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Boy Scout Troop 20 honors scouts’ achievements
Boy Scout Troop 20, chartered by Big Canoe Chapel, recently held a Court of Honor to recognize the achievements of its scouts. A Court of Honor is a formal ceremony to recognize rank advancements, merit badges and other awards earned by each scout.
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POA Candidates first appearance at Squires & Stags meeting
The three candidates for seats on the POA board will have their say at Squires & Stags’ breakfast meeting on Friday, Oct. 6. It will be their first among several appearances planned for property owners.
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Fire station demolition paves way for next step
Thursday, Sept. 7, the next phase of the new fire station in the village took place with the demolition of old Station 3. The old leaking and inadequate structure was harmful for the firemen working there and breathing toxic fumes from the engines next to the living quarters.
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Winter is coming - get prepared
Given what the country has just experienced in Texas and other parts of the Southwest, it may be the time to think about how you heat your homes this winter. The probability is that the price of propane gas will rise and the supply may be negatively impacted by the recent events.
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On board BC’s Eclipse Express
While Big Canoe residents got a good view of the eclipse Monday afternoon from their property, 96 others took a field trip to Hiawassee on two large buses. There was a waiting list of 42 who didn’t get their reservation in time to make the trip.
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Pickens County Young Life banquet set for Oct. 19
Pickens County Young Life banquet set for Oct. 19 Pickens County Young Life will hold its...
Boy Scout Troop 20 honors scouts’ achievements
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Louis Latour wine pairing dinner, pig roast coming to Sourwood
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Ordinary guys, big hearts and Harleys
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Former Bachelorette contestant bringing new restaurant to Dawsonville
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Northside Hospital offers free prostate screening Sept. 14
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Dawson County recognized for governmental budgeting
Dawson County recognized for governmental budgeting The Government Finance Officers Association has recognized Dawson County with...
Annual Heart and Soul BBQ benefits local outreach groups
Annual Heart and Soul BBQ benefits local outreach groups A hint of fall in the air...
Locals head to Texas to keep 911 running in wake…
Locals head to Texas to keep 911 running in wake of Harvey When Matt Richardson, owner...
Fire station demolition paves way for next step
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WalletHub study examines 2017’s best real-estate markets
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Winter is coming - get prepared
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Closed wooden bridge in Jasper hurts long-time restaurant icon
Closed wooden bridge in Jasper hurts long-time restaurant icon The closing of the wooden bridge on...
JeepFest is for the adventurous and a Crawl for the…
JeepFest is for the adventurous and a Crawl for the Children Sheriff’s JeepFest in Jasper is...
On board BC’s Eclipse Express
On board BC’s Eclipse Express While Big Canoe residents got a good view of the eclipse...
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Irma downs trees, knocks out power as storm whips through Big Canoe
Irma downs trees, knocks out power as storm whips through Big Canoe Hurricane Irma upped its wind and rains as it pushed through Big Canoe Monday evening, Sept. 11, bringing down...
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Partial solar eclipse to be seen from Mt. Oglethorpe on August 21st
Partial solar eclipse to be seen from Mt. Oglethorpe on August 21st Eagle’s Rest Park, Mt Oglethorpe, GA…While the path of the solar eclipse is substantially north of Eagle’s Rest Park...
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Big Canoe Internet Project community referendum projected for Late July
Big Canoe Internet Project community referendum projected for Late July As the POA board prepares for a referendum on the proposed internet project—bringing fiber to Big Canoe homes—the internet project committee...
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‘More issues from failed septic systems than this landfill’
‘More issues from failed septic systems than this landfill’ “Stop Trashing Forsyth and the Etowah” and other opponents of the proposed expansion of the Eagle Point Landfill continue to lobby against...
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Wild March winds take down more than 100 trees in Big Canoe
Wild March winds take down more than 100 trees in Big Canoe A loud moaning wind—some thought sounded like the freight train sound used to describe a tornado—hit Big Canoe Tuesday...
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High Tea event benefits various charities in Pickens County
High Tea event benefits various charities in Pickens County A proper High Tea is Friends’ of Heart and Souls way of dressing up, sipping tea with milk or lemon and laughing...
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Water leads hot topics discussed at Community Coffee
Water leads hot topics discussed at Community Coffee POA President Phil Anderson opened the Saturday, Feb. 11 Community Coffee, noting more than 160 seats had been set up but many more...
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After days without water, residents question management of water company
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Read moreCoffee with LeRoy surprise: October biggest revenue month at clubhouse
Coffee with LeRoy surprise: October biggest revenue month at clubhouse A surprising little statistic is October was the biggest revenue month for The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti, surpassing the spring months...
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