s Board of Directors, Board of Trustees and Alumni Board, these receptions will offer citizens the opportunity to meet Dr. Thaxton and welcome her to each of the college’s... Read more

Free Clogging Workshop

July 10 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA – Once again, it is time for Blairsville School of Dance’s annual Free Clogging Workshop. The three-week session will start next Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. The remaining classes are July 19 and 26. This is a great chance to try out clogging or to get a jump on the 2012-13 season and potentially move directly onto... 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:

Hiawassee, 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

USDA Forest Service waives fees for National Get Outdoors Day on June 9

June 7 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Regional Tags: ,

Gainesville, GA — The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites as part of National Get Outdoors Day (GO Day) on Saturday, June 9, 2012.  GO Day is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service in cooperation with participating partners to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. “Through this fee waiver we hope to reach some first-time... Read more

9th Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games

June 6 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Union Tags:

Blairsville, GA- The Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games are held the second weekend in June (June 9 & June 10, 9:00am-5:00pm) at Meeks Park in Blairsville, Georgia. Discover your family clan and hang out with locals and visitors enjoying traditional games, Highland music, dancing and food with a Scottish flair. Watch border collies herd sheep and falcons swoop down on prey... Read more

How to Increase Sales by Appealing to Baby Boomers

June 5 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags:

Hiawassee, 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

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