YOUNG HARRIS – The community gathered Monday morning, Feb. 16, at the Towns County Recreation Center to honor the legacy of one of the most significant battles in American military history during the annual Iwo Jima Memorial Ceremony.
The topic of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax featured prominently in Union County Sole Commissioner Harold Collins’ county meeting on Feb. 19, with a county-led presentation, a lengthy Q&A session, and an announcement regarding SPLOST’s return to ballots this year.
Qualifying for local, state and federal office takes place next week for eligible residents wishing to be candidates in the upcoming General Primary Election and Nonpartisan Election set for Tuesday, May 19. As this is a mid-term election, there are only three local seats up for grabs in 2026, all…
Thanks to his regular scam awareness classes and work as a dedicated financial crimes investigator, Union County Sheriff’s Sgt. Robert “Bob” Calamari has been making a real difference in preventing residents from becoming victims of fraud-based crimes.
In February 2006, Shannon Elliott began fostering dogs in her home to make a difference for Union County’s four-legged residents, giving rise to an effort that would grow over the next 20 years into one of the most readily recognized local animal welfare groups: Castoff Pet Rescue. Formerly known…
Two renewed souls graduated from North Enotah Drug Court on Feb. 12, surrounded by family and other loved ones as they looked forward to their new leases on life.
MORROW, Ga. – Union County High School juniors Kevin Kilpatrick and Paxon Legatt capped dominant seasons by claiming state championships at last weekend’s Class AA Traditional State Tournament at the Clayton County Convocation Center.
First United Methodist Church of Union County was transformed into a ballroom of laughter, music and bright smiles on Friday, Feb. 13, as the community hosted its Ninth Annual Night to Shine prom for individuals with special needs.
By Samantha Laratta Community members gathered Thursday, Feb. 12, for the annual Evening with the STARs Banquet at the Union County Community Center, a night dedicated to celebrating academic excellence and the teachers who help make it possible.
Years in the making, the speed limit on the 1-mile stretch of Georgia 515 between the Glenn Gooch Bypass and Murphy Highway in Blairsville has finally been reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph. The change took effect last Thursday with the installation of new signage.
