Mountain City News

The next two weekends will be a busy time for many talented people across Northeast Georgia.

Cora Lee Kirk Allen, 86 of Mountain City, Georgia, formerly of Campton, passed away at Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Clayton, Georgia on Sunday, May 25, 2008.

“My granddaughter thinks it's awesome”

Fran Cabe's yard in Mountain City lights up for the holidays. Christmas decorations are as much a part of the past as they are a celebration of the present. via Clayton Tribune

An animal care giver says the death of a 77-year-old Mountain City woman is a reminder of how dangerous pit-bulldogs can be. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

“I could visually tell there was no sign of life from the damage that was visible”

A 76-year-old Mountain City woman was killed Monday afternoon by a pit bull belonging to her son-in-law as she was trying to feed it. via Clayton Tribune

“Just have plenty to eat and everybody's talking”

O.S. and Olene Garland sit in their living room in Rabun Gap. The two are celebrating their 69th wedding anniversary Friday. via Clayton Tribune

“We had some complaints, and they hadn't obtained a license”

The manager of Playhouse Gentlemen's Club has been issued 15 citations for county ordinance violations, including allegations that a dancer caressed and fondled a patron. via Clayton Tribune

The drought may affect cabin rentals at Black Rock Mountain State Park in Mountain City -- about two hours northeast of Atlanta. via WXIA-TV Atlanta

“They've convicted me on a null and void ordinance”

An appeal by Larry Southards to the Georgia Supreme Court has been denied, but he continues to challenge the county's junk ordinance. via Clayton Tribune

“The AP program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level course while still in high school and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP exams”

Twelve of these students now are attending colleges and universities throughout the country and two are current RGNS seniors. via WDUN-AM Gainesville