July 2026

Fireworks celebration for Independence Day in Suches, Georgia

Suches wishes America Happy Birthday w/fireworks

SUCHES – As communities across the country celebrated America’s 250th birthday, one of North Georgia’s most enduring Independence Day traditions once again filled the Valley Above the Clouds with fireworks, patriotism and hundreds of spectators. The annual Suches fireworks show returned to Woody…

Booking photo of former Union County Sheriff Ken Henderson after his arrest on new charges

Sheriff Ken Henderson arrested on new charges

HIAWASSEE – During lunchtime on Thursday, July 2, suspended Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson turned himself in for booking at the Towns County Jail on brand new felony charges brought by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He was released shortly afterward on a $30,000 bond.

Blairsville City Council meets to discuss a moratorium on data center development

City puts moratorium on data center development

In a called meeting on Wednesday, July 1, the Blairsville City Council adopted a moratorium that temporarily pauses the acceptance of applications to develop data centers inside city limits. No one has approached the city about building a data center to date, but Blairsville currently has no…

Fireworks light up the sky during the Freedom & Fireworks celebration at Meeks Park in Blairsville, Georgia

‘Freedom & Fireworks’ bigger than ever at Meeks

Considering this year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, Saturday’s Fourth of July celebrations felt particularly special, and Union County came out in force to observe the birthday of the nation. A patriotic staple for years, the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of…

Local cancer survivors gather for a solidarity luncheon in Union County, Georgia

Luncheon shows solidarity with local cancer survivors

2026 marked the third year of the American Cancer Society’s annual Survivors Luncheon at the First United Methodist Church of Union County on Saturday, June 27. The event acts as a stand-in for the previously held Relay For Life walks; being indoors, one doesn’t have to worry about rain dampening…

Crowd lines the street for the America 250 Fourth of July parade in downtown Blairsville, Georgia

America 250 Parade a huge success downtown

Folks came out in droves Saturday to observe the historic America 250 Parade around the Old Union County Courthouse – the first Fourth of July parade to run through Downtown Blairsville. Before the kickoff at 10 a.m., the Blairsville Downtown Development Authority transformed City Hall into a…

UCSO treats veterans, first responders to dinner

In celebrating the 250th birthday of the “greatest country on Earth,” it stands to reason that those who have helped maintain the nation’s freedoms and safety – both at home and abroad – be honored as well. That is why the Union County Sheriff’s Office decided to organize an appreciation dinner on Thursday, June 25,...

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