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Young Harris News

Local news for Young Harris, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Monday Jun 30 | Walker County Messenger

Preserving Walker County's McLemore Cove: State, county partnering to preserve area

The state of Georgia is partnering with Walker County to purchase approximately 18,000 acres at the junction of Lookout and Pigeon mountains, an area known to locals as McLemores Cove.

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Related Topix: Chickamauga, GA, Lookout Mountain, GA, Walker County, GA, Georgia, Georgia Government

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Chattanoogan.com

State, Walker County Preserving Huge Tract At McLemore Cove

Commissioner Heiskell said, "This area has some of the most diverse plant life in the world.

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Fri Jun 20, 2008

Asheville Citizen-Times

Brasstown Valley Resort kicks off summer concerts

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. Summer has officially begun in North Georgia as Brasstown Valley Resort gears up for its annual Summer Concert Series to premiere on Friday at the Sunset Pavilion.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Georgia, Dining

Thu May 01, 2008

Earth Times

United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Appointment of Cathy Cox to Board of Directors

“Cathy brings a breadth of legal experience, business acumen and community involvement to this Board and we are confident that she will make an immediate, positive impact.”

The Board of Directors of United Community Banks, Inc. appointed Cathy Cox, the former Secretary of the State of Georgia and the current President of Young Harris College, to serve as a director of the company. via Earth Times

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Related Topix: Banking, Financial Services, United Community Banks, Georgia, Georgia Government, Atlanta, GA

Sat Apr 26, 2008

The Times

A new role for Mr. Poultry

“It would be difficult if it were a walk-away retirement rather than just a change of positions. I still have the zest for the job that I did on the first day”

Position change is not retirement, Massey insists By Harris Blackwood hblackwood@gainesvilletimes.com In 1960, Gainesville attorney W.L. Norton was helping his client, the Georgia Poultry Federation, look for a ... via The Times

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Related Topix: Beverages, CocaCola, Gainesville, GA, Calhoun, GA, Georgia, Georgia Government

Wed Apr 23, 2008

Podium Cafe

Ketchup

By chris Posted on Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 05:11:27 PM EDT This is a housekeeping whi-- uh, post, so you may prefer to avert your browsers.... CrAzY week last week: three plane rides, three cities, about 500 pages ... via Podium Cafe

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Related Topix: Tybee Island, GA

Mon Apr 21, 2008

Houston Home Journal

Darton signs Westfield's Weaver

Matt Weaver has turned his numbers around in 2008 as Westfields left- handed pitching ace. via Houston Home Journal

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Related Topix: Albany, GA, Cochran, GA, Houston County, GA

Sat Mar 01, 2008

The Times

House bill could uncork state's wineries

“We get that request all the time, say we can't and lose the money.”

However, a bill passed Thursday by the Georgia House would allow Georgia wineries to ship up to 12 cases of wine a year to an individual. via The Times

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Related Topix: Helen, GA, Clayton, GA, Tiger, GA, Dahlonega, GA, Braselton, GA

Thu Feb 21, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Fricks to hit trail for Young Harris

William T. Martin / Rome News-Tribune Long-distance runners are known to have huge hearts. via Rome News - Tribune

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Mon Feb 11, 2008

The Times

Gainesville City Council talks about priorities, finances at retreat

“We want to move as expeditiously as possible”

Gainesville City Council retreat agenda Thursday On Thursday, City Council members discussed the proposed relocation of the public safety building. via The Times

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Related Topix: Gainesville, GA

Sat Feb 09, 2008

The Times

Officials to discuss city's goals at retreat

“Because where we are right now we have a lot of challenges with because of the reduction in water sales ... and what financial implications that's having.”

By Ashley Fielding afielding@gainesvilletimes.com 770-718-3411 Gainesville officials are going down to the valley today. via The Times

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Tue Jan 29, 2008

The Weekly

Georgia House of Representatives Daily Report, Monday, January 28, 2008 the 6th Legislative day

MEMBER SERVICES Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg. Suite 609 Phone: 656-0305 TOMORROW'S FORECAST The House will reconvene for its 7th Legislative Day on Tuesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. 4 bills are expected ... via The Weekly

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Related Topix: Towns County, GA, Hiawassee, GA

Thu Jan 17, 2008

Courier Herald

Thomas signs with Andrew College

Also pictured : coaches Brian Brown, Josh Crawford and Mike Thompson Jay Thomas couldnt tell you the last time baseball didnt inhabit one of the four seasons. via Courier Herald

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Tue Nov 20, 2007

Hattiesburg American

Hugh Gerhart Jr.

Memorial services were held Nov.10 at the McConnell Memorial Baptist Church for Hugh Gerhart Jr., 73, of Young Harris, Ga., formerly of Hattiesburg, who died Nov. via Hattiesburg American

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Related Topix: Acworth, GA

Thu Nov 15, 2007

Daily Citizen

Popular teacher dies at home

“I loved Willy. When I was 19, he and Melanie kind of took me in and really helped me get through some tough times. He had such an upbeat personality; no one could feel bad when they were around Willy.”

A big warm light went out in Americus Wednesday when Willy Mathis died. Mathis, 57, who had been battling cancer since May 2006, died around noon Wednesday at his home on Wildwood Circle. via Daily Citizen

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Related Topix: Americus, GA, Sumter County, GA, Crisp County, GA, Cordele, GA

Wed Nov 14, 2007

Statesboro Herald

Voter challenges dropped

“We hope this has generated some interest and hope that as a result something will be done at the state level”

The Statesboro Citizens for Good Government decided Wednesday to withdraw its 909 voter challenges holding up the final results in two City Council races. via Statesboro Herald

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Related Topix: Bulloch County, GA, Statesboro, GA

Sun Nov 11, 2007

WSBTV

North Georgia Forest Fire Consumes 800 Acres

TOWNS CO., Ga -- Approximately 100 federal and local firefighters battled Sunday to get the upper hand on a stubborn forest fire which has already blackened as many as 800 acres. via WSBTV

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Related Topix: Towns County, GA, Hiawassee, GA

Sat Nov 10, 2007

FOX 61 TV

Wildfire in TN/GA

A wild..fire is burning on the Tennessee Georgia state line. Crews work to contain the fire....but so far about one hundred and fifty acres of land are burning. via FOX 61 TV

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Fri Nov 09, 2007

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Forestry Officials Battle Brush Fire

United States Forestry officials were fighting a brush fire Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning in the area of Young Harris and Hiawassee in Towns County. via WXIA-TV Atlanta

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Related Topix: Hiawassee, GA, Towns County, GA

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