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On Saturday, United Community Bank and Towns County Recreation Department sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages four to nine. More than 2,500 colorful easter eggs were hidden and found. The Easter Bunny attended too!

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TCHS March Student of the Month Heather Poole

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Towns County High School would like to congratulate our March Student of the Month, Heather Poole, on a job well done. Heather has been active in Beta Club, Drama/Chorus, and FBLA. She is currently the chairperson of United Community Bank’s Junior Board of Directors. This school year Heather has participated in the dual enrollment program with Young Harris College. Heather’s future plans include majoring in English with the goal of becoming a writer.

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Pictured is the Hiawassee Ford Motor Company constructed around the 1920’s along with a 1935 or 1937 Ford Wrecker. Pictured left to right are : Owner- W.O. Sparks and Mechanics- Glen Farmer, Evan (Slim) Henson, and Randall Farmer Also pictured to the far left is the first Bank of Hiawassee constructed in 1909.

Area youth compete for Tri-County Cup Jacob Harris / Sentinel Photos

The heat was on as local youths from Clay, Union, and Towns Counties competed for the Tri-County Cup at Brasstown Valley. At the end of the day Clay County took home the winning title, followed by Towns County who trailed behind by 20 strokes, and Union County who trailed Towns by another 20 strokes.

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