“This is the second year we’ve done this and last year, we were able to give over $3,000,” said Tom Patterson, one of the organizers of the Barbecue sponsored by United Methodist Church. Walt Austin added, “Of course with the economy the way it is, we don’t know what to expect...

Assistive technology helps all students By Lisa Gagnon Blue Ridge–Assistive technology (AT) is not just for those students who require special education, Special Education Specialist Heather Finley said during her presentation to the school board at last week’s work session. Nor is it always...

Checkpoint Zero wins Adventure Race By Lisa Gagnon Blue Ridge–It took Atlanta-area race team Checkpoint Zero seven hours, nine minutes and 45 seconds to win the 2010 Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race. Paul Humphreys, Peter Jolles and Jennifer Rinderle canoed, biked and ran their way to the finish...

GEORGIA’S MOVE OVER LAW SAVES LIVES Georgia’s Move-Over Law says drivers must move-over for emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the highway. The law is meant to keep officers and traffic violators safe from crashes with passing cars. Police have been enforcing this lifesaving law in Georgia...

Adult Learning Center moves to town By Lisa Gagnon Blue Ridge–North Georgia Technical College and FLAG’s Adult Learning Center has moved from the Epworth campus to 71 Overview Drive, behind Ingles, in Blue Ridge. “If people go up the hill behind Ingles and turn right at the big American...

HIAWASSEE ANNOUNCES DICK PARIS AS ITS CITIZEN OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL 2010 The City of Hiawassee has implemented a program to honor its citizens who have contributed to the welfare of the City and its residents.    The Mayor and the Hiawassee City Council has determined that it is appropriate that...

By Frank Bradley Sentinel writer If Donna Howell has her way, Towns residents may be heir to a greatly expanded library in Hiawassee and improvements to the library in Young Harris as well as an expansion to its parking lot. At Howell’s initiative, the county has put in for a $1 million grant...

JAMES SCOTT CARRINGER James Scott Carringer, 42, of Young Harris died Thursday, April 08, 2010. He was a native of Cherokee County. He was a 1986 graduate of Murphy High School. Scott was co-owner and operator of the Appraisal Agency in Young Harris, GA. He was a member of the Little Brasstown Baptist...

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College President Cathy Cox and Director of Financial Aid Linda Adams recently presented Support in Abusive Family Emergencies, Inc. (S.A.F.E.) Volunteer Coordinator Margie Porter and Executive Director Kathie Hollis with a $1,100 check from the College. Young...

Hiawassee Planning Committee Completes Survey The Hiawassee Planning Committee is shown at its April Meeting where each member completed a 2010 Hiawassee Survey.   Members shown include Alan Driskol,                   Janet Allen, Bill Scott and Hugh Hoodenpyle.   The Committee urges all...