Council makes progress on development, data center regs
The Blairsville City Council’s Oct. 13 regular meeting opened with a brief update regarding the establishment of new development regulations within the city limits of Blairsville.
Community
Sorghum in the Mountains a success in second weekend
Despite cancellation Oct. 10 & 11 due to concerns over Hurricane Isaias moving up from the Gulf, 2026’s Sorghum in the Mountains Festival enjoyed outstanding attendance in its second and final weekend.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace hosts another big bed build
YOUNG HARRIS – About 100 of Young Harris College’s student athletes volunteered at Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Blairsville’s latest bed-building workshop at Mayor’s Park on Oct. 8.
Agriscience Center hosts greenhouse ribbon cutting
Union County’s students now have the chance to learn about horticulture and floriculture in much more hands-on ways thanks to the new greenhouse located at the Agriscience Center, which enjoyed heavy community presence at its ribbon cutting on Monday, Sept. 28.
Sorghum in the Mountains ready for second weekend
Out of an abundance of caution, the 2026 Sorghum in the Mountains Festival was shortened to a single weekend due to the expected impacts of Hurricane Isaias, which brought rain and gusty winds to the North Georgia Mountains all day Saturday. The opening weekend of Oct.
Georgia Pre-K Week promotes community involvement at UCPS
Georgia Pre-K Week began on Monday, Oct. 5, marking a celebration of Union County’s littlest learners.
City makes millage progress, adopts investment resolution
The Blairsville City Council and Mayor Buddy Moore held a called meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1, inside City Hall to conduct a first reading of the city’s 2026 Millage Rate Ordinance.
‘Tribute to Heroes’ honors POW/MIA service members
The Wings of Freedom Foundation honored prisoners of war and those missing in action with its Second Annual “Tribute to Heroes” on Saturday, Sept. 19.
First responders team up for Child Safety Seat Check
Parents enjoyed a little more peace of mind courtesy of the Child Safety Seat Check at the Union County Primary School on Sept. 22.
50th Fall Festival At The Folk School – Success
BRASSTOWN, N.C. – The John C. Campbell Folk School celebrated its 50th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, welcoming the community, vendors and performers onto campus despite rain.