Hiawassee News

A screening of the '60s dark comedy classic 'Dr. Strangelove' starring the comic genius Peter Sellers is the main event for Movies on Main Street in downtown Suwannee Saturday night.

Photos by SCOTT WALLACE/Cherokee Scout At right, 15-year-old Christina Brown of Blairsville, Ga., rides the "Tornado" at the Georgia Mountain Fair on July 16, which was opening day.

You and your best friends regularly vacation together and the conversation on the porch often turns to the idea of going in to buy a place together.

Tuesday afternoon, as vendors and other workers were setting up for Wednesday's opening day of the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee, a 200 pound black bear wandered into the fairground.

A judge late Monday blocked Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel's decision to disqualify Jim Powell as a candidate in today's Democratic primary for the Public Service Commission's 4th District seat.

Former Towns County Chief Deputy Eddie Osborn, along with former Towns County Sheriff Rudy Eller, will be sentenced next month for his part in a shooting last July.

Mr. and Mrs. Danny Whitsel of Athens is pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Janie "Beth" Elizabeth Whitsel to Richard Ryan Wills, son of Mr.

Hello, loyal CMT blog readers. While last weekend half the world was at Bonnaroo , we were at the Georgia Mountain Roots Music Festival in Hiawassee, Ga.

Despite rising gas prices, plenty of folks found their way to Clay County this weekend.

John Edwin "Ed" and Janet Lou Nelson Eller John Edwin "Ed" and Janet Lou Nelson Eller will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Thursday, May 29, 2008.

Kristine Kester of Duluth was the overall women's winner at the Tri the Parks Triathlon Race Series event at John Tanner State Park in Carrollton. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Patterson - Adams Engagement via Rome News - Tribune

Knowles - Saxton Engagement MISS KNOWLES Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knowles of Fayetteville and Mr. via Rome News - Tribune

Colin King crushed a home run and Brett Armour went 4-for-4 from the plate to help Lakeview Academy to a 10-5 win over Towns County on Tuesday in Hiawassee. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

Gainesville State College holds annual Honors Day Event to recognize students and faculty members. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

Preparing to buy a second home is much like planning that perfect vacation. It takes research, setting a budget and envisioning days spent in the mountains, along the coast or in another country. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Story updated at 8:26 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents : Theft: On March 7, an Oconee County woman reported that while she was hospitalized, her ... via Athens Banner-Herald

“It wasn't made without a lot of thought, consideration and prayer”

Coweta County Board of Education member Brian Roy announced his resignation from the school board Tuesday before leaving his seat on the board to join his family. via Times-Herald

“Our benchmark for Americanness is apple pie”

Behind every dish lies a story, and behind a cuisine, well, there may be a book. via The Phoenix

February 20th, 2008 by Thomas Wheatley in News The state House of Representatives followed the Senate's lead this morning and voted 136-26 to pursue what some say is Georgia's legal claim to water from the ... via Creative Loafing