On May 6, Blairsville resident Lanny Reich joined 26 other Georgia veterans on an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. The organization serves as a nonprofit that allows veterans to travel for free to the national memorials of their respective wars; Reich, for his part, served in Vietnam.
The Union County Recreation Department’s Kids Fishing Rodeo returned this year to the Byron Herbert Reece Farm & Heritage Center on May 28, providing some “reel fun” for local families. About 350 fish were released into the surrounding Wolf Creek courtesy of Georgia Department of Natural Resources’…
The Union County Historical Society celebrated a piece of local history on Saturday, May 24, hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the near-200-year-old Collins Cabin that was recently moved and restored on the Mountain Life Museum property in Downtown Blairsville. Furthermore, the event served as…
A propane tank upgrade at Union County High School went horribly wrong last week when an out-of-town contractor was engulfed in a fireball that resulted in serious injuries and a life-flight to the Grady Burn Center in Atlanta. Over the weekend, the newspaper learned that the man was doing well and…
Low voter turnout is the story so far for the statewide Special Primary Election, which kicked off with early in-person voting last week. At press time, only about 0.2% of Georgia voters had cast ballots ahead of Election Day June 17.
Habitat for Humanity Towns/Union Counties, in partnership with Union County Schools, is proud to announce the completion of the Panther 2 home – the second house built through a collaborative effort between Habitat and Union County High School’s Construction Academy. Originally constructed on…
Guest Contributor HIAWASSEE – For years now the Scots have gathered in the North Georgia Mountains, bringing Highland dancers, Highland Games athletes, family clans, bagpipers, drummers, and traditional musicians who come to celebrate their heritage.
The Mountain Education Union Campus Class of 2025 had its time to shine on Tuesday, May 27, when graduates gathered at the Union County Fine Arts Center for scholarships and awards, but most importantly, to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas and turn their tassels. With 19 total…
For the 2025 season, the Union County Farmers Market returns with a few new features meant to make the shopping experience even better – and a makeover of one big attraction. Opening day is this Saturday, June 7, and like years past, guests can enjoy Beef Cattle Field Day.
