Wade Huffman sentenced to life without parole
Wade Allen Huffman is now a convicted murderer who will spend the rest of his life behind bars. His crime?
April 2025
UCSO increases patrols in public recreation areas
Now that spring has officially sprung, heralding much more time spent outdoors by residents, the Union County Sheriff’s Office wants to ensure that people and families can enjoy the natural beauty of the North Georgia Mountains in peace. To this end, Sheriff Shawn Dyer has a message for those who…
Traffic stop, investigation result in four local arrests
The Union County Sheriff’s Office uses every law enforcement tool available to safeguard the public, demonstrated most recently with four arrests across two cases, one involving a routine traffic stop and the other an active drug investigation. Around 7:30 p.m.
Gunter to seek public input on 5-member commission
A change in the form of county government from a sole commissioner to a multimember commission board may be in Union County’s future, but there are several steps in that process, and District 8 State Rep. Stan Gunter first wants to gauge people’s appetite for such a change.
Speech training pays off in annual speaking competition
The Annual Top of Georgia Speech Contest saw another successful group of presentations by talented area students at the Young Harris College Charles R. Clegg Fine Arts Building Auditorium on March 20.
Shirley Miller Center re-opens after renovation
Former First Lady of Georgia Shirley Miller has championed the cause of accessible education for all, no matter age or circumstance, due to her unwavering belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their lives through literacy and learning. Thanks to her efforts, the Shirley Miller…