Land of Lakes, Mountains, Scenic Beauty and Friendly People North Georgia News Hometown Newspaper of Blairsville, Suches and Union County www.nganews.com 75¢ Legal Organ of Union County Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1909 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5-Member Commission Town Hall is next week By Shawn Jarrard grassroots effort seeking information about county will mean for local taxpayers. support staff, etc. North Georgia News greater representation in county governance so they can better “I’ve asked them to He also highlighted editor@nganews.com governance, Gunter called the understand the issue and make talk about a cost analysis,” space constraints inside the In the 2026 General referendum at the Georgia an informed decision.” Gunter said. “How much is &RPPLVVLRQHU·V 2IÀFH DW WKH Election, voters will be deciding General Assembly earlier this “Learn how the it going to cost to go from Union County Courthouse to whether to task District 8 year, and to educate voters two models differ in areas one commissioner to five? further illustrate his point. State Rep. Stan Gunter with before the election, he has such as representation, I’m hearing rumors out there “There’s not enough changing the form of Union scheduled a Town Hall for decision-making authority, that people are saying it’ll be room in there to add four people County Government. next week. administration, accountability, cheaper. And no way is that to serve as commissioners,” A nonbinding advisory The University of budgeting, and county going to be cheaper – I don’t Gunter said. “They cannot referendum will appear on Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute services,” the event promotion know where they get this idea.” KDYHWKHLURZQRIÀFHV,NQRZ Union County ballots asking of Government will host the reads. According to Gunter, that, in time, they’re going to voters if they want to stay with Town Hall on Tuesday, Sept. The presentation will there will be startup costs ZDQWWKHLURZQRIÀFHVVRWKH what they have now, which 22, at 6 p.m. inside the Union also include an analysis associated with converting can sit in private and talk to is a sole commissioner, or County Community Center at comparing the cost of a sole IURPRQHWRÀYHFRPPLVVLRQHUV people about the business of completely rewrite the structure 129 Union County Recreation FRPPLVVLRQHUWRDÀYHPHPEHU in addition to new regular the county.” of local government to form Road in Blairsville. board. Gunter believes a cost costs moving forward, like Added Gunter, “There’s a five-member commission According to the analysis will help people to see salaries, benefits, equipment going to be additional costs no board. Institute, people can expect what growing local government such as vehicles, computers and matter what. They’re going to Stan Gunter Based on a local to be provided with “factual with additional commissioners phones, extra administrative See Commission Town Hall, Page 2A State Representative 6WXGHQWVÀUVWUHVSRQGHUV Sorghum Festival Parade & veterans gather on 9/11 route changing for 2026 By Shawn Jarrard North Georgia News editor@nganews.com The annual Sorghum in the Mountains Festival will return in just a few weeks’ time, and organizers of the syrup-sopped local tradition are excited to be hosting the festival’s second year under new management. Always the second and third weekends in October, the 2026 offering promises all the beloved activities of festivals past: contests like Pole Climbin’ and Biskit Eatin’; an awesome lineup of area musicians; over a hundred vendors; and, of course, syrup-makin’ at the pan in Meeks Park. Also returning is the Sorghum Parade through Check out a map of the new route for the 2026 Sorghum Downtown Blairsville, which Festival Parade, included with the rest of the article inside Union County Schools partnered with the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce will feature the usual tried-and- the newspaper. Photo by Shawn Jarrard/2025 DQGFRPPXQLWOHDGHUVIRUDVROHPQ UHÁHFWLRQRQ)ULGD Photo by Brittany Holbrooks true community participation this month, which is where the where most people watch the By Brittany Holbrooks attacks. followed by Harmony Grove showcasing the Appalachian parade normally turns. procession. Halfway around North Georgia News That is why hundreds Baptist Pastor Scotty Jarrard culture and heritage of Union The parade will begin the Old Courthouse, the parade Staff Writer of students at Union County offering a moving invocation County. The parade starts at 10 as always at the Old Middle will exit onto Pat Haralson A quarter of a century has Schools joined local veterans, before a time of mourning and a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, the School Gym staging area of Memorial Drive before turning passed since Islamic terrorism first responders and county reverence. ÀUVWGDRIWKHIHVWLYDO 371 School Circle, but instead right on Young Harris Street changed the nation and world leaders for the annual 9/11 “We stand today, 25 Spectators are advised of embarking on School Circle, and heading back to the start on Sept. 11, 2001. But Union Memorial Ceremony at the Fine years after the actual event,” that the parade route will be the line of floats will take via School Circle. County continues to uphold Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 11. Blairsville-Union County changing this year due to England Street south to Kimsey Festival Co-Chair the promise to Never Forget Directed by Will Stafford, C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e construction impacts from the Street and go past the Tan Yard K i m B r i d g e s s a i d t h a t , by emphasizing the pain of that the Union County High School President Steve Rowe said as City of Blairsville’s Blue Ridge Branch Apartments to get on once again, the parade will terrible day – and the resilience Band started the morning with he greeted those gathered. “We Street Improvement Project, Cleveland Street. welcome participation by all – WKDWIROORZHG²IRUWKHEHQHÀW a patriotic performance of look around and we know many which will close the roundabout From there, the parade individuals, churches, schools, of those who came after the “The Star-Spangled Banner,” See 9/11 Ceremony, Page 4A exit to Blue Ridge Street later will travel north to the square, See Parade Route, Page 4A Commissioner Collins hosts City Council talks subdivision second SPLOST Town Hall regulations, code enforcement By Shawn Jarrard on properties in town. d e v e l o p m e n t . Wi t h o u t North Georgia News Blairsville currently has regulations, for example, a editor@nganews.com few development regulations developer could put dozens of On Sept. 8, the Blairsville and zero subdivision tiny homes on a single acre; &LW&RXQFLOKHOGDÀUVWUHDGLQJ regulations, though there build a neighborhood with of new development regulations is a moratorium in place VWUHHWVWRRVPDOOIRUÀUHWUXFNV in response to growth and regarding development of or erect a subdivision that is too public safety concerns, as well lots greater than 1 acre while large for local infrastructure. as created a code enforcement the city establishes its new But those scenarios – position to handle ordinance Development Ordinance. and many others – won’t be violations, with particular Fewer regulations possible if the council adopts concern for accumulated junk mean less city control over See City Council, Page 3A Residents posed questions during the Q&A portion of the SPLOST Town Hall last week. Photo by Brittany Holbrooks By Brittany Holbrooks Town Hall in Suches. opened the evening with a North Georgia News As in the first Town presentation that explained not Staff Writer Hall, officials with various just what SPLOST is, but how The Union County departments presented the ways that money is divided up. &RPPLVVLRQHU·V2IÀFHKRVWHG that continuing the 1% sales “In order to plan for an educational Special Purpose tax could benefit the county SPLOST VI, which is a Local Option Sales Tax Town moving forward and shared continuation of the one penny Hall at the Fine Arts Center how SPLOST has already been sales tax that has been in place on Thursday, Sept. 10, which used. for over 25 years, we first enjoyed slightly greater P a m H a w k i n s , w h o have to estimate the total that (L-R) Standing: Mayor Buddy Moore, Councilman Tony Dyer, Councilwoman Mary attendance by the public than is over SPLOST projects at six years of future collections Ruth Cook and Councilman Brock Gordon. Seated: Councilwoman Rhonda Mahan and the previous week’s SPLOST the Commissioner’s Office, See SPLOST Town Hall, Page 3A Councilwoman Kayla Hemphill. Photo by Shawn Jarrard 8QN0Q End of Watch: Remembering Deputy Whittle See Page 5A Arrests - 6B .GICNU$ Church - 2B 1DKVU$ Union General Health Fair to Return Sept. 19 See Page 5A %NCUUKČGFU$ Sports - 8A Opinion - 6A School Board Mill Rate & 5-Year Digest History See Page 10B
Page 2A THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS September 16, 2026 Commission Town Hall Tolar’s Treasures ...from Page 1A have to build another building 2027 Legislative Session. h a v i n g b e e n e l e c t e d a s or expand the building they’re From there, he would partner Lumpkin County’s last sole Gunter anticipates that Rep. Wade will be in in to get these folks in place, with legislative counsel at the commissioner in 2000 after the Georgia Senate next year, Antiques, Vintage and it’s not going to be cheap.” State Capitol to draft a new pledging to give people a Considering all this, form of government for Union chance to change to a five- making him a crucial partner in ensuring Gunter has cross- & Thrift Nook Gunter said he wonders how County. much converting would member commission board, He will have the 40 days and he was later elected as chamber support for the necessary local act legislation increase the county budget, and of the upcoming legislative Lumpkin’s first commission should the referendum pass this on top of costs, he urges people session to prepare the local chair. November. WR WKLQN DERXW WKH HIÀFLHQF act for introduction, which, /WTRJ[*Y[5VG of a sole commissioner versus when passed by the General Homemade Pies return to $NCKTUXKNNG)GQTIKC WKHGLIÀFXOWRIJHWWLQJWKLQJV Assembly and signed by the GRQHZLWKÀYHFRPPLVVLRQHUV governor, will enable him to Suches Indian Summer Festival who potentially have to debate finalize the ins and outs of everything. a multimember commission He pointed to Bartow based on local feedback. County as a sole commissioner Current Sole VQNCTUVTGCUWTGU"IOCKNEQO form of government that Commissioner Harold Collins functions well despite having ZLOOEHLQRIÀFHWKURXJK a population that is four times so the goal would be to get (KPF7U1P(CEGDQQM larger than Union County’s, so the new form of government he believes a sole commissioner ready in time to hold 2028 could continue to work well elections, with the commission here, too, for many years to board going live with elected come. members starting in 2029. “People move here for The Sept. 22 Town Hall good reasons: quality of life, will also feature a Q&A session lower taxes, opportunities, to for people to sign up to speak. mention a few,” Gunter said. In the interest of time, Gunter ´:KÀ[VRPHWKLQJWKDWLVQRW said questions and comments broken?” will be limited to one three- But Gunter said that, minute period per speaker, with ultimately, it’s not his opinion answers provided, if possible, that counts but the opinions at the event. of voters, and he encourages For Gunter, education is the entire local electorate key: “People need to know the to consider the matter for facts before they go to the polls. themselves and head to the polls There’s a lot of misinformation on Nov. 3: “Come November, out there. Don’t make your everyone has a chance to vote decision based on emotions,” on this issue.” he said. He has already To that end, he hopes committed to honoring the residents take the time to referendum result, whatever it come to the Town Hall. The may be, even though it will be Community Center will be Gaddistown Homemak- holiday gatherings. nonbinding. If it fails, then that able to accommodate 300 seats, ers will bring plenty of home- Come on by and take will be the end of the initiative. and Gunter said more can be made goodness to the Suches home a little taste of home- But if the referendum passes, provided if needed. Indian Summer Festival on made goodness! Gunter said that will trigger Attending the Town October 3rd and 4th! Pies sales proceeds are VSHFLÀF VWHSV WR JHW WKH QHZ Hall alongside Gunter will be Stop by and pick up one used for community enti- form of government in place. special guests District 51 State of their freshly baked apple, ties such as The Woody Gap Upon passage, Gunter Sen. Steve Gooch and District pecan, pumpkin, coconut, School, The Suches Band of would get to work on local act 9 State Rep. Will Wade. or chocolate pies. Enjoy one Steel, grad scholarships, Such- legislation to make the change Sen. 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September 16, 2026 THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS Page 3A SPLOST Town Hall ...from Page 1 546.83 miles of county roads that the Road Department maintains,” Hughes said. “The DeBARTOLO CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC DR. FRANK DeBARTOLO will be by using our current Fire Chief David Dyer “completely out of room” from county has 4,000 culverts SPLOST actual collections,” then commented on behalf Union County’s rapid growth, to maintain with over 900 CORRECT THE CAUSE explained Hawkins. of the Union County Fire and these things would be much ... (needing) attention pretty THE FIVE MOST DANGEROUS WORDS SPLOST VI projections D e p a r t m e n t , E m e rg e n c y more feasible to accomplish soon.” MAYBE IT WILL GO AWAY using recent collections total Management Agency and 911 with future SPLOST funds. And the Road Department Stiffness Headaches to $43 million, which Hawkins Center, as he directs all three. A recent expense arose is “in the process” of purchasing Tingling Neck-Arm Pain Numbness Low Back-Leg Pain said was “truly an estimate, as “I’ve been in public suddenly when the automated a rubber-tire backhoe that will Pinched Nerve Slipped Disc WKHHFRQRPÁXFWXDWLRQVRYHU safety for 36 years, and I can gate for inmate intake stopped have a three-man crew to work the six-year period can change guarantee you that SPLOST working outside the jail. Dyer on culverts and ditch lines. Reiterating information from 706-745-1677 2635Years YearsExperience Experience this total amount.” has made a huge difference for FRXOGQ·WÀQGDQRQHZLOOLQJWR By Appointment The presentation public safety in this county,” repair it, so the gate had to be the Suches Town Hall, Hughes $ 3HOE &ACTORY 2OAD 3UITE s "LAIRSVILLE '! included a list of proposed Dyer said before explaining replaced. said approximately 48 bridges SPLOST VI projects, with that SPLOST helps with capital “Just that gate was over across the county need repair, with four “on target” right now. )) *. upgrades to public safety, projects, or “big, high-dollar $25,000, and it was going to roads and bridges, county things that we have to spend be paid for by the SPLOST Mayor Robert “Buddy” administrative facilities, the money on that we don’t buy system,” Dyer said. “In my Moore detailed that the city library, parks and recreation, every year.” This includes opinion, it is a fair tax. We will spends its share of SPLOST solid waste management and buildings and vehicles. use it wisely, and it will be used collections on streets, purchases for vehicles and SPLOST funds have just for the necessities that we sidewalks, infrastructure, facilities and storm drains. $"#/ղ equipment across departments. EHQHÀWHGWKH)LUH'HSDUWPHQW need.” Hawkins also gave EFRYHULQJWKHEXLOGLQJRIÀUH Deputies also need safety SPLOST III, for several examples of SPLOST stations, but Dyer said that “the equipment and new gear, example, resulted in a revenue V expenditures, including ELJJHVW WKLQJµ DUH ÀUH WUXFNV especially since bulletproof of roughly $1.3 million, which the new E-911 Center at $5 Other costly fire equipment YHVWV H[SLUH HYHU ÀYH HDUV ultimately went to a City million; the voter registration supplemented by SPLOST and are “very expensive.” Hall renovation, street and and elections facility at $2.186 includes tankers, rescue trucks, Some SPLOST money will also sidewalk improvements, and million; an HVAC upgrade turnout gear and additional go to courthouse security when sewer equipment replacement. for the Community Center at ÀUHÀJKWLQJQHFHVVLWLHV needed; last year, the metal SPLOST IV aided Blairsville DQGDÀUHHQJLQHWKDW Meanwhile, the new detector had to be replaced for in administrative equipment cost $700,000. E - 9 11 C e n t e r i s n e a r l y a total of $80,000. improvements, including “These are only a few complete, waiting only on The Recreation $80,000 in public safety examples of how Union County VRPHÀQLVKLQJWRXFKHVIRUWKH Department was represented equipment and vehicles, and uses SPLOST funds to provide building and new technology by Rec Director Susan Stalcup, Moore continued to share needed county services to installations. who stated that “recreation examples of past SPLOST the public,” Hawkins said, Of the $5 million budget i s p a r t o f t h e l i f e b l o o d projects within the city. revealing that the SPLOST 5 for the new emergency call of this community” before Resident Rob Mawyer projects presented came out to a $12 million expense that did center, $3.8 million went to listing off included programs constructing a new building; and facilities like exercise acted as Q&A moderator when WKH ÁRRU RSHQHG IRU TXHVWLRQV ֢ԼԵԻ֣ԾԼԵևԷԵԻԵ not include yearly costs for Dyer said this was necessary, initiatives, the Gun Range, a n d c o m m e n t a r y. M o s t road maintenance. considering that, currently, hiking and walking trails, the community members who spoke up raised concerns with a lack ԶԻի ''/ $ 2 .. լ ԸԵԺԹԻ To p u t t h i n g s i n t o Union County’s 911 dispatchers Union County Farmers Market, perspective, Hawkins shared are utilizing a “failing” 80-year- Byron Herbert Reece Farm & of a detailed budget or project that paving and striping old building with faulty Heritage Center and more. list for the upcoming SPLOST this year cost $255,000 per plumbing and an unreliable That said, Stalcup VI as well as information on mile, leading to a $2 million ÀUHVVWHP7KHQHZHTXLSPHQW noted that Union County past SPLOST spending being projected price tag for 8 miles made up $1.2 million on its “desperately” needs more ball unavailable online. of work if asphalt and diesel own and is described as being ÀHOGV EHFDXVH ´ZH VLPSO GR Other attendees asked prices remain steady. “the latest and greatest” when it not have enough space for our DERXW WKH ÀQDQFLDO DQG OHJDO T h e n e w w w w. comes to handling calls. children that we are currently breakdowns of SPLOST unioncountysplost.org /LNHWKHÀUHFKLHI6KHULII serving.” Additionally, children deposits. One commentator website was revealed with an Shawn Dyer said SPLOST and adult programs are in specifically raised concerns educational video compiling renewal would benefit the continuous need of replacement about the Union County Senior the thoughts of county leaders Sheriff’s Office in multiple equipment. Center’s fire safety, HVAC and community members. ways, including replacing County Manager Tony system and other support. Alongside exploring media outdated patrol vehicles – just Hughes delivered information Another suggested that the showcasing projects funded by one, fully outfitted with law o n b e h a l f o f t h e R o a d county change how it handles SPLOST, Hawkins said anyone enforcement equipment, costs Department, saying that a new SPLOST in the future by with questions is encouraged $60,000. WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ RIÀFH LV EHLQJ adopting more transparency to take advantage of the site’s On top of that, Dyer built to replace the old building and responsibility. “Contact” tab and get in touch said the jail needs upgrades due to a lack of space; it will be 6RPHRIWKHÀQDOSLHFHV with the Commissioner ’s and will eventually need to be paid for with SPLOST funds. of commentary came from 2IÀFH replaced, because the facility is “We currently have people in support of SPLOST, with one person declaring that City Council ...from Page 1 Moore in the work session, the city is actively involved in the Georgia Initiative for county leadership was acting in the best interest of all residents. Other attendees sought all of the regulations in the and, ultimately, approval by Community Housing, and FODULÀFDWLRQRQ63/267GHWDLOV proposed ordinance. City Council. conversations about promoting such as voting frequency and Based on council At Harkins’ request, workforce housing within where the money is sourced feedback over the last couple Nora Combs of Union County the confines of any news from. months, City Attorney Marvin Building & Development regulations will be ongoing. The SPLOST VI Harkins presented two attended to discuss the In other business, the continuation referendum will regulatory options, the first regulations before the first council voted to create a new appear on ballots in the Nov. 3 being what he referred to as a reading. She does not foresee code enforcement officer General Election. “Pinto” version that consists of many developments happening position with a mandate to seven pages of basic “need-to” inside city limits due to enforce all municipal codes. KING development regulations. limited land availability but It’s a hybrid position; the new Highlights from this recommended the council get officer will work part-time version include the introduction something in place. enforcing city ordinances and of permitting for larger building Council members and the SDUWWLPHDVDFLWSROLFHRIÀFHU projects; a minimum lot size of mayor appeared to be leaning “The thing with code 15,000 square feet, or roughly toward the more robust version enforcement that we’ve run 1/3 acre, for development of of the ordinance last week, into is the follow-up part of lots served by city sewer; a expressing a desire to get ahead it,” Blairsville Police Chief WHERE WE TREAT YOU LIKE ROYALTY building height maximum of 40 of area growth with common- Michael “Bear” Baxter said. IHHWIRUÀUHVDIHW DQGSHUORW sense regulations that protect “Honestly, we could do it, housing limits. the public and overall character but it takes a lot of time off In terms of housing, “no of the city. (an officer) doing regular more than one dwelling on a “We don’t want to get policework.” single lot shall be permitted, caught without the proper Chief Baxter has a good with the exception of two- infrastructure (for new candidate in mind for the family dwellings (duplexes), development), be it roads or new position – a seasoned multifamily dwellings water,” Moore said by way professional with decades of and condominiums.” of example. “The way it was law enforcement experience Condominiums and multifamily before, we didn’t have any – and Mayor Moore said they will be restricted to a maximum input on that. We just want to will be reaching out to see if he of three dwelling units per lot. help plan ahead.” wants the job. Harkins also presented Harkins took feedback The position comes after the 30-page “Exhibit A” as a in the called work session and recent interest from the council “Cadillac” option for additional regular meeting that were held in greater code enforcement, regulations specifically for back-to-back Sept. 8, and he will Moore said, with abandoned subdivision development, be incorporating changes for a vehicles and other large junk which touches on everything second reading in October. Final being of particular concern. A from street lighting to adoption is expected before dedicated code enforcement sidewalks, curb cuts, street the development moratorium RIÀFHU ZLOO PDNH LW HDVLHU WR widths, drainage, cul-de-sacs, expires in mid-November. hold violators accountable for water supply, easements, etc. Prior to adoption, City cleaning up their junk. The more expansive set Hall welcomes all developers Also Sept. 8, former of regulations will require and the public to review the mayor Jim Conley offered the subdivision developers to turn proposed regulations and prayer to start the regular city in preliminary plats, engineered submit comments for potential meeting, and Councilwoman GUDZLQJVDPHQGPHQWVDQGÀQDO LQFOXVLRQLQWKHÀQDORUGLQDQFH Mary Ruth Cook led everyone plats for compliance review Broached by Mayor in the Pledge of Allegiance. Iota Iota a chapter of Beta Sigma Phi August Meeting Secret Sister gifts (L-R): Luann Nutt, Jan Valencia, Helen Teboe, Kathy Adams, Kathy Ross Iota Iota a chapter of by Jeanee McJilton and Kathy won by Helen Teboe, Robin Beta Sigma Phi held a very Ross on Tai Chi Exercise. Tai Zimmerman, Margaret Linial, busy meeting on August 18, Chi is a Chinese Martial art Sally Schuck, Kathy Ross, 2026 at Branan Lodge. 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Knowing the risks, the in school 25 years ago, but EHOLHYHGLWZDVDÁXNH:KHQ ÀUHÀJKWHUV PDGH LW D SRLQW WR we believe it’s important to the second attack occurred, tell each other that it was an make sure that our history is he wondered if it was a hoax. honor to work together. In the remembered and recalled lest When he got news of the third, end, they all perished. events like 9/11 happen again.” he accepted that the nation was “But those firefighters Union County Fire Chief at war. From there, he watched and those like them and the David Dyer shared some facts history unfold on live TV, like policemen who went into those NEW LISTING about the day, aiming to teach so many Americans. buildings, too, they saved the high school students in the Panic set in. Cellphone thousands upon thousands audience what happened. service and even landline of people,” Mawyer said. 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September 16, 2026 THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS Page 5A Osborn, Coleman qualify for Towns County Sheriff By Shawn Jarrard is looking for voters to support in the Special Election for another. North Georgia News KLP QRZ WR ÀOO WKH UHPDLQLQJ Towns County Sheriff set to 2IÀFLDOVDUHZRUNLQJRQ editor@nganews.com two-plus years of resigned coincide with the statewide a plan to streamline this process HIAWASSEE – Three former sheriff Ken Henderson’s General Election. for the electorate, as voters will days of Special Qualifying for term. Originally, the Elections have to cast two separate ballots the Office of Towns County Coleman is currently 2IÀFHZDVSODQQLQJIRUYRWHUV this fall, with implications for Sheriff ended at 5 p.m. on serving as interim sheriff of to receive a single ballot with mail-in absentee ballots also. Thursday, Sept. 10, resulting Towns County, having been races for federal and state Members of the Towns County in just two candidates for the DSSRLQWHGWROHDGWKHRIÀFHIRXU offices, the county SPLOST Board of Elections met after upcoming Special Election times since Oct. 28 following continuation referendum, and press time Monday to discuss set for Tuesday, Nov. 3: Daren multiple suspensions of the candidates for Towns County the matter. “Bear” Osborn and Anthony former sheriff. Coleman is also Sheriff. 3HUWDLQLQJ WR WKH 2IÀFH Coleman. DFDUHHUODZHQIRUFHPHQWRIÀFHU But on Friday, election of Sheriff, since only two Osborn has decades of with extensive experience at the RIÀFLDOVOHDUQHGWKDWDPLVVHG candidates qualified, there law enforcement experience, state level, and he is hoping deadline pertaining to the will be no need for a potential serving currently as a captain voters will keep him at the SPLOST referendum would runoff, so Nov. 3 is the latest at the Union County Sheriff’s 6KHULII·V2IÀFHWKLV1RYHPEHU require two separate elections residents will have to wait to Daren “Bear” Osborn Anthony Coleman 2IÀFH 1R VWUDQJHU WR 7RZQV Both men are native to to be held, putting the General return an elected sheriff to the Sheriff Candidate Sheriff Candidate County politics, Osborn came Towns County. Now that they Election on one ballot, and the 7RZQV&RXQW6KHULII·V2IÀFH voting will begin Oct. 13 and will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. close in 2020 by forcing a have qualified, Osborn and Special Election for SPLOST The deadline to register end on Oct. 30, including As usual, polls will be sheriff runoff election, and he Coleman will face one another and Towns County Sheriff on to vote is Oct. 5. Saturday voting on Oct. 17 open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Advance in-person and Oct. 24. Early voting hours Election Day. UCSO honors Deputy Whittle on 15th Anniversary End of Watch Tuesday, Sept. 15, was a solemn day for the Union &RXQW 6KHULII·V 2IÀFH )LIteen years ago Tuesday, one of our very own, Deputy Derrick Whittle, was responding to a domestic disturbance involving a weapon when his patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Deputy Whittle was transported to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga where he succumbed to his injuries on Sept. 18, 2011. Deputy Whittle left behind a wife, two children, and his loving parents. Deputy Whittle died trying to help someone that UCSO Deputy Derrick Whittle day. We are eternally grateful &RXQW6KHULII·V2IÀFH up in prayer as this will always for his dedication and service Please join us in remem- UHPDLQDGLIÀFXOWWLPHRIHDU to his community. In honor bering Deputy Whittle and the for them. of Deputy Whittle, his badge loved ones that he left behind. Thank you Deputy number #221 has been per- Please lift his family, loved :KLWWOH IRU RXU VDFULÀFH WR manently retired at the Union ones, and former co-workers our community! %ODLUVYLOOH&UXLVHUVKDVIXQÀOOHGZHHNHQG planned and a “Thank You” to sponsors! Calling all Classic Car 6XSHUFHQWHU :H ZDQW WR ÀOO A special thank you to: owners! 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Page 6A THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS September 16, 2026 Opinions Everybody has one... Fire Apparatus White Clothes From Your Commissioner <RXFDQFDOOLWDÀUHWUXFNRUDÀUHHQJLQHEXWLWGRHVQ·WPDW- I was traveling in Israel this time last year. While there, I As a County Commissioner, one of my responsibilities is ter because everyone knows what you are talking about, the big red witnessed the people observing Yom Kippur, or Day of Atone- making sure our community has access to useful information WUXFNVDOVRNQRZQDVWKH´ÀUHDSSDUDWXVµ(YHURQHKDVVHHQDÀUH PHQW,WUHÁHFWVWKHKRSHRIUHFRQFLOLDWLRQZLWK*RG that helps residents better understand the place we call home. DSSDUDWXVEXWWKHUHDUHSUREDEOVRPHÀUHDSSDUDWXVIXQGDPHQWDOV What I saw was a country eager to slow down, close One tool that does just that for Union County is our Geographic that some people do not know. shop, and gather with family and friends. It is a sweet, peace- Information System, commonly known as GIS, and it has a lot $ÀUHDSSDUDWXVLVXVXDOOFODVVLÀHGEWKHDPRXQWRIZDWHU ful, and meaningful day. Some fast, pray, and attend services. to do with mapping. WKDWLWLVDEOHWRSXPSZKLFKLVGHÀQHG They wear white clothes to signify However, GIS is much more as gallons per minute, or GPM. This Fire Dept. forgiveness and purity. All Things than a map. It is a technology that al- Union PHDQV WKDW WKH ÀUH DSSDUDWXV DW IXOO from Union The original Day included New lows the County to collect, organize, County capacity, is able to pump that much County DQLPDO VDFULÀFH %XW WKH WHPSOH analyze, and display information con- Commissioner water each minute. The normal pump- Fire Chief in Jerusalem no longer exists to QHFWHG WR VSHFLÀF ORFDWLRQV 3URSHUW ing range can be 750 GPM to 1,500 David host such rituals. Besides, Hebrew Wayne boundaries, roads, addresses, culverts, Harold GPM. Some can pump even more. 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You can print maps of properties and see IHHWRIÀUHKRVH7KLVKRVHLVXVHGWRWUDQVIHUZDWHUDQGDWWDFNWKH 15). ZKHQDVSHFLÀFSURSHUWZDVVROG*,6LVDOVRDQLPSRUWDQWWRROIRU ÀUH7KHUHLVDOVRRWKHUHTXLSPHQWVXFKDV6HOI&RQWDLQHG%UHDWK- The prophet Jeremiah had insights into this new cov- &RXQWVWDIIDQGHOHFWHGRIÀFLDOV,WKHOSVXVPDNHLQIRUPHGGHFLing Apparatus (SCBA), ropes, power tools, ladders, extrication and enant featuring permanent forgiveness. “They will all know sions, plan for future growth, manage public resources, respond to ÀUHÀJKWLQJWRROVDQGPXOWLSOHDSSOLDQFHVIRUFRQQHFWLQJKRVHDQG me,” declares the Lord, “for I will forgive their iniquity, and emergencies, and better understand the needs of our community. It moving water. their sin I will remember no more” (Jer. 31:34). This promise helps with budgeting, and it helps us assist the public when people 8&)'KDVÀUHVWDWLRQVDQGHDFKRQHPXVWKDYHDOHDVW only makes sense in the light of Jesus’s death on the cross. His DUHZRUNLQJWKURXJKODQGVSHFLÀFLVVXHV7HFKQRORJFRQWLQXHVWR RQHÀUHDSSDUDWXV7KDWÀUHDSSDUDWXVPXVWDOVRKDYHWKHUHTXLUHG VDFULÀFHZDVWKHDFWXDODWRQHPHQW change, and we are fortunate to have tools like GIS that make gov- HTXLSPHQW SHU WKH *HRUJLD )LUHÀJKWHUV 6WDQGDUGV DQG 7UDLQLQJ The Day of Atonement reminds you not only of God’s ernment information more accessible. Council to certify that apparatus and station. demand for justice, but that He loves you and wants you to be In other words, we have put the County’s geographic infor- 7KHFRVWRIDÀUHDSSDUDWXVFRQWLQXHVWRULVH7KHODVWSXU- UHFRQFLOHG WR +LP 2QO RQH VDFULÀFH FRXOG KDYH PDGH WKDW mation on a map that the public can access anytime. I encourage FKDVHRIDÀUHDSSDUDWXVFRVWRYHUIRUMXVWWKHEDVLFDS- possible. Your response? “Let us draw near with a sincere heart our residents to take advantage of this resource and explore the inparatus. That did not include the equipment mentioned above. The in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean” formation available about our county by going to the Union County HTXLSPHQWFDUULHGRQHDFKÀUHDSSDUDWXVLVDQDGGLWLRQDOWR (Heb. 10:22). Government website and clicking into the mapping site for Union 0RVWÀUHDSSDUDWXVDQGHTXLSPHQWDUHSXUFKDVHGEWKH My travels take me around the world. But this trip to Is- County. Easy to use and transparent. Give it a try. 1% Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). rael was special. It made me want to wear white clothes every If you have questions about GIS mapping, you can call the day, just because. Union County GIS Department at 706-439-6082. See Dyer, page 7A The Death of Dolly Parton Chamber 2026 The date of Ms. Parton’s death on August I would like to thank everyone who 25 was my personal wake-up call. It took such played a role in last week’s 9/11 Remembrance a sad happening to get my undivided attention. Program. We especially want to thank the Union Ms. Parton cared so much for others. I wonder if County School System for partnering with the we wait too long before we let friends know how Chamber to host this important program and for valuable they are to us. It doesn’t compliment making it possible for students, members of the them to know of our SXEOLF DQG ÀUVW UHlove once they are Successful sponders to attend. Blairsville Mental - Union no longer alive. Do As we mark County your friends know Health the 25th anniversa- Chamber of their importance Dr. James ry of 9/11, it is im- President to you? It is im- Ray Ashurst portant to rememportant to show our PH.D. ber that the students Steve Rowe love for our friends who attended the while they are still with us. You can do it today program were not yet born when those events in these ways – try them: occurred. Even many of their teachers may have 1. Make your presence known to them only vague memories of that day. That makes it 2. Express your love in a note card even more important that we continue to share 3. Really listen to what they have to say the stories and experiences of those who were 4. Be available to them there. 5. Run errands for them We heard from Chief David Dyer, who 6. Do their simple household chores VKDUHG KLV H[SHULHQFHV DV D ÀUHÀJKWHU RQ WKDW 7. Stay in touch on a regular basis day, and from Rob Mawyer, who was in the All of these ways show you care. This is DUHDDQGZLWQHVVHGWKHDIWHUPDWKÀUVWKDQG:H one of my favorite songs: also had the opportunity to speak with others in See Ashurst, page 7A See Chamber, page 7A Letters to the Editor Where Truth Lives Veto and Barbra Composting Commissioner’s Answers C.S. Lewis talks about Truth in many of Veto should have known better than trust- Compost is a welcome addition to any Dear Editor, his writings, but recently I was struck by his last ing my father and his cousin Junior. However, garden. It’s a popular and effective method to written essay, published posthumously in 1963, he began to like the two Cummings boys and so improve the quality of your soil. It can also help At the August Commissioner’s Meeting, entitled “We Have No Right to Happiness.” he began to hang out with them on Friday eve- you get rid of lawn debris such as grass clippings the new format was again used. Questions can be When I say Truth, I mean Truth with a capital nings. He looked up to the pair of boys because or leaves as they are falling. Composting is not asked at the end, and two weeks later you may get “T.” A public Truth and not a moral plan for be- they were athletes and all the girls liked them. GLIÀFXOWWRGREXWKHUHDUHVRPHWLSVVRWKDWRX an answer. It’s interesting the Commissioner indi- ing kind. A revolu- He wanted to be just can start your own cates in his weekly column how residents can call tionary Truth. This is Respect like them. However, Around compost pile. and make an appointment if they want to discuss not “make the world Life he was ungainly, The Farm Compost is questions and issues. However, many residents in a better place” and Ministry backwards and shy. rich, dark humus Watching the past have used the Commissioner’s Monthly not a social instruc- Sometime in the that is the end prod- and Working Meeting as an appropriate place to ask questions, tion manual about Angela early fall of 1955, Mickey uct of the natural Jacob so those in attendance may hear and learn some- just being personally Ridley the boys were in Cummings decomposition of Williams thing that concerns them, or they have questions kind and accepting a literature class plants or plant prodabout. of other people’s truths or experiences as guide- where they were discussing the story of Romeo ucts. Using a compost pile will speed up the nat- Certainly the closure and moving of the posts. Today, we constantly hear the phrase, and Juliet. Veto asked Junior if he could intro- ural decomposition of plant material. Compost Dog Park down near the Farmers Market was “Speak YOUR truth.” In other words, speak your duce him to any girls. Junior told him about Bar- can improve soil drainage, structure, and help a good example of the public learning about a personal perspective or views based on you and bra Steele. He told Veto that she was a beautiful hold water and nutrients. The nutrients in comchange that affected and concerned them. It’s you alone. That is not Truth. Truth with a capital young lady that lived out around Spruce Pine post will not be enough to replace fertilizing, but also interesting that the Commissioner wants to “T” is beyond me and mine. This Truth doesn’t and he was sure she would like to go out with they can reduce fertilizing. remind residents to conduct themselves in a pro- adapt to me or my viewpoints. Rather, I adapt him. You can use just about any organic mafessional manner, when shutting people down as to it. He explained that Barbra’s dad did not terial for composting. Leaves, grass clippings, See Shirkey, page 7A This is where clear thinking comes from. like him. However, he thought Lonnie Paul (my WZLJVROGDQQXDORUSHUHQQLDOÁRZHUVROGYHJH- • Moral law is innate. The lawgiver breathed into Dad) was a very good boy. So, it was decided table plants, straw, and sawdust can all be thrown Wendell Berry each of us from the very beginning an instinctive that Dad would take Veto to Barbra’s house to into the compost pile. Try to avoid using insect knowledge of right and wrong. Even those who introduce him to Mr. Steele. So, the boys made or disease infested plants to reduce the spread of Dear Editor, claim that there is no God judge the world by their plans to meet Friday evening about 7:30 those plants the following season. You can put Wendell’s death at 92 convinces me that, right and wrong. If someone is suffering, they and drive out to the Steele house at Spruce Pine. things like kitchen peelings and coffee grounds indeed, we all must die. will say that is wrong. When a beloved one dies, Unknown to Veto, Dad and Junior were into the compost pile too. Kitchen scraps should There’s not a better writer/farmer/person all of us immediately feel the wrongness of it. setting him up for a practical joke. The Steele be buried into existing compost so that they anywhere. He farmed with horses; drove a car Where does that thought come from? It must house was an old abandoned house that was don’t attract too many wild animals. Covering when he had to; and built a two-story two-holer come from somewhere. actually lived in by the Steele family prior to your compost pile will help keep animals out beauty, outside his kitchen door. Consider that out of all the things that C.S. this event. Junior was to be present in the house too. Avoid using highly processed foods because Women complain, because he had his wife Lewis wrote in his lifetime, the very last one was when Dad and Veto arrived. So, Dad met his these will take longer to break down. type up all his stuff, but Tanya says it assured her an essay regarding happiness and how we have new friend in town at the Pool Hall. The young When making a compost pile, it’s helpful of being able to read it all. no right to it. He wrote about two families bro- man showed up wearing enough hair tonic and to have something to contain it. A lot of differ- Being a classic Troglodyte, it was hope- NHQDSDUWELQÀGHOLWDQGGLYRUFH,QWKHDIWHU- cologne to wet the whole baseball team. Dad ent materials can be used from wire, fencing, less of me trying to get him behind building math, someone comments, “Well they had a right said the young man was very nervous because wood pallets or concrete blocks. Leave some Round Spinning Boats, and Flying Saucers. to happiness.” You can’t help but wonder if C.S. he had never been on a date. open spaces on the sides for ventilation. Good 2XUKXPDQWULEHORVW:HQGHOO·VÁHVKWRWKH Lewis was perhaps a prophet. Happiness did not Anyway, Junior was in the house with a air circulation is important for successful comheavens, but gave us a tasty, gorgeous, new kind mean, in his lifetime, that you pursue it by any coal oil lamp lit and burning when the boys ar- post. The bottom of the pile needs to be open to of hardwood, called a Wendellberry. and every means. Maybe he saw the sexual revo- rived. Dad knocked at the door and Junior an- the soil to allow good drainage. Construct your PostScript: lution on our doorstep because it came on strong swered with a gruff voice, “Who’s there.” Dad pile in an out of the way place in your yard, in See Holdorf, page 7A not long after his death in 1963. Lewis wrote that responded by saying, “Mr. Steele, I am Paul full sun. • Americans prize that longstanding statement, Cummings here with Veto Gore to see Barbra.” Once you’ve constructed your container “the pursuit of happiness.” But the authors of Junior answered again, “Who? Speak louder. for the compost pile, start adding organic mat- Ezekiel 13:8 that statement wouldn’t say we can pursue hap- You know I am hard of hearing.” Dad yelled this ter. Smaller pieces will decompose more quickly Dear Editor, piness by any means necessary – murder, trea- time. “Mr. Steele, Paul Cummings here with than large pieces of organic matter. Once you The president says he’ll give every citi- son, rape, etc. Rather, it must be pursued accord- Veto Gore to see Barbra.” He answered a third have a layer of organic matter in there, add in zen a $5,000 check if the Republicans win both ing to the law of nature, an ordered freedom, a time. “Cummings? Junior Cummings, I told you some garden soil or animal manure. These will the House and Senate. So the exorbitant gas, constrained liberty. to never come back to my place again.” Before add fungi, bacteria, insects, and worms to the food, housing, prices and tariffs we pay are an His essay was talking about the freedom either could answer, the Cummings boy stuck a pile. They’re the critters responsible for breakincentive to vote Republican? to choose sexual partners at will. The central VKRWJXQRXWWKHZLQGRZRIWKHKRXVHDQGÀUHG ing down the plant material into the humus that Sounds suspiciously like an attempt to question was, “What makes me happy?” The an- Dad grabbed his chest and hit the ground, yell- you add to your garden. You’ll want to keep the buy votes. And let’s not forget the proposed swer for the two broken families was, “Sex with ing out, “I’m hit, Veto.” pile moist, but not soggy. $9,000 per child for a stay-at-home parent. whomever and however I choose.” Sex that is Veto spun around jumping from the Sometimes a concern with compost piles Guess if your spouse died or you chose not to not constrained by moral laws, given by God, porch, and when his feet hit the ground he be- is that there might be an odor. If you turn the pile marry, that’s just too bad for you. Evangeli- such as only within marriage, heterosexual, one gan running. He ran through the front yard and with a shovel at least once a month this will recals are a minority religion in this country, but sex partner for life, with the goal of children and jumped off a 15-foot-tall bluff into thicket of duce the smell. A good functioning compost pile they sure have our government endorsing their family guiding us. 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September 16, 2026 THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS Page 7A Cummings...continued from Page 6A Ridley... continued from Page 6A 38 BACKYARD LANE, HWY. 515, shrubs were about 8-feet tall Veto, but never did. Pretty soon beginning to openly pursue way to say with conviction, BLAIRSVILLE NEXT TO THE BOWLING ALLEY WWW.BLAIRSVILLECINEMA.COM CINEMA and covered in 1-inch thorns. the blood trail disappeared and sex of any kind. Free sexuality “We just have a difference of Dad said he heard Veto break- Dad began to worry. However, equaled happiness. It reminds opinion.” Consider. There is 706-745-1000 Movies and/or show times are subject to change ing sticks, and then he heard someone must have picked up me of his statement in “Mere a Truth that each of us knows the wind leave Veto’s lungs Veto. Because Dad and Junior Christianity”: “Any impulse instinctively. God cannot lie. FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 - THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 when he hit the ground. When drove back to the Pool Hall in that we have to do something He is the author of what is right DANIEL AND THE FIERY FURNACE PG13 RUNNER Angel Studios PG13 Dad and Junior quit laughing, Phil Campbell and found their for the sake of happiness will and good and just in each of us. Starring Owen Wilson THURS, SEPT 17TH: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 they walked around the bank friend laying on a pool table. make us devils if that is our But, He knew, from that very FRI & SAT: 11:00, 1:40, 4:00, 7:00 FRI, SAT & SUN: 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 7:20 to the thicket and searched for Glenn Cummings was on top God.” And that is where we ÀUVWSXUVXLWRISHUVRQDOKDSSL- MON - WED: 1:00, 6:50 • THUR: 4:20 SUN: 11:00, 1:40, 4:00, 7:00 their friend. All they found of Veto with a big pair of side are today. 800,000 divorces ness, that we were a mess. So, MON - WED: 1:00, 3:40, 6:40 THUR: 1:00, 6:40 COYOTE VS. ACME PG were some pieces of torn cloth- cutter pliers pulling out 1-inch- per year. 73 million abortions. He sent his Son to bear our sins, Starring Will Forte & John Cena ing and blood stains. The boys long thorns from his backside. How have we managed to re- our guilt, our punishment. And PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 PG13 FRI, SAT & SUN: 5:10 MON - WED: 3:50 followed the blood stains back The boys had a big laugh at the duce ourselves to devils in a to teach us how to be happy. Starring Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman to the road and then down the expense of Veto Gore. short 60-year span, all in the There is a place where FRI, SAT & SUN: 11:00, 1:20, 4:10, 6:40 HEART OF THE BEAST PG13 road toward Phil Campbell. All three of these fellows pursuit of sexual liberty and happiness is found, not as a MON - WED: 1:00, 3:30, 6:30 Starring Brad Pitt & J.K. Simmons So, they walked back to the have passed now. But they re- my perceived individual right right, but as a gift. Indeed, not THUR: 1:00, 3:30, 6:30 THURS, SEPTEMBER 24TH: 2:00, 3:50, 6:50 car and drove slowly down the mained friends for years after to happiness and the freedom only happiness, but joy. Where road to town. this incident, and can you be- to speak my own truth? is that place? On the other side Dad said they expected lieve that both of the Cummings Morality does not, as of the cross that Jesus carried. any minute to come across cousins became ministers? we hear today, revolve around And how do we get there, to the individual preferences or feel- other side? State the Truth. Je- UNION Shirkey... continued from Page 6A ings, and when it comes to right and wrong, there is no truthful sus Christ is Lord. The Savior of this broken world. And His they ask questions is far from How can The View Res- words are the only True ones. professional. taurant handle the catering at What would America When you change the the Union County Community Williams... look like today if we simply rules for the public to engage at Center as stated on the website, continued from Page 6A proclaimed the Truth, and cara public meeting, the result will if the restaurant isn’t even open? ried our cross all the way to not be positive. composing organic matter. The the other side where real Truth The Commissioner com- heat produced will kill off the Going back to the August mented at the August meeting lives? And found our happiness meeting where I discussed the odor causing bacteria. If you in Him. that the restaurant isn’t opened, add manure to your pile there status of The View Grill. I did but the county is receiving will be some initial odor, but as ask questions. Now I hope the Commissioner or the county $4,000 a month – that’s what’s important. the pile matures the smell will Ashurst ... will answer them. I keep hearing how trans- go away. A well maintained continued from Page 6A ANNUAL Why did a new LLC parency is an important part of compost pile should not have a strong odor. Sometimes, not often enough, FARM Next Rounds Events set up the new Commissioner’s role. Once the compost has ZHUHÁHFWXSRQWKHJRRG DINNER JOIN US in February 2026 who had no I don’t think controlling what You and a guest are invited to attend the state alcohol license, receive a information and questions you a crumbly earth look and you things. MEETING Union County Annual Farm dinner meeting. can no longer recognize the $QGRXUWKRXJKWVDOZDV If you plan to attend, PLEASE call our no-bid contract with the county will answer either at a meeting FHQWHUDURXQGWKRVHZHORYH OCT 8, 2026 AT 6:30 PM a month later to run The View plant material it’s ready to be RESERVATIONS NEED TO BE MADE or two weeks later is transpar- added to the garden. If you add $QG,WKLQNDERXWWKRVHSHRSOH THE AGRISCIENCE CENTER NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 26,2026. Restaurant? ency. ZKRPHDQVRPXFKWRPH Gainesville Hwy | 22 Lovell Dr. Reservations can also be e-mailed to Why didn’t the contract the organic material over time Blairsville, GA. cbmusselwhite@gfbco.org. When you don’t com- the compost will become ready $QGIRUVRPDQHDUVKDYH We will have a catered meal, live music and include a performance guaran- municate consistently, appear PDGHPHYHUKDSS door prizes. The only thing we ask from you tee to open the restaurant with- a little at a time. If you have is that you please bring some cans of food to be hiding the intent of your questions about creating or $QG,FRXQWWKHWLPHV,KDYH to help us support our local food bank. in a certain time, and obtain a decisions – residents become IRUJRWWHQWRVD - Bob Nealy, President Union County Farm Bureau state alcohol license within maintaining your compost pile concerned and confused. contact your county Extension ´7KDQNRXµDQGKRZPXFK, * For Georgia Farm Bureau Member only. this time? Kristie Shirkey ORYHWKHP 2IÀFH RU VHQG PH DQ HPDLO DW Jacob.Williams@uga.edu. Holdorf... continued from Page 6A Wendell’s Jeffersonian Warmth, is loosening enormous Dyer... NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE Democracy, and two-story Himalayan glaciers, whose colouthouses are uniquely beau- lapse threatens Napalese Valley continued from Page 6A At a Called Meeting of the Union County Commission scheduled tiful recreations of the natural populations with catastrophic The department as well world. ÁRRGV(DUO:DUQLQJ6VWHPV as the citizens of Union County for October 1, 2026 at 10:00am, Union County Government will Saddled with a world are critical, along with Escape are very fortunate to be able to be adopting the proposed Ordinance Revisions to Chapter 44, Article threatened by the unspeakably Routes to Higher Ground. SXUFKDVH QHZ ÀUH DSSDUDWXV III of the Union County Code of Ordinances related to Data Centers, evil 20th Century Man, who’s Last year we had similar DQGWRPDLQWDLQDUHOLDEOHÁHHW rampant fossil fuel consump- deadly mountainous Appala- of emergency vehicles. Cyrptocurrency and Data Mining. The Called Meeting will be held at tion/pollution has created the FKLDQÁRRGLQJ Union County Fire De- the Union County Courthouse located at warmest Global Oceanic Sur- Plans for reaching High- partment ~Our Family Protectface Temperatures ever re- er Ground may be in order for ing Your Family~ 65 Courthouse Street, Blairsville, Georgia in the Jury Assembly Room. corded. all of us. 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Sports Page 8A THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS September 16, 2026 See the Sports Section at nganews.com Union extends streak to 14, rewriting UCHS record book Panthers face No. 3 Ringgold, No. 5 LaFayette in Tuesday tri-match By Todd Forrest Sports Editor sports@nganews.com Union County (27-3, 2-0) opened region play with a pair of convincing wins, extending its program-record winning streak to 14 games and setting a new team record with its 27th victory, while collecting a pair of individual records along the way. Thursday’s wins over Murray County and No. 7 Sonoraville in Chatsworth capped another perfect week, which began with straight-set victories at home over Pickens and Rabun Gap-Nachoochee on Tuesday. During the week, junior Emry Sosensky took over ÀUVWSODFHRQWKHSURJUDP·VFDreer kills list, while sophomore Kamryn Brown moved atop the school’s all-time aces list. Now, Union County turns its attention to what could be its most challenging night of the regular season — a Tuesday trip to Ringgold to face the No. 3 Tigers and No. Sophomore Kamryn Brown, who already owns the career and season Juniors Emry Sosensky (L) and Samantha Combs (R) have recently taken spots atop the UCHS record books 5 LaFayette in a key tri-match assists record, set the career aces record last week during Union’s home DIWHU6RVHQVNEHFDPHWKHÀUVWSODHULQSURJUDPKLVWRUWRWRSNLOOVIRUKHUFDUHHU0HDQZKLOH&RPEV between Region 7-AAA’s three win over Pickens. Photo/Todd Forrest became the founding member of Union County’s 600 digs club last week. Photo/Todd Forrest top-ranked squads at 5 p.m. 7-0 on the year against ranked with four. Beal, Brown and sky, along with a Beal block, Sauers led Union County within 22-21, but the Panthers The Panthers return programs with a statement win Price added one kill apiece. pushed Union County ahead with four aces and added a answered with back-to-back home Thursday to host Rock- over the No. 7 Phoenix. Brown posted a pair of 15-6. Pickens responded with block and 14 digs. Hedden had scores to reach match point. mart and North Murray begin- Sauers led the way with team highs with 22 assists and DQUXQWRFXWWKHGHÀFLWWR two aces and eight digs, while Rabun Gap stayed alive at 24ning at 5 p.m. six kills while notching nine three aces, the latter break- 16-14, and the teams traded Sosensky also reached double 23 before a carrying violation Panthers 2, Murray GLJVLQ7KXUVGD·VÀQDOH6R- ing Kaylee Ashcraft’s school points from there before the ÀJXUHVZLWKGLJV JDYH 8QLRQ &RXQW WKH ÀQDO County 0 (25-11, 25-10) — VHQVN HQGHG ZLWK ÀYH NLOOV career aces record, set in 2022. 3DQWKHUV ÀQDOO SXOOHG DZD 7KHÀUVWVHWEHORQJHGWR point and the sweep. The Panthers opened region two aces and seven digs; Foster Combs, Sauers and So- from a 20-18 lead. Kills from Union County, which stormed Up next: The top three play with a bang, routing a recorded four kills and a block. sensky each served one ace, Foster, Sauers and Sosensky, out to a 15-5 lead behind a bal- teams in Region 7-AAA will 17-7 Indians squad Thursday Beal and Ekeberg both while Sosensky led the Pan- a Sosensky ace and a Drag- anced attack that saw six differ- all be under one roof Tuesday in Chatsworth. picked up four kills. Brown thers with eight digs. Combs ons service error gave Union ent Panthers score at least once. in Ringgold when the Panthers, Sosensky surpassed 400 had 17 assists, a kill and an ace; and senior Blaire Hedden add- County the final five points Rabun Gap twice trimmed the LaFayette and the host Tigers FDUHHUNLOOVÀQLVKLQJWKHPDWFK &RPEV ÀQLVKHG ZLWK GLJV HG ÀYH GLJV DSLHFH DQG %HDO needed to secure the sweep. GHÀFLWWRVHYHQSRLQWVDW meet for a region tri-match at with six kills and six digs. Se- and an ace, and Price added recorded one block. Panthers 2, Rabun and 17-10, but could get no 5 p.m. QLRU$XVWLQ%HDOKDGÀYHNLOOV one kill. Union County held off Gap 0 (25-11, 25-23) — Union closer. Beal and Sauers sparked Both Ringgold (19-13) and two blocks, while senior In Thursday’s nightcap, a furious Pickens rally in the County reached 25 wins for a late surge that stretched the and LaFayette (24-5) have Amie Sauers went for four Sonoraville took down Murray ÀUVWVHWDIWHUMXPSLQJWROHDGV just the second time in program lead to 22-10, while Price and spent the entire season ranked kills, two aces and a block. County in straight sets. of 8-3, 11-4 and 14-6. The history Tuesday, closing out its Foster contributed two of the LQ WKH WRS ÀYH DIWHU ÀQLVKLQJ Emilie Ekeberg deliv- Panthers 2, Pickens 0 Panthers still held a 21-14 home tri-match with a sweep 3DQWKHUV·ÀQDOWKUHHSRLQWV as the state runner-up and ered three kills and a block. (25-22, 25-19) — Tuesday’s advantage before the Dragons of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee. The second set went reaching the Elite Eight, re- 6HQLRU6RÀD)RVWHUDGGHGWZR action at Union County High surged with an 8-2 run to pull Foster led the Panthers down to the wire, with the spectively, in 2025. kills and two blocks. Brown School opened with the Pan- within 23-22. Sauers and Beal with 11 kills and added a block. Panthers trailing for most of the All three programs are dished out 12 assists to go with thers’ fourth win of the year answered with consecutive Ekeberg had eight kills, Sosen- early going. Despite tying the undefeated in region play withthree aces and a kill; Samantha over Pickens, including their kills to close out the set. sky seven, and Beal and Sauers VFRUHÀYHWLPHV8QLRQ&RXQW out having dropped a single set. Combs chipped in 13 digs and third straight-set victory over The Panthers again es- six apiece. Brown finished couldn’t take control until Thursday, the Panthers an ace; Lyla Price picked up the Dragons. tablished control early in the with four kills, two aces and consecutive kills from Foster host North Murray and Rockone kill. E k e b e rg l e d U n i o n second set, with aces from 32 assists, while Price added ignited a 5-0 run following a mart, which enter the week Panthers 2, No. 7 So- County with seven kills, fol- Brown and Sauers helping two kills. Combs had one kill, 15-15 deadlock. winless in region play and sport noraville 0 (25-13, 25-19) lowed by Sauers with six, build an early advantage. Kills three aces, a block and a team- The Eagles later rattled a combined overall record of — Union County improved to 6RVHQVNZLWKÀYHDQG)RVWHU by Ekeberg, Foster and Sosen- high 16 digs. off four straight points to pull 17-37. UCMS Panthers stay undefeated; JV team scores win over Rabun Co. 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September 16, 2026 THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS Page 9A Lady Panthers stumble late in losses at Oconee Co., Rockmart Union hosts Coahulla Creek, visits North Murray looking to remain third in 7-AAA By Todd Forrest Sports Editor sports@nganews.com Union County softball lost both of its road contests last week, including a 5-3 loss at No. 4 Rockmart on Thursday, where the Yellow Jackets scored four unanswered runs to RYHUFRPHDGHÀFLW The Lady Panthers will look to bounce back this week, beginning with a Tuesday meeting with Coahulla Creek at home, followed by a Thursday visit to North Murray — a meeting Union desperately needs to maintain a grip on third place in Region 7-AAA after the Mountaineers stunned the Lady Panthers in Blairsville last month. Both games begin at 5:30 p.m. No. 4 Rockmart 5, Union County 3 — Tied 3-3 LQWKHÀIWKDFRVWO/DG3DQthers error allowed Rockmart to take the lead for good before another error in the sixth helped the Yellow Jackets add an insurance run. Four errors proved costly for Union County as it attempt- 6RSKRPRUHRXWÀHOGHU%ULH$QQ3RHUHDFKHGEDVHGLQDOOWKUHHSODWHDS- Senior second baseman Jules Dyer singled in the seventh inning at Rockmart and has reached base in three ed to upset Rockmart on the pearances at Oconee County. Photo/Todd Forrest consecutive games. Photo/Todd Forrest URDG7KXUVGD7ZRÀUVWLQQLQJ Union County 1 — The Lady nobody out. errors allowed the Yellow Jack- Panthers got four innings of Davenport replaced Anets to grab an early 1-0 lead, but two-hit softball from senior thros in the circle in the botsenior Izzy Anthros launched a Izzy Anthros in last week’s WRP RI WKH ÀIWK DQG UHFRUGHG three-run home run to center non-region road trip before two quick outs before an error field in the third, giving the Oconee County broke through opened the door for Oconee visitors a 3-1 advantage. ZLWKÀYHUXQVLQWKHÀIWKDQG County. Consecutive hit batters Anthros’ fourth homer another in the sixth Tuesday in loaded the bases, and another of the year came with one out, Watkinsville. error cleared them before backfollowing an Ella Akins single Oconee County scored to-back doubles put the Warand a Marlee Cicneros walk. once in the first, but Union riors ahead 6-0. Rockmart answered with County — which outhit the Oconee County added a two-run homer in the bottom home team 7-5 — repeatedly another run in the sixth after half to even the score. Anthros failed to capitalize on its scor- DKLWEDWWHUVDFULÀFHEXQWDQG settled down, and with two outs ing opportunities, stranding 11 RBI groundout. LQWKHÀIWKDEDVHKLWDQGDQ- UXQQHUV WKURXJK WKH ÀUVW ÀYH Whitener walked to beother error plated the go-ahead innings. The Lady Panthers gin the seventh and eventually run. A leadoff error in the sixth ÀQDOOEURNHWKURXJKZLWKDUXQ came around to score with two allowed the Yellow Jackets to in the seventh. outs. add an insurance run. Union County put run- Poe reached base in all Senior Jules Dyer singled QHUVRQLQHDFKRIWKHÀUVWÀYH three of her plate appearances, to open the seventh, but two innings. Anthros reached on an going 1-for-1 with a walk and a VWULNHRXWV DQG D ÁRXW HQGHG error and Stella Collins singled KLWESLWFK:KLWHQHUÀQLVKHG the threat and the game. LQ WKH ÀUVW 6WRYHU OHG RII WKH 2-for-4 with a run and a stolen $QWKURVÀQLVKHGIRU second with a single, followed base, while Davenport also with three RBIs. Akins scored by a hit-by-pitch from Brie- went 2-for-4. a run during her 1-for-3 day; Ann Poe and a walk to Anthros Anthros walked twice; Whitener and Dyer each went to load the bases. Addison Stover went 1-for-3 with a 1 for 3, while Cisneros ended Whitener and Lexi Davenport stolen base, and Collins went her day 0 for 1 with a walk and opened the third with consecu- 1-for-4. Dyer reached on a hit a run. Mya Jordan stole a bag tive singles, while Poe singled by pitch in an 0-for-2 outing. for Union County. and Anthros walked in the Anthros struck out four In the circle, Anthros al- fourth, but the Lady Panthers over four innings, allowing two ORZHGÀYHKLWVDQGWZRHDUQHG came away empty-handed each hits, one walk and one earned runs over six innings, striking time. Davenport singled to UXQ'DYHQSRUWZRUNHGWKHÀQDO out eight and walking a batter. RSHQWKHÀIWKDQGVHQLRU-XOHV two innings, surrendering three Oconee County 7, Dyer was hit by a pitch with hits and one earned. -XQLRURXWÀHOGHU6WHOOD&ROOLQVÀQLVKHGIRUGXULQJ8QLRQ·VWULSWR2FRQHH&RXQW3KRWR7RGG)RUUHVW XC: UCHS posts strong showings Joshua’s Quest hosts Inaugural at Tallulah Falls and North Hall 5K Run/Walk/Roll at Meeks Park By Todd Forrest with a time of 21:18, with Willingham was 97th in 35:15, A spirit of inclusion, Sports Editor James Neumiller 64th in 21:47, Josie Queen placed 98th in community and determinasports@nganews.com Wyatt Goddard 67th in 21:53, DQG/LOOLH5RWNRÀQLVKHG WLRQÀOOHG0HHNV3DUNDQGWKH Arthur Bowman 80th in 22:29, 111th in 48:06. adjacent Sorghum Field last The Union County cross Ean King 88th in 22:46, Sylis Union County’s cross Saturday as Joshua’s Quest country teams continued their Flaim 94th in 23:16, Parker country teams also competed KHOG LWV ÀUVW DQQXDO . 5XQ strong start to the season last Deal 98th in 23:43, Finn Lan- at the North Hall Invitational, :DON5ROO week, combining for 11 top-20 ham 99th in 23:45, David Tran with the Panthers placing four Approximately 50 par- ÀQLVKHVDFURVVUDFHVDW7DOOXODK 102nd in 23:52, Jeffrey Carroll runners among the top 11 in the ticipants and their families Falls and North Hall. 105th in 24:00, Alexander Lites boys’ race. turned out for the event, which Union County’s cross 106th in 24:01, Njall Bjarnason Oakey led the Union VWDUWHG DQG ÀQLVKHG DW 0HHNV country teams competed at 108th in 24:22, Hillman Elliott County boys with a third-place Park. The course welcomed the Tallulah Falls Cookies N’ 109th in 24:24, Ryker Lambert finish in 17:33, followed by runners, walkers and those Quotes XC Festival on Sept. 111th in 24:25, Logan Tercero Nushtayev in eighth at 18:01, using adaptive equipment in a ZLWK ERWK WHDPV ÀQLVKLQJ 128th in 25:48, Ethan Parker Faulkner in ninth at 18:02 and celebration of movement and WKLUG7KH3DQWKHUVSODFHGÀYH 134th in 26:33 and Grayson Hillman in 11th at 18:08. Noah togetherness. runners among the top 20 in the Shadden 157th in 28:38. James Payne placed 27th in Special guests from boys’ race. Neva Brott paced the ZKLOH +RSSOH ÀQLVKHG Ainsley’s Angels of Georgia Maddux Oakey led the 8QLRQ &RXQW JLUOV ÀQLVKLQJ 31st in 19:15. Tanner was 50th made the trip from Atlanta 8QLRQ &RXQW ERV ÀQLVKLQJ 16th in 24:40. Kate Barrett in 20:21, Weaver 60th in 20:41, to take part. Led by Scooter eighth with a time of 18:13, was 18th in 24:51, followed by Dupuis 63rd in 20:47 and Jake Sayer, the group brought racfollowed closely by Ander Macy Payne in 21st at 25:09, Payne 67th in 21:01. ing wheelchairs and paired Faulkner in ninth at 18:18. Tessa Schurter in 24th at 25:54 Schurter paced the Union wheelchair users with their Andrew Nushtayev placed 12th and Julia Adams in 32nd at County girls, finishing 27th running partners, adding an in 18:36, while Noah James 26:16. in 24:09. Brott placed 35th inspiring adaptive element to 3DQH ÀQLVKHG WK LQ Arianna Whalen placed in 24:37, Adams was 40th in the inaugural race. and Oliver Hillman was 19th 47th in 27:33, Kate Hoffman 25:00, Barrett finished 42nd Volunteers played a key ence for everyone involved. PDUNHGDQLPSRUWDQWÀUVWVWHS in 19:06. Mason Hopple placed was 49th in 27:40, Grace in 25:17 and Payne was 56th role in the day’s success. Mem- Organizers described for Joshua’s Quest as it works 24th in 19:27, followed by :ULJKWÀQLVKHGWKLQ in 26:30. bers of the local Kiwanis Key the morning as a wonder- to build community through ac- Nash Tanner in 31st at 20:17, Macy Oakey was 64th in 29:22, Whalen placed 62nd in Club and athletes from the ful success, highlighting the cessible athletic opportunities. Eli Baker in 34th at 20:30, Ava Irvin placed 84th in 32:17, 26:48, Wright was 66th in UCHS cross country team pro- enthusiastic turnout and the Plans are already under- Ayden Weaver in 37th at 20:39 Estefania Alvarez was 89th in +RIIPDQ ÀQLVKHG WK vided strong support through- positive atmosphere created way for future events as the and Jake Payne in 41st at 20:45. 32:44, Madeline Griggs fin- in 27:24 and Irvin was 88th out the event, helping ensure a by participants, families and organization looks to grow its Cody Dupuis placed 57th ished 92nd in 33:02, Abigail in 28:49. smooth and welcoming experi- volunteers alike. The event annual 5K tradition. The Union County boys cross country team packs together during a recent race. Union County is back in action Tuesday at Clear Creek Middle School for Gilmer’s North Georgia HS XC Championship. Photo/UCHS
Page 10A THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS September 16, 2026 Georgia Heart opens up QHZRIÀFHLQ+LDZDVVHH 7KH*HRUJLD+HDUW,QVWLWXWHKHOGDULEERQFXWWLQJFHUHPRQDWLWVQHZORFDWLRQLQ+LDZDVVHH last week. Photo by Brittany Holbrooks By Brittany Holbrooks counties was also a huge factor go.” North Georgia News in securing a new location. After a brief welcome Staff Writer “When I found out it from Dr. Smith, she took a T h e G e o rg i a H e a r t was going to be years and we moment to thank Practice Institute of the Northeast started to see the issues that our Manager Lauren Lafferty for G e o r g i a H e a l t h S y s t e m patients were having getting to her role in making the dream celebrated its new office us,” Dr. Smith continued, “it for a Georgia Heart Institute location at 129 S. Main Street in really was like, ‘OK, this is practice in Hiawassee a reality. Hiawassee with a well-attended VRPHWKLQJZH·YHZDQWHGWRGR Tours followed so that anyone ribbon cutting on Wednesday, ZH·YHJRWWRGRLW·µ interested could see every inch Sept. 9. Not only that, but Smith of the new facility. Office staff, patients, says she also sees patients from Joanne McGlamery and community members and the farther north, out of Warne and her husband are both patients of Lake Chatuge Chamber of Hayesville in North Carolina. Dr. Smith, whom they began to Commerce were all proud to This will help ease some of see on the recommendation of see the establishment of another their own travel concerns to their daughter, Danielle Maney, local resource that will no ÀQGTXDOLWFDUH who worked in imaging at the GRXEWEHQHÀWWKHDUHD·VKHDOWK What does that care %ODLUVYLOOHRIÀFH Dr. Megan Smith is one look like? Currently, labs “We see Dr. Smith, and of two local cardiologists with can be drawn and processed she is absolutely wonderful. the Georgia Heart Institute. there, and in-office diuretic 6KH·VVRSDWLHQWVKHOLVWHQVVKH She grew up in Habersham p r o c e d u r e s c a n r e m o v e takes time to explain things so County and attended Piedmont fluid from congestive heart that you can fully understand. University before leaving the failure patients. Monitoring She spends hours looking over area for medical school and to is also available, such as your records and things, I think, complete her residency, but she electrocardiogram testing, or because she knows every little returned to be close to family. EKG. detail,” relayed McGlamery, Seeing her grandparents S m i t h h a s a l r e a d y who is grateful for the lifestruggle with heart issues was prepared for further imaging changing care her husband has ZKDW ÀUVW SLTXHG KHU LQWHUHVW like ultrasounds to be available received under Dr. Smith. in cardiology, along with the ZLWKLQVL[PRQWKV·WLPHDQGVKH A d d e d M a n e y, “ H e historical lack of treatment revealed that another clinician went from barely being able that rural communities receive will coming to the practice in to walk from the living room compared to more urban areas. November to join herself and to the bathroom without being “If you look at rural, Dr. Marc Veneziano, Michelle winded and just felt like giving we die more often from (heart Robertson, NP, and Stephanie up. Now, he golfs 18 holes disease) than people in cities, Bailey, PA. every week, sometimes twice, and how is that right?” Smith C a r d i o l o g i s t D r . thanks to Georgia Heart.” said. “How can we live with Veneziano grew up and was McGlamery was happy that and not do something trained in New York and to report that her husband also about that? the Northeast, and after a works regularly at mowing the “And so, the best thing fellowship in Buffalo, he came yard, bush hogging and other that I can think of in this day to Georgia to work for Emory activities. and age is, bring the care to the University. “He does anything that people that need it. Quit telling For about nine or 10 KH ZLVKHV WR GR DQG KH·V 8,)1) 7;))8736+,91+33(2)77 them to go to the ivory towers HDUVKHKDGDVDWHOOLWHRIÀFH years old,” McGlamery said. – bring it to them.” at Chatuge Regional Hospital “(Dr. Smith) has really brought Some may recognize Dr. in Hiawassee. He left to work KLPEDFNIURPDOPRVWGHDWK·V 6RUJKXPLQWKH Smith from the Georgia Heart DW %ODLUVYLOOH·V *HRUJLD +HDUW door, and we credit her.” Institute facility in Blairsville, Institute but has returned to From a staff standpoint, and working there was what Hiawassee to continue giving Maney described her time at 0RXQWDLQV)HVWLYDO led to the construction of the care at the new location. Georgia Heart as “the best job 3DUDGH practice in Hiawassee. “Oh, I love it. I live in I ever had,” because not only do “I have always wanted Milton, so Alpharetta, so I the doctors put an emphasis on to move in this direction. Even commute up here and chose to patient care, but they advocate though it seems close, talk keep the lifestyle of commuting and care for their staff as well. to people who live here – because I love the people and Georgia Heart in WKH GRQ·W ZDQW WR GULYH WR the patients,” Dr. Veneziano Hiawassee accepts walk-ins, Blairsville,” said Smith, adding said. “I enjoy being back where but anyone who wants to make that GA 515 road construction it all started and seeing the an appointment can dial 706between Towns and Union same and new patients as we 835-1914. &áżĈǡnýżōüĈůnjNjǢǍNjǍǑ ħńĈǡnjNjáń ]ōýáżħōŅǡ&ōƫŅżōƫŅ ĽáħůŵƪħĽĽĈ áůżħýħŬáŅżŵ eĈĈżáżǎǒnjýĤōōĽăǧáż ǓǡǎNjáń áůżħýħŬáżħōŅħŵ@,, YƁŵżŵĤōƫƁŬħŅƱōƁůŬáůáăĈ üĈŵżáŅăůĈĞħŵżĈůáżżĤĈżáüĽĈ żōĞĈżáŅƁńüĈůǧ ƁĈŵżħōŅŵǨ ἼǵǒNjǑǶǒǓnjǹǓǒnjnj 'U0DUF9HQH]LDQRDQG'U0HJDQ6PLWKDUHWKHWZRSULPDUFDUGLRORJLVWVRSHUDWLQJ*HRUJLD Heart in Hiawassee and Blairsville. 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Page 2B THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS September 16, 2026 Church News in the Mountains of North Georgia Never Judge a Song by Its Middle Upcoming events Preaching a Sermon from Beyond the Grave Imagine standing in at Revival Baptist As a clergyman I have peating, “He being dead yet Jerusalem on the Sabbath Rabbi Revival Baptist Church conducted many funerals and speaketh.” As with righteous The Rev. nearly three thousand years Yonatan will be having their Home- memorial services, and they Abel, who is being referenced Victor H. Morgan ago. The city is filled with Hambourger coming! It will be held on are all different. Different here, this faithful soul was in- Rector pilgrims. Families have come Sunday, September 20th. Bro. in that each soul being com- deed speaking from the grave, St. Luke’s to worship. At its heart stands TASTE OF Todd Coker will be preaching mended to the Lord’s keeping first by the words I was read- Church the magnificent Temple, and TORAH our morning service. There is unique, as are their family ing on his behalf but secondly Blue Ridge its courtyards ring with the will be no evening service. members. and more importantly by his sound the pilgrims traveled to when prayers seem unan- Starting Monday, Sephear—the singing of the Lev- swered, losses accumulate, Recently, I conducted long life of faith and service. a new chapter. “Absent from tember 21st through Friday, one unlike any that I have One thing in particular the body... present with the ites, the voices that lead Israel and we wonder whether G-d September 25th we will be in worship. You would expect has hidden His face. done in the 40 years of my stood out in his sermon. It Lord” is the way St. Paul puts having Fall Revival at Revival ministry. The deceased wrote was how one should face the it in 2 Corinthians 5:8. a hymn of joy. Instead, they In those moments, we sing about famine. About war. naturally believe we have Baptist Church! Bro. Richard his own homily or sermon, loss of a loved one. Quoting But what I found most About exile. About G-d hiding reached the end. Haazinu Cliner will be bring the mes- which, in the instructions he his late father, an Episcopal moving in his sermon was His face. teaches otherwise. Its final sage nightly at 7 PM, along left, he directed me to read. I clergyman, he said, “Let your how a person’s view of what Why would the musi- note is not exile but redemp- with special singing. might add that even his wife tears this day not be tears of he called “the inevitable” cians of the Temple choose tion. Not abandonment but The church is located at did not know he had placed sorrow, but of joy.” evolves as youth gives way that song for the happiest day reconciliation. Not despair but 572 Ivylog Creek Road; Doug this document in his pre-ar- He could give this bold to age. “When we are young,” of the week? hope. The song does not end in Gaines Pastor; 706-623-1015. rangement packet. directive because of what he said, “death is nowhere on The Song of Haazinu the dark. Its own words reach I prefaced it by say- Jesus had done on behalf of life’s agenda. When we are is Moses’ final message to past every bitter stanza: “For Bethlehem Baptist ing that I guess he did not the fallen sons of Adam. As middle aged, we don’t want the Jewish people before his death. It opens with a sum- the L-rd will vindicate His people and have compassion Movie night trust me to say all the things he felt needed saying. As it our forerunner, He took the plunge into the dark chasm of it on our agenda. And when we retire, we have places to mons to all creation—”Listen, on His servants” (Deuterono- Bethlehem Baptist turned out, his words did in- death, made it safe and now go and things to see. But as O heavens, and I will speak; my 32:36). Church Movie night ages 10+ deed speak with a greater au- beckons us to follow in assur- we approach our latter years, and let the earth hear the The Lubavitcher Rebbe on Friday, September 18th. thority than any I could have ance and without fear. Death reality sinks in, and we have words of my mouth” (Deuter- drew attention to the remark- Please come join us and bring contrived. A felicitous phrase for the Christian might be to think about dying as an unonomy 32:1)—and from there able fact that the Levites sang a friend to this free event. Football finger food will be from Hebrews 20:4 bore re- thought of as the beginning of changeable fact.” it celebrates G-d’s loving care even the painful sections of He went on to say that for Israel, warns of rebellion Haazinu during the joyful Sab- served at 6 PM; Movie starts at 7 PM. Come Home to Coosa on Sept. 20th how we think about it, our apand suffering, foretells exile, bath service. They were not proach, is what makes all the and ends with redemption. denying suffering. They were Showing “Facing The Giants”. Popcorn will be difference. He laid out two The Levites divided the song teaching that even the darkest options. The first is to view into six sections, singing one verses belong within a larger served during the movie. Call 828-371-3340 our passing from this life as a part each Sabbath until the melody whose ending has al- graduation; the other as, THE entire poem had been com- ready been written. For more information or if you need a ride! Address: END. Of course, for the Chrispleted. It seems like a strange That does not mean ev- tian the latter option has been choice. Surely there were hap- ery tragedy will be explained 2043 St ate Hwy. 325, Blairspier songs to sing. Yet that was in this life. Some losses remain ville, GA 30512. snatched from us. Because Jeprecisely the point. A song painful until our final day, and sus lives, we shall live also. cannot be understood from a some questions receive no sat- Coosa Methodist Now for my observa- tion on the matter: because single verse. isfying answer. Faith asks us Imagine arriving at a not to mistake the unfinished Fall Extravaganza we have this certain hope, concert just as the orchestra movement for the completed Coosa Methodist Church we need to get busy living... reaches its darkest movement. symphony. The Composer will have their annual Fall Ex- to make each day count. Af- The music is heavy. The mel- hears what we cannot yet hear. travaganza on Saturday, Octo- ter all, we are all preaching a ody feels unresolved. If you Every Sabbath, the Lev- ber 3rd from 9 AM to 2PM. sermon, if not by our words, walked out at that moment, ites reminded Israel not to Come ready to shop for by our actions. Let’s make it a you might conclude the com- judge the song before it was unusual handmade crafts, bake good one! poser had written a work filled over. That is one of faith’s sale goodies from famous LORD, we pray thee only with despair. You would hardest lessons. When the mu- Coosa chefs, and a splendid that thy grace may always be wrong. You simply left be- sic turns dark, we naturally Silent Auction of speciality prevent [go before] and folfore the music was finished. assume the concert is over. items.After shopping, pick up Coosa Methodist Church low us, and make us continu- The Levites were teaching the Haazinu reminds us otherwise. a pork combo plate and enjoy Coosa Methodist Church vices where there will be spe- ally to be given to all good Jewish people never to judge The Composer has already listening to live entertainment. will be celebrating their 192nd cial music and a guest speaker. works; through Jesus Christ life’s song in the middle. written the final movement— All proceeds support Homecoming on Sunday, Sep- A traditional “Dinner on the our Lord. Amen. (Collect for There are seasons when we simply have not heard it the Missions and Ministries of tember 20. All glory to God for Grounds” will follow the the 17th Sunday after Trinity, life sounds like the opening yet. 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September 16, 2026 THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS Page 3B Welcoming Light A Non-Denominational Church in Blairsville. Please join us Sundays for Worship at 9 AM at G & G Bakery and Cafe and Wednesdays at 6 PM for Bible Study and potluck dinner also at G & G Bakery and Cafe. Our website is www.WelcomingLight.org where you can learn about our Mission, Vision and Beliefs. N(Sep16,Z2)CA JANE LEE BARRETT IMOGENE TURPIN The Church of Jane Lee Barrett, age 82, Imogene Turpin passed away Saturday morning, Sep- Jesus Christ of of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 7, tember 12, 2026, at the age of 89. She is survived by her daughter, Latter-day Saints 2026. She was born in Chicago, Tracy Nicholson (Royce); sons The Church of Jesus Illinois, on May 5, 1944, to the Matt (Elaina) and Chris (Kellie); Christ of Latter-day Saints late Kenneth and Pearl (Triplet) as well as 11 grandchildren, 16 meets weekly on Sundays at MARY EUGENIA LARRY PARKER GREEN Jackson. great-grandchildren, and many 10 AM for Worship, 11 AM for DALLAS CECIL JONES Jane met her husband at extended family members. Imo- LINDSEY Mr. Larry Parker Green, Sunday School, and 7 PM on With love, gratitude, and the age of 17 when he moved to gene’s husband, Jerry, her par- Tuesdays for scripture study. pride, the family honors the re- Mary Eugenia Lindsey age 24, of Blairsville, GA, passed Chicago for work. The two mar- ents, Truman and Stella Holmes, of Blairsville, GA passed away away on August 29, 2026. After Please join us at 34 Rogers markable life and enduring lega- ried one year later, beginning a and her siblings Bill, Steve, Max, Street in Blairsville. All are cy of Capt. Dallas Cecil Jones of at home on Tuesday, September serving as an Operations Special- beautiful life together. She was Anne Edwards, Gertie Mae Lay- 8, 2026 with her husband and ist in the US Navy, Parker was son, and Gerald, preceded her in welcome to attend! NT(Sep16,Z2)CA Blairsville, GA, formerly of Vero attending Kennesaw State Uni- a loving and devoted wife and children by her side. Genie was death. Beach, FL, as they mourn his remained devoted to her husband End of Watch. On September 10, born on November 20, 1941 in Atlanta, GA. She was the eldest versity as a computer engineering major. His passion for comput- for 61 years until his passing in Born in Hiawassee, Geor- Fairview Baptist gia, Imogene was a beloved wife, 2026, at the age of 95, he awakened to his new forever home. daughter of the late Jack and Ber- ers and electronics began at age 2024. Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and Church Services tie Andrews. Genie retired from 4, when he received a Nintendo friend. She was a member of Cal- Dallas was born January the Gwinnett County School Sys- Gameboy. mother, grandmother, great- You are invited to join 22, 1931, in Titusville, FL, to grandmother, great-great-grand- vary Baptist Church in Hiawas- us at Fairview Baptist Church tem as a special needs coordina- Parker was an avid gamer, see. Tessie Mae and Stanley Jones and tor after 15 years of service. She and the member of a large online mother, and friend. She was a for a wonderful time of worwas named for the doctor who Christian who loved the Lord. Visitation was held on ship and fellowship. Sunday had a love for those children and gaming community through Dis- Monday, September 14, from 6 delivered him. His family later a passion to enhance their lives. cord. He enjoyed anime such as In her spare time, she enjoyed school -10 AM; Worship sermoved to Selerno, Sebastian, and watching wrestling and her soap 9 PM at Banister-Cooper Funeral Flowers brought a smile to her Naruto and Bleach, and also col- Home. Funeral services was at 2 vice - 11 AM; Evening service then Vero Beach. A 1951 gradu- face and soul. lected figurines. He had a great operas on television, shopping, - 6 PM. Address is 10 Fairview ate of Vero Beach High School, PM on Tuesday, September 15, at Genie was a loving and appreciation of Japanese culture and going out to eat. Jane was Calvary Baptist Church. Church Road. Dallas enlisted in the United caring mother, daughter, sister, and food. In his free time, Parker beautiful inside and out, and she Come and experience States Navy and served aboard Pallbearers: Alan Turpin, niece, aunt and cousin. She was could often be found scrolling couldn’t go on an outing without Andrew Turpin, Hogan Nichol- the joy encouragement and the USS Toledo in the Pacific especially devoted to her loving Instagram Reels and watching someone telling her so. She was during the Korean War. son, Whit Nicholson, Loftin Tur- presence of the Lord with us. husband, Darwin Ray Lindsey funny cat videos. He shared a sweet, funny, and loving to all pin, and Silas Nicholson We look forward to welcom- While home on leave for 52 years. Genie was a mem- love of horror movies with his who knew her. She will be deeply in 1953, Dallas met Janie Lou Flowers are accepted but ing you. ber of House of Prayer in Blairs- mother. Parker was a huge fan missed. in lieu of flowers donations in Spear. After only a few days to- ville, GA. She spent her life of Godzilla, favoring the origi- Rev. Tommy Jones Jane was preceded in Imogene’s memory can be made N(Sep16,Z2)CA gether, a handful of letters—and deeply in love with Christ and nal 1950s movies. His playlists death by her parents, Kenneth to Calvary Baptist Church Builda winning poker hand that gave him the means to send for her— was a devout Christian. Some of her hobbies were gardening, featured a variety of alternative rock, from Queen, to Deftones, and Pearl Jackson; her husband, ing Fund. Liberty Hill Odis Barrett; and sisters, Jean Banister-Cooper is in Dallas asked Janie to join him in The Red Hat Society, taking care to Rage Against the Machine. Jackson and Ruth Borowski. charge of arrangements for Mrs. Church Services California and become his bride. of her family. Her favorite thing Parker is survived by his She is survived by her Turpin. to pass her time was watching mother, Laura Clarke; father, Liberty Hill Church, They married in Long Beach on daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila May 21, 1954, beginning a love “Murder She Wrote”. Levi (Beth) Green; grandparents, “A Little Church with a Big story that lasted sixty-four years Surviviors include her Larry and Diane Fort, Tony and and Bobby Durham and Belinda and Mike Weygant; son, Steven Thursday Night Heart”. We come together, ev- ery Sunday morning at 11 a.m. on earth. husband, Darwin Ray Lindsey; a daughter, Erin and Fredy Perez; Iris Green, and Carol Love Cobb; siblings, Grace Green, Hope Barrett; grandchildren, Donnie TV Church Service as a body of believers to wor- After his honorable dis- Ledford and Jason Finch; ten charge, Dallas returned to Vero and son Drew, all of Blairsville, Clarke, and Chandler Green; Everyone is invited to ship Jesus. GA. Her most precious gifts, her uncle, Josh Fort; and aunt, Lisa great-grandchildren; and eight tune in every Thursday eve- We would love for you Beach and continued his life of great-great-grandchildren. service as a firefighter, becoming granddaughter, Raenie Jones; and Fielder. ning to WGHC TV at 7 PM; to be part of our church fam- great-grandson, Hendrix Jones of Memorial Services for Visitation was held on also on Facebook; wotgtv. ily! Our church is located at, known throughout the commu- Dacula, GA; sisters, Donna and Parker Green were held on Satur- Thursday, September 10, 2026 com/ ROKU channel to hear nity as Capt. Jones. He mentored from 12 - 2 at Banister-Cooper 255 Liberty Hill Road, GA generations of younger firefight- Ed Reigner and Linda Barbry day, September 5, 2026, at 2 PM Evangelist Evelyn Adams car- Hwy. 515, just across the Faners and, a diver since his youth, who was preceded in death by at Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Funeral Home. rying the Gospel around the Funeral was held on nin/Union County, GA Line. pioneered the department’s Un- her husband, Bill; many beloved Home & Crematory Blairsville world. Prayer requests call N(Sep16,Z2)CA derwater Search, Rescue, and cousins, nieces and nephews and Chapel with Lance Johnson of- Thursday, September 10, 2026 706-671-7988. If Jesus speaks Recovery efforts, helping estab- other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held ficiating. Cochran-McDaniel Fu- at 2 at Banister-Cooper Funeral Home. to your heart send any love of- Bunker Hill lish a specialized response that would serve the community for on Saturday, September 12, 2026 neral Homes is honored to serve Interment was in the fering to P.O. Box 394, Fair- mont, GA 30139. N(Sep16,Z1)CA Baptist Services years to come. at 2 p.m. from Bellamy Funeral the family of Larry Parker Green; Burch Cemetery. Bunker Hill Baptist Home, 3551 Jimmy Lee Smith send condolences and sign the Banister-Cooper is in Church would like to invite After retiring in 1981, Dallas moved to Blairsville, Parkway, Hiram, GA 30141, guest register online at www.co- charge of arrangements for Mrs. Shady Grove everyone to come out and be with Pastor Jeff Olver and Pas- chranmcdaniel.com. where he continued giving back tor Sammy Clark officiating. Barrett. UMC Fundraiser with us for all of our servicby becoming the Union County The interment followed in Mt. es. Sunday school at 10 AM; Fire Department’s first creden- Shady Grove United Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Methodist Church is taking Sunday Worship Service at 11 tialed fire instructor. at 2562 Villa Rica Hwy., Dallas, AM; Wednesday Night Bible Dallas loved being a orders for their Rada Cutlery GA 30157. Visitation was held fundraiser and will continue Study at 7 PM. grandfather. He filled his grand- on Saturday, September 12, 2026 Every 4th Sunday of children’s lives with stories, throughout the year. from 12 p.m. until the service each month we have a evening cards, chess, hard work, and time. The service was streamed Contact JoAnn Hamby lessons learned alongside him— at 706-781-4828 for more in- service with a guest preacher on Youtube, Chuck Johnson Fu- and special singers at 6 PM. splitting wood, building a barn, neral Homes. You can sign and formation; please leave a mesmowing, and repairing small en- sage. NT(Sep16,Z2)CA God loves you and so do we. send condolences at www.bella- Pastor, Travis Morgan gines. myfuneralhome.com. N(Sep16,Z1)CA He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janie Lou Bellamy Funeral Home in Hiram, GA is honored to serve Celebrate Recovery - Spear Jones; and their daughter, Deborah Jean Jones. the family of Mary Eugenia Lindsey “Genie”. A Christ-Centered Recovery Program Dallas is survived by his To send flowers or plant a Celebrate Recovery is a need to stop denying the pain, sister, Mary “Tootsie” Engle of memorial tree in memory, please MARY MAGDALINE Christ-centered recovery pro- stop playing God, start admit- Vero Beach; children, Dallas Re- visit our flower store. CHASTAIN TERRY LEE AUSTIN gram that meets every Thurs- ting our powerlessness, and start ece Jones and Patricia of Daytona Mrs. Mary Magdaline Terry Lee Austin, age 84, day evening, 52 weeks a year. admitting that our lives have be- Beach, FL, Karan Jones Davenport and Eric Irish of Adairsville, Mountain Chastain, age 88, of Heritage of Hiawassee, Georgia, passed Hills Drive, Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, August 20, It is a safe place for individu- als to begin their journey of come unmanageable. We need a power greater than ourselves to GA, and Lois Jones Rich and Jerry of Blairsville, GA; grandchil- Presbyterian Food away peacefully on Tuesday, 2026. Born in Minneapolis, Kan- September 8, 2026 in the Murphy sas, on April 22, 1942, he was the breaking free from all life's restore us and that Higher Pow- hurts, habits, and hang-ups. er is Jesus Christ! dren, Melissa Earl Teems, Timo- Pantry is open Medical Center following a brief son of the late Leo and Majorie "I know that nothing Meetings are held every thy Grant Earl, Chad Donovan The Ecumenical Food illness. Mrs. Chastain was born (Fagan) Austin. good lives in me, that is, in my Thursday evening in Build- Venables, Jessica LeAnne Jones, on March 12, 1938 in Pikeville, Terry was a spiritual and Pantry at Mountain Presby- KY, the daughter of the late Fred sinful nature. For I have the ing G, 7-9 PM, at First Bap- Dallas Trevor Jones, and Eliza- uplifting presence, known for tist Church-Blairsville. If you beth Kelly Jones-Szychowski; 19 terian Church is open every McKinney and the late Rachel desire to do what is good, but offering a positive word and a I cannot carry it out" (Romans have any questions, email great-grandchildren; and 9 great- Thursday from 9:30 AM to 1 Johnson McKinney. Mary was warm smile to his friends. He regreat-grandchildren. PM. We are once again open- a loving and caring mother, sis- 7:18). The power to change only crfbcb@windstream.net or cently celebrated 40 years of so- Dallas leaves behind a leg- ing our doors to the pantry ter and grandmother. She loved briety, a testament to his strength comes from God's grace. We call 706-781-6288. NT(Sep16,Z1)CA acy of service, devotion to fam- for people to come inside to shopping, cooking and she made and dedication. ily, hard work, and a life lived fill their own boxes. We are the best biscuits ever. She loved spending time with her family Upon moving to the Yes... Pecans! at Coosa Methodist with purpose. Though his End of located right next door to the mountains of North Georgia, he Time to think about late. All pecans in one pound Watch has come, his legacy car- and friends and her cat, Anna. Catholic Church in Blairsville. Mary was preceded in death by often shared that he felt he had those Fall recipes that need the bags. If you want to order, call ries on. truly come home. 2026 crop of pecans in them ... Elaine Moss at 706-897-8008 The family will receive Located at 3831 Hwy. 515 E. her husband, Dillon Chastain in NT(Sep16,Z1)CA 2021; two sons, Ivan Chastain Terry is preceded in death or all those wonderful snacks or the church office at 706guests Tuesday, September by his parents. He is survived by and Adam Chastain; and also two that can be made with them. 745-8893. 15, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Home Providence sisters, Gladys Sturgill and Er- his children, Darin Austin and Also...think Christmas gifts! Proceeds benefit the nestine Fincher. Mary was of the Tobie Sepulvda and his brothers in Blairsville. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel Methodist Christian faith. Roy, Lester, and Gordon Austin, Coosa Methodist is of- fering the 2026 pecans to the Missions and Ministries of Coosa Methodist. as well as many friends and ex- Wednesday, September 16, at 11 Church Services Surviving Mary are one daughter, Rebecca Harwood of tended family members. His ab- Blairsville area again this year. They are scheduled to arrive Coosa Methodist is lo- cated at 767 Mulky GAp Road a.m. followed by a graveside ser- Providence Method- Blairsville; one son and daugh- sence will be felt by many. vice at House of Prayer Cemetery ter-in-law, Dwight and Sherry Banister-Cooper is in the first week of November. in Blairsville. Services are with full military honors. ist Church, 3075 Pat Colwell Your choices are Halves, held on Sundays at 8:30 and Road, Blairsville, GA 30512; Chastain of Wyandotte, MI; one charge of arrangements for Mr. In lieu of flowers, dona- brother and sister-in-law, Wen- Austin. Pieces, Amaretto Chocolate, 10:30 AM with adult Sunday tions may be made in his memory invites you to attend our Sun- dall and Patsy McKinney of Praline and White Choco- School at 9:20 AM. N(Sep16,Z15)CA to your local fire department or day Church Service from 11 to Taylor, MI; six grandchildren: honor guard. 12 and Sunday School from 10 Rochelle Chastain, Wesley Chas- Mountain View Funeral to 11. tain, Stephanie Chastain, Derek Home of Blairsville is in charge MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL We are a small country and Brelynn Harwood, Kyle Harof the arrangements. You may wood and Jeffrey Sanderlin; her sign the family guest book and church with a heritage of over cat, Anna; several nieces, nephsend condolences online at www. mountainviewfuneralhome.com. 191 years. Welcome one and all! N(Sep16,Z2)CA ews, many other relatives and friends also survive. HOME & CREMATORY Funeral services were held DISTINCTIVE SERVICE AT MODERATE COST on Sunday, September 13, 2026 Mountain View Funeral Home & Crematory at 2 PM at the Mountain View was built to Honor our Lord, Jesus Christ Chapel. 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Page 4B THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS September 16, 2026 UCSO, Fire Dept. & Schools partner Mountain Shelter & Thrift Store for Active Threat Response Training Donates 1,000 Books to Georgia Department of Corrections Expands Dog-Training Partnership at Union County Detention Center The Mountain Shelter & Thrift Store has donated 1,000 books to the Georgia Depart- ment of Corrections, provid- ing a major boost to literacy and personal-development re- sources for incarcerated indi- viduals across the state. The donation includes a wide range of fiction, non- fiction, educational titles, and inspirational works. All books were collected through community contributions and sorted by Mountain Shelter Local first responders teamed up for vital school safety training earlier this month volunteers. When the kids are away, eliminated or contained. First ments working hand-in-hand Shelter representatives your first responders will train! responders do not know in the to accomplish the mission of said the effort reflects their On September 4th, Union immediate aftermath of an ac- protecting and serving our mission to support both animal County Schools had an online tive shooter event if there are community. This kind of train- welfare and community welllearning day. Union County’s other threats. Also, the school ing gives us the opportunity to being. “Every book offers an first responders took advantage system will remain locked identify the different priorities opportunity for growth,” the of the empty schools to train down. In the meantime, first in a situation such as this, and organization shared. “We’re The Mountain Shelter & Thrift Store donates 1,000 books on Active Threat response. responders have to be able to make sure everyone is on the proud to help expand access gain confidence, socialization, ful example of second chances This was a great opportunity now enter the school and tri- same page during what would to reading materials for people and adoptability while provid- making a real difference.” for the Union County Sheriff’s age injuries. be a very chaotic and emo- working toward a better fu- ing inmates with responsibil- Mountain Shelter & Office, Union County Fire Your Union County Fire tional scene. It allows law en- ture.” ity, emotional support, and Thrift Store encourages the Department, Union County Department has been great forcement, fire personnel, and In addition to the state- practical skills. Local offi- public to support its ongoing Schools Police Department, when it comes to training and the school system to discuss wide donation, Mountain cials report improved morale work through book donations, and the Union County School being prepared to enter the what their protocols would be Shelter continues its partner- among participants and suc- volunteering, and thrift store System to get together and school with law enforcement in this type of situation, so all ship with the Union County cessful adoptions of trained purchases, which directly fund train as a team. to address injuries as quickly of the other personnel know Detention Center through the dogs. shelter operations and out- The Sheriff’s Office’s as possible. After the threat has exactly what to expect out of Rescued Program, an initiative “The Rescued Program reach programs. immediate response to any ac- been eliminated or contained, each agency. that pairs shelter dogs with in- shows how rehabilitation can For more information tive shooter within our school Fire Department personnel The more we can pre- mates for daily care and struc- benefit both people and ani- regarding donations contact system will be to IMMEDI- will enter the building along- pare for incidents such as tured training. mals,” Shelter Director Cassie the Mountain Shelter & Thrift ATELY enter the building side law enforcement to begin these, the quicker we can re- The program helps dogs Channel noted. “It’s a power- Store #706-781-3843. and eliminate the threat. All the triage and medical support. spond and take action if, God deputies have been trained to Law enforcement will provide forbid, a tragedy such as this drive towards the threat and eliminate that threat first and an escort to fire personnel to keep them safe, while they are ever befell our community. We are very blessed to live in this Healing Hands Community Clinic, Inc. foremost. This training focused tending to our loved ones who might have possible injuries. community where all of us can come together and work to- Celebrates 17th Anniversary on Sept. 19 on what our response would This is the perfect ex- gether to ensure the safety and be after that threat has been ample of your County Depart- wellbeing of our community. Healing Hands Community Clinic, Inc. Staff Come and join us, Sat- Healing Hands is fund- high cholesterol, thyroid dis- urday, September 19th, from 9 ed solely by the generosity of ease and Hepatitis C. The AM until 12 PM for our Open the community and is staffed Clinic is unable to treat chil- House. You will have the op- entirely by volunteers. The dren under the age of 2, chron- portunity to fellowship with Clinic provides basic health- ic pain, conditions that require our staff and grab some cake care to those members of our the care of a specialist or pro- and coffee! community who are unin- vide women’s health. We are Healing Hands Commu- sured and are unable to af- not a Walk-In-Clinic and are nity Clinic, Inc. is so excited ford insurance due to their unable to provide emergency to be celebrating 17 years of financial situation. There is services. Appointments are community service! Healing no charge to the financially necessary. Hands, is a non-denomina- qualified patient for their If you need our servic- tional heath care ministry for medical visits. es, would like to volunteer or the uninsured of the moun- The Clinic serves as Pri- would like to make a donation, tain area and is located at 108 mary Care Provider, as well please give us a call at 706- Blue Ridge Highway, Unit 2, as helping manage diabetes, 994-6768, or stop by the Open Blairsville, GA. COPD, high blood pressure, House and get to know us! EXPERIENCE: SHOW: Dale Curry LIVE in concert Friday 4 - 6 PM 6 PM at the Old Courthouse on the Square Dale Curry will be in concert on Friday, September 18th at the old courthouse. His musical career spans several decades. His multi-talented 296 Blue Ridge Street credits include acting stints in shows such as Starsky & Hutch and the Dukes of Hazard. Dale performed his solo act in all 50 states before set- tling in the southeast in 1985. He then joined the Dr. Hook OFFICIAL NOTICE and the Medicine Show band and performed throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Since leaving the band, Dale has relocated to Murphy, NC where he continues to write and record his own music. NOTICE OF RELOCATED AND RESCHEDULED This is a free concert and everyone is invited to at- COUNTY MEETINGS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2026 tend. The doors will open at 6 PM and the concert will begin at 7 PM. Donations are ac- cepted and appreciated for the upkeep of the old courthouse. Dale Curry The monthly meetings of the Union County Commission will still be held on the third Thursday of each month for the remainder of 2026, with the exception of the September meeting. All meetings will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Union County Sports Center located at 519 Industrial The Historical Society Presents: Blvd., Blairsville, GA 30512. Toss or Keep – Dedicated to People Who Have Donated Items to Us By Joan Hawley Drake, Union County Historical Society The dates for the remainder of 2026 are as follows: Looking at old glass plates and From a closet that can’t hold pitchers in my hutch another thing September 22 ~ October 15 ~ November 19 ~ December 17 Creamers and sugar bowls just To the nearest thrift store collecting dust I will bring New homes they should find Meetings are open to the public, and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. Individuals with Somewhere other than mine Material things I can’t take with me when my time on earth is up disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in Dresses that are too small, these meetings, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meetings, or the facilities are too long too big to keep, But there are things in life I feel I required to contact the County Clerk at 706-439-6000 promptly to allow Union County to make These clothes are now on a heap can never have enough reasonable accommodations for those persons. For someone else they may fit Making them happy too, Memories that make me happy for just a bit Family that always will be mine Friendships that bring me joy Too many scarves, hats and gloves These didn’t cost me a dime They kept me warm when it snowed, rained and stormed Love for one another Along with purses, belts, And blessings I can capture wallets and such from above I really don’t need them These precious items all this much I will always cherish and love Excess coats, sweaters, So I will keep on hoarding them madly vest and capes For these are the things in life It’s really time for them to also escape We should always keep gladly In honor of all the wonderful people who have donated items and memories to the Union County Historical Society. Thank you for keeping this organization alive.
September 16, 2026 THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS Page 5B Curtis & Kim Jones Mountain Gypsy Music play the Byron Herbert Reece Farm Pavilion September 18th Curtis & Kim Jones Mountain Gypsy Music will be playing at the Byron Herbert Reece Farm Pavilion on September 18th from 1-3 PM, located at 8552 Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512. Curtis Jones reigns as one of the most highly-respected flatpicking guitarists on the planet. Expanding on a legacy forged by musicians such as David Gilmour, Pat Metheny, Paco De Lucia, Doc Watson and Tony Rice. Jones is often called by fans and critics alike, “The World’s Fastest and Cleanest” acoustic guitarist. This is an extraordinary technique that he both teaches and brings to his contemporary guitar performances and productions. However, speed Kim & Curtis Jones Mountain Gypsy Music is only a small part of what pure guitar mastery, he has out of Jazz, Rock, Bluegrass, Curtis can do. Through his the ability to weave in and Flamenco, and World Music styles in a way that is more Union County Public Library original than anything that has been heard since Django Rein- Celebrates “All Things KPop” hardt, while taking the listener to a world of complete beauty, passion, grace and fire. Kim Jones is a musi- cian, artist, singer, song- writer, and published author. Her vocal influences grow- Crafters and Vendors ing up were Wynonna Judd, Patty Loveless, Janice Joplin, Bobbie Gentry, Bonnie Raitt, and Stevie Nicks. Her Musi- WANTED cal influences include Jaco Pastorious, Richard Wright, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, and Mccoy Tyner. She plays upright Bass and sings with the Mountain Gypsy duo as well as occa- sional keyboard. Kim also plays upright Bass and sings for t he in Curtis’ full Bluegrass band, Primal Roots. She has been singing her whole life but has only in the last few years In d i a n began to perform in front of live audiences. Kim plays and m e r Sum sings with strong emotion and delta blues style soul. Celebrate all things KPop ty of decorations and a photo at the Union County Public Li- spot inside the library. We brary on Saturday, September recommend dressing as your UC Lions 26th from 11 AM to 1 PM at this favorite character from the fun and free program! movie, for your kpop group Sing along to your fa- bias, or in something sparkly vorite songs at this golden and colorful! event while also exploring This event is completely Club Meetings The Union County Li- Fes t i va l Kpop-themed crafts and ac- free and open to the public. ons Club meets the 4th Thurstivities! The library will also For more of the library’s up- day of every month. feature a glow party room, coming programming, follow Please reach out to Cha- October 3rd face painting, a specialty soda them on Facebook and Ins- sity Miller, Secretary, at 706pop stand, and so much more. tagram or visit their website: 897-5467 for meeting place There will also be plen- www.mountainlibrary.com and time. and October 4th OUWG Association Game of the Day: ‘Three Blind Mice’ ond place -Sheila Baggett; third will also be awarded to the Bell place- Betsy Hyde. In the Bell flight winner. Both rounds of flight, First Place - Pat Strick- golf will be counted toward the Deadline September 19th land; Second Place - Lynne championship. Weil and third place-JoAnn The end of the year ban- 706-973-0289 Arnold. Special congratula- quet planning is underway, tions go to Shelia Baggett for and the date will be Wednes- the closest to the flag on num- day, October 7 at Meeks Park. ber 16. Patsy Colasuonno had a Plans are also being The Old Union Wom- birdie on number 17, and Betsy made for the 2027 Gatlinburg en’s Golf Association had 19 Hyde had an eagle on number golf outing. That trip will take women playing on Septem- two. Bell gross Skins winner place September 13 - 17, 2027. .42$ ber 7 in the Three Blind Mice was Lynne Weil. Birdies went The league already has 26 game. Glenda Geddings drew to Kalyn Kight and Betsy Hyde women who have confirmed :D5 the three holes that would not who had two each, and then their reservations for the trip. count in everyone’s score. Karen Mussoline and Nancy As usual, after Mon- Consequently, holes one, two Outlaw each had one. day’s round of golf, the ladies and 10 were thrown out. The league championship continued their fun and friend- Three places were will be played on September 14 ship at Manzilla Mexican Resawarded in each flight includ- and the 21st. The cost will be taurant where everybody had a ing the Bell flight. 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Page 6B THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS September 16, 2026 Remembering Reece: Considering “The Hunted” PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT By Bill Strickland window that Byron Herbert From the Union County Sheriff’s Office Byron Herbert Reece Society Reece opens for all to see as Board Member he prays for the protection We have recently got- Under this guise, they would While the table at the of the hunted. The God he ten questions about the Union then solicit money from the home of Byron Herbert Re- knew as well as the God we County Jail’s online inmate family acting like this money ece surely had venison from know is not only the Creator roster whereby people could would be used to release their Union County login and see recent arrests. loved one from jail. We had the mountains and fish from of the animals that lived in Middle School the streams, the poet had a On December 24th, 2025, we several people scammed out the mountains, but He is also kinship with St. Francis, who A Cup of Conversation with inactivated that website. of thousands of dollars be- their protector as surely as The reason for the in- cause of this. spoke of the animals as being we think of Him, providing the Administration September 24, 2026 activation was to prevent This is why we made brothers and sisters. While no the same kind of care for us further scams to our citizens. the decision to take the webpoems of Reece hint at such a and those we love. Today, the 9:00 AM Casey Jones, Principal Recently, scammers had been site down for now. We are exkinship, it is obvious that this wild creatures which know logging into that website and ploring options to begin post- Kelly Helton, Asst. Principal man of Choestoe loved and the wild places as home need Sean Spade, viewing those that had recent- ing this information online, appreciated the animals who prayers of protection as they Academic Specialist ly been arrested. The scam- but we will only do this if we shared the world in which he are increasingly being threat- Kailyn Cornwell, Counselor mer would then locate family can ensure that our citizens lived. A simple poem entitled ened not only by the bullet but Trudy Smith, Counselor members for the recently in- will not be scammed from the “Boy and Deer” speaks of also by the bulldozer. carcerated person. The scam- utilization of this information. a surprising moment of en- The land which pro- Stop by, say hello, ask Byron Herbert Reece questions, and learn more mer would then contact the We will continue to post counter between the boy who vides sanctuary and reserves family and act as if they were all recent arrests in the North about the 2026-2027 roamed the woods and the the hunt will take delight in of food for wildlife is being school year. law enforcement officers. Georgia News each week. deer who knew it as home. remembering. It is entitled threatened. As the threat con- The last two lines of that “Prayer Against the Hunter.” tinues to grow, there will be poem describe this moment The first lines of the poem a need for voices and spirits Alzheimer’s Union County Jail with the words, “Each see- which raise concerns for the ing each with mild surprise, / read, “God of the hunted, Of wildlife being chased into Caregiver Arrest/Booking Report the harried creatures, / Deflect And each with wonder in his the bullet.” A little further in hunger, and even worse, pos- Support Group Shawn Dyer, Union County Sheriff eyes.” the poem we read, “Destroy sible extinction. “God of the Another poem of a the scent, / Let the dog’s bay hunted, / Of the harried creasimilar note is not one which tures, / Deflect the bullet.” To 09/09/26 Jared Adair, age 46, Blairsville, GA / Be far away.” In the final Probation violation (felony) (2 counts) those who rise on the day of verse, this man who lived Reece’s poem, we might add 09/09/26 Petra Beltran Avelino, age 60, Madison AL a line of our own, “Still the $ CASH 4 $ both as a man who would not If you are caring for DUI, possession of open alcohol container, failure deny his hunger nor his re- bulldozers.” someone with any type of to maintain lane spect for all the created order ***The purpose of the dementia, please consider at- $ $ 09/11/26 Joshua Devin Ballard, age 41, Murphy, NC $ COINS, $ concluded this prayer by writ- Byron Herbert Reece Soci- tending the monthly meeting ety is to preserve, perpetuate, Escape, probation violation $ $ ing, “God of the grain / Where of the Alzheimer’s Association $ SILVER $ quail be hidden, / Keep their and promote the literary and Caregiver Support Group. 09/06/26 Kristoffer Alfred Bouchard, age 43, Blairsville, GA Driving without valid license $ $ cultural legacy of the Georgia $ & COSTUME $ small plain / To men forbid- den / Let hunters…leave in This month the meet- mountain poet/novelist, Byron ing will be Monday, Septem- 09/13/26 Mickey Terrerll Carpenter, age 65, Suches, GA DUI alcohol, littering from a motor vehicle, failure $ $ $ JEWELRY $ peace / The harried creatures, Herbert Reece. For informa- ber 21, 1:30 PM at St. Clare’s tion, explore our website, www. Episcopal Church, 777 Led- to maintain lane $ Labosco’s at the $ / Deflect the bullet, / God of 09/04/26 Billy Joe Elkins, age 41, Oakwood, GA $ Blairsville Picker’s Barn $ the hunted!” reecesociety.org. Jerri Gill ford Road. The group supports Probation violation (felony) $ $ It is an interesting each other as they are all go- Strickland, Chair. NT(Sep16,Z20)CA 09/06/26 Zachary Hunter Garrett, age 29, Blairsville, GA 27 Orbit Drive, Blairsville $ $ ing through the challenges that Poss of controlled substance, possession of drug $ 706-745-0097 $ come with a loved one diag- related objects, brake light/turn signal violation, CASH WAITING $$ CASH WAITING! Masonic nosed with dementia. They failure to exercise due care Presidents give suggestions and refer 09/05/26 Hector Sarmientos Hernandez, age 31, Blairsville, GA each other to helpful agencies of the and facilities. Driving without a valid license 09/11/26 Austin Davis Hooper, age 33, Blairsville, GA United States For more information Serving 2 days call the Alzheimer’s Associa- of America tion 800-272-3900, visit the 09/11/26 Dale Robert Kalak, age 58, address unknown website at alz.org, or contact Hold for another agency Class of 1981 Masonic Presidents - James Monroe 09/04/26 Yonny Landaverde, age 46, Norcross, GA the facilitator Harriet Hoke at The fifth president of the national harmony. His Mon- hhoke1234@gmail.com. Serving time 45 Class United States, James Monroe, roe Doctrine boldly declared embodied the Masonic ideals the Americas free from Eu- NT(Sep16,Z5)CA Accomplish your 09/04/26 Carlos Emmamuel Martinez, age 44, Lawrenceville, GA Serving time of Brotherhood, collaboration, ropean interference, estab- Reunion and service to the common lishing a cornerstone of U.S. good. During the Revolution- foreign policy. Domestically, goals! Free GED 09/05/26 Jose Uriel Rios-Chavez, age 34, Marietta, GA Driving without a valid license, improper backing ary War, he joined Williams- he championed infrastructure Classes Available 09/11/26 Kayla Marie Sorensen, age 30, Blairsville, GA Saturday, burg Lodge No. 6 in 1775, be- projects, oversaw the Missouri If you never graduated Court order per Juvenile Court October 17th coming an Entered Apprentice Compromise, and expanded from high school, now is your 09/05/26 Mark Walter Springer, age 48, Greenville, SC while serving in the Continen- the nation’s borders. chance to accomplish your DUI RSVP by October 1st tal Army. Brother Monroe’s com- goal. Come see us at the North 09/12/26 Dalton Wayne Taylor, age 28, Hayesville, NC As President, Brother mitment to unity, both as a Georgia Technical College Driving while license suspended/revoked, taillight Chris ... 706-781-9068 Monroe sought to unify the leader and Mason, was evident Adult Education Center and requirements Pattie ... 706-897-0550 nation during the “Era of in his efforts to bring Ameri- finally get it done! We offer 09/13/26 Taylor Noble Thompson, age 29, Monroe, GA Debbie ... 706-374-1018 Good Feelings,” bridging par- cans together in the spirit of FREE in-person classes at 38 Probation violation (felony) tisan divides and promoting shared purpose. Blalock Street in Blairsville to 09/06/26 Christian Seth Wade, age 18, Alto, GA Brother James Monroe prepare you for the GED test Speeding in excess of maximum limits (state speed Healthy Minds for Better Lives, Inc. was the fifth President of the and beyond. and zone limits), reckless driving, following too United States and a dedicated Call us at 706-439-6342 closely, improper lane change to register and get your real There are 54 inmates currently housed in the Union County Jail. THE LOVE OF MONEY Freemason. N(Sep16,Z6)CA life started! NT(Sep16,Z2)CA The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced are on the 3rd Saturday of Blairsville Police Department themselves through with many sorrows.” Notice the Bible doesn’t say, “Money is VETERANS each month at 10 AM; 78 Blue Arrests and Incident Report the root of all evil,” but “THE LOVE OF MONEY.” Envy, greed, jealousy, pride, and lust swim in the same pond. Addictive drugs, including alcohol, kratom, CORNER Ridge Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512. Chief Michael “Bear” Baxter heroine, and the multitude of other toxins that are being marketed to you, WILL harm you. Investors make a lot of money at your expense, and they don’t Disabled American American Legion - Ira care about your health, life, sanity, safety, or well being. These substances will Veterans - DAV Chapter 11: Weaver Post: Meetings are on ALWAYS be available. Just because someone has the right to sell it doesn’t Meetings are on the 2nd Mon- the 3rd Tuesday of each month 09/07/26 Joseph Anson Phillips, age 44, Hiawassee, GA mean it is wise for you to buy it. Be your OWN. BEST. ADVOCATE. day of each month at 7 PM; 78 at 6 PM; 78 Blue Ridge Hwy., Possession of firearm by convicted felon (4 counts), healthymindsamerica.wixsite.com/healthy-minds Blue Ridge Hwy., Blairsville, Blairsville, GA 30512. registration and license requirements GA 30512. Vietnam Veterans Of 09/07/26 Possession of firearm by convicted felon, courtesy Navy Seabee Veterans America, Chapter 1101: escort ed K. Butle Of America, Island X-3, GA: Meetings are on the 3rd Thurs- 09/08/26 Damage to property, courtesy escort, 2 MVAs lfr Meetings are on the 2nd Fri- day Of each month at 1 PM; 09/09/26 Courtesy escort 09/10/26 Courtesy escort, MVA A HOROLOGIST IV r day of each month at 2 PM; 78 Blue Ridge Hwy., Blairsville, 78 Blue Ridge Hwy., Blairs- ville, GA 30512. 09/11/26 Courtesy escort, MVA NAWC#164871 GA 30512. 09/12/26 Assist other agency, courtesy escort, MVA Veterans Of Foreign Navy Seabee Veterans Wars - Post 7394: Meetings 09/13/26 Assist other agency, courtesy escort Support Alliance: Meetings are on the 4th Tuesday Of each 09/14/26 Warrant executed, criminal trespass notice Watch Repair /Custom Clock Making Repair, Restoration are on the 2nd Friday of each month at 4 PM; 78 Blue Ridge month at 1 PM; 78 Blue Ridge Hwy., Blairsville GA 30512. Ship’s Clocks & Barometers Chronometers Hwy., Blairsville, GA 30512. PTSD Support Group: Union County Fire Phone or Text to: Marine Corps League, Meets on the 1st and 3rd Sat- Department Incidents Detachment 783: Meetings urdays at 10 AM. N(Sep16,Z3)CA Union County Fire Chief David Dyer (401) 489-5431 / Young Harris, GA S.A.F.E. September 2026 Update 09/07/26 Vehicle Fire/Motor Vehicle Accident-Wolf Pen Gap All year, but particularly provide help. Suicide knows Road; Motor Vehicle Accident-Helton Creek Road; in September, mental health no boundaries of age, race, Medical Call-Station 1 & Station 3-Owltown; advocates, prevention organi- gender, nor faith. Medical Call-Station 13 & Station 7-Dooly; Smoke zations, and community lead- Suicide deaths in Geor- Detector Install-Station 13 & Station 8-Gumlog; ers, as well as survivors unite gia reached a record high in Search and Rescue-Helton Creek Falls to raise awareness to promote 2024. The suicide rate for 09/08/26 Motor Vehicle Accident-Hwy 515 E; Vehicle with Authorized Dealer suicide prevention. We can invest in our Georgia in 2024 was 14.6 deaths per 100,000 popula- Child Unlock-Station 1-Blairsville; Medical Call- Station 1 & Station 3-Owltown; Motor Vehicle own mental wellness and prac- tion. Georgia’s suicide rate Accident-Kiutuestia Creek Rd/Walmart Lane; tice self-care and encourage represents a 32.7% increase Medical Call-Station 13 & Station 8-Gumlog friends and family to do the over the past 20 years. (USA- 09/09/26 Vehicle Fire-Russell Scenic Hwy; Medical Call- same. It is important to recog- Facts.org) Station 1-Blairsville; Medical Call-Station 1 & nize the need in others. Each Several organizations Station 3-Owltown; Smoke Detector Install- of us can play a part to help are available, and you are en- Station 1 & Station 2-Jones Creek prevent suicide. couraged to reach out. For 09/10/26 Structure Fire-Station 1, Station 13, Station 3, & Serving the Area Since 1983 Talk to one another further information, contact Station 12-Choestoe; Medical Call-Station 1 & and share resources with suicide.prevention@dbhdd. Station 3-Owltown; Medical Call-Station 1 & those who may be in need or ga.gov or National Suicide Station 10-Trackrock; Smoke Detector Install- may know someone in need. Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a Station 1 & Station 6-Pat Colwell Hours: 9-5 Closed Wed. & Sun. Asking for help is a sign of day 800-273-8255 or 800-sui- 09/11/26 Medical Call-Station 1 & Station 2-Jones Creek; strength, not of weakness. We cide; suicidepreventionlife- Medical Call-Station 5-Suches; Medical Call- 2711 Blairsville Hwy., Murphy NC. 28906 all need someone to listen to our needs at various times in line.org; Georgia 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Station 1 & Station 6-Pat Colwell; Medical Call- Station 1 & Station 10-Trackrock; Smoke Detector our lives, and don’t necessar- Text 988 or chat online at Install-Station 1 & Station 3-Owltown; Public 828.837.8611 ily want to burden friends and loved ones. Reach out, caring www.988lifeline.org; namiga. org or their Helpline 770-408- 09/12/26 Assist-Station 5-Suches Medical Call-Station 1-Blairsville; Medical Call- people are there to listen and 0625. N(Sep16,Z7)CA Station 13 & Station 7-Dooly; Fire Alarm-Station 13 & Station 8-Gumlog; Fire Alarm-Station 1 & Cruse makes Station 10-Trackrock; Smoke Detector Install- Station 1 & Station 12-Choestoe President’s List 09/13/26 Bicycle Accident-Gainesville Hwy; Medical Call- Hunter Cruse, of Young Station 1-Blairsville; Power Pole Fire-Station 1 & Harris, was named to the Sum- Station 3-Owltown; Medical Call-Station 5-Suches; mer 2026 President’s List at Medical Call-Station 1 & Station 6-Pat Colwell; Georgia State University. Medical Call-Station 1 & Station 10-Trackrock; To be eligible for the Motor Vehicle Accident-Loving Rd/Jonica Gap; Fire Alarm-Station 1 & Station 10-Trackrock President’s List during the summer semester, degree- Invitations seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of six semes- West (Envelopes Available) and ter hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State with no Printing Postcards incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a Company Single or Double Sided minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State. NT(Sep16,Z18)CA (706) 745-6343 Call for Info!
September 16, 2026 THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS Page 7B Automobiles, Rentals, Real Estate, Pets, Services, Help Wanted, Legals, & More... You’ll find it all in the North Georgia News Classifieds. Deadline for ALL Classifieds Ads is 4 p.m. on Friday Deadline for ALL Real Estate Display Ads is Noon on Thursday CALL 706-745-6343 or email cs@nganews.com TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! REAL ESTATE WANTED 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES: In Union & Fannin LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Full Time/Part to identify a new Primary Care Provider who is participating in their insurance network. To ensure continued access to your medical This 11th day of September, 2026. BY: Ronald Ferrell Penland 89 Pen Davis Drive Counties. Also a 2BD House for Time. Top Pay. Blairsville Re- records, we have retained a Medical Records Blairsville, GA 30512 TWO BEAUTIFUL CREEK JUNK CARS: We pay CASH rent. Units can be GRFA. Hud sort Spa. Apply in person. 366 Custodian. To request copies of your medical ATTORNEY: Cary D. Cox FRONT RV/CAMPER LOTS: for junk cars. Call (706) 379- Approved. Call (706) 633-6436 or records or obtain additional information, PO Box 748 Paradise Road, Blairsville, GA. please visit: Blairsville, GA 30514 located at 9200 Murphy Hwy 3190. N(Jun21,UFN) 1-828-837-4861. N(Feb11,UFN) Any day, 10 - 6 p.m. 706-745- https://gpawga.metalquest.com/ N(Sept16,23,30,Oct7) Blairsville, Ga 30512. Each Telephone: 513-898-1022 WANTED - TOP DOLLAR 3 BEDROOM / 2 BATH, just 7483. N(Sept28,ufn) Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS lot is 1.3 acres with minimal healthcare. IN RE: ESTATE OF Patricia Bayne Pandolph restrictions. Power and Water P A I D : B l a i r s v i l l e P i c k - remodeled, full basement, on FULL TIME EXPERIENCED N(Sept16,23) All creditors of the estate of Patricia Bayne installed. Septic system will be er’s Barn. Antiques, Clean acreage. $1900 per month, plus CARPENTER: Must have Pandolph, deceased, late of Union County, NOTICE Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their installed once under contract. F u r n i t u r e , C o l l e c t i b l e s , security. 706-745-4119. N(Sep9,16) transportation and must be on IN RE: ESTATE OF Charles Bruce Dillinger demands to the undersigned according to Price: $110,000 each lot. For Pottery, Art, Glassware, Farm time. Starting pay $19/hour, All creditors of the estate of Charles Bruce law, and all persons indebted to law, and all Dillinger, deceased, late of Union County, persons indebted to said estate are required more information, please con- Equipment & More! Gold must be able to do finish work. Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their to make immediate payment to the Personal tact Hunter Kelley at 706-994- & Silver Coins, Jewelry. Top dollar paid! 1 mile on VACATION Call 706-400-0316. NT(Aug12,ufn) demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all Representative. This 11th day of September, 2026. 6767. N(Sept2,9,16,23) 19/129 South of the Square! 706-745-0097. N(Jun5,ufn) RENTALS BLAIRSVILLE COMFORT INN hiring full and part time persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the Personal Representative. BY: James P. Pandolph 239 Sweetheart Lane Blairsville, GA 30512 FOR SALE This 28th day of August, 2026. ATTORNEY: Janna D. Akins, Akins & Davenport, - Front Desk, Housekeeping, BY: Charles Derick Dillinger P.C. SCRAP CARS WANTED - Breakfast and Laundry posi- PO Box 1492 PO Box 923 Top Dollar Paid including pick- Blairsville, GA 30514 Blairsville, GA 30514 EAGLE STORAGE is having up - call or text Todd at Tank tions. Come in to 90 Fisher ATTORNEY: Rebecca Kendrick N(Sept16,23,30,Oct7) PO Box 1286 an auction sale. September 18th Town USA - 706.633.6072 Street or call 706-745-6844. Blairsville, GA 30514 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS at 10am. Unit belonging to Jim- leave msg. N(Jul15,ufn) N(Aug19-Sept23) N(Sept2,9,16,23) IN RE: ESTATE OF John H. Garrett All creditors of the estate of John H. Garrett, my D #20, 706-897-1866, 1557 WANTED PERSONAL AS- APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE deceased, late of Union County, Georgia, are Blue Ridge Hwy. N(Sept9,16) GAINFULLY EMPLOYED CONDUCTED UNDER A TRADE NAME, PART- hereby notified to render in their demands to SISTANT/ ADMIN HELP. NERSHIP, OR OTHERS the undersigned according to law, and all per- 36-YEAR-OLD MALE The work is a combination of STATE OF GEORGIA sons indebted to law, and all persons indebted 5x10 UTILITY TRAILER, SEEKING TO RENT A PET- COUNTY OF UNION to said estate are required to make immediate new tongue and hitch, good FRIENDLY ROOM. Willing personal assistant, administrator The undersigned does hereby certify that payment to the Personal Representative. tires. $500. Call 828-541-1023. to assist with cleaning, cooking, and housekeeper suitable for a Young’s Wrecker Service LLC conducting a business as Young’s Wrecker Towing & Recov- This 4th day of September, 2026. BY: Nancy Hoyle self-motivated and organized ery in the City of Blairsville, County of Union, 495 Lovedale Road N(Sep16) yard work, chores, etc. Please person. Full or part-time. Must State of Georgia under the name of Young’s Sylva, NC 28779 FOR SALE: (4) BF Goodrich call/text Jeremy at 706-994- be a non-smoker with reliable Wrecker Towing & Recovery and that the na- ture of the business is Towing Service and ATTORNEY: Jack Lance Jr. 57 Sears Way 2657516 Tires, All Terrain, 5985. N(Apr1,ufn) transportation. Retirees wel- that the names and addresses of the persons, Blairsville, GA 30512 firms, or partnership owning and carrying on $150. Horton Hunter XS Cross- WANTED: INDIAN AR- come! Private home off Owl said trade or business are: 294 Old Blue Ridge N(Sept9,16,23,30,Oct7) bow, $200 obo. Call 706-835- ROWHEADS/ARTIFACTS- Creek Rd near Brasstown Bald. Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512, 11 Birlie Deyton NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512. OF MINOR CHILD 6331 after 5pm or Leave Mes- Individual pcs or whole col- (678) 708-6010. NT(Sep2-16) N(Sept16,23) 26-CV-305-RG sage. N(Sept16,23) lections. Fair prices paid. Call 25 Years of Experience Notice is hereby given that on September 4th, WORK EXCHANGE OP- NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS 2026, Jessica Lynn Maxcy filed a Petition in FREE TO A GOOD HOME. or text-Gen0 @ 828-371-5282. Now Accepting Property Listings IN RE: ESTATE OF Joseph Jefferson Carlin, III the Superior Court of Union County, Georgia, PORTUNITY. Great oppor- All creditors of the estate of Joseph Jeffer- Civil Action File No. 26-CV-305-RG, seeking to Antique Wood Twin Bedroom N(Sept2-Oct7) www.georgiaemr.com tunity to live and work for a son Carlin, III, deceased, late of Union County, change the name of the minor child from Ja- Set. Text 352-214-1407. NT(Sept16) Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their cob Aiden Kline to Jacob Aiden Maxcy. (877) 307-3367 non-profit in the beautiful North demands to the undersigned according to Any interested or affect party has the right to FOR SALE. Early 1900’s King COMMERCIAL Georgia Mountains. Looking for service minded people to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required appear and file objections within the time pre- scribed by O.C.G.A. § 10-12-1. Metal Icebox. 53” tall, 23” wide, RENTALS CABIN RENTAL work in housekeeping, grounds to make immediate payment to the Personal Representative. This 4th day of September, 2026 Jessica Lynn Maxcy 17” deep. Reconditioned. $350. IN BEAUTIFUL WEARS VALLEY maintenance, construction and This 21st day of August, 2026. Petitioner, Pro Se Antique Wall Telephone. Early ABLE MINI STORAGE. customer service. This is a fam- BY: Bonnie Marie Carlin 210 Williams Drive 1900s, solid oak. Beautiful con- 5x10 & 10x15 available. Call GATEWAY TO THE SMOKIES 3 DeSota Street Asheville, NC 28806 Blairsville, Georgia 30512 (240) 925-0634 GATLINBURG—PIGEON FORGE ily-oriented environment. Backdition. 22” tall x 9 ½ wide. $400. 706-745-8834. N(Apr24-ufn) ground check and drug testing ATTORNEY: Cary D. Cox N(Sept9,16,23,30) PO Box 748 Small restored steamer trunk. required. Your work week in Blairsville, GA 30514 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, 32” long, 16” wide, 13” deep. Blairsville N(Aug26,Sept2,9,16) UNION COUNTY exchange for room, board and a Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a $60. Large wooden storage box/ small stipend. Please call (678) APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE Security Deed given by Donald Owenby a/k/a shipping crate. Asbestos lined inside. 39” long, 26” wide, 20” Picker’s Barn 708-6010. NT(Sept2-16) CONDUCTED UNDER A TRADE NAME, PART- NERSHIP, OR OTHERS STATE OF GEORGIA Donald R. Owenby to Mortgage Electronic Reg- istration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Pacific Union Financial, LLC, its successors deep. $30. Two small antique chairs. One rocker, other straight & Storage HELP WANTED: Local Home Builder now hiring carpenters, COUNTY OF UNION The undersigned does hereby certify that Ed- ward J. Obal conducting a business as Earth and assigns dated 3/25/2016 and recorded in Deed Book 1036 Page 149 Union County, Geor- gia records; as last transferred to or acquired back. $35 the pair. Eight White helpers and landscapers for from 50/month & Stone Landscape Design Group in the City by Rocket Mortgage, LLC, conveying the after- Oak slabs, various lengths, $ remodeling and new homes. of Blairsville, County of Union, State of Georgia under the name of Earth & Stone Landscape described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $119,658.00, with heights and thickness. $599 for Must be able to climb ladders Design Group and that the nature of the busi- interest at the rate specified therein, there will set of eight. Or purchase indi- 10x10 thru 20x30 and have own transportation. ness is landscape consulting, design, and project oversight and that the names and ad- be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courtvidually at $2.00 a board foot. Most work is in Blairsville or dresses of the persons, firms, or partnership house door of Union County, Georgia (or such Antique vintage child high You can sell from your unit! Blue Ridge. Experience helpful owning and carrying on said trade or business are: Edward J. Obal 817 Reserve Rd, Blairsville, other area as designated by Order of the Su- perior Court of said county), within the legal chair- 40’s or 50’s printed light wood with tray, excellent condi- (706) 745-0097 but not required. Please call or text 706 897-1150. N(Sept9,16) GA 30512. N(Sept9,16) hours of sale on October 6, 2026 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date tion. $99. Call 706-379-0601 or 19/129 South of Square 1.25 miles! NOTICE falls on a Federal Holiday, in which case being the first Wednesday of said month), the follow- 239-691-0024. NT(Sept16) COVE CREEK COTTAGE: Cozy, KATZ N DAWGS TRANS- The Legacy Link, Inc. Area Agency on Aging ing described property: All that tract or parcel unique setting next to Cove Creek, (AAA) is announcing the Request for Propos- or land lying and being in the 16th District, 1st PORT SERVICES LLC is in RESIDENTIAL 2 BR/2 BA, fireplace, hot tub, king bed, private yet convenient, need of co-drivers to care for als (RFP) for the State of Georgia, Fiscal Year 2028 (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028). We are Section, Land Lot 152 of Union County, Georgia, containing 1.82 acres, more or less, and being YARD SALE RENTALS sleeps six. FOR MORE INFO & dogs and cats and to drive them from the south to the north along accepting Statement(s) of Interest from or- ganizations September 8 – September 25, Lot Five (5) of Hunters Ridge Subdivision, as shown on a plat of survey made by North Geor- RESERVATIONS CALL... 2026. Please submit a Statement of Interest gia Land Surveyors, Roy A. Terrell, GRLS#1700 HUGE 4 FAMILY YARD with another driver. Usually including your organization’s name, service dated May 24, 1984 and recorded in Union PRISTINE, FURNISHED In The Smokies provided, counties of interest, and contact County Records in Plat Book P, Page72. Said SALE - Fri 9/18 & Sat 9/19, every Thursday through Sunday. information. This Statement of Interest should plat is incorporated herein, by reference here- EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. You would be picking up the be emailed directly to Lisa Howard, Contracts to, for a full and complete description of the 8am - 2pm. Chainsaws, tools, furniture, clothing, household One person, preferably female. No pets, smoking. $1500. First, Cabin Rentals animals, putting them in crates, and Quality Director, at Lshoward@legacylink. org. Respondents will receive the schedule of above described property. Subject to restric- tions recorded in Deed Book 138, Pages 496items, quilts, collectibles, oil caring for them during the trip events and the full RFP after the Statement of 497, Union County Records. Subject to road last, deposit. Blairsville, N129 Ask for Cove and delivering them to their Interest period has closed. The Legacy Link, and utility easements recorded in Deed Book lamps. Too much to list! 345 area. 404-597-2579. 706-781- Inc. service area includes the following coun- 138, Page 529, and Deed Book 138, Pages 176- Saddle Ridge Ct, Blairsville. 9780. N(Sept9,16) Creek Cottage destinations. Drivers alternate ties: Banks • Dawson • Forsyth • Franklin • Habersham • Hall • Hart • Lumpkin • Rabun 178, Union County Records. Also known as: 51 Back Log Road Blairsville, GA 30512 Parcel in shifts. There is compensation • Stephens • Towns • Union • White. Bid op- ID: 118 015 The debt secured by said Security 800-893-7274 N(Sept16) YOUNG HARRIS, for your work. Please text inter- portunities are available for the following ser- Deed has been and is hereby declared due GARAGE SALE. Oil lamps, vices within the region: Evidence-based well- because of, among other possible events of FURNISHED HOME 2547 est to 706-994-5650. NT(Sept16) ness services (bids may be to serve individual default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and glassware, crocks, fishing Sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths counties but must provide both programs): when due and in the manner provided in the equipment, etc! September 18 Upstairs, garage w/ opener, HELP WANTED BANKRUPTCY Bingocize, and Falls-Prevention - A Matter of Balance; Senior Center Services in Towns and/ Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose & 19. 56 Scenic View Rd, 1ST chairlift. Available November or Union County with all services provided at a of paying the same and all expenses of this house in Subdivision off Fod- 15, 2026, 1 year lease. Rent LUCKY DOG HOSPITAL- DEBT RELIEF location that can support all of the following services: Congregate Meals and Health Pro- sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent der Creek, Hiawassee 9 AM – 3 ITY NOW HIRING: Lucky’s, PM. NT(Sept16) $2,655 mo + deposit, all Sammies Subs, Teppanyaki THE LANCE motion/Disease Prevention activities for older adults’ on-site participation, staging and facil- to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 51 Back appliances. Owner pays trash, itating delivery of Home Delivered Meals, and Log Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512 together with all water, yard work, pest control. Time, Blairsville Restaurant, LAW FIRM, P.C. Transportation-Individual-Voucher Services to fixtures and personal property attached to and and Pizza Belly Hiring for Line PERSONALS assist with travel within the county. In addi- constituting a part of said property, if any. To Large room downstairs has 3rd full bath, could be extra Cooks, Bartenders, Managers, FREE tion, complete intakes and assessments for all services, prepare and transmit reports, and the best knowledge and belief of the under- signed, the party (or parties) in possession of SENIOR MALE WANTS bedroom, play area or work Servers, Apply in Person at res- CONSULTATION store files per the US Department of Health and Human Services, Georgia Department of Hu- the subject property is (are): Donald R. Owenby or tenant or tenants. Nationstar Mortgage LLC area. Non-Smokers. No Pets. taurant of your choice. NT(Mar18,ufn) man Services, as required, following all HIPAA d/b/a Mr. Cooper is the entity or individual AFFECTIONATE SENIOR 57 Sears Way compliance laws. All providers must be fully designated, who shall have full authority to Must see to appreciate. Call for PART TIME HELP WANT- Blairsville, GA 30514 licensed to perform the service being provided negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the FEMALE COMPANION to appointment and application. and meet HIPAA compliance requirements. mortgage. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. share home - home is 4 minutes ED: Need part time office 706-835-1212 Details for all the service requirements can Cooper 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd. Coppell, Email: summer4me@ help/salesperson for the Towns be found within the GA DHS Policy and Manual TX 75019 1-888-480-2432 Note, however, that from UGH & Doctors offices. windstream.net call 706-970- WE ARE A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY. WE Management System at https://pamms.dhs. such entity or individual is not required by law Let us meet for breakfast at a County area. Send resume to HELP PEOPLE FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY RELIEF. ga.gov/das/hcbs-5300-manual/. to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the 0424. NT(Sept16) northgeorgianews-ken@hotmail restaurant of your choice, my NT(Sept16) loan. Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including treat! 706-835-2013. N(Sept9,16) .com or stop by the North Geor- gia News office at 266 Cleve- LEGAL ADS ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION Make: Mercedes Model: GLB taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether land Street, Blairsville, GA. Year: 2021 due and payable or not yet due and payable NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS NT(ufn,nc) IN RE: ESTATE OF Larry Bing Whittington VIN: W1N4M4GB8MW165715 and which may not be of record, (c) the right All creditors of the estate of Larry Bing Whit- Present location of vehicle: 166 Blue Ridge St, of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any MOUNTAIN VIEW OIL tington, deceased, late of Union County, Blairsville, GA matters which might be disclosed by an accu- Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their Sale Date: 9/25/26 Noon rate survey and inspection of the property, and CHANGE NOW HIRING demands to the undersigned according to N(Sept9,16) (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, Full-Time Oil Change Ser- law, and all persons indebted to law, and all NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security vice Technicians: Previous persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the Personal IN RE: ESTATE OF Margorie M. Meeks Deed first set out above. The sale will be con- mechanical or automotive oil Representative. All creditors of the estate of Margorie M. Meeks, deceased, late of Union County, Geor- ducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy change experience is beneficial This 28th day of August, 2026. BY: Wendy Suzanne Jordan gia, are hereby notified to render in their Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of but will train the right indi- 1695 Mission Road demands to the undersigned according to the status of the loan with the holder of the Se- Marianna, FL 32448 law, and all persons indebted to law, and all curity Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13- vidual willing to learn. Must Rhonda Michele May persons indebted to said estate are required 172.1, which allows for certain procedures speak, read and write English, 671 Ashley Circle to make immediate payment to the Personal regarding the rescission of judicial and non- Dothan, AL 36305 Representative. judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed valid driver license, 18yrs old WE BUY & TRADE GUNS or older. Work hours are Tues- Sat, 9a-5p (closed Sun-Mon). N(Sept2,9,16,23) NOTICE OF 2nd DUI This 4th day of September, 2026. BY: Brittany Michelle Dougherty 11 W Addington Road Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided GUNSMITH ON SITE CONVICTION Blairsville, GA 30512 immediately above. Rocket Mortgage, LLC as Very clean operation. Apply in UNION COUNTY N(Sept16,23,30,Oct7) agent and Attorney in Fact for Donald Owenby a/k/a Donald R. Owenby Aldridge Pite, LLP, person 10am-5pm, Tues-Sat at PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Six Piedmont Center, 3525 Piedmont Road, CONVICTED 190 BLUE RIDGE STREET, 249 Blue Ridge Hwy, Blairs- ville, GA. Resumes can also be PERSON Fred Lindsey IN RE: ESTATE OF Janie Farmer Penland All creditors of the estate of Janie Farmer Pen- N.E., Suite 700, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1006-2792A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512 Williams land, deceased, late of Union County, Georgia, BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- emailed to: tankshot14@gmail. OFFENSE DATE are hereby notified to render in their demands ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION com NT(Aug19-Oct7) to the undersigned according to law, and all OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (706) 745-GUNS (4867) 8/19/2025 OFFENSE LOCATION persons indebted to law, and all persons in- 1006-2792A GA 2/ Trackrock debted to said estate are required to make N(Sept9,16,23,30) RELIABLE LABORER/ Gap Road immediate payment to the Personal Repre- PUNCH-OUT PERSON sentative. FSBO OPEN HOUSE (Blairsville, GA) CASE DISPOSITION NEEDED. Reliable transpor- $ 750.00 fine, 12 Months Probation, 240 hours tation to and from job sites is required. Call 762-349-1551 or email Len.fineline@gmail.com of Community Service, 72 hrs jail;cts, Victim Impact Panel, Submit to Clinical Evaluation & any treatment deemed necessary, Risk Reduc- PART-TIME Saturday, September 19th, 10am-2pm tion School (DUI program), Surrender Driver’s NT(Sept2-23) License, Surrender license plates, Interlock ignition device, Submit $ 25.00 photo publica- HELP WANTED 3222 Kiutuestia Creek Road tion fee, 4th amendment waiver, NO alcohol or WHAT YOU’LL DO AS A drugs, Pre-clear RX’s, Specimen admissibility/ Towns County Herald HOUSE CLEANER: Main- Records release Blairsville, GA N(Sept16) tain a clean, organized, and comfortable home environment NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS IN RE: ESTATE OF Gerald David Sullivan through reliable and thorough All creditors of the estate of Gerald David Sul- housekeeping services. Perform routine cleaning tasks such as livan, deceased, late of Union County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all Office Assistance dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, persons indebted to law, and all persons in- mopping, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and maintaining debted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the Personal Repre- sentative. Ad Salesperson This 28th day of August, 2026. general household areas. Assist with laundry, changing linens, BY: Jeffrey Joseph Sullivan 374 West Duck Street Front Royal, VA 22630 News Reporter organizing rooms, and other ATTORNEY: Christopher Chapman light household cleaning duties 7393 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 202 Send resume to Savannah, GA 31406 3 Bedroom, 1 ½ Bath, Lakefront, as needed. Ensure that cleaning supplies and household areas are N(Sept2,9,16,23) northgeorgianews-ken@hotmail.com A-frame Cottage with Boat Dock PUBLIC NOTICE properly maintained and kept Grace Pediatrics and Wellness newsjarrard@gmail.com in good condition. Run errands $749,900 Closure Announcement and all. The job is 3 hours/day, 5 Grace Pediatrics and Wellness permanently closed its practice defective July 27, 2026. or stop by the days a week, and the pay is $25 We sincerely apologize for the short notice North Georgia News office per hour. You can email me via and any inconvenience this closure may have 706-994-2344 lawrenceejob@gmail.com for caused. It has been our privilege to serve our patients and families over the years, and we at 266 Cleveland Street, more information. N(Sept2-Oct7) appreciate the trust you placed in our practice. Patients are encouraged to contact their Blairsville, GA 30512 health insurance provider as soon as possible
Page 8B THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS September 16, 2026 STATE OF GEORGIA ners, PLLC ants with rights of survivorship and not as and recorded in Plat Book 66, Page 209 of the ervation of flowage rights, if any, contained plus $1,250.27 of Fi Fa costs and accrued in- COUNTY OF UNION 13010 Morris Rd., Suite 450 tenants in common, dated January 18, 2008, Plat Records of Union County, Georgia; and the in that certain Warranty Deed from Edward terest resulting in a total Judgment amount of NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Alpharetta, GA 30004 filed for record January 29, 2008 at 2:30 p.m., subject property is subject to liens, outstand- Stephens to E.S. Dockery, dated April 29, 1950, $12,997.56, which is the DEFAULT JUDGMENT Pursuant to the power of sale contained in Phone: 470-321-7112 recorded in Deed Book 745, Page 120, afore- ing ad valorem taxes, and/or easements, and/ recorded May 19, 1950, recorded in Deed Book amount. The said lien has been foreclosed the Security Deed executed by SARAH CAYER Firm File No. 26-439320 said Records. or restrictive covenants appearing of record, JJ, Page 36, aforesaid Records. upon and is ordered and declared due because to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, N(Sept9,16,23,30) The property is conveyed subject to the Ease- if any. The property is conveyed subject to the res- of non-payment thereof and the court ordered Inc., as grantee, as a nominee for United ments as conveyed in that certain Joint Ten- The proceeds from said sale will be used ervation of flowage rights, if any, contained foreclosure by the court. This foreclosure sale Wholesale Mortgage, LLC in the original prin- STATE OF GEORGIA, ancy with Survivorship Warranty Deed from first to pay the total Judgment amount due in that certain Warranty Deed from Robert J. will be made for the purpose of paying the cipal amount of $316,000.00 dated July 26, COUNTY OF UNION Ivy Log Development, LLC to Tim Hanson and of $14,590.11 plus additional attorney fees, Butt to E.S. Dockery, Sr., dated November 19, court ordered judgment and all expenses of 2024, and recorded in Deed Book 1386, Page NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PER COURT Linda Hanson, as joint tenants with rights of accrued interest, and publication costs to the 1956, filed for record November 26, 1956 at this sale. The said $12,997.56 plus publication 571, Union County records, said Security Deed ORDER survivorship and not as tenants in common, date of sale, as prescribed therein and ex- 11:00 a.m., recorded in Deed Book NN, Page costs and accrued interest up to the date of being last transferred to UNITED WHOLESALE On August 26, 2026, per court order of Honor- dated November 5, 2008, filed for record No- penses of the sale, with a balance, if any, to be 418, aforesaid Records. sale shall be the opening bid. MORTGAGE, LLC in Deed Book 1434, Page 716, able Judge Joy Parks of Union County Superior vember 6, 2008 at 11:30 a.m., recorded in Deed paid over to the legal owners and debtors GPR The property is conveyed subject to the res- The entity that has full authority to negoti- Union County records, the undersigned will Court, the property of GPR Ventures, LLC c/o Book 779, Page 441, aforesaid Records. Ventures, LLC c/o Michael Bridges. ervation of flowage rights, if any, contained in ate, amend, and modify all terms of this lien/ sell at = outcry to the highest bidder for cash, Michael Bridges identified as Lot 171 Owen The property is conveyed subject to the Grant The sale will be conducted subject (1) to that certain Warranty Deed from Edward Ste- judgment with a debtor is Owen Glen Property before the Courthouse door in said County, or Glen subdivision land lots 117 and 118; and of Flowage Easement from Charles S. Mauney confirmation that the sale is not prohibited phens to E.S. Dockery, dated March 21, 1951, Owners’ Association, Inc. c/o J. Steve Astin at such other place as lawfully designated, Tax parcel 052018B171 was Ordered to be sold to Unites States of America, dated December under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to fi- filed for record January 1, 1957 at 10:00 a.m., Attorney at Law, Hindmon & Astin, LLC, 702 within the legal hours of sale, on 10/6/2026, on the courthouse steps of Union County. The 30, 1941, filed for record December 30, 1941, nal confirmation and audit of the status of the recorded in Deed Book NN, Page 457, afore- Pat Haralson Dr. P.O. Box 1869 Blairsville, GA the property in said Security Deed and de- civil action file number is SUCV2026000149JP. recorded in Deed Book EE, Page 427, aforesaid Judgment Lien and court order entered by the said Records. 30512, (706) 970-4050, astinsteve@yahoo. scribed as follows: The court order of Judge Parks entered an Records. Union County Superior Court. The property is conveyed subject to the Blan- com. Please be advised that the judgment ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LY- order for Default Judgment and Judicial Fore- The property is conveyed subject to the Cove- The undersigned is attempting to collect the ket Easement from Ivy Log Development, LLC creditor is not required by law to negotiate, ING AND BEING IN THE 9TH DISTRICT, 1ST closure ordering the sale of Lot 171 in Owen nants and Restrictions recorded in Deed Book debt and any information obtained will be to Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership amend, or modify the terms of the judgment SECTION, LAND LOT 291 OF UNION COUNTY, Glen subdivision by virtue of unpaid dues and 657, Pages 152-164; Deed Book 744, Pages 85- used for that purpose. Corporation, a cooperative corporation, un- instrument. GEORGIA, CONTAINING 1.175 ACRES, MORE OR assessments and a foreclosure of the land de- 94; Deed Book 769, Pages 649-716 as amend- The Plaintiff and judgment creditor and dated, filed for record October 4, 2006 at 11:45 The said property will be sold as the prop- LESS, AND BEING TRACT 1-B AND TRACT D AS scribed in Deed Book 993, Pages 509-510 on ed in Deed Book 774, Pages 499-510; and Deed secured creditor pursuant to this lien and a.m., recorded in Deed Book 671, Page 111, erty of Sharnise Monique Monroe and Grady SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY BY ROCHESTER December 15, 2014 (per the legal description Book 821, Pages 276-335, as amended in Deed foreclosure of this lien, Owen Glen Property aforesaid Records. Monroe III. Sharnise Monique Monroe has a & ASSOCIATES, INC. DATED APRIL 12, 1994 set forth below). By virtue and authority of Book 932, Pages 726-731, and Deed Book 976, Owners’ Association, Inc., is represented by J. The property is conveyed subject to the mailing address of c/o Mitchell B. Dennison AND RECORDED IN UNION COUNTY RECORDS the court’s order, the court hereby orders the Pages 492-496, Union County Georgia records. Steve Astin Attorney at Law, Hindmon & Astin, Easement as contained in that certain Joint 31 Lamour Lane Palm Coast, FL 32137; and IN PLAT BOOK 40, PAGE 19. SAID PLAT IS IN- sale by the undersigned at public outcry to the The property is conveyed subject to the recip- LLC, 702 Pat Haralson Dr. Blairsville, GA 30512, Tenancy with Survivorship Warranty Deed Grady Monroe III has a mailing address of 37 CORPORATED HEREIN, BY REFERENCE HERETO, highest bidder, for cash, after proper adver- rocal easement and operating agreement re- P.O. Box 1869, (706) 970-4050, astinsteve@ from Ivy Log Development, LLC to Theodore Teal Way Boynton Beach, FL 33436; the said FOR A FULL AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF tisement before the courthouse door of Union corded in Deed Book 769, Pages 717-743 and yahoo.com. B. Adams and Brandy C. Adams, as joint ten- judgment debtors herein who are, to the best THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY. County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale Deed Book 821, Pages 248-275, Union County, J. Steve Astin ants with rights of survivorship and not as of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS CONVEYED IN on the first Tuesday in October 2026, the same Georgia Records. Attorney for Owen Glen POA, Inc. tenants in common, dated January 18, 2008, the parties in possession thereof. The said THAT CERTAIN LIMITED WARRANTY DEED RE- being October 6, 2026, the following described The property is conveyed subject to the right Ga Bar No. 026198 filed for record January 29, 2008 at 2:30 p.m., property is known as Owen Glen Lot 42 and CORDED AT DEED BOOK 1320, PAGE 519, UNION property, to-wit: of way to Union County, Georgia as recorded N(Sept9,16,23,30) recorded in Deed Book 745, Page 120, afore- Tax map 052018B42 in Union County, Georgia COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS. All that tract or parcel of land lying and be- in Deed Book 192, Page 162, Union County, said Records. 30512 and consisting of land only containing Said property being known as: 232 COOK LN, ing in Land Lots 117 & 118, 9th District, 1st Georgia records. STATE OF GEORGIA, The property is conveyed subject to the Ease- 2.129 acres more or less according to a plat BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512 Section, Union County, Georgia, and being Lot A copy of the court order and this advertise- COUNTY OF UNION ments as conveyed in that certain Joint Ten- of survey by Cleveland & Cox Land Surveying, To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, One Hundred Seventy-One (171) of Owen Glen ment as presented to the publisher of this le- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PER COURT ancy with Survivorship Warranty Deed from LLC dated November 20, 2009 and recorded the party or parties in possession of said prop- Subdivision, Phase IV containing 1.000 acres, gal gazette has been sent by certified mail to ORDER Ivy Log Development, LLC to Tim Hanson and in Plat Book 63, Pages 72-79 of the Plat Reerty is/are SARAH CAYER or tenant(s). more or less, as shown on a plat of survey by the debtors at least thirty (30) days prior to the On August 26, 2026, per court order of Honor- Linda Hanson, as joint tenants with rights of cords of Union County, Georgia; and the sub- The debt secured by said Security Deed has Cleveland & Cox Land Surveying, LLC, dated date of the foreclosure sale, if this foreclosure able Judge Joy Parks of Union County Superior survivorship and not as tenants in common, ject property is subject to liens, outstanding been and is hereby declared due and payable 05/15/2014, as recorded in Plat Book 66, Page is on the dwelling of the debtor at the time the Court, the property of Sharnise Monique Mon- dated November 5, 2008, filed for record No- ad valorem taxes, and/or easements, and/or because of, among other possible events of 209, (“Plat”) Union County records, which de- COURT ORDERED FORECLOSURE OF LIEN was roe and Grady Monroe III identified as Lot 42 vember 6, 2008 at 11:30 a.m., recorded in Deed restrictive covenants appearing of record, if default, failure to pay the indebtedness as pro- scription is incorporated herein by reference given all in accordance with O.C.G.A. §44- Owen Glen subdivision land lots 80, 100, 101, Book 779, Page 441, aforesaid Records. any (Note: the Plaintiff and secured creditor vided for in the Note and said Security Deed. and made a part hereof. 14-162, et. seq. (this foreclosure is not on the 116, and 117; and Tax parcel 052018B42 was The property is conveyed subject to the Grant Owen Glen Property Owners’ Association, Inc. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be The property is conveyed subject to the res- dwelling of the debtor but on a lot only with no Ordered to be sold on the courthouse steps of of Flowage Easement from Charles S. Mauney has paid the outstanding Tax Fi Fa already levmade for the purpose of paying the same and ervation of flowage rights, if any, contained in home or improvements). Union County. The civil action file number is to United States of America, dated December ied against the property and has included the all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees that certain Warranty Deed from Mollie Ste- The lien recorded in Lien Book 34, Pages 464- SUCV2026000158JP. The court order of Judge 30, 1941, filed for record December 30, 1941, Tax Fi Fa amount in the opening bid amount (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees hav- phens, Edward Stephens, June Stephens and 472 for the total lien amount of $8,779.48 plus Parks entered an order for Default Judgment recorded in Deed Book EE, Page 427, aforesaid of $12,997.56). ing been given). Oliver Stephens, all heirs at Law of Samuel attorney fees and Tax Fi Fa costs of $5,700.00, and Judicial Foreclosure ordering the sale of Records. The proceeds from said sale will be used Said property will be sold subject to the fol- J. Stephens, deceased to E.S. Dockery, dated plus $110.63 of Fi Fa costs and accrued inter- Lot 42 in Owen Glen subdivision by virtue of The property is conveyed subject to the Cov- first to pay the total Judgment amount due lowing: (1) any outstanding ad valorem taxes April 15, 1950, recorded May 19, 1950, record- est resulting in a total Judgment amount of unpaid dues and assessments and a foreclo- enants and Restrictions recorded in Deed of $12,997.56 plus additional attorney fees, (including taxes which are a lien, whether or ed in Deed Book JJ, Page 34 (bottom), Records $14,590.11, which is the DEFAULT JUDGMENT sure of the land described in Deed Book 935, Book 657, Pages 152-164; Deed Book 744, accrued interest, and publication costs to the not yet due and payable); (2) the right of re- of Union County, Georgia. amount. The said lien has been foreclosed Pages 293-294 on March 27, 2013 (per the le- Pages 85-94; Deed Book 769, Pages 649-716 date of sale, as prescribed therein and exdemption of any taxing authority; (3) any mat- The property is conveyed subject to the res- upon and is ordered and declared due because gal description set forth below). By virtue and as amended in Deed Book 774, Pages 499- penses of the sale, with a balance, if any, to ters which might be disclosed by an accurate ervation of flowage rights, if any, contained of non-payment thereof and the court ordered authority of the court’s order, the court hereby 510; and Deed Book 821, Pages 276-335, as be paid over to the legal owners and debtors survey and inspection of the property; and (4) in that certain Warranty Deed from Edward foreclosure by the court. This foreclosure sale orders the sale by the undersigned at public amended in Deed Book 932, Pages 726-731, Sharnise Monique Monroe and Grady Monroe any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zon- Stephens to E.S. Dockery, dated April 29, 1950, will be made for the purpose of paying the outcry to the highest bidder, for cash, after Union County Georgia records. III. ing ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and recorded May 19, 1950, recorded in Deed Book court ordered judgment and all expenses of proper advertisement before the courthouse The property is conveyed subject to the recip- The sale will be conducted subject (1) to matters of record superior to the Security JJ, Page 36 (top), aforesaid Records. this sale. The said $14,590.11 plus publication door of Union County, Georgia within the legal rocal easement and operating agreement re- confirmation that the sale is not prohibited Deed first set out above. The property is conveyed subject to the res- costs and accrued interest up to the date of hours of sale on the first Tuesday in October corded in Deed Book 769, Pages 717-743 and under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to fi- Said sale will be conducted subject to the fol- ervation of flowage rights, if any, contained sale shall be the opening bid. 2026, the same being October 6, 2026, the fol- Deed Book 821, Pages 248-275, Union County, nal confirmation and audit of the status of the lowing: (1) confirmation that the sale is not in that certain Warranty Deed from Robert J. The entity that has full authority to negoti- lowing described property, to-wit: Georgia Records. Judgment Lien and court order entered by the prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; Butt to E.S. Dockery, Sr., dated November 19, ate, amend, and modify all terms of this lien/ All that tract or parcel of land lying and be- The property is conveyed subject to the right Union County Superior Court. and (2) final confirmation and audit of the 1956, filed for record November 26, 1956 at judgment with a debtor is Owen Glen Property ing in Land Lots 80, 100, 101, 116 & 117, 9th of Way to Union County, Georgia as recorded The undersigned is attempting to collect the status of the loan with the holder of the Se- 11:00 a.m., recorded in Deed Book NN, Page Owners’ Association, Inc. c/o J. Steve Astin District, 1st Section, Union County, Georgia, in Deed Book 192, Page 162, Union County, debt and any information obtained will be curity Deed. 418 (top), aforesaid Records. Attorney at Law, Hindmon & Astin, LLC, 702 and being Lot Forty-Two (42) containing 2.129 Georgia records. used for that purpose. The name, address, and telephone number of The property is conveyed subject to the res- Pat Haralson Dr. P.O. Box 1869 Blairsville, GA acres, more or less, as shown on a plat of sur- Grantor grants to Grantee, their successors, The Plaintiff and judgment creditor and the individual or entity who has full authority ervation of flowage rights, if any, contained in 30512, (706) 970-4050, astinsteve@yahoo. vey by Cleveland & Cox Land Surveying, LLC, heirs and assigns a non-exclusive, perpetual, secured creditor pursuant to this lien and to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of that certain Warranty Deed from Edward Ste- com. Please be advised that the judgment dated 11/20/09, as recorded in Plat Book 63, ingress/egress, utilities and access easement foreclosure of this lien, Owen Glen Property the mortgage is as follows: phens to E.S. Dockery, dated March 21, 1951, creditor is not required by law to negotiate, Pages 72-79, (“Plat”) Union County records, along and through the subdivision roads as Owners’ Association, Inc., is represented by J. Cenlar FSB filed for record January 1, 1957 at 10:00 a.m., amend, or modify the terms of the judgment which description is incorporated herein by depicted on the above-referenced survey. Steve Astin Attorney at Law, Hindmon & Astin, 425 Phillips Boulevard recorded in Deed Book NN, Page 457 (bottom), instrument. reference and made a part hereof. A copy of the court order and this advertise- LLC, 702 Pat Haralson Dr. Blairsville, GA 30512, Ewing, NJ 08618 aforesaid Records. The said property will be sold as the property Said property is conveyed subject to the des- ment as presented to the publisher of this le- P.O. Box 1869, (706) 970-4050, astinsteve@ Note that pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, The property is conveyed subject to the Blan- of GPR Ventures, LLC c/o Michael Bridges. The ignated 50 foot buffer from the centerline of gal gazette has been sent by certified mail to yahoo.com. the above individual or entity is not required ket Easement from Ivy Log Development, LLC said Michael Bridges has a mailing address the branch as referenced on the aforesaid Plat. the debtors at least thirty (30) days prior to the J. Steve Astin by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the to Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership of 3120 Ivy Log Rd. Blairsville, Union County, The property is conveyed subject to the res- date of the foreclosure sale, if this foreclosure Attorney for Owen Glen POA, Inc. terms of the mortgage. Corporation, a cooperative corporation, un- Georgia 30512; said judgment debtors herein ervation of flowage rights, if any, contained in is on the dwelling of the debtor at the time the Ga Bar No. 026198 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLEC- dated, filed for record October 4, 2006 at 11:45 who are, to the best of the undersigned’s that certain Warranty Deed from Mollie Ste- COURT ORDERED FORECLOSURE OF LIEN was N(Sept9,16,23,30) TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY a.m., recorded in Deed Book 671, Page 111, knowledge and belief, the parties in posses- phens, Edward Stephens, June Stephens and given all in accordance with O.C.G.A. §44- INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR aforesaid Records. sion thereof. The said property is known as Oliver Stephens, all heirs at Law of Samuel 14-162, et. seq. (this foreclosure is not on the THAT PURPOSE. The property is conveyed subject to the Owen Glen Lot 171 and Tax map 052018B171 J. Stephens, deceased to E.S. Dockery, dated dwelling of the debtor but on a lot only with no UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC, Easement as contained in that certain Joint in Union County, Georgia 30512 and consisting April 15, 1950, recorded May 19, 1950, record- home or improvements). Legals continued as Attorney-in-Fact for Tenancy with Survivorship Warranty Deed of land only containing 1.009 acres more or ed in Deed Book JJ, Page 34, Records of Union The lien recorded in Lien Book 34, Pages 559- SARAH CAYER from Ivy Log Development, LLC to Theodore less according to a plat of survey by Cleveland County, Georgia. 566 for the total lien amount of $5,655.30 plus on page 9B Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Part- B. Adams and Brandy C. Adams, as joint ten- & Cox Land Surveying, LLC dated May 15, 2014 The property is conveyed subject to the res- attorney fees and Tax Fi Fa costs of $6,091.99, DYER’S DEPENDABLE FRIENDS MOVING COM- GUY’S JUNK REMOVAL: IFIXIT PC REPAIR ON THE UGLY CONCRETE? 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September 16, 2026 THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS Page 9B and which may not be of record, (c) the right CONTINUED Whiskers Project LEGAL ADS FROM PAGE 8B of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accu- rate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, “Helping NOTICE 3.351 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING LOT zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, Skyway Towers, LLC proposes to build a 199foot self-support communications tower at the 19 OF IVY LOG ESTATES, PHASE I, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY BY ROCHESTER & AS- and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be con- Community Cats” approx. vicinity of 46 Willie Circle, Blairsville, SOCIATES, INC., RS#2653, DATED OCTOBER 16, ducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale Union County, Georgia 30512 (Lat: 34-49-15.24, 1997 AND RECORDED IN UNION COUNTY RE- is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Every since 2003, help Spay or Neuter one cat in Long: -83-59-17.99). In accordance with the CORDS IN PLAT BOOK 38, PAGES 224-225. SAID Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of Whiskers Project has been a the Community to help others requirements of Section 106 of the National PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN, BY REFER- the status of the loan with the holder of the Historic Preservation Act and the FCC regula- ENCE HERETO, FOR A FULL AND COMPLETE DE- Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section dominate force in reducing the that cannot afford a donation, tions implementing Section 106 review, public SCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROP- 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain proce- homeless outdoor cat popula- $50 or $100 per cat would be comments regarding potential effects from ERTY. AND ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF dures regarding the rescission of judicial and this site on historic properties may be submit- LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE 9TH DISTRICT, non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the tion through Trap, Neuter, Re- greatly appreciated. ted to: Trileaf Corp, Hannah Dell, h.dell@trileaf. 1ST SECTION, LAND LOT 82 OF UNION COUNTY, Deed Under Power and other foreclosure docucom, 1775 The Exchange SE, Suite 525, Atlanta GEORGIA, CONTAINING 0.348 ACRES, MORE ments may not be provided until final confir- turn. The phone calls for help If you want to help in GA 30339, 678-653-8673. OR LESS, AND BEING LOT 19-A OF IVY LOG mation and audit of the status of the loan as from Blairsville and Hiawassee other ways, cat food donations N(Sept16) ESTATES, PHASE I, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF provided immediately above. JPMorgan Chase SURVEY BY ROCHESTER & ASSOCIATES, INC., Bank, National Association as agent and At- cat caretakers are daily. Our can be made through Chewy. NOTICE OF INCORPORATION DATED MAY 25, 1999 AND RECORDED IN UNION torney in Fact for Edward Payne AKA Edward funds are limited and we need com on our Wish List for Notice is given that articles of incorporation COUNTY RECORDS IN PLAT BOOK 43, PAGE 218. Leeland Payne Aldridge Pite, LLP, Six Piedthat will incorporate Mending Lives Transition- SAID PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN, BY REF- mont Center, 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite financial help to get to the end Whiskers Project. Volunteers al Home for Women of North Georgia Corp. a ERENCE HERETO, FOR A FULL AND COMPLETE 700, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. of the cat list by year end. are needed for trapping, fos- Domestic Nonprofit Corporation have been de- DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED 1031-747A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS livered to the Secretary of State for filing in ac- PROPERTY. Commonly known as: 1347 Ivylog A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT Our program has al- tering, fund raising and grant cordance with the Georgia Corporation Code. Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512-1687 The debt se- A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE ready spayed and neutered writing. Please let your local The initial registered office of the corporation cured by said Security Deed has been and is USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1031-747A is located at 3361 Pat Colwell Rd., Blairsville, hereby declared due because of, among other N(Sept9,16,23,30) over a hundred cats this year. Commissioners know we need GA 30512 and its initial registered agent at possible events of default, failure to pay the in- The program is not a Free pro- financial grants from their Meet our beautiful girl, such address is Joanne Murray. debtedness as and when due and in the man- NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Ginger! This sweet 3-year- N(Sept16,23) ner provided in the Note and Security Deed. STATE OF GEORGIA gram and donations for our county budgets to help us so The debt remaining in default, this sale will be UNION COUNTY services are smaller than the we can help you with spaying old Rhodesian Ridgeback girl NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, made for the purpose of paying the same and Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale con- weighs about 40 lbs and has UNION COUNTY all expenses of this sale, as provided in the tained in a Security Deed given by, Wesley Vet cost. Our program is first and neutering. No more litters, Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s Cook and Sara Cook, to Mortgage Electronic come, first serve. There are no more homeless animals. the biggest heart. Ginger was Security Deed given by Edward Payne AKA Ed- fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as adopted from us before, but ward Leeland Payne to JPMorgan Chase Bank, having been given). Said property is commonly nominee for Cardinal Financial Company, many cats standing by waiting This will serve the public and N.A. dated 4/30/2022 and recorded in Deed known as 1347 Ivylog Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512 Limited Partnership, dated 3/28/2022, and to get sterilized. Your help is help the many homeless kitten sadly, her owner and best friend Book 1312 Page 362 Union County, Georgia together with all fixtures and personal prop- recorded on 3/30/2022, in Book 1306, Page passed away. She’s fully house records; as last transferred to or acquired by erty attached to and constituting a part of said 376, Union County, Georgia Records, as last needed now. Whiskers Project surrender rates to lessen the JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, property, if any. To the best knowledge and assigned to as last assignment to Carrington is a private nonprofit organiza- intake at local shelters. Our trained, loves to travel, and is conveying the after-described property to se- belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) Mortgage Services, LLC by assignment record- just an all-around wonderful cure a Note in the original principal amount of in possession of the subject property is (are): ed 4/16/2026 as Instrument No. D2026-001763 tion, 501(c)3 and funding is Mission is to prevent the over- $135,200.00, with interest at the rate specified Estate and/or Heirs of Edward Leeland Payne in book 1449, Page 760, conveying the after supported by the public. Your population of homeless kit- girl! She’s ready to be sometherein, there will be sold by the undersigned or tenant or tenants. JPMorgan Chase Bank, described property securing the payment of a at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash NA is the entity or individual designated, who Note in the amount of $379,335.00 with inter- tax deductible donation can tens. Follow us on Facebook, one’s best friend again. before the Courthouse door of Union County, shall have full authority to negotiate, amend est thereon as set forth therein. Georgia (or such other area as designated by and modify all terms of the mortgage. JPMor- NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that be made online, www.whis- our website whiskersproject. Order of the Superior Court of said county), gan Chase Bank, NA Homeowner’s Assistance the entire indebtedness has been declared kersproject.org or by mailing org, email info@whiskersprowithin the legal hours of sale on October 6, Department 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, Ohio due and payable as provided in said Secu- 2026 (being the first Tuesday of said month 43219 1-866-550-5705 Note, however, that rity Deed by the Holder, and by virtue of the a check payable to Whiskers ject.org and 1-888-872-9330. unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday, in such entity or individual is not required by law power of sale and authority vested in it, will on Project, PO Box 575, Blairs- Your kindness is greatly apwhich case being the first Wednesday of said to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the 10/6/2026 sell at public outcry to the highest month), the following described property: Tax loan. Said property will be sold subject to: (a) bidder for cash: 65 Courthouse Street, Blairs- ville, GA 30514. If you can preciated. NT(Sep16,Z3)CA ID Number(s): 051 012 A19 Land situated in the any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including ville, Georgia, the following described property County of Union in the State of GA ALL THAT taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and situated in Union County, Georgia, to wit: TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE 9TH DISTRICT, 1ST SECTION, LAND LOT payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LY- ING AND BEING LAND LOT 266, 9TH DISTRICT, ARFS: Give Your Pain Purpose 82 OF UNION COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING due and payable or not yet due and payable 1ST SECTION, UNION COUNTY, GEORGIA, CON- TAINING A TOTAL OF 1.700 ACRES AND BE- If you have lost a dearly to ARFS, P.O. Box 972, Hia- ING SHOWN AS TRACT 1 CONTAINING (1.571 loved pet and your heart is wassee, GA 30546 or on ARFS ACRES), AND TRACT II, CONTAINING (.129 ACRE), AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY BY B. KEITH grieving, why not “give your website (www.arfs-inc.org) by Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation ROCHESTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. RS#1534 pain purpose” by making a clicking the DONATE button. PS Form 3526 (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications) DATED NOVEMBER 17, 1994 AND RECORDED 1. Publication Title 2. Publication Number ISSN 3.Filing Date IN PLAT BOOK 32, PAGE 167, UNION COUNTY, donation to Animal Rescue Please indicate that your dona- NGN-TCH, INC./NORTH GEORGIA NEWS 1505 GEORGIA RECORDS. Financial Support (ARFS) in tion is a memorial and provide 09/08/2026 Tax Parcel ID: 070D-026 4. Issue Frequency 5. Number of Issues Published Annually 6. Annual Subscription Price Being real property commonly known as 305 honor of your cherished fur the name of your pet. Memori- WEEKLY 52 $ 45.00 SAW MILL ROAD BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512 friend. als will be posted on ARFS’s Meet George, our big, 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication Contact Person The debt remaining in default, this sale will be PO BOX 2029 ALLISON CALDWELL made for the purpose of paying the debt and ARFS will use your do- website, unless you request chunky, lovable boy! At 13 BLAIRSVILLE, UNION, GA 30514-2029 Telephone all expenses of this sale including attorney’s nation to provide medical care otherwise. years old and about 16 lbs, fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees (706)745-6343 having been given). for an animal that is suffering Let’s not forget that George may be a little older, 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher Said sale will be made subject to the follow- but don’t let that fool you — PO BOX 2029 ing items which may affect the title to said and has an owner who cannot precious pet that gave you so BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30514 property: All restrictive covenants, easements afford veterinary expenses. much joy. Let’s give your pain this boy still has SO much love and rights-of-way appearing of record, if any; all zoning ordinances; matters which would Memorials can be made purpose! NT(Sep16,Z2)CA and life to give! He absolutely 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an loves everyone and will never Publisher (Name and complete mailing address) KENNETH WEST inspection of the property; all outstanding or unpaid bills and assessments for street im- Feline Feeder Needed in Towns County turn down a cuddle or a good PO BOX 2029 provements, curbing, garbage, water, sewage An “early riser” is minutes. Training is provided, back rub. He is the perfect lov- BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30514 and public utilities which may be liens upon said property; and any outstanding taxes, needed for one morning a but feeding is not difficult. Fe- ing family cat or loyal com- Editor (Name and complete mailing address) assessments and other liens superior to the panion. SHAWN JARRARD security deed being foreclosed hereby. To the week or every other week to line Feeders is an activity of PO BOX 2029 best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, feed homeless cats in Towns ARFS, Animal Rescue Finan- Mountain Shelter Hu- BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30514 the above-described property is in the posses- mane Society’s Adoption sion of the borrower and/or other persons with County. Also, a periodic sub- cial Support, Inc. Managing Editor (Name and complete mailing address) the consent and acquiescence of the borrower. stitute feeder is needed. These If you have a heart for Center, Monday–Saturday, 9 SHAWN JARRARD Except to the extent that the Holder may bind a.m.–4 p.m. NT(Sep16,Z9) PO BOX 2029 and obligate Mortgagors to warrant title to the friendly felines are in five disadvantaged cats and would $ CASH 4 $ Property under the terms of the Security Deed, BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30514 conveyance of the Property shall be made cat colonies, all off a 2-mile like to join our team of dedi- 10. Owner (Do not leave blank. If the publication is owned by a corporation, give the name and address of the corporation immediately followed by without any representations or warranties stretch of Route 76. The colo- cated volunteers, please con- whatsoever, express or implied. All sales are the names and addresses of all stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, give nies are easy to get to, and tact Sheila at mcdevitt@shei- $ $ names and addresses of the individual owners. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, give its name and address as well as those of each individual owner. If the publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give its name and address.) “as is”, “where is’. The entire purchase price is due and payable feeding takes about 35-45 lamcdevitt.com. T(Sept16,A1)JT $ Antique $ at the conclusion of the auction in the form of $ $ Full Name Complete Mailing Address certified funds. Insufficient funds will not be $ Trucks & Cars $ accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the success- American Red Cross Volunteers $ Tractors! $ ful purchaser. This property is being sold with Make a difference in ber of other roles that make our $ Not Running & Rusted $ express reservation that the sale is subject to 1) confirmation and audit of the status of your community! As a volun- communities safer, stronger $ $ $ Pre-1950’s $ the loan by the holder of the security deed, 2) teer with the American Red and more resilient. Get started 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Hoding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds. Mortgages, or Other confirmation that the sale is not prohibited Cross, you can help families re- at https://www.redcross.org/ $ Labosco’s at the $ Securities. If none, check box X None under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, 3) procedures $ Blairsville Picker’s Barn $ Full Name Complete Mailing Address for rescission of sale under O.C.G.A. Section cover after a home fire, train in- local/georgia/volunteer.html or $ $ 9-13-172.1, whereby the Deed Under Power 27 Orbit Drive, Blairsville and other foreclosure documents may not be dividuals in first aid and CPR, call your NWGA chapter office $ $ provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided above. support America’s military to ask about volunteer opportu- $ 706-745-0097 $ Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the person families, or take on any num- nities 844-536-6226. NT(Sep16,Z1)CA CASH WAITING $$ CASH WAITING! or entity who shall have full authority to nego- 13. Publication Title 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below tiate, amend, or modify all terms of the above- NGN-TCH, INC./NORTH GEORGIA NEWS 09/09/2026 described mortgage is as follows: Average No. Copies Each Issue No. Copies of Single Issue Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, 500 N. 15. Extend and Nature of Circulation During Preceding 12 Months Published Nearest to Filing Date State College Blvd., Suites 1030, 1300 & 1400 a. Total Numbers of Copies (Net press run) Orange, CA 92868 , Telephone No.: 800-561- 0 0 4567 Mailed Outside County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in (1) Form 3541(include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser's proof copies, and exchange copies) 373 286 O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC to b. Paid Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form Circulation (2) 3541(include paid distribution above nominal rate, 355 230 negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the (By Mail and advertiser's proof copies, and exchange copies) Security Deed described herein. Outside Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to the Mail) (3) Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter 9430 9489 Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS provide information, documentation and/or Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to (4) 0 0 USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail) 10158 FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of 10005 residential real property to covered transfer- c. Total Paid Distribution (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), (4)) Free or Nominal Rate Outside County Copies ees on or after March 1, 2026. The required (1) included on PS Form 3541 0 0 information must be provided to the trustee before a deed under power will be issued for d. Free or Nominal Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies included on (2) PS Form 3541 0 0 covered transfers. The Buyer may be required Rate to pay charges associated with the gathering and reporting of information to FinCEN. Addi- Distribution (By Mail and Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Outside the (3) Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail) 0 0 tional information regarding these regulations Mail) and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at: (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means) 0 0 https://www.federalregister.gov/docu- ments/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-money- e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3), (4)) 0 0 laundering-regulations-for-residential-real- f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e) 10158 10005 estate-transfers and https://www.fincen.gov/ 75 rre-faqs#D_5 75 Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Attorney g. Copies not Distributed h. Total (Sum of 15f and 15g) 10233 10080 in Fact for Wesley Cook and Sara Cook i. Percent Paid ((15c / 15f) times 100) % 100.00 % For Foreclosure sale information please con- tact Vylla Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 3309, Ana- 16. If total circulation includes electronic copies, report that circulation on lines below. heim, California 92803, Phone: (888) 313-1969 TS # 26-41591 a. Paid Electronic Copies 0 0 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COL- b. Total Paid Print Copies(Line 15C) + Paid Electronic Copies 0 0 LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR c. Total Print Distribution(Line 15F) + Paid Electronic Copies 0 0 THAT PURPOSE. d. Percent Paid(Both Print and Electronic Copies) 0.00 % 0.00 % N(Aug12-Sept30) I Certify that 50% of all my distributed copies (Electronic and Print) are paid above a nominal price. NOTICE OF SALE 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership Under Georgia Self Storage Act: Georgia Code X If the publication is a general publication, publication of this statement is required. Will be printed Publication not required. Section 10-4-210 to 10-4-215. Auction of mis- in the 09/16/2026 issue of this publication. cellaneous goods in storage units belonging to the following: Unit #C13 Alayna Sinkler. Sold 18. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner Title Date to the highest bidder on Saturday, September 26th at ten o’clock at Premier Storage Space, KENNETH WEST OWNER 09/08/2026 12:39:55 PM 1075 Pat Haralson Drive, Blairsville, GA 706- 897-5262. Tenet has the right to redeem con- I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on tents prior to sale. Premier Storage Space has this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). the right to refuse any and all bids. N(Sept16,23) PS Form 3526, September 2007 (Page 2) PRIVACY NOTICE: See our privacy policy on www.usps.com NOTICE $4 99 per ream of 500 sheets In accordance with Union County Alcohol Licensing Ordinance, I, Jeromie Fehrenbach, of $49 99 JT’s of the Lake LLC, 2532 Hwy 325, Blairsville, GA 30512 706-851-7254, Hereby make application for the following license(s): -Malt beverages by the package -Wine by the package
Page 10B THE NORTH GEORGIA NEWS September 16, 2026 Commission Collins proclaims Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week In honor of the upcom- Week as Sept. 17-23. Unicoi Trail Chapter of the Na- recognition to this magnificent authority vested in me as Sole Framers of the Constitution ing Constitution Day, Union He signed the proclama- tional Society of the Daughters document and its memorable Commissioner, of Union Coun- held in 1787 by vigilantly pro- County Sole Commissioner tion in his office on Thursday, of the American Revolution is anniversary, and to the patri- ty, State of Georgia, do hereby tecting the rightful liberties it Harold Collins has proclaimed Sept. 10, with members of a leader in local efforts (1) to otic celebrations which will proclaim the week of Septem- guarantees to us. Constitution Day as Thursday, the Old Unicoi Trail Chapter emphasize citizens’ respon- commemorate it; and ber 17th through 23rd, 2026, IN WITNESS WHERE- Sept. 17, and Constitution Daughters of the American sibilities for protecting and WHEREAS, Public as CONSTITUTION WEEK OF, I have hereunto set my $ CASH 4 $ Revolution and the Blue Ridge defending the Constitution, Law 84-915 signed in 1956 and Thursday, September 17th hand and caused the Seal of Mountain Chapter Sons of the preserving it for posterity; (2) guarantees the issuing of a as CONSTITUTION DAY, the Government of the County $ $ American Revolution attend- to inform the people that the proclamation each year by the the day the U.S. Constitutional of Union, State of Georgia to $ Antique/Barn $ ing. Constitution is the basis for President of the United States Convention signed the Consti- be affixed. $ $ $ Tools $ The proclamation reads as follows: America’s great heritage and the foundation for our way of of America designating Sep- tember 17th through 23rd as tution in 1787 in Philadelphia. I ask the citizens of Signed, Harold Collins, $ $ $ Old Tractors $ WHEREAS, The Con- life; and (3) to encourage the Constitution Week. Union County to read the Sole Commissioner $ $ stitution of the United States study of the historical events NOW, THEREFORE, I, Constitution and reaffirm Union County, Georgia $ & Wagons $ of America, the guardian of which led to the framing of Harold Collins, by virtue of the their support for the ideals the September 10, 2026 $ Labosco’s at the $ our liberties, embodies the the Constitution in Septem- $ Blairsville Picker’s Barn $ principles of limited govern- ber 1787, and its subsequent $ 27 Orbit Drive, Blairsville $ ment in a Republic dedicated amendments; and $ $ $ 706-745-0097 $ to rule by law; and WHEREAS, It is fitting WHEREAS, The Old and proper to accord official CASH WAITING $$ CASH WAITING! Jared Ogden, Sons of American Revolution; Sandy Bell, Daughters of the American Revolution; Patti Davis, Daughters of the American Revolution; Barbara Weaver, Daughters of the American Revolution; Steve Weaver, Sons of the American Revolution; and Commissioner Harold Collins, seated. Misty Mountain Quilters Guild to Feature Designer Vicki McCarty The Misty Mountain brant world of quilting. speaker, Vicki designs fabric Quilters Guild invites the pub- The meeting will fea- for Riley Blake Designs and lic to its monthly meeting on ture a special presentation and recently collaborated with Tuesday, September 22. Ev- trunk show by Vicki McCarty WonderFil to create her own eryone is welcome to attend of Calico Patch Designs. A thread line. Her signature style and learn more about the vi- popular designer and national is refined traditional—bright- ening and simplifying classic Young Princes and Princesses designs, techniques, and col- ors to give them a fresh, mod- Invited to UCHS Theatre Sept. 17th ern feel. In addition to the meet- ing, Vicki will lead a hands-on wool appliqué workshop on September 23, where partici- pants will create her “Quilter’s Pride” project using a special- ly designed kit. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, lo- cated at 938 GA-515, Blairs- ville, GA. Sign-in begins at 12:00 p.m., and the general meeting commences promptly at 12:30 p.m. About Misty Mountain Quilters Guild - With nearly 150 members from Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida, the Misty Moun- tain Quilters Guild is dedi- cated to educating, sharing, and promoting the craft and traditions of quilting. For more information about the guild or this event, please visit www. mistymountainquiltguild.org or email mmqginfo@gmail.com. The Motown Love Train Community Line Dance The Motown Love Train is coming. Don’t miss Grab your crown and and discovers that true royalty dress in your royal best! UCHS is found through kindness and jumping on!! If Motown mu- Theatre will present its chil- character. sic is one of your favorite dren’s play, The Princess With- Children are encouraged vibes, this is the night for you. in, Thursday, September 17, at to attend dressed as their fa- We will be dancing exclusive- 6:30 p.m. at the Union County vorite prince or princess! ly to those awesome Motown Schools Fine Arts Center. General admission is tunes from the greatest music This funny, family- $5, and children ages 8 and era ever. The Mountain Lin- friendly twist on “The Princess under are admitted free. Bring ers of Blairsville are hosting and the Pea” follows Prince the whole family for a magi- this themed line dance event William as he meets an unfor- cal night of laughter, fun and this Saturday night, Septem- gettable group of princesses fairy-tale adventure! ber 19th at the Pat Haralson Memorial Civic Center from NOTICE 6:30 to 9:00. The doors open at 6:00 and there will be open dance from 6:00 to 6:30. We will have dances for begin- ners as well as experienced The Union County Board of Education, does hereby announce that the M & O millage rate for 2026 will be established at the dancers, both young and old Board Meeting to be held at Blairsville, GA on September 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. 48-5-32 (no age requirements), and will teach line dances on and & O.C.G.A.48-5-32.1, do hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest and levy along with the history of the tax off throughout the night. The digest and levy for the past five years. School systems, other than county systems, must ensure that tax digest information applies first dance teach will start at only to their jurisdiction. 6:30. Bring your family and friends and take a trip down Current (Year) Tax Digest and 5-Year History of Levy memory lane. The Civic Cen- ter is located at 165 Wellborn (for FY27 Budget) ST., Blairsville, GA 30512. School Digest & Levy 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 $5.00 per person is collected at the door to defray expens- es. Feel free to bring food and Real & Personal 1,849,397,191 2,233,084,098 2,785,546,450 2,922,107,790 3,110,680,547 3,284,100,719 soft drinks. Motor Vehicles 19,055,030 15,515,660 17,028,880 18,086,010 18,017,030 17,506,980 The Mountain Lin- Mobile Homes 8,557,394 8,373,793 8,608,341 7,828,051 8,737,765 9,317,628 ers also want to thank all of Timber- 100% 0 0 0 0 19,648 0 those that have supported this Public Utilities 13,919,541 15,755,895 16,887,025 19,563,939 33,118,380 33,780,866 event this year through your Gross Digest 1,890,929,156 2,272,729,446 2,828,070,696 2,967,585,790 3,170,573,370 3,344,706,193 participation. Due to your at- Less M & O Exemptions 181,213,446 195,172,414 241,228,997 251,683,544 325,070,909 344,706,738 tendance, we have been able Net M & O Digest 1,709,715,710 2,077,557,032 2,586,841,699 2,715,902,246 2,845,502,461 2,999,999,455 to make our annual charity do- nation of $500 to SAFE PET Net M & O Millage 9.735 8.2 7.523 7.243 6.853 6.662 PROJECT in Blairsville and Net Taxes Levied 16,644,082 17,035,968 19,460,810 19,671,280 19,500,228 19,985,996 also $1,000 to S.A.F.E. INC of Union County. THANK YOU! Net taxes - M & O 16,644,082 17,035,968 19,460,810 19,671,280 19,500,228 19,985,996 If you have ques- Net Taxes $ Increase 1,454,306 391,885 2,424,842 210,470 -171,052 485,768 tions, reach out to Rita at Net Taxes % Increase 9.57% 2.35% 14.23% 1.08% -0.87% 2.49% vckids2001@yahoo.com.