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2019 Apple Festival Magazine

Welcome to the 48th Annual Georgia Apple Festival!

Regional Wire Content
Thursday, October 10, 2019
This year's magazine is full of great information about the variety of things to do and see in the area this fall season! Find information about the Apple Festival itself, other area festivals, our rivers, mountains, apple houses, vineyards, complete with maps and details on how to find...
Brian McCann announced his retirement from the Braves after a disappointing Game 5 loss Wednesday. Associated Press photo

Braves' McCann says good bye after crushing Game 5 loss

Regional Wire Content
Thursday, October 10, 2019
   Marietta, Ga. – He broke in the majors as a rookie with Atlanta in 2005, making a splash with the "Baby Braves" by homering off Roger Clemens in Game 2 of the NLDS during his inaugural campaign.    Now, Brian McCann has come full circle. His 14-year career in the majors...
St. Louis Cardinals’ Tommy Edman doubles to score teammates Marcell Ozuna and Yadier Molina during the first inning of Game 5 of the National League Division Series baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday in Atlanta. John Bazemore/Associated Press

A series of unfortunate events

Regional Wire Content
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Marietta, Ga. – Ten runs on five hits. And that was just in the top of the first. Looking to break the supposed "Atlanta Curse" by winning their first playoff series in 18 years, the Braves looked confident when taking the field on their home turf for Game 5 of the National League Division...
This Giardia parasite might live in the gut of anyone who drinks untreated water. Photo courtesy of Center for Disease Control

Think before you drink creek water

Regional Wire Content
Thursday, October 10, 2019
“The best water in the world rolls off lizard backs.” This is a common refrain in areas where the water runs clear and seemingly pure, but folk wisdom fails to account for the variety of RWIs (recreational water illnesses), that humans can catch from drinking untreated water.  The...
Lorrie Ross • Clay County Progress // Steins and Wine spokesperson Sandy Zimmerman said more than 500 tickets were sold for the 2018 event.

Steins & Wine Around the Square

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2019

Colorful leaves and cooler temps offer the perfect ambiance for sipping a little liquid refreshment, especially if the setting is the historic courthouse square in downtown Hayesville.

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U.S. 64 construction to start soon

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
    Murphy – Let the traffic congestion begin.     Construction related to the U.S. 64 West widening project is set to start. Motorists will soon notice construction equipment along the roadway, as contractors begin to relocate water and sewer lines within the...
N.C. Rep. Kevin Corbin (right) jokes with N.C. Sen. Jim Davis after they announced Corbin would run for Davis’ seat in 2020.

Davis out, Corbin in for state senate race in 2020

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
    Franklin – North Carolina Sen. Jim Davis will not run for re-election in 2020, and state Rep. Kevin Corbin will give up his House seat in a bid to take the vacant senate seat.     Davis (R-Franklin) is serving his fourth term as state senator representing District 50,...