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United States Achievement Academy
The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Colby Pflueger, 13 years old, from Ellijay, Ga.
Adairsville Resident is Georgia Truck Driving Champion
Jonathan Churchwell, of Adairsville, Ga., was named the best professional truck driver in the state after winning the three-axle competition and receiving the highest overall score in the eight competing ...
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In rush to motorcycles and scooters, think safety first
As gas prices continue to strain American budgets this summer, motorcycles and motor scooters are appearing more frequently around Atlanta.
Murray County commissioner candidate: David Ridley
Murray County sole commissioner candidate David Ridley believes preparing for the future through building infrastructure and managed retail growth are the county's most pressing needs.
Murray sheriff candidate: Benny Davenport
Benny Davenport said he understands families who are dealing with relatives with drug problems.
Murray GOP hopefuls push agendas before primary
Republican hopefuls vying in the July 15 primary made promises and stumped for votes Monday night around the themes of immigration reform, taxes and technology.
CurbView Jasper . . . A Pickens Count...
Pickens County GA Higher Education Opportunities -- Taking Advantage of the Neighbors...
Reflections on life and real estate in Pickens County Georgia. A roadside look at Jasper GA, news, views, people and places, real estate and local politics--anything and everything that informs, educates or ...
Chatsworth drinking water - safe,' report says
Just two months ago Chatsworth Water Works director Tom Martin was fighting rumors that the city's drinking water was tainted with fecal coliform after a study found waterways in the Conasauga River watershed ...
Ellijay area off-road vehicle trail closed
It's been five years since the Anderson Creek trail for off-road vehicles near Ellijay has been closed... and the U.S. Forest Service is now making it permanent.
SUVs have one less trail to ride
By Debbie Gilbert dgilbert@gainesvilletimes.com Officials have decided to permanently close one of the few places in the Chattahoochee National Forest where Jeeps and other full-size off-road vehicles are ...
DSC bell tower becoming reality
The University of Georgia has the iconic Arch. Georgia Tech has its distinct Tech Tower.
Public should heed fluoride warning by National Kidney Foundation
Letter: Public should heed fluoride warning by National Kidney Foundation Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Before the referendum on fluoridation, the dental community besieged the News' readers with half-page ads that ...
ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Albert Donald Miller celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 6. Miller and the former Helen Elizabeth Coleman exchanged vows June 6, 1948 at Ancient City Baptist Church.
Dalton native now a parole officer
One of the first things parole officer Kristen Powell asks new parolees is "How did you like prison?" "They all hated it," Powell said.
Tornado Victim Leaves Condemned Home
Randy Smith is living in some tight quarters. He has moved into a place that is roughly the size of an average bedroom.
Water authority begins planning
The authority board will have the power to issue bonds and to condemn property in areas that have agreed to take part in water management projects.
Atlanta area de novo to focus on Vietnamese and Korean customers
According to its application filed Jan 25, Tomorrow's Bank aims to raise between $12 million and $15 million through a private offering of 1.2 million to 1.5 million shares of stock. via SNL Financial
Veterans of civilian army reflect on service
“When you were in the camp, you were in the army; when you were out of the camp, you were in the forest service”
Before John Derden fought in Europe during World War II, he was part of a different army deployed within his own country. via Athens Banner-Herald
Show at Holiday Marina draws hundreds of boats, many hopeful owners
“Yes, we are seeing a little more bank now than we'd like, but it's still hundreds of feet deep out there, and for the most part, it's very safe”
If it floats, it was there. Despite the gloomy economic forecast, boat lovers from all over the state converged on Holiday Marina this weekend to have a gander at the nearly 200 boats sprawled across land and ... via The Times
Hensley release 'Right' on time
“I released a full-length solo album before (in 2001) and this band has put out a four-song EP, but this is our first real album. This is the one that we're really trying to promote and shop around.”
"We've been together about four years, but we're really looking at this as our big coming out ," says Hensley, 27, who grew up in Ellijay and has lived in Athens for more than seven years. via Athens Banner-Herald