Randall Ben “Randy” Howard Randall Ben “Randy” Howard, 52, of Commerce, GA died Sunday, April 17, 2011 as the result of a motorcycle accident.  He was a native of Blairsville, GA.  Randy was owner and operator of R.B. Howard Services, where he was a safety inspector for independent...

Mrs. Myrtle Fortenberry Hood age 63 of Pond Rd. Blairsville passed away on Saturday April 23, 2011 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Hood was born on April 12, 1948 in Union County, the daughter of the late Edmond Fortenberry and the late Dora Phillips Fortenberry. She...

Mrs. Cletus M. Ehrlacher age 97 of Wesley Mtn. Drive Blairsville, GA. formerly of  Tampa, FL., passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2011 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Ehrlacher was born on March 16, 1914 in Bermuda, AL., the daughter of the late John R. Morris and...

JAMES “ROSS” ARROWOOD Mr. James “Ross” Arrowood, age 79 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 following a period of declining health. He was born to the late Elisha and Jennie (Ferguson) Arrowood on March 09, 1932 in Hiawassee, GA. He retired from the GA DOT with 32 years of...

Blairsville’s Kyle Huneycutt Awarded Third Place at Young Harris College Student Juried Art Exhibition YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College is pleased to announce that Kyle Huneycutt of Blairsville, Ga., was recently awarded Third Place in the Student Juried Art Exhibition for his mixed media...

Union County Arrest Report April 17, 2011 – April 25, 2011 April 17, 2011 Tracy Lee Mason, 43, of Murphy, NC  arrested for driving w/lic suspended or revoked 1st. David Paul Hughes, 31, of Blairsville, GA arrested serving time. Dustin Earl Meeker, 23, of Blairsville, GA arrested serving...

Towns County Arrest Report April 17, 2011 – April 24, 2011 April 17, 2011 Christopher Edward Eroman, 34, of Young Harris, GA arrested for DUI -driving under the influence of alcohol; illegal possession of controlled substance; passing in no passing zone; speeding in excess of maximum...

Day of Prayer for our nation U.S. Congressman Tom Graves will be the keynote speaker at the 60th National Day of Prayer Breakfast to be held in Blue Ridge on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. This breakfast is an annual event in the Blue Ridge area, and is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, with the support...

Mum’s the Word flower sale Mother’s Day this year will be Sunday, May 8th, so do think about what you’re getting for your “Mum” or other sweetheart. Operation PUP (Prevent Unwanted Pets) is having a flower/plant sale on the square (at the traffic light corner) Friday and Saturday, May 6th...

Photo of Justin Turner family taken at 2010 Family Fishing Day Fish hatchery prepares for reduction in services By Lisa Gagnon As the administration in Washington debates where to cut the 2012 budget, National Fish Hatchery (NFH) officials consider options. One option for the Chattahoochee Forest NFH...