May 2025

Woody Gap School Valedictorian Mia Roberts celebrating during her solo commencement exercises on Saturday. Photo by Todd Forrest

Roberts stands apart as Woody Gap’s sole graduate

SUCHES – All eyes were on Mia Roberts during Woody Gap School’s graduation exercises on Saturday, May 24. The sole member of Woody Gap Class of 2025, Roberts received her diploma from Union County Superintendent John Hill during a ceremony held at the school auditorium.

Union County FFA students received well-deserved recognition in the May regular meeting of the School Board. Photo by Todd Forrest

BOE honors students, purchases panic devices

In their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, members of the Union County Board of Education recognized 42 high schoolers who participate in career and technical student organizations on campus, honoring them for their outstanding achievements at state competitions and beyond. Headlining the awards…

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Early in-person voting running now thru June 13

Tuesday marked the first day of in-person early voting for the Special Primary Election set for June 17. The Special Primary is a statewide contest to decide which political party candidates for the Georgia Public Service Commission will advance as nominees for the follow-up Special General…

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GBI concludes twins died from self-inflicted injuries

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will soon be closing its case involving 19-year-old twin brothers found shot to death atop Bell Mountain in March, with an official determination that their fatal injuries were self-inflicted. On Wednesday, May 21, GBI announced the conclusion of its…

United Community hosted its annual Senior Bank Bash for Class of 2025 graduates at the Blairsville Main Branch on May 22. Activities on offer varied, from water guns to cornhole and more, and seniors received custom T-shirts, hats and plenty of food.

United Community congratulates students with Senior Bank Bash

NO BYLINE - UCBI Senior Bash25 Front 1: United Community hosted its annual Senior Bank Bash for Class of 2025 graduates at the Blairsville Main Branch on May 22. Activities on offer varied, from water guns to cornhole and more, and seniors received custom T-shirts, hats and plenty of food.

The UCHS Class of 2025 took part in the time-honored tradition of graduation on Friday, May 23. Photo by Brittany Holbrooks

Union County graduates embrace next steps

The accomplished members of Union County High School Class of 2025 stepped into a bold new world on Friday, May 23, graduating before proud family and friends inside Mike Colwell Memorial Stadium. Senior Class Representative Huston West welcomed everyone in attendance and addressed his class as the…

Parade Grand Marshal Jack McCorkle, Frank Merritt, Roger Pilcher and other Korean War veterans highlighted the theme of the 2025 Memorial Day events on Saturday. Photo by Lowell Nicholson

Residents, veterans honor sacrifice on Memorial Day

Despite the fear surrounding the early morning drizzle, the rain held off for this year’s Memorial Day parade and subsequent ceremony on Saturday, May 24. Many people gathered on the Blairsville Square not just to browse vendors for the well-attended Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival, but to…

After years of planning, county officials are excited that the new E-911 Center has finally broken ground. Photo by Brittany Holbrooks.

County breaks ground at new E-911 Center location

With an official groundbreaking on Tuesday, May 20, the dedicated dispatchers of Union County E-911 moved another step closer to realizing their dream of a new facility designed specifically for their needs, located conveniently next to Fire Station No. 1 on Shoe Factory Road.

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Sheriff’s Deputy at fault in Murphy Highway wreck

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is grateful no one was badly hurt in a wreck caused by a deputy last week, and Sheriff Shawn Dyer wants the motoring public to know he takes their safety seriously. That’s why the deputy who caused the accident is being reprimanded; however, as this is the only…

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