By: James F. Davis Sentinel Columnist It has been said that for liberals and Socialists, history begins when they got up in the morning. It appears to have been confirmed by President Obama who has negotiated a nuclear weapons reduction treaty with Russia that gives away a lot, and gets virtually...

Letter to the Editor: Mr. Fitzgerald, I am not a “right wing” Republican, so let’s get that out first. However, I find your left leanings and drivel just so far left that you may fall off the edge of the earth, so please be careful. If you want a “thinking conservative” to answer you, you got...

EXTENSION TIPS BY ROBERT N. BREWER, JR. Beef Up Bones, Know Osteoporosis Risks We learn as children that milk builds strong teeth and bones. But we need to be aware that things can tear down our bones, too. Two new, similar studies examined medications that can influence bone mineral density. BMD...

Dismantling a bit of history McKinney building on Hiawassee square to be torn down By Frank Bradley Sentinel writer Like an older homeless person, it has been sitting on the town square longer than almost anyone can remember. Its face dirty and flaking with a crack and sag in its doorway like an...

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS Now’s the time to pick up some bargains and help support a local non-profit at the same time.  You can get a whole new wardrobe for a fraction of the regular price, along with books, house wares, and other interesting items.  From April 15th through April 17th the S.A.F.E....

Towns County High School would like to congratulate our March Student of the Month, Heather Poole, on a job well done. Heather has been active in Beta Club, Drama/Chorus, and FBLA. She is currently the chairperson of United Community Bank’s Junior Board of Directors. This school year Heather has participated...

WILLIAM ARNOLD MORRISON William Arnold Morrison, age 78, passed away on March 31, 2010.  Arnold was born in Wrightsville, Georgia on January 1, 1932 to the late Merrill E. Morrison, Sr. and Florine Harrison Morrison.  He is survived by his best friend and wife of almost 58 years, Patricia Hightower...

Dorothy Mae Hardy Dorothy Mae Hardy, age 73, of Hiawassee, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee. Mrs. Hardy was born in Fulton County, Georgia, on August 4, 1936, a daughter of the late Clifford and Frankie (Jones) Barton. She was a homemaker and was of the...

Towns County Arrest Report March 28, 2010-April 4, 2010 03/30/2010 Levi James Peterson of Hiawassee, Ga.  DOB: 11/02/1982 arrested for Simple Battery. Terry Lee Walker, of Hiawassee, Ga. DOB: 05/11/1962, arrested for Probation Violation. 03/31/2010 Brandon Shawn Teesateskie of Hayesville, NC. DOB:...

Hiawassee Garden Club’s Annual Plant Affair on the Square Spring is here which means that it is time for the Hiawassee Garden Club’s annual Plant Affair on the Square. The Plant Affair will be held April17 from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm on the square in downtown Hiawassee.  This is an annual fund...