UCFD welcomes Suches to educational Open House
SUCHES – Union County Fire Station No. 5 had a great turnout for its annual Open House on Aug.
August 2025
GA Mtn. Fair makes history with 75th commemoration
HIAWASSEE – For the better part of a century, the Georgia Mountain Fair has been entertaining guests across the Southeast with country music performances, cultural demonstrations, whimsical carnival games and more. On Thursday, Aug.
City of Blairsville candidate qualifying to run Aug. 18-20
It’s that time again for interested and eligible City of Blairsville residents to decide if they wish to run for local office, with qualifying set to take place next week for the Nov. 4 Municipal General Election.
Thomas inducted into GA Racing Hall of Fame
DAWSONVILLE – Local race car driver Johnny Thomas received the “greatest honor of his career” when he was inducted into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 2, alongside four other drivers: Mike Helton, Fulmer Lance, Ethel Flock Mobley and Bob Morris.
Ceremony at Vogel visitor center honors historic CCC
Vogel State Park officially opened its new lakeside visitor center on Thursday, Aug. 7, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.
UCSO Scam Class aims for prevention through education
There is simply no telling how much money Union County Sheriff’s Sgt. Bob Calamari’s free scam awareness classes have saved local seniors, but the information provided is nonetheless priceless.
The Sons of the Pioneers concert tickets now on sale
The legendary Sons of the Pioneers will soon return to Union County, continuing their tradition of supporting some great local causes. This time, however, there will be a few changes – some bold and exciting, and others tragic.
Students and teachers return with enthusiasm
Union County students went back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 6, with many enjoying their return to classes and staff delighting in a relatively smooth transition into the new school year.
New Development Authority holds organizational meeting
The newly re-formed Union County Development Authority held its inaugural meeting on Monday, July 28. Led by County Attorney William Mercer, the brand-new volunteer Board of Directors took care of some organizational business: reviewing bylaws and meeting procedures, electing officers, setting…
Sheriff’s Office instrumental in major Atlanta drug bust
On Tuesday, July 29, the Union County Sheriff’s Office, along with Fannin County law enforcement, continued an investigation that led to the arrest of an Atlanta man. Union County’s FBI Safe Streets Task Force Officer Jay McCarter, along with GBI Task Force Officers, executed a search warrant in…