New sales tax set for November ballot
The Floating Local Option Sales Tax is headed to a vote in November. In his Aug.
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Moore, Dyer and Gordon qualify unopposed in city
Candidate qualifying for the nonpartisan 2025 Municipal General Election in the City of Blairsville concluded on Wednesday, Aug. 20, with all three incumbents qualifying unopposed.
Rodeo and mimosas at the Fairgrounds this weekend
HIAWASSEE – The Historic 75th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair may have wrapped up over the weekend, but there’s still plenty to do at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, such as the Hiawassee Pro Rodeo and the brand-new Bubbles & Boots Mimosa Festival, both this Labor Day Weekend. Saddles will be…
Historic Georgia Mountain Fair enjoys another successful year
HIAWASSEE – The voices of several generations echoed that the Georgia Mountain Fair’s 75th Anniversary was an especially memorable time to experience the phenomenon that helped shape the small, unassuming mountain communities of Towns County and the surrounding areas. Fairgrounds Manager Hilda…
Heritage Festival to bring history alive this weekend
The Mountain Heritage Festival is returning to the Historic Mock House in Downtown Blairsville this Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30 and 31, and organizers promise an expanded experience this year with a greater focus on history and family-friendly activities.
Blairsville PD Duck Derby is off to the races Saturday
Butternut Creek will run yellow with rubber duckies at the Union County Farmers Market this Saturday, Aug. 30, for the Blairsville Police Department’s Seventh Annual Duck Derby Fundraiser benefiting the Shop With A Cop for Christmas children’s program.
City Council previews November FLOST vote
From Staff Reports The Aug. 12 regular meeting of the Blairsville City Council and Mayor Robert “Buddy” Moore featured a packed agenda, with plenty of new business involving municipal finances.
City of Blairsville candidate qualifying ends on Aug. 20
The clock is ticking for City of Blairsville residents who wish to run for local office this year, as qualifying for the Nov. 4 Municipal General Election ends at 4:30 p.m.
GA Racing Hall of Fame inducts Fulmer Lance
Family and friends of the late Fulmer Lance were proud to attend his posthumous induction into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Saturday, Aug. 2, in Dawsonville.