The Annual Top of Georgia Speech Contest saw another successful group of presentations by talented area students at the Young Harris College Charles R. Clegg Fine Arts Building Auditorium on March 20.
Former First Lady of Georgia Shirley Miller has championed the cause of accessible education for all, no matter age or circumstance, due to her unwavering belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their lives through literacy and learning. Thanks to her efforts, the Shirley Miller…
Members of the Union County Georgia First Responders Organization officially introduced themselves to the public on Tuesday, March 18. Abbreviated UCGA1R, the new organization saw its start last year, but further planning has really helped it begin to take shape.
The annual Daddy Daughter Dance returned on March 8, courtesy of the Union County Recreation Department. Now in its 25th year, the event was made extra special with a theme of “A Night in Paris,” complete with delicate props for photo ops, dinner, a dance floor with professional DJ and, of course,…
HIAWASSEE – The 10th Annual Navy Seabees All-Military Ball went off without a hitch on March 1 at the Ridges Resort, allowing for the celebration of the Navy Seabees’ 83rd birthday as a specialized branch of the U.S. Navy.
This year’s Super Chef Showdown was the biggest ever, and according to a great many palates, the tastiest. As far as fundraisers go, it’s the lifeblood of local charity Hope House, which provides residents in need with everything from prescriptions and medical bills to transportation and rent and…
As an eighth-generation resident of Union County, Jake Gooch feels an obligation to preserve the history of his ancestral home, and he is accomplishing that with an ambitious business endeavor meant to educate and foster interest in local heritage. The son of Glendon and Kris Gooch, Jake recognized…
As recently as the 1940s, American chestnut trees covered Appalachia – some tall enough that their photographs confused inexperienced onlookers into mistaking them for redwoods. But the devastating blight that arrived at the turn of the last century decimated their numbers, leading scientists to…
Daffodils – the flower of spring, sporting vivid yellow petals and a reminder that warmer days are ahead. They also carry with them a rich history laden with poetic symbolism due to their resilience; they are representations of life itself.
