The Green Column by Richard C. MacCrea, Andrews Valley Initiative rmaccrea1@gmail.com Are You a Local or a Move-In? It does not take long to see the animosity between these two groups. Why? Basicly its the destruction of a culture. Before moving here, my knowledge of mountain culture was limited to what...

In Loving Memory of Neal The family and friends of Neal Swanson would like to to extend a gracious Thank you to all of those who showed a loving heart with your visits, cards, food gifts. Prayers and continuous support during his long suffering and his homecoming was appreciated. We ask that you please...

A Thank You from the Reggie Townsend Family Dear Friends:  We want you to know how very much we appreciate your kindness and your prayers.  We are grateful to each one who called, sent a card or flowers, brought food, visited and spoke a kind word, or made a donation in Reggie’s memory.  Reggie...

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home announces the death of Weyman O. Griffin, age 80 of Hiawassee and Baldwin, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, following an extended illness. Born in Homer, GA on January 15, 1931, he was the son of the late Buray B. and Fannie Mae Brewer Griffin. Mr. Griffin...

Sue W. Kay, 80, passed away in Andrews, NC May 8, 2011. Born Susie Nell Willis in Chilton County, AL; Dec. 15, 1930.  In 1965 she became the first female school bus driver in the state of Alabama; she drove for the Morgan County School System.  Sue was also a volunteer with the Foley, AL, Meals on...

Mr. Jesse Gene Garrett age 70 of Fairview Church Rd. Blairsville passed away on Thursday May 12, 2011 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Garrett was born on April 26, 1941 in Cumming GA., the son of the late Troy V. Garrett and the late Corine Brumbelow Garrett. Jesse enjoyed working and...

Daniel Miles Cejka- 61 ( March 13, 1950- May 12, 2011) of Young Harris, GA passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was born to the late Clarence and Sidona (Zidenek) Cejka on March 13, 1950 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by daughter, Danielle Cejka; sons, Matt Cejka, of Villa Rica, GA; Michael Cejka,...

Mr. Dennis Keith Lacey age 56 of Possum Trot Rd. Blairsville passed away on Thursday May 5, 2011 following a brief illness. Mr. Lacey was born on March 31, 1955 in Fulton County, GA. the son of the late Robert Lacey and the late Laura Steadman Lacey. Mr. Lacey was a loving father, brother and grandfather....

YOUR HEALTH MATTERS for May 18, 2011 Over the years, I’ve used my now 105 year old mother-in-law as an excuse for topics of discussion.  She seems pleased that she can give me some fodder to feed on!   She is now in a nursing home because of a slight pelvic fracture and of course she is not exactly...

THROUGH MOUNTAIN MISTS Ethelene Dyer Jones Constitutional Convention,  May through September, 1787 Do you ever wonder how it might have been to participate in the forming of the United States Constitution in May, 1787? That auspicious gathering intrigues me.  I search for writings or records of...