May 2025

(L-R) Mickey Cummings, Frank Riley, Harold Collins and Dustin “Rog” Rogers are excited for the June 7 ribbon cutting at the new Butternut Creek Trail, on the opening day of the Union County Farmers Market. Photo by Shawn Jarrard

New Farmers Market trail highlights local heritage

Local agricultural heritage is being honored with a new landmark at the Union County Farmers Market, made possible thanks to a multi-partner collaboration that has been years in the making. Union County Government, Blue Ridge Mountain Soil & Water Conservation District, Chestatee-Chattahoochee…

Commissioner Collins took all questions town hall attendees had to ask on April 29. Photo by Shawn Jarrard

Collins reiterates vision for county in Town Hall

About 150 residents attended the town hall hosted by Union County Government inside the Gold Gym of the Sports Center on Tuesday, April 29. Sole Commissioner Harold Collins explained the format for the evening’s Q&A, which he had scheduled to promote transparency in local government and solicit…

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Blairsville couple arrested for back-to-back burglaries

A Union County couple was arrested last month in connection with two burglaries in the south end of the county. The burglaries on Chestnut Cove Road occurred within 12 hours of each other between April 23 and April 24, and the Union County Sheriff’s Office had the couple in custody about 30 hours…

Young Harris College is making its historic campus more inviting than ever for high school students from Towns and Union counties.

YHC announces FREE, reduced tuition for Towns, Union students

YOUNG HARRIS – Graduation is an exciting time for a high school senior, and Young Harris College wants to reward the hard work and extra effort for those students who participated in dual enrollment while in high school. The College is offering students graduating from our partner dual enrollment…

Correction for May 7, 2025

In a recent article detailing a joint celebration of the 1971 and 2025 State Runner-Up Panther Men’s Basketball Teams, a member of the 1971 team, Ray Sneed, was listed as deceased. Mr.

Union County Middle School Band and Chorus members joined their older peers in achieving Superior ratings at LGPE this year. Congratulations!

UCMS, UCHS musicians achieve Superior ratings

Union County’s talented young musicians have celebrated a particularly successful semester following outstanding Large Group Performance Evaluation scores. Each spring, the Band and Chorus classes of Union County High School and Middle School participate in the assessment to further hone their…

Every year, Union County High goes above and beyond to recognize the commitment of seniors joining the military after graduation. Photo by Brittany Holbrooks

UCHS seniors committing to service in US military

It takes a certain type of person to be able to withstand the challenges that come with defending the country, and every year, the brave students who express their intentions to go into the military after graduation are honored for their choice at Union County High School. That day fell on April 25…

Pam Schroeder and Jim Yohe opened the local observance for the 2025 National Day of Prayer on May 1. Photo by Lowell Nicholson

Locals appeal to God on National Day of Prayer

Christians of all denominations gathered at First Baptist Blairsville on May 1 to observe the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer. Ultimately, the local event lived up to the national theme of “(Pouring) Out to the God of Hope,” with multiple prayers over different facets of life and country.

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