County battles cities over water Towns County and the cities of Hiawassee and Young Harris enter mediation By Frank Bradley Sentinel writer HIAWASSEE–With lucrative federal and state grants hanging in the balance, Towns County and the cities of Young Harris and Hiawassee entered into mediation...

The hold up of a road going public Nottley River Road still has another obstacle to cross By Frank Bradley Sentinel writer Suzanne Ferrarra has been working to get the Nottley River Road paved for a long, long time, and it seems like there are endless hoops for her to jump through. Part of it has to...

Hartley honored at Boston Marathon Young Harris man oldest runner to finish the 26.2 mile race By Frank Bradley Sentinel writer Running marathons is nothing new to 81-year old Clarence Hartley, he’s run plenty of them. Still getting invited to run in this granddaddy and oldest marathon of them...

Seniors at Mountain Education Center High School Prepare for Graduation Seniors and their parents gathered at NGTC on Wednesday for the annual Senior Celebration. They enjoyed a meal catered by the NGTC Culinary Arts classes, while listening to a program designed to help students make plans for their...

EARTH DAY PARTNERSHIP Donna McAuliffe, owner of BodySense, presents a check to Clare Johnston, community council technician for the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center as part of the Earth Day “Purchase with a Purpose” Party.  BodySense donated 10% of its profits to this local...

Easter wins $1 million for Easter in Blairsville ATLANTA – A woman in Blairsville with an “eggstrordinary” name has won an “eggscellent” prize. Betty J. Easter has won a $1 million top prize playing the Georgia Lottery instant game Millionaire Celebration just days before the Easter holiday. She...

News from the Attorney General Georgia’s Constitution authorizes the Attorney General to offer opinions regarding legal issues that concern the State of Georgia and its agencies; represent the State of Georgia in capital felony appeals and all civil cases; prosecute public corruption; prepare contracts...

Master Gardeners Prepare for Plant Sale The Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer Association, which is sponsored by the NC Cooperative Extension Service – Clay County Center, is preparing for their THIRD ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE.  Save the date of Saturday, May 14th to be sure of the best...

An EVENING OF ART AND POETRY will be presented at Hayesville High School Lecture Hall and Art Department on May 5, 2011, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Art work will be on display and poets will read their winning poems. A reception will be held in honor of the art and poetry prize winners. Nancy Simpson, poetry contest...

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION UNDERWAY Rehearsals are underway for “Tell Me Another Story, Sing Me a Song,” the one-act play with High Tea being offered in honor of Mother’s Day by the Peacock Playhouse.  This unique way of celebrating the mother, daughter, wife, sister, best friend in your life...