Reva Lois Price Reva Lois Price, 85, of Hayesville passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in Tampa, FL.  She was a native of Towns County, GA. After retiring from AT&T in 1986, she enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends. She was the second of three daughters of the late Lewis...

Sid Berkstresser, Jr. Sid Berkstresser, Jr., age 83 of Hiawassee, GA, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Bell Minor Nursing Home in Gainesville, GA. Sid was born in Gadsden, AL to the late Sidney Earl and Buena Rhea (Gilland) Berkstresser. He was a WW II US Army veteran and moved to this area...

MR.WILLIS PAUL MCCONNELL Mr. Willis Paul McConnell, age 81 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Claude and Fern  (Cathy) McConnell on October 01, 1928 in Hiawassee, GA. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara McConnell,...

Mixed alcoholic drinks will soon be ordinary fare in Blairsville restaurants as a result of last Tuesday’s election when voters approved a referendum to permit liquor sales at eating establishments within the county. With a turn out of just over half of the county’s registered voters, the...

What can one person do? by Paula Canup Understandably, many people hate politics and want nothing to do with it. They may also believe that one person can’t really make any difference. But I would like to offer ten suggestions for what you can do to help build a stronger America: 1.  Do your own thinking. ...

It appears that the White House and Democrat Party leaders have settled on their Fall campaign strategy – the economy! They will say it is a choice between the economic policies of Bush and Republicans that led us into this mess and those that are leading us out, namely Obama and the Democrat’s...

Towns County Real Estate Transaction 7/5/10 Through 7/9/10 7/5 Judith Robinson sold to Fred E. Jones and Mary Jo A. Jones 4.2 acres on Lapidary Lane for $44,150. 7/5 Estate of Keith Allen Robinson sold to Fred E. Jones and Mary Jo A. Jones, Trustees, 4.2 acres on Lapidary Lane for $44,150. 7/6 R&S...

Leaning Left Jim Fitzgerald You would not know it by listening to pundits but Obama’s less than two years in office has been a bittersweet experience for the left. Many progressive ideas, like an affordable public option for health insurance, have been left off of the table. Obama, contrary to what...

The Green Column by Richard C. MacCrea, Andrews Valley Initiative rmaccrea1@gmail.com 6% Electric Rate Increase July 1 A friend recently showed me a newspaper article announcing a 6% rate increase for Blue Ridge Mountain EMC customers. I was surprised that the article blamed energy conservation for the...

BY Robert N. Brewer, Jr. PLAN AHEAD FOR HOME CANNING If you are thinking about joining the trend in our communities to can food this summer, start by checking your equipment and supplies. Proper equipment in good condition is essential for safe, high quality home canned food. A pressure canner is essential...