Blundy declares Trump’s on her side

One of the hopefuls to be the GOP nominee for 10th Circuit Solicitor believes she has the backing of the party’s presumptive nominee to run for president. Beth Blundy on Saturday told the Republican gathering near Seneca:  “He (former President Trump) is supportive of my campaign.”  Blundy related that she drew this earlier this year when Trump campaigned in the […]

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Westminster’s early start without the juice

Westminster electric power customers were lamenting the fact that their day started yesterday without lights.  Here’s the explanation of what happened, as gathered by city administrator Kevin Bronson:  “The rain (Sunday) this morning caused a tree limb to fall on an electric line.  The line was close to the electric substation which caused the circuit breakers to trip.  Power was […]

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Early voters number 978

Weekend reports indicate that in the opening days of early voting, 978 Oconeeans cast ballots ahead of the primary elections — to take place a week from tomorrow.  Pat Murray, president of Oconee Republican Women, said Saturday she’d like to see that number increase.

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Crowd of 200 delights the party chairman

Voters, politicians, candidates in this month’s primary, and their supporters adorned the pavilion at Oconee’s South Cove Park in patriotic color today for a run-up to the Republicans’ primary now ten days away.  Chairman Jim Mann of Oconee Republicans called it a crowd of 200.  They enjoyed barbecue, and got to hear several of the men and women competing for […]

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NE Georgia sheriff arrested

The GBI has arrested and charged Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols, age 45, of Clayton, Georgia, with Public Indecency, Sexual Battery and Violation of Oath by a Public Officer. On Friday, May 24, 2024, Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney George Christian asked the GBI to investigate an incident involving Nichols. According to SKY 104 Clayton, Nichols turned himself in and […]

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Memorial Day litter at the parks

The county and state parks welcome visitors this summer, but they appeal to their sense of pride and request them to not litter.  One particular problem during Memorial Day weekend was the unsightly litter that was left behind at Oconee’s High Falls Park near Walhalla.  Ranger Liz Johnson says, “It’s easy to forget the little pieces of trash, but they […]

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