Mountain Buzz

Young Harris, GA — Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church is inviting the community to participate in an Electronic Recycling Day as part of its “Caring for God’s Creation” initiative. The free event will take place on Saturday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the church parking lot. Residents are encouraged to bring unwanted electronics for proper recycling, helping to keep recyclable materials out of local landfills while allowing usable components to be removed and reused....

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Press Release On July 8, 2026, an agent with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop in the Andrews area of Cherokee County after observing multiple traffic violations. K-9 Deputy Blomgren and K-9 Ellie responded to assist with the investigation. K-9 Ellie conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle and positively alerted to the odor of narcotics. Agents, with the assistance of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal...

Press Release BLAIRSVILLE, GA — Safe Pet Project, a Blairsville-based nonprofit animal welfare organization, and Lucky Dog Restaurant Group are proud to announce Meals for Mutts: a one-day community fundraiser bringing a proven model to the North Georgia mountains for the first time. Inspired by the Atlanta Humane Society's long-running Tables for Tails event, in which patrons dine at participating restaurants and a portion of their total bill is donated to animal welfare, Meals for Mutts...