BI-LO’s “Booster Plus” Program Supports Habitat for Humanity The Bi-Lo “booster plus” program supports local non-profit charities by donating a percentage to qualified charities that are registered with Bi-Lo.  This past year, Habitat for Humanity supporters and Bi-Lo...

Union County Arrest Report March 18, 2011 – March 28, 2011 March 18, 2011 Paul Christopher Elliott, 40, of Cumming, GA arrested for reckless driving; DUI 1st offense. Rondall Hanes Stroud, 50, of East Ellijay, GA arrested for contempt of court. Zachary Edge Helton, 27, of Blairsville, GA...

Towns County Arrest Report March 20, 2011 – March 27, 2011 March 20, 2011 Vera May Turpin, 50, of Hayesville, NC arrested for expired or no drivers license; DUI/alcohol/less safe; failure to maintain lane. March 21, 2011 Kelvin Clay Burch, 44, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for terroristic threats...

Towns County High School would like to congratulate our March Student of the Month, Nora Sutton, on a job well done. Nora is an active member of the Future Business Leaders of America and the United Community Bank’s Junior Board of Directors. She is not only President of her Senior class but is also...

Robert Brewer speaks at HGC “Spring Planting Chores” was the time appropriate subject of Extension Service Director Robert Brewer, talking to the Hiawassee Garden Club at their March 23, 2011 meeting. Don’t Rush, was his first advice because the soil has to be 60-65 degrees with 60 degree night-time...

S.A.F.E. STORES SPRING CLEARANCE Now’s the time to pick up some great bargains and help support a local non-profit at the same time.   On Friday, April 1st and Saturday, April 2nd, both of the S.A.F.E. thrift stores will be having an End of Season Storewide Clearance Sale.    EVERYTHING IN THE STORES...

Calvary Chapel Hiawassee is hosting a great night of worship on Wednesday March 30th!   There are numerous places in scripture that we are told to help those who are in need.  This is an opportunity for us to be blessed in worship and bless others while being obedient to our Lord. We are excited to...

TOWNS COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TO MEET APRIL 5th Towns County Friends of the Library will meet on April 5th at 10:30 A.M. at the Mountain Regional Library in Young Harris.  Co-presidents Barbara Hale and Marilyn Pierce will update members on the August Book and Bake Sale.  If you have books to...

S.A.F.E.’s Sexual Abuse Intervention Program is now recruiting and recognizing business participants for the annual “Jeans for Justice” Campaign.  The campaign runs throughout the month of April, and is a part of the Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities. The “Jeans for Justice” idea grew...

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Serves Sight Needs of Low or Noninsured Georgians. Laurie Main Towns County Lions Club Public Relations The weekend of April 8 & 9 will find men and women from your local Lions Club collecting contributions for their White Cane drive. What is White Cane and where does...