TV WATCH : TV worth Watching #1- Once Upon A Time-  airs on ABC Sunday nights at 8 a.m. – Centers on a woman with a troubled past who is drawn into a small town in Maine where the magic and mystery of Fairy Tales just may be real. Starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla....

Five Top Books : Must Reads #1- Out of Oz : The Final Volume in the Wicked Years By Gregory Maguire. The star of this final chapter is instead Rain, the granddaughter of the green-skinned, animal-loving outsider Elphaba. Wizard of Oz fans know Elphaba, of course, as the Wicked Witch of the West. Yet...

Brewsky is a wonderful Australian Cattle Dog . He is young and very active and also very, very smart!! He was found wandering near the fosters home in Cherokee County, NC. Brewsky has now taken up residence at his fosters home and is just an awesome dog. He would love an active family, perhaps a...

Felix is a very handsome mackerel tabby with the sweetest nature!  He is about half grown, loves everyone, not shy or timid and is very gentle.  Felix would suit any family and would be a most wonderful addition to any home.  He is playful and gets along very well with other cats. Felix is neutered,...

Meet Fergie, a beautiful Calico with a fun and loving nature.  She loves to play chase games- Fergie is so fast, the laser can’t outrun her! She also enjoys quiet loving time in your lap, kitty treats and has a great big purr to show you when she is happy! Fergie is spayed, vaccinated, litter...

Jim Haag Retires from NGTC After ten years in his second career, North Georgia Technical College Industrial Systems Technology Instructor Jim Haag retires on December 31, 2011. “Jim is an outstanding faculty member who will be greatly missed,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs Rex Bishop. ...

Linda Johnston retires from NGTC As the saying goes, old librarians don’t retire, they just get re-shelved.  But Linda Johnston, retiring librarian from the North Georgia Technical College Blairsville Campus, has too many plans to worry about being shelved. The faculty and staff on the Blairsville...

Union County Arrest Report January 2, 2012 – January 9, 2012 January 2, 2012 Troy Lake Townson, 69, of Blairsville, GA arrested for hit and run/leaving the scene of accident; driving in violation of conditions of limited permit. Lori Davis, 37, of Morganton, GA arrested for DUI 2nd offense; safety...

Towns and Union Counties, GA – The American Red Cross and Delta Air Lines are partnering during the months of January, February and March for the “Runway Getaway” promotion. All presenting volunteer donors in the months of January, February and March will be entered into a regional drawing for...

Towns County Arrest Report January 2, 2012 – January 8, 2012 January 2, 2012 Wade Albert Christopher, 83, of Hiawassee, GA  arrested for DUI-driving under the influence of multiple substances; failure to maintain lane; expired or no license plates or decal; expired or no drivers license. Dennis...