Mary Susan McAfee Moody, age 89, joined our heavenly angels on October 17, 2015. She was born on Oct. 31, 1925, to Douglas and Elizabeth Bedell McAfee (Bess) in Atlanta, grew up in Raleigh, N.C., and moved back to Atlanta where she raised her family until she moved to Hiawassee, Ga. in 1989. Sue was full of […]
Read More »Donald L. Tipton: Obituary
U.S.M.C. Vietnam Veteran, Donald L. Tipton of Hiawassee, GA passed away at his home Saturday, October 17, 2015. (MEDALS: National Defense Service; Vietnam Service; PUC; Good Conduct; Combat Action Ribbon; Vietnam Campaign; and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry). He was proceeded in death by his parents William Roy Tipton, Lois Mason Tipton, Christine Underwood Tipton (step-mother) and […]
Read More »Seabert James Parsons: Obituary
Mr. Seabert James Parsons, age 81 of Hiawassee, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Parsons was born September 22, 1934 in Waycross, GA to the late Frank Alexander Parsons and the late Elizabeth Verden Parsons. He was a member of the Christ the King Anglican Church in […]
Read More »Why Libertarians are Failing at Politics
Opinion submitted by Jason Farrell Jerry Taylor of the Niskanen Center dropped a truth bomb on the beltway in his recent piece for Fox News about the decline of Rand Paul. Taylor notes that the alleged growth of the libertarian movement in the wake of the Ron Paul campaign was largely illusory. The alienated populists and conspiracy theorists […]
Read More »Georgia Supreme Court to Hold Special Session in Ellijay
www.gasupreme.us CASES DUE FOR ORAL ARGUMENT Summaries of Facts and Issues Please note: These summaries are prepared by the Office of Public Information to help news reporters determine if they want to cover the arguments and to inform the public of upcoming cases. The summaries are not part of the case record and are not […]
Read More »Truett W. Owenby: Obituary
Truett W. Owenby, age 78, of Hiawassee Georgia, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on October 6th, 2015. Truett loved the Lord, his family and friends, traveling and returning to his mountains. One of his favorite past times – sitting and watching the world out of his sunroom window, playing on his computer with […]
Read More »GA DNR: Hunter Education Course Available Completely Online
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Read More »Margaret Elena Thompson: Obituary
Ms. Margaret Elena Thompson, age 92, of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on October 2, 2015. She was born on September 11, 1923 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Ed and Leona (Wood) Rogers. She is survived by her sister, Faye Rogers and her sister-in-law, Janice Rogers. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harold […]
Read More »Georgia Drivers: Deer/Vehicle Collisions Increase in the Fall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GEORGIA DRIVERS BE ON THE LOOKOUT THIS FALL: DEER-VEHICLE COLLISIONS INCREASE DURING BREEDING SEASON Athens, Ga. (Sept. 28, 2015) — Fall is prime breeding season for deer across Georgia. It’s also when drivers are more likely to hit deer that run into the road, according to a new study from the University […]
Read More »Bears Seeking Food Before Winter…
Press release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division:
Read More »A Message From the Union/Towns Tea Party
ACTION ALERT *********In the Continuing Resolution in Congress next week: we must demand that Congress Prohibit ALL funding to bring Syrians into the United States under ANY circumstances.********** SYRIAN REFUGEES POSE AN EXISTENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT TO AMERICA: According to the FBI, Syrians cannot be vetted for terror connections ISIS infiltration with Syrian Refugees is […]
Read More »Harvey Lee Windsor: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces the death of Mr. Harvey Lee Windsor, Jr., age 82, of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Brasstown Manor. Mr. Windsor was born March 5, 1932 in Fulton County, Georgia to the late Havery & Maxine (Brackett) Windsor. Having a strong walk with his […]
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Betty J. Sprinkles: Obituary
Mrs. Betty J. Sprinkles, age 78 of Hiawassee, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Sprinkles was born March 23, 1937 in Jennings, FL to the late Charlie and Kate Cole. A member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church, she was preceded in death by a son, Terry Profilio. Betty was the owner […]
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