‘Polar Bear Plunge’ a first for Vertical Church
On Saturday, Jan. 25, Pastor Phillip Kight and about 40 other participants bravely leapt into the icy waters of Lake Nottely at the TVA Boat Ramp Beach in a fundraising campaign for Vertical Church.
February 2025
‘Temporary’ traffic lights installed at intersection
Last week, the Georgia Department of Transportation installed traffic lights at the intersection of Shoe Factory Road and Gainesville Highway, just south of Blairsville city limits. Historically, both north and southbound drivers on Gainesville Highway have continued straight at the intersection…
UCFD challenges community to support cancer research
The Union County Fire Department made a sizeable contribution toward life-saving cancer research last week by presenting a $10,000 check to Union County Relay For Life, the local fundraising affiliate of the American Cancer Society. Relay Chair Wendy Holden and fellow volunteers Sue Upchurch and…
Law enforcement agencies warn of police impersonator
Area law enforcement agencies took to Facebook last week to warn the public of a man impersonating a police officer to pull over motorists, though no suspect had been apprehended by press time. The first warning arrived on Jan.
GA 515 final phase awarded for construction
Progress continues to widen Georgia 515/US 76 between Blairsville and Young Harris to four lanes, with the last of three construction phases having been awarded last week by the Georgia Department of Transportation. Construction company AIS Infrastructure announced Jan.
McGraw remembered for passion, local involvement
The late Allyson McGraw was defined by a love that transcended family and friends to permeate deeply into her community, as was made loud and clear during her Celebration of Life Ceremony at the Old Union County Courthouse on Jan. 25.