Jackie B. McMillan: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Jackie B. McMillan
February 13, 1925 – November 17, 2018
Jackie B. McMillan 93, a permanent resident of Blairsville, Ga. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday November 17, 2018. Jackie was born February 13, 1925 in Clarksburg, W.Va.. She and her husband Robert with their young son Robert Jr. moved to Daytona Beach, Florida in 1950 where she resided until 2004. While in Daytona Beach she worked her way up through the ranks at Southern Bell Telephone Co (AT&T), where in 1973 she was promoted to be the first womanbusiness office manager, thereby paving the way for many other women to succeed, and was a member of the AT&T Telephone Pioneers. She was a very active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church while living in Florida, and also served as a “Pink Lady” at the Halifax Regional Hospital in Daytona Beach, Fl.
After her retirement in 1981, Jackie discovered the North Georgia Mountains and fell in love with the beautiful scenery and slower pace of life, so she and her husband divided their time between Daytona Beach, Fl. and Blairsville, Ga. She became a full time resident of Blairsville along with her husband in 2004. Jackie enjoyed shopping, reading, crafts, supporting the local Humane Society, and her favorite TV programs. She was a loving child, wife, mother, grand-mother, great-grand mother, sister, and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Jackie will always be remembered for her strong spirit, wonderful sense of humor, and very generous nature.
She is preceeded in death by her parents William 0. and Estella R. Bishop of Daytona Beach, Fl., her brother William 0. Bishop Jr. also of Daytona beach, and her beloved husband Robert L. McMillan Sr. of Blairsville, Ga.
Jackie is survived by her devoted son Robert L. McMillan Jr. and wife Judy of Blairsville, Ga., one loving granddaughter Kimberly M. ZijI and husband John, and one beautiful great- grand son Nathan H. Zijl, all of Charlotte, N.C.
Mountain View Funeral Home In Blairsville, Ga. is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Christine Marie Manno Anzalone: Obituary
Obituaries November 26, 2018
Christine Manno
December 30, 1958 – November 12, 2018
Christine Marie Manno Anzalone, 59, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed peacefully early Monday morning, November 12. 2018, after a short illness. Chris was born in Newton Hospital (NJ) on December 30, 1958. She was the daughter of the late Helene Gawdun (1962) and the late Fortunato Manno (1977). She was also preceded in death by her mom, Sandra Cudney Manno, (2012).
Chris grew up on East Baldwin Street in Hackettstown, NJ . She was a 1976 graduate of Hackettstown High School where she was captain of the Twirling Squad. She began her post high school education at Centenary College in Hackettstown eventually completing her Law Degree at California Western Law School in San Diego, CA. She immediately opened her own Law Firm in Arizona and later became a State’s Attorney in Florida. Most recently she owned a law firm in Blairsville, Georgia where she resided.
She is survived by her husband Michael Anzalone of Blairsville, her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Paul Greszczak of Hackettstown, NJ, and their family Teri (Matt) of Virginia and Lori (Dan) of California. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law James and Diane Manno of Hackettstown, NJ and their family John, (Amy) McConnell, Dawn, (Mike) Simonetta, Bethany Manno, Diane Manno, and great nieces and nephews, JB, Moria, Michael, Jared, Ben, Ty and Madison. Her brother, Michael Manno preceded her in death (2018).
Aside from the love of her life, Mike Anzalone, Chris loved and was well loved by her fur baby, Zeus, a Siberian Husky who she raised from a pup. She, Zeus and Mike enjoyed many wonderful days together at their log home in Blairsville, a house which she and Mike designed and built.
Chris left numerous friends in Hackettstown, Florida and Arizona. The family wishes to thank all of Chris’ friends for their kindness, support and prayers during this time especially her longtime friend Jodie Dees who has been there through it all. Chris was a member of Fellowship of the Hills Church, Blairsville. She was strong in her faith and believed her life was in God’s hands. Not a day went by that she didn’t thank God for all things, big and small. This was evident in her passion for helping people in any way possible through her law firm and in life.
A celebration of Chris’ life will be held on Wednesday, November 13th, 2-4pm, at Fellowship of the Hills Church 307-A/K Cleveland Street, Blairsville. Donations in Chris’ memory may be made to The Fellowship of the Hills Church 307-A/K Cleveland Street, Blairsville, GA 30512 or the American Cancer Society.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Donald Alonzo Cook: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018
Donald Alonzo Cook
April 14, 1940 – November 05, 2018
Mr. Donald Alonzo Cook age 78 of Cook Henry Rd. Morganton passed away peacefully on Monday November 5, 2018 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Cook was born on April 14, 1940 in Clover, SC., the son of the late Lonnie Cook and the late Annie Lee Shew Cook. He was a lifelong resident of Union County and a veteran of the US Army. He had worked at Georgia Boot for many years before retiring. Don loved fishing and a very detailed cabinet maker. He loved gardening and always planted enough for the whole community. He always was a hard worker and was dedicated to his family. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Gibson Cook in 2006, his parents and two brothers, Wayne and Kenneth Cook and a brother in law, Gene Gibson. Mr. Cook was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mr. Cook are one daughter, Dawn Joann Mullinax , One son, Larry Cook both of Blairsville, two sisters, Rose and Jim Terry, LaurAnn Cook, three brothers and two sisters in law, Harold and Karen Cook, Roy Cook, Ronald and Judy Cook all of Blairsville, one granddaughter, Jessica Mullinax, two sisters in law, Kathleen Cook and Elaine Gibson, brother in law and sister in law, Jerry and Theresa Gibson, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday November 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Luther Thomas officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Dean Cook, David Reid, Eddie Terry, Roy Cook Jr., Dwayne Townson and Jackie Cook. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Troy Townson, Don Terry and Stanley Bruce. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery where he will next to his beloved wife Frances. Military Honors will be conducted by the North GA Honor Guard. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5-8:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Myrtle Carver Cook: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018October 27, 2018
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Carver Cook, age 88, a native and lifelong resident of Blairsville, who passed away peacefully at home and entered her Heavenly Home on October 27th, 2018.
Mrs. Cook was the daughter of the late William Bunyan Payne and the late Laura Cook Payne. Besides her parents, Mrs. Cook had been preceded in death by her first husband, Steve Carver; and second husband, James “Jimmy” Cook; and eleven brothers and sisters: Willard Payne, Luther Payne, Everett Payne, Arvil Payne, Charlie Payne, James Payne, Grady Payne, Leonard Payne, Herbert Payne, Lillie Franklin, and Stella Dyer. Myrtle loved her family and her church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member for over 65 years. Mrs. Cook was also a member of the Daughters of the American Legion, Disabled American Veteran’s Auxiliary Member, and North Georgia Honor Guard. She loved the outdoors, gardening, fishing, and hunting, but her passion was making quilts. She has given away over 500 quilts with love. Her philosophy in life was – “What you do for yourself passes away with you – what you do for others lives on.”
Family members left behind to carry on Mrs. Cook’s wonderful legacy are her children: Wanda and Bill Cantrell, of Blairsville; Gwen and Ronnie Scott, of Greensboro, North Carolina; and Steve R. and Patricia Carver of Blairsville;a sister, Vesta Stroup, of Blairsville; five grandchildren: Jill (Donald) Passmore, Bart (Dana) Scott, Joy Scott, Brianne (Jay) Merry, and Hollie (Mark) Holloway; ten great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren many friends and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., to be held in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, with Rev. Kenny Beavers and Rev. Jerry Young officiating. The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers: Charles Brackett, Tyler Scott, Bart Scott, Ronnie Dyer, Terry Carver, and Bill Cantrell. Asked to serve as honorary escort to the family are Sonny Freeman and Herbert Parham. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday evening, October 29th, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Myrtle Carver Cook. Please send your condolences and fond memories with the family on our website, www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Fred William Plott: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
Fred William Plott
November 07, 1932 – October 25, 2018
Mr. Fred William Plott age 85 of Wild Fern Lane, Blairsville passed away after an extended illness at Union General Hospital. Mr. Plott was born on November 7, 1932 in Young Harris Ga. the son of the late Grady and Buna Swanson Plott. He was a native and lifelong resident of Towns and Union Counties. Fred was a retired farmer and in his spare time enjoyed building things and doing split bottom chairs, but most of all he enjoyed teaching and spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving Mr. Plott are his loving wife of 58 years Dessie Gunter Plott of Blairsville, two daughters and sons in law, Rachel and Anthony Anderson of Blairsville, Cynthia and Randy Frame of Helen Ga., one brother and sister in law Robert and Evelyn Plott of Covington Ga., sister, Sandra Plott Gunter Blairsville. He was preceded in death by a brother Willis Gene Plott in 2016.
Funeral services for Mr. Plott will be held on Saturday October 27,2018 at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Mountain View funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Conner and the Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Special music will be presented by Angie Burrell. Interment will be held at the Old Union Cemetery in Young Harris. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 Friday night at the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the America Cancer Society in Mr. Plott’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome. com.
Jeannette Marie Skipper: Obituary
Obituaries October 16, 2018
January 21, 1964 – October 11, 2018
Mrs. Jeannette Marie Skipper age 54 of Skeenah Gap Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday October 11, 2018 following an extended illness. Mrs. Skipper was born on Jan. 21, 1964 in Covington, GA., step-daughter of Leon Henry & daughter of Bobby Long & the late Sheila Lane Henry. Jeannette was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She loved going to thrift stores, dancing, flowers, gardening, watching her birds and most of all spending time with her family. Jeannette attended Fairview Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Skipper are her loving husband and best friend of thirty eight years, Antony Skipper of Blairsville, one daughter and son in law, Shannon and David Haynes of Blairsville, two sons, James Willis and Darryl Hutenson both of Monticello, GA., six sisters, Angie (William) Day of Covington, Angie Lackey of Winder, Roxanne (Christopher) Henry of Oxford, GA., Christy (Tabitha) Crow of Conyers, Candy (Christopher) Denier of Anderson, SC., Misty (Randy) Watkins of Cartersville, one brother, James Long of Mansfield, GA., nine grandchildren, Ariel and Serenity Mincey, Noah Haynes, Bella Carlile, Bailey Willis, Tristin, Sherry, Ansley and Caiden Hutchenson, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday October 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Jones and Brother William Day Sr. officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses in Jeannette’s memory. The family will meet with friends following the services at the church.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Geneva Hyde McClure: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Mrs. Geneva Hyde McClure age 80 of Rose Petal Lane Ellijay formerly of Blairsville passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday September 26, 2018 at her home following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Union and Fannin Counties. Geneva was very passionate about her family and was a very loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved growing flowers, especially roses and working in her yard. She and her husband Hadley owned and operated McClure’s Hardware for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hadley Eugene McClure in 2008, her son, Harold Eugene McClure in 2009 and a sister, Ruby Long. Mrs. McClure was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church in Mineral Bluff.
Surviving Mrs. McClure are one daughter and son in law, Patsy and Charlie Padgett of Ellijay, one son and daughter in law, Jimmy and Vickie McClure of Blairsville, one sister and brother in law, Darlene and Ronald Shore of Culberson, NC., eleven grandchildren, Mandy Long, Kevin Rogers, Chris McClure, Bo McClure, James Harper, Ann Creasman, Andy McClure, Jason Harper, Amy McClure, Ashley Nix and Jake McClure, eight great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Friday Sept. 28, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Brent Chatham officiating. Special music will be presented by Sara Kate Odom. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Chris, Bo, Andy and Jake McClure, Joey Shore, Benny Long and James Ross. Interment will follow in the Union Memory Gardens Cemetery where she will rest next to her beloved husband, Hadley. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memory of Mrs. McClure. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-9:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Patricia “Patty” Ann Little: Obituary
Obituaries October 3, 2018
Mrs. Patricia “Patty” Ann Little age 62 of Little Lane Murphy formerly of Marietta passed away peacefully on Sunday September 23, 2018 in the Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Little was born on April 17, 1956 in Long Beach, CA., the daughter of the late Lake James Little and the late JoAnn Thompson Little. Patty was a veteran of the US Navy and served as a Medic, DJ, and police officer. She was a true American and loved her Country and was proud of her service in the Military. Patty had made her home in Murphy for the past twenty five years. She was a Journalist editor of Cherokee Scout for 15 years and cna in later years by trade Patty was a loving mother, sister and aunt
Surviving Mrs. Little are one son, Jason Blake Little of Murphy, one brother and sister in law, James and Barbara Little of Ft. Walton Beach, FL., several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to one of the family’s many business operations helping elderly residents with housing, care and other arrangements…Seniors by the Stream, 180 Little Lane, Murphy nc 28906..
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Northview Orthopaedic Associates Launches Sprain & Strain Clinic in Dahlonega
Community September 27, 2018
Clinic Helps Fill Void Created Following Announcement Chestatee Hospital will be Closing
September 21, 2018 (Dahlonega) Northview Orthopaedic Associates, an established orthopaedic practice with more than 25 years serving residents with a range of orthopaedic needs in Dawson, Forsyth, Hall, Lumpkin, and Union counties, recently opened a walk-in sprain and strain clinic located at the practice’s main office, 70 Ansley Drive in Dahlonega. The clinic is open Monday – Friday from 3-4 p.m. and allows easy access to the practice’s orthopaedic surgeons and nurses, as well as diagnostic tests such as x-ray, MRI, EMG nerve conduction studies, and management for strains and sprains.
“Dr. David Hochschild and I, as well as our entire staff, are excited about the future of healthcare in our region, and one way we are trying to impact the landscape is through the launch of a sprain and strain clinic,” said Dr. G. Alan Binkley, who along with Dr. Hochschild are the two practicing surgeons on staff at Northview. “We live in such a gorgeous part of Georgia where engaging in some aspect of outdoor activity throughout the year is a normal way of life for so many. With that being said, the only down side is the likelihood of experiencing some kind of orthopaedic issue or injury is enhanced. We want to be there for those individuals of all ages needing attention.
Northview provides General Orthopaedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Spine Procedures, and support for Sports and Work-Related Injuries. The practice offers state-of-the art orthopedic management options, including minimally invasive surgical also procedures, advanced arthroscopic procedures and stem cell and biologics treatment. More than 75 percent of all surgeries and many procedures, such as spinal injections, can be performed in the safety and comfort of Northview’s ambulatory out-patient surgery center in Dahlonega. The practice also has a presence in Blairsville, where the doctors work two days a week.
For more information, visit www.northvieworth.com or call 706-864-7904.
After losing only three seniors, Union baseball is loaded
UCHS Baseball February 14, 2018
The Panthers look to improve after striking out on a 10-15 2017 season, and with a dugout full of experience returning this season, they’re chances are looking pretty good.
“The Panthers graduated only 3 players after the 2017 season,” third year head coach Robby Roxbury said in a recent interview with your TeamFYNSports reporter. He added, “This team has a lot of potential and we’re looking on building momentum early in the season and riding on it throughout the season.”
This 2018 Panthers roster returns many starters and carries a deep bullpen into this season. Region 7-AAA is one of the more difficult regions in the state as North Hall won the state championship during the 2017 season and GAC advanced into the quarterfinals.
Coach Roxbury when asked about how this region stacks up replied, “You look at this region and say wow! This is easily one of the most talented and most difficult regions in the state. Just to show how talented this region is, North Hall placed 3rd in the region last year and went on to win the state championship.”
The Panthers look to lean on the senior leadership from this team as they will have 7 seniors. All 5 of the 7 seniors have played all 4 years at Union County.
When asking senior infielder Patrick Baggett on what he thought about the upcoming season: ‘“This has been the quickest 3 years of my life I can’t believe we’re already seniors I’ve played with these guys since t-ball. I think we will improve a lot in contrast to last year, I’m not going to lie it was a difficult year for all of us we hate losing.”
Baggett along with the rest of the players, coaches, and fans hope to see this team make a deep run in the playoffs.
Union County takes wins at Andrews
Union County High School January 10, 2018
Saturday, Jan 5, the Panthers headed to Andrews, NC to play a non-region matchup. The Lady Panthers tipped off at 5pm, and they got off to a hot start. The Lady Panthers outscored the lady wildcats 13-3 in the first quarter led by senior guard Bailey Daniel.
Daniel scored 7, she also reached her 1000th point during this quarter. When asked after the game how she felt about this accomplishment she said, “It’s honestly just such a blessing to have such great coaches and teammates I couldn’t ask for any other group of people.”
Sophmore forward Andelin Hill led all Union County scorers in the second quarter with five points to extend the lead to 26-16 at the half.
The Lady Panthers came out of the half and went on a 12-1 run to extend the 3Q lead to 38-21. Sophomore center Kait Mccarter led all UC scorers with 6 points.
The final score was 48-29, and junior forward Jordan Rogers led the 4th quarter in points with 5.
Kait Mccarter led the team with 16 points followed by Andelin Hill whom had 11.
The Lady Panthers improve to 11-4 which matches last years win total.
Union County handles business, defeats Lumpkin varsity teams
Union County High School January 8, 2018
Friday Jan 4, the Panthers faced off in a region matchup against the Lumpkin County Indians. The Lady Panthers tipped off at 7pm, the Lady Panthers got off to a hot start, taking a 12-3 lead as the first quarter came to a close.
The Lady Panthers continued to impress in the second quarter, led by sophomore center Kait Mccarter. Mccarter nearly had a double-double in the first half, with 10 points scored and eight boards collected before the end of the first two quarters of play.
After halftime, the Lady Panthers showed no signs of letting up. They went on a 10-3 run to end the third quarter with a score of 34-19 going into the fourth, a somewhat comfortable 15-pt lead.
The fourth quarter was a duplication of the previous three, demonstrated with an 11-2 run by the Lady Panthers, who at one point led by as many as 24.
The Lady Panthers top scorers were senior guard Bailey Daniel who had 19 (she is 7 points away from 1000!) and sophomore forward Kait Mccarter with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
The Lady Panthers improve to 10-4 and 3-1 in 7-AAA. The next game will be Saturday, Jan 5, at Andrews (NC) at 5:30pm.
The Panthers followed the Lady Panthers, tipping off at 8:30pm Friday night.
The varsity boys got off to a hot start, with starting forward Sawyer Drake scoring 12 straight points to put Union County up 23-17 after the first quarter of regulation.
Early in the second, however, tragedy struck as the super sophomore was forced to limp off the court in pain. Preliminary reports speculate Drake suffered a torn meniscus, an injury that would certainly leave some large shoes to fill for the Panthers.
As the team regrouped, they continued to keep the momentum in their favor and led by as many as 17 in before heading to the locker room at halftime, leading by 13, 40-27.
The third quarter was much of the same, as the Panthers came out and went back to work. They managed the ball well offensively, avoided unnecessary fouls, and continued to apply pressure defensively; extending their lead at the end of the third by a score of 64-39. A large part of that effort offensively came from senior forward Crawford Colwell, who had produced 21 points going into the final quarter of play.
Union (12-2, 3-1) finished the game with a final score of 76-54. They traveled to Andrews (NC) on Saturday, full story to follow.
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Union Girls top Darlington, Boys force ‘Mercy Rule’ against Peidmont
TeamFYNSports, Union County High School December 31, 2017
By Isaiah Garrett, TeamFYNSports reporter
Wednesday Dec. 27, Union County played in the 24th annual Battle of the States tournament. The lady panthers tipped off at 4pm playing against Darlington School.
The lady panthers got off to a slow start falling behind 16-14 at the end of the first. However, Senior Bailey Daniel led a lady panther 3 point parade by shooting 3-4 from downtown in the 2nd quarter.
Union led 31-26 at the half. Both teams were plagued with turnovers in the 3rd quarter, a combined 14 turnovers led to a score of 38-33 at the end of the 3rd. However, Darlington battled back to tie the game at 52 with only 57 seconds left in regulation.
Junior forward Adeline Dockrey made an incredible fade-away hook shot with 17 seconds left to grab the lead, a shot so impressive you had to see it to believe it. A Darlington 3-pointer at the buzzer fell inches short as it bounced off the rim. Union takes the win, 54-52.
Bailey Daniel led the panthers with 22. The lady panthers advanced to the semi-finals to play Murphy, NC at 4pm on Dec 28th. Full story to follow.
Hurricane Irma prompts school closings in Georgia
News September 10, 2017
* Union County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, September 11th, 2017 due to Gov. Nathan Deal declaring a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia. Please continue to monitor here for further updates.
- Fannin County Schools will be closed for students and all personnel on Monday, September 11.A great deal of consideration has been given to this decision. Governor Deal has us under a State of Emergency. Severe weather conditions, such as severe winds (especially at higher elevations), debris, dangerous road conditions, and downed power lines are all possible for our area beginning tomorrow(Monday) morning.Weather predictions are not always accurate, but this storm is massive and cannot be ignored. It is my hope that our community is spared from this, but it is better to err on the side of caution when safety is in question. Please stay safe!
- Pickens County Schools closed Jasper, Georgia — Due to inclement weather conditions,the Pickens County School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 11th – TWELVE MONTH EMPLOYEES REPORT AT NORMAL TIME. Schools will also be closed on Tuesday, September 12. Twelve month employess will be contacted late Monday as to whether they will be required to come to work on Tuesday. All school activities, including athletic events and after-school programs, will be canceled. Information will be posted on the Pickens County School District website at www.pickenscountyschools.org, the Infinite Campus parent portal, district and school websites and social media sites, and sent to local media.
* Gilmer County Schools closed Release from Gilmer County School School Closed – Monday, September 11, 2017Gilmer County Schools will be closed Monday September 11 due to Hurricane Irma. We have made this decision after consultation with local emergency management authorities and careful consideration of safety factors, such as the probability of severe winds especially at higher elevations, debris, dangerous road conditions and downed power lines left in its wake. We understand that weather predictions are not always accurate, but this storm is massive and cannot be ignored. It is our hope that our community is spared from the force of this storm, but we will always choose to err on the side of caution when our students’ safety is in question.
* Dawson County Schools Closed Based on information from the NWS, Dawson County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 11, 2017. Twelve month employees report.
* Lumpkin County Schools Closed Due to the weather forecast for our area, Lumpkin County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 11, 2017. The anticipated high winds pose a significant threat to our students and staff. We understand that weather predictions are not always accurate, but we cannot ignore the potentially dangerous situation that this storm poses. Our number one priority is to keep our students and staff safe! Decisions for future closings will be made as more information becomes available. Thank you for supporting Lumpkin County Schools!
* Towns County Schools will be closed Monday for all students and staff. A decision about Tuesday will be made tomorrow afternoon.
* White County Schools Closed Due to the severe weather forecast, White County Schools are closed for students and staff Monday, September 11, 2017. Please be safe!
* Murray County Schools Closed Murray County Schools will be closed Monday September 11 and Tuesday September 12, due to the possible impact of Hurricane Irma. We have made this decision after consultation with local emergency management authorities and careful consideration of safety factors, such as the probability of severe winds, debris, dangerous road conditions, and downed power lines. We understand that weather predictions are often incorrect, but the size of this storm cannot be ignored. It is our hope that Murray County is spared from any of this storm’s impact, but we will always choose to error on the side of caution. All events planned for Monday and Tuesday evenings are also cancelled. This includes the September 11 MCPS Board meeting. This meeting will be rescheduled for Thursday, September 14 at 6:15 p.m. All maintenance, grounds crew, and transportation employees will meet at the transportation office.
Assistance needed in May 5th burglary at Food Heaven Pantry located at Towns Union County Line
Police & Government May 11, 2017
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in finding the person responsible for the burglary captured on video.
In the early morning hours of Friday May 5 the Food Heaven Pantry located at the Towns Union County line was burglarized. The individual may not have realized the recording was taking place.
Please review the videos and if anyone can help identify the suspect and or Jeep that was used in this crime, please contact Union County CID @ 706/439/6066 and speak with Lt. Osborn.