After runoffs, ballots can be set for Nov. 3 General Election
The General Primary Runoff Elections from June 16 are in the books, meaning ballots can now be set for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
June 2026
Collins renews SPLOST effort, makes meeting changes
In his June 18 regular meeting, Union County Sole Commissioner Harold Collins once again adopted a resolution approving a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Blairsville regarding disbursement of SPLOST collections. The agreement is in reference to…
Gerrard marks 101 years of faith, service & Braves baseball
News Special Florence “Flo” Ford Gerrard has lived the kind of life that most people only dream of. At 101 years old, Flo is still smiling, still inspiring others and still keeping up with her beloved Atlanta Braves.
Fire destroys home on Grace Mountain Road
News Special On Tuesday, June 16, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Union County E911 received a call of a structure fire in the Grace Mountain Road area. Union County Fire Department Stations 1, 2, 3, 4, and 13 responded with volunteer and career firefighters/apparatus.
School Board honors outstanding performance, talks summer plans
The annex building – known to some as the old high school library – has started renovations to accommodate special education offices. The interior painting, walls and windows are complete, leaving only the flooring to be replaced.
School Board holds second public meeting on budget
The biggest concern raised at the Union County Board of Education’s public hearings on June 11 and June 18 regarding the Tentative Fiscal Year 2027 Budget was an increase in rates relating to health insurance coverage. “Many of the state agencies are seeing an increase in their healthcare costs,…
American Legion awards major scholarships to Parker, Brown
Todd Schuneman, who was unable to attend the June 16 meeting, has replaced Merritt as senior vice commander of American Legion Post #121. American Legion Post 121 Cmdr.
Drowning accident claims life of Union County native
A Blairsville man lost his life last week in a drowning accident on the North Carolina side of Lake Chatuge. Michael Pickelsimer was 41 years old.
County, residents aligned against data centers
On Thursday, June 11, the Union County Commissioner’s Office welcomed more than 400 people to the Multipurpose Gym at the Sports Center for a public hearing on revisions to the local ordinance regarding “data centers.” It was the largest county meeting anyone could remember and lasted about 2.5…
Nani’s Restaurant closes after 19 years in community
No Byline Nani’s Restaurant felt an outpouring of love during its customer appreciation event on Wednesday, June 10. The occasion also served as a chance to say goodbye after 19 years of service in Blairsville.