Citizens Academy dives into different divisions at UCSO
The Union County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy continued with its second of five sessions on Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Union County Schools Training Room.
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76th Georgia Mountain Fair continues thru Saturday, Aug. 22
HIAWASSEE – Fun at the fair is underway as the annual Georgia Mountain Fair returns to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for a week of rides, live music, crafts, food and family entertainment. Now celebrating 76 years at the fairgrounds, this year’s fair carries a patriotic theme of red, white and…
The Terraces ready for buyers as Phase 1 begins
News Special The Terraces Townhomes has officially entered Phase 1 of development, which means 14 homes are selling now. And Ed Oravetz, who is the managing member for the new subdivision going up at 67 Shoe Factory Road, has an important message for potential homebuyers.
City talks condemnation, roadwork, subdivision regs
A condemnation resolution, the impending Blue Ridge Street Improvement Project, subdivision regulations and new crosswalks made the agenda for the Aug. 11 regular meeting of the Blairsville City Council and Mayor Robert “Buddy” Moore.
UCSO makes three drug arrests on two traffic stops
Two separate traffic stops resulted in three drug arrests on Friday, Aug. 14, as motorists from neighboring areas drove through Union County.
Vehicle accident on GA 515 kills husband, injures wife
A Blairsville man died and his wife was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash the evening of Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Georgia 515 intersection of Gabriel Drive in Union County.
Fox 5 Meteorologist Forbes speaks at chamber luncheon
Power Lunch by the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce returned on Friday, Aug. 14, welcoming special guest speaker Fox 5 Meteorologist Alex Forbes, who primarily talked about what would have happened had the brunt of Hurricane Helene’s wrath struck Blairsville.
Classes back in session at Union County Schools
Day one of the 2026-2027 school year in Union County ended with a bang when a thunderstorm delayed dismissal on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Nurse Honor Guard holds inaugural membership meeting
News Special On Monday, Aug. 3, the Georgia Highlands Nurse Honor Guard held its inaugural membership kickoff meeting at First United Methodist Church of Union County, marking the beginning of a new chapter dedicated to honoring nurses at the end of life.
Citizens Academy enjoys great community participation
The inaugural class of the Union County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy convened on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Union County Schools Training Room off Stadium Drive, welcoming 42 community members for the start of a five-week journey to get to know the Sheriff’s Office.