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May 7, 2008
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Saving souls at the polls - Election Day
By Frank Bradley Sentinel writer
Approximately 2,100 folks had cast their votes in Clay County, but the outcome had not been determined by the time the Sentinel went to press on Tuesday. Of the One Stop and Write-in absentee vote the unofficial count came to 994 with the Democrats out voting the Republicans two to one. More...
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

About 60 folks took time out to recognize National Day of Prayer on the Square last Thursday. Pastor Greg Carroll gave the opening prayer. A presentation of Colors was conducted along with a pledge to the American and Christian Flag. Worship music was made by Alan Flowers. Prayers were said fo... More...

Land transfer tax-- let the voters decide
Commissioners agree to put the issue on the ballot during the expected state runoff election on June 24th
By: Frank Bradley Sentinel Writer

It's going on the ballot, and Clay County voters will have a chance to decide if a land transfer tax is the best method of raising funds for building a new primary school. Current estimates are that $10 million will be needed to build the new school to accommodate current and future growth. More...

 Events
•Upcoming Events
THIS WEEK COMING UP Big Blowout Book Sale The Murphy Public Library is holding a Big Blowout Book Sale beginning May 5 through May 10. Bags of books are only $2. There is no better place anywhere in the world for putting a little romance into your life. Or adding mystery. Or finding your pla... More...
•Continual Events
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 Government
•Deed transactions for 05/07/08
Jack Wood sold 2.10 acres, Tract 1 and 1.00 acre Tract 2 in Brasstown Township to Ralph Walker for $ 27,500 on April 28, 2008. Wallace A. & Martha M. Smith sold property in Hayesville Township to NC Department of Transportaton for $ 290,000 on April 28, 2008. Wallace H., Jr. & Pamela E. Nichols an... More...
•Arrest Report 05/07/08
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 Obituaries
•Joyce Grant
Joyce "Red" Grant, 81, of Hiawassee, GA died Friday (April 25, 2008) in a Towns County hospital. She was a native of Clay County, but had lived in Hiawassee for the past 25 years. She was the daughter of the late Henry Robert and Elzia Pearl Watson Buchanan and the wife of the late W.T. "Buck" Gra... More...
•Mary Ruth Pendergrass
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 Religion
•A new steeple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The attached images are of the steeple placement which took place at the chapel in Peachtree on April 23, 2008. The steeple is 38 feet tall and weighs 2,200 lbs. More...
•Notes to editor:
•"It's Spring - Rejuvenate Yourself!" at the Hayesville House
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 Arts & Leisure
•Handbell Concert by The Brasstown Ringers
The Brasstown Ringers will present their annual spring concert of handbell music at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 9. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted. More...
•Fontana Village Resort to Host Bluegrass/Craft Festival
•Barker Brothers Bluegrass in Brasstown
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