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Vol. 117, No. 5 |

North Georgia News

#1 Way To Sell

The fastest way to reach 14,000 local readers in Union and Towns County. Your neighbors are looking for exactly what you're offering.

Why Classified Ads Work

They're read by people ready to buy.

Our readers don't scroll past classifieds, they turn to them first. Used truck, firewood for winter, or a local service, people open our paper looking for what you're selling.

Your ad stays visible for a week.

Unlike social media posts that disappear in hours, your classified ad sits on kitchen tables, in waiting rooms, and on coffee shop counters all week long.

Zero competition from algorithms.

No fighting for visibility. No boosting required. Your ad runs exactly as you write it, where readers expect to find it.

What Works in Our Classifieds

Top Categories
  • For Sale: Vehicles, furniture, tools, farm equipment, firewood
  • Services: Lawn care, handyman, cleaning, pet sitting, hauling
  • Real Estate: Land, homes, rentals (commercial listings may require display ads)
  • Wanted: Buying items, seeking services, ISO notices
  • Employment: Help wanted, positions available
  • Events & Announcements: Yard sales, fundraisers, community notices

How to Write a Classified That Sells

  • Be specific. "2018 Ford F-150, 45K miles, $28,000" beats "truck for sale."
  • Lead with the price. Readers want to know immediately if it's in their budget.
  • Include contact details. Phone number works best. Text-friendly numbers get faster responses.
Example

FIREWOOD - $200/cord seasoned oak, delivered within 10 miles. Call 706-555-1234 text ok

Simple Pricing

$9 gets you 20 words. Each additional word is just $0.10.

Example Costs
  • 20 words: $9.00
  • 30 words: $10.00
  • 40 words: $12.00
Both Papers

Running in both papers? Your cost doubles (2 × your ad cost), but you reach 14,000 readers across Union and Towns County instead of just one area.

Payment: All ads are paid online via Square. A 4% processing fee is included in your total.

Publication Schedule

  • Deadline: Friday at 4:00 PM for the following Wednesday's publication
  • Runs: Every Wednesday in print
  • Duration: Choose to run 1 week, 2 weeks, or longer

Planning ahead? You can schedule your ad to start any available Wednesday and run as many weeks as you need.

Note: The earliest available date in our submission form reflects the Friday 4 PM deadline for each Wednesday publication.

Where Your Ad Appears

North Georgia News

Blairsville & Union County

10,300 readers

Towns County Herald

Hiawassee & Towns County

3,700 readers

Both Papers

Maximum reach across both counties

14,000 readers

Select one or both papers when you submit your ad.

What Happens After You Submit

Classified Ad Submission Form

Type or paste your ad copy below to calculate the cost:

Note: Classified ads are formatted as continuous text. Line breaks will be removed.

Word Count
0
Cost
$9.00

A 4% credit card processing fee will be added at checkout.

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Exact print size: 1.66" wide (single column) at 100 DPI

*Final cost with processing fee will be shown at Square checkout. Cost may vary based on publication options selected in the form below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel or edit my ad?

Yes, as long as you contact us before the Friday 4 PM deadline for that week's publication. No refunds after publication.

Do you offer discounts for multiple weeks?

Not for classifieds, but if you're advertising regularly, consider our display ad packages for better rates.

Can I include a photo?

Standard classifieds are text-only. For photo ads, consider our small display ad options starting at $21.50.

What if I go over 20 words?

No problem. Each additional word costs $0.10. We'll calculate your total and send you an invoice.

When will I see results?

Most sellers report calls or texts starting Wednesday morning. Items priced fairly typically sell within the first week.