James ” Jimmy” Elliot Brown- 76 ( October 25, 1935- December 10, 2011) of Hiawassee, GA went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 25, 1935 in Hiawassee, GA to Ross and Gertrude (Cunningham) Brown. He was preceded...

Mr. James Michael McIntyre, age 62, of Rex Payne RD, Blairsville, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. McIntyre was born January 7, 1949 in Rockland Lake, NY. He moved to Blairsville 16 years ago. He was an avid sports player, loved to talk to people, loved...

Donald B. McConnell age 77, of Hiawassee, Georgia went home to be with his Lord on November 29, 2011, following a hard fought battle with lung cancer.  He was born on April 8, 1934 in Akron, Ohio, son of the late George and Hazel (Williams) McConnell.    He is survived by his loving wife, Joanna,...

Mr. James Samuel  Hood, age 77, of McCaysville, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011, at his home.   He was born January 21, 1934 in Gilmer County, GA to the late Samuel Hood and the late Della Starks Hood.  He was a member of  Epworth First Baptist Church and he was a US Army Veteran...

MR. JASON DANIEL CARNES Mr. Jason Daniel Carnes, age 37, of Young Harris, GA passed away on November 19, 2011 in Chatuge Regional Hospital. He was born to parents Earl C. and Opal (Bradshaw) Carnes on July 14, 1974 in Atlanta, GA. He worked as a fork lift operator for Freudenberg was in a band and also...

Rev. Alan Steven Becker age 64 of Lake Nottley Drive Blairsville went to be with his Lord  on Sunday December 4, 2011 in the Union General Hospital following a battle with cancer. Rev. Becker was born on May 6, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY., the son of the late Henry Becker and the late Constance Silver Becker....

Union County Arrest Report November 21, 2011 – November 28, 2011 November 21, 2011 Ryan Thomas Brooks, 22, of Alpharetta, GA arrested for fleeing/attempting to elude (1 in 10 yrs); reckless driving; passing in no passing zone. Tanya Renee Jarrard, 32, of Blairsville, GA arrested for burglary. November...

Towns County Arrest Report November 21, 2011 – November 27, 2011 November 22, 2011 Patty Diane Neace, 54, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for distribution of a controlled substance; possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance with intent; possession of a schedule I controlled substance. November...

Most of us have family traditions that we enjoy during the Christmas season.  Families with small children may spend Christmas Eve baking cookies for Santa, or listening to Christmas carols while enjoying eggnog by the fire.  As a small child I remember the anticipation of Christmas being so intense. ...

Your Health Matters NIGHTTIME NUISANCE: Leg Cramps.  After a busy, hard day at work, you do not want to wake-up in the middle of the night with painful leg cramps that usually involve calf and foot muscles.  Wow!  Nothing to do, but jump out of bed and walk around the room while moaning and groaning...