Judge Thomas Slaughter Candler Wields Wide Influence By Ethelene Dyer Jones Columnist Thomas Slaughter Candler was born December 15, 1890 in Bairsville, Union County, Georgia, the seventh and last child of William Ezekiel Candler and Elizabeth Mary Haralson Candler.  His father was a local lawyer. ...

To the Editor: A quick look at Jim Fitzgerald’s CREW clearly shows partisan analysis of politicians.  Of the current 15 corruptors only six of the Republicans are under investigation but all the Democrats reported on are under investigation.  Apparently the transgressions of Democrats Dodd and...

By Jim FitzgeraldColumnist It was not vicious attacks on each other that made America great. It was not finding fault with each other that made America great. Nor was the greeting of good news with negative and critical comments the kind of behavior that made us a great country. What has happened to...

By Claudia Parks, RNColumnist A couple of days ago I was traveling north on 400 heading back home, which is near Blairsville, when I decided to swing into the shopping center and visit some of the stores near Cummings.  As I was walking from the parking lot I couldn’t help but notice a group of about...

Each day, whether we are aware of it or not, we teach our children through our actions and interactions. We teach through modeling our behavior to them that they then copy. Monkey see monkey do and children usually imitate the most important people in their lives—parents, primary caregivers and teachers. ...

By Senator Chip PearsonColumnist Georgia, like so many states, is facing tough economic times right now.  Families and businesses alike are cutting back their budgets and concentrating on getting from one day to the next.  However, many are cautiously optimistic as hopes for recovery begin to appear. ...

Just for you during cancer treatment, the “Look Good, Feel Better” free program will be offered on Monday, October 26, 2009 from 2 -4 p.m. in the United Community Bank’s small Community Room located on Highway 515 in Blairsville, Georgia. An additional program is also set for Monday,...

The Anti-Drug Coalition is a local organization whose mission is to support an overall safe community by providing information, education and support services to children, families, and our community aimed at the prevention of illegal substance abuse.  In support of this effort, United Community Bank...

Life Care Center’s July ” Whatever it Takes” winner was Rhena Helton. She is a LPN with a caring heart. When we had a resident who was expiring, Rhena made sure she was not alone.  She sat in the bed with our resident and sand to her while holding her.

The price of crude oil traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) increased nearly $4 per barrel over last week’s closing price ($66.01) but oil analysts are uncertain that the increase offers a clear signal that economic recovery is taking root. Crude oil closed Friday at $69.95 per barrel. At...