Author name: Brittany Holbrooks

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…

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…

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…

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…

Athletes have a blast at annual Special Olympics

“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” That oath was cried out inside Mike Colwell Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 16, just before 10 a.m., marking the start of this year’s Towns-Union Special Olympics. The event happens twice annually, and the brilliant blue sky and…

Patriots’ Day observance marks 250th anniversary

The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter Sons of the American Revolution celebrate Patriots’ Day every year by dressing up as colonial-era soldiers to greet folks in Downtown Blairsville, and Saturday’s observance was made extra special due to the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026. In addition to firing…

Family Treatment Court celebrates family reunification

Following a brief ceremony on Friday, April 10, resident Evelyn Gausepohl officially graduated from Enotah Family Treatment Court inside the Union County Courthouse, where she received proud smiles from Judge Wil Maxwell and applause from family, friends and colleagues. As she was called to the…

Beyer brings update on ’26 Scottish Festival & Games

HIAWASSEE – The sound of bagpipes ensured everyone was awake at the Sundance Grill on Friday, April 10, courtesy of Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival Entertainment Chair Greg Beyer’s presentation to the Mountain Movers & Shakers. This year’s Scottish Festival & Highland Games will take place June…

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