The Union County Board of Education had plenty to celebrate March 19 with the observance of School Board Appreciation Week, the announcement of Teachers of the Year, the recognition of retiring Middle School Principal Tammy Hughes, and the welcoming of new UCMS leadership. At the Central Office that evening, Hughes received thanks for her outstanding…
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Boyts, Lawrence make the cut at All-State Band
Two Union County High School Band students made their community proud during this year’s Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band Performance at the Classic Center in Athens March 5-7. Landon Boyts and Roland Lawrence, both in the 10th grade, received the opportunity after proving the extent of their musical prowess through a rigorous competition process….
Egg Hunt makes colorful debut at Farmers Market
Families thronged to the Union County Farmers Market the second day of spring, on Saturday, March 21, when the annual Easter Egg Hunt by the Union County Recreation Department brightened up the surrounding field and riverbank with a sea of multicolored goodies. The fun officially started at 10 a.m., granting kids access to a variety…
Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds for kids in need
YOUNG HARRIS – Blairsville’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter may be new, but it’s already made a major difference in the lives of children in need. Most recently, the organization held a bed-building workshop at Young Harris Mayor’s Park on March 18, attended by about 150 student volunteers from Young Harris College. As a nonprofit…
Super Chef Showdown a victory for locals in need
The Super Chef Showdown by Hope House of Union County wowed even the pickiest of palates at First United Methodist Church on March 14, and organizers are incredibly grateful to have raised over $25,000 between ticket sales, event sponsors, a silent auction and private donations. Every year, all proceeds from the Super Chef Showdown go…
Band of Steel Gala marks another successful year
The Woody Gap Band of Steel – the pride of Suches – enjoyed two fun-filled nights at this year’s Band of Steel Gala over the course of Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14. New in 2026, the Enotah Valley Event Center venue may not have been able to hold as many guests at once…
Communities gather to honor child victims of the Holocaust
It is estimated that more than 1.5 million children – nearly all of them Jewish – were murdered in the Holocaust, and to honor their memories, the Daffodil Project seeks to plant 1.5 million bulbs in gardens worldwide. Union and Towns counties have their own patches of sunshine set aside for just such a purpose,…
County Easter Egg Hunt all set for this Saturday
The Annual Union County Easter Egg Hunt will feature a new location in 2026, to take place at the Union County Farmers Market this Saturday, March 21. The venue change happened after taking sports seasons into account at the former egg-hunting grounds of Meeks Park. “In the past, we’ve had to cancel (activities) on the…
Area veterans have a ball for Navy Seabee birthday
Area veterans celebrated the 84th anniversary of the U.S. Navy Seabees’ “Can Do” attitude with the 11th Annual All-Military Ball hosted by Navy Seabee Veterans of America Island X-3 on Saturday, March 7, at The Ridges Resort in Hiawassee. To open the evening, the North Georgia Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol Cadets posted the…
Senior Collins forges UCHS history with welding talent
Morgan Collins has a couple months to go before graduating from Union County High School, but she’s already made a name for herself as the first female student to become a certified welder. Not only that, but the Panther senior took home First Place in welding at the SkillsUSA District Competition and participated in the Georgia State Skills Competition. What started as a freshman learning opportunity turned into a discovery of passion when Collins decided to give…