Having concluded its inaugural Citizens Academy last week, the Union County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to live up to its commitment to educating the public. Toward the same end, UCSO hosted another Scam & Fraud Awareness Class, too, at the Community Center on Aug.
Union County Sheriff Shawn Dyer always welcomes community input, so when a participant in the Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy asked him last month about creating an autism awareness campaign to benefit residents and first responders alike, he thought, “That’s a good idea.” Based on that idea,…
Applause and expressions of gratitude greeted the Union County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Sept. 3, as the five-week Citizens Academy came to a close inside the Jury Assembly Room of the Union County Courthouse.
Suches native Andrew “Andy” Friesen was recently promoted to the rank of Major in the United States Army after being selected for a merit-based promotion, recognizing his professional performance, leadership, and potential for service at higher levels of responsibility. Friesen is a graduate of…
The trails of Meeks Park will be filled Sept. 12 with runners, walkers and plenty of Scout spirit as Scouting America Troop 101 Blairsville prepares to host its Second Annual Run to Eagle 5K.
The Union County Historical Society’s Annual Mountain Heritage Festival had a whole host of features to enjoy over Labor Day Weekend. 2026 marked an intentional return to the two-day festival’s focus on history and cultural education – clearly a hit among guests downtown.
Some 3,268 ducks turned the waters of Butternut Creek yellow on Saturday, Sept. 5, marking a successful 2026 Duck Derby Fundraiser for the Blairsville Police Department’s Shop With A Cop for Christmas Program.
SUCHES – About 20 people attended the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Town Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Suches Community Center.
Mr. Tommy “Chris” Gibson age 47 of Gibson Hill Hiawassee passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday August 30, 2026 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Gibson was born on September 4,…
Mr. Scott Douglas Mickler, age 60, of Forest City, NC., formerly of Hayesville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Rutherford Regional Hospital. Scott was born on July 14, 1966, in St. Augustine, FL.,…
