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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
A coordinated effort between law enforcement agencies in Cherokee County, North Carolina, and Gilmer, Fannin and Union counties in Georgia has once again led to the successful interception of dangerous narcotics before they could reach local communities.
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,...
For 60 years, Trackrock Campground & Cabins has served as a gem of a mountain getaway with its scenic property and welcoming atmosphere. Tommie Alexander – a Union County native and true visionary – saw that potential decades ago, prompting him to share the beauty of his family’s land with others. What started in 1953...
Multiple communities of Union County will come out on Saturday, July 4, to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. From Blairsville to Suches, the day of celebration will be packed with free opportunities to honor the founding legacy of the nation and the patriotism that has helped keep it alive.
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth, a tremendous milestone that is taking Independence Day celebrations to a whole new level in 2026. While there are several options for local observations, one outstanding choice is the America 250 Downtown Blairsville Parade sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter Sons of the American...
