Storytime at Towns County Public Library It has been a wonderful summer at the library as 263 children enjoyed stories and crafts related to the “Make a Splash..READ!” theme. With the warm temperatures outside, the water theme was a welcome one. The children received prizes each week by “picking...

Over 500 members of the American USA Patriots participated in the Restore America Event on Saturday August 28th. Five buses transported 300 Patriots while others drove and flew.The Patriots left for Washington on Friday August 27th. The home of the North Ga./Carolina/American USA Patriots is Hiawassee,...

Young Harris College Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Mark Official Opening of New Recreation Center YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – On Monday, Aug. 16, Young Harris College President Cathy Cox cut a ceremonial ribbon to mark the official opening of the Recreation Center. Following the ribbon cutting, students...

Deal to face Barnes in November election At 11:07 Wednesday morning, former Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel conceded the race for the Republican nomination for governor, throwing her support behind former U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal. Handel, who trailed Deal by about 2,500 votes out of more than a...

Contact: John Bankhead 404/270-8330 For Immediate Release August 11, 2010 Kristi Cornwell Missing Person’s Investigation More Information on Grandmother’s Letter and the GBI Case Agent’s Response BLAIRSVILLE, GA – In an effort to identify the writer of the letter sent to the Cherokee...

This weekend was a new experience for some of the women who live and work at Abba House in Cumming, Georgia. Abba House is a 12 month long residential ministry that is Christ-based and treats women who have life-controlling issues such as drug and alcohol addiction, eating disorders or other problems...

Towns County Schools–a cut above Recent AYP scores indicate TCS zooming to the top By Frank Bradley Sentinel writer With educators struggling across the state, Towns County Schools has tightened its belt and seems to be surging ahead. Results of recently released Annual Yearly Progress scores places...

Here Come The Boats! by Ann B. Doran, Sentinel writer Locals and lake lovers converge on Chatuge for Independence Day. Lake Chatuge’s annual patriotic boat parade started at 5 p.m. July 4 from Nantahala Landing in Clay County. More than 21 boats entered this year’s parade, which ended at...

For exotic animals in roadside zoos, life’s not easy By: Jacob Harris You may have passed by it while driving to Murphy or Blairsville. Across from the Foster’s Flea Market, sits the King Kong  Zoo. A place where exotic animals are kept in captivity to draw a few bucks from curious tourists....