For 13 years, Awake America Prayer Meetings have been a staple at Blairsville City Hall. Over that time, the meetings have spread to surrounding cities and even other states while maintaining a constant presence in the heart of Program Coordinator Lydia Long’s community. Back in 2009, Long learned about the Awake America movement that was…
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Farmers Market packs them in for season debut
Union County Sole Commissioner Harold Collins and Farmers Market Manager Dustin “The Rog” Rogers estimate that the opening weekend of the Union County Farmers Market on May 30 saw about 2,000 people come shop for a variety of homegrown produce and handmade crafts. There were plenty of greens to choose from such as kale and…
Local pilot Kinnie surprised with Wright Brothers Award
When Robert “Bob” Kinnie entered the W.C. Nelson Terminal Building at the Blairsville Municipal Airport on May 21, he did not expect a crowd of people awaiting his arrival – all sporting the same yellow sunglasses he always wears, to boot. What the local pilot expected even less was to receive the prestigious Wright Brothers…
Mountain Education Center sends forth nine graduates
Though the Mountain Education Center’s Class of 2026 was one of the smallest in number, the graduating students were nonetheless worthy of celebration during the MEC Commencement Exercises at the Union County Fine Arts Center on Thursday, May 28. Billed as “The First Choice for A Second Chance,” Mountain Education is an accredited public high…
Class of 2026 embraces future in graduation
Union County High School’s largest graduating class proudly walked across the stage on Friday, May 22, marking the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Due to heavy rainstorms, the event was moved from the usual venue of Mike Colwell Memorial Stadium indoors to the Union County Fine Arts Center, and students, school…
Graduating seniors rack up $7 million in financial aid
In the runup to graduation last week, the Union County High School Class of 2026 was applauded for both their collective and individual accomplishments during Senior Honors Night on Monday, May 18, at the Fine Arts Center. Over the years, senior awards and scholarship recognitions have been consolidated into one night of celebration prior to…
Farmers Market opens for season on Saturday, May 30
Returning a week early this year, the Union County Farmers Market is set to open on Saturday, May 30. The early decision came about because several of the farmers had an excess of early produce last year, according to Commissioner Harold Collins. For the sake of avoiding food waste, they’ve been invited to sell their…
Automotive students learn from custom-paint legend
Regarded as a legend for founding the House of Kolor line of automotive finishes, Jon Kosmoski has become an industry-famous name for high-quality craftsmanship and long-standing business. Even into his 80s, Kosmoski continues to follow his passion, and on April 28, Union County High School was pleased to welcome him as a guest speaker in…
GMRC meets with residents, leaders to talk transportation
On April 28, the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission discussed the findings of its Blairsville-Union County Transportation Study, which served as an overall presentation on the state of local roads and illuminated some reasons why traffic has changed in recent years. Along with a slideshow, GMRC Planning Director Adam Hazell brought maps composed of data gathered…
Bible class, new principal, parents headline meeting
Parents and students alike can soon look forward to the establishment of the Christian Learning Center in Union County, which has met with much success at Towns County Schools and is under development in other neighboring counties. “A Christian Leadership Center operates an approved Released-Time Bible Education program as an elective class in the county…