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Shelly Knight

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Cancer Society volunteers host survivors’ luncheon

July 9, 2025

Cancer Society volunteers host survivors’ luncheon

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Local Veteran Roger Pilcher turns 90 with family, friends

July 9, 2025

Veteran Roger Pilcher had a big party at the Union County Community Center last month to celebrate turning 90. Photo by Shelly Knight

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WWII Vet Flo Gerrard celebrates 100th birthday

July 2, 2025

The American Legion Post 121 and Auxiliary had a blast wishing Flo Gerrard a Happy 100th Birthday on June 24, with family and friends. Photo by Shelly Knight

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Miss GMF Pageant features ‘Blooming Beauties’ in 2025

June 25, 2025

2024 Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Rylee Kitchens crowning a new Queen of the Fair for 2025, Amelia Kenlee Shook of Towns County. Photo by Lowell Nicholson

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Inaugural Seafood Festival benefits Historical Society

April 30, 2025

The Blairsville Music & Seafood Festival was a big hit over the weekend, with live music and plenty of food options, plus lots of family friendly activities and historical information. Photo by Shelly Knight

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Special Olympics bring communities together in joy

April 23, 2025

Participants taking to the track for one of several athletic events celebrated by the Towns-Union Special Olympics at host Towns County Schools last week. Photo by Shelly Knight

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Young Harris man aiming to summit Mount Everest

April 16, 2025

Brian O’Malley of Young Harris is hoping to pull off the unthinkable next month by becoming one of the oldest people ever to summit Mountain Everest. Photo/Submitted

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Maj. Gen. Lozano helps commemorate Iwo Jima

February 26, 2025

Local Marine Corps League members welcomed the community to their solemn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima on Feb. 17. Photo by Shelly Knight

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‘Polar Bear Plunge’ a first for Vertical Church

February 5, 2025

Dozens of people participated in the Polar Bear Plunge by Vertical Church at Lake Nottely on Jan. 25. Photo by Shelly Knight

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Fireworks light up sky on New Year’s Eve

January 8, 2025

The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds welcomed New Year’s revelers for free fireworks on Dec. 31. Photo by Lowell Nicholson

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