Early voting starts next week; FLOST on ballot
Early voting begins next week for the Special General Election set for Nov. 4.
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Sorghum in the Mountains ready for four days of fun
The beloved sweet pastime that’s always the second and third weekends in October returns starting this Saturday, as the inaugural Sorghum in the Mountains takes over the 56-year-old tradition of hosting a sorghum-centric heritage festival in Union County. Estimated at drawing upwards of 15,000…
Local election officials attend state convention
Over 300 election officials from across the state of Georgia gathered at the Savannah Convention Center this summer for a high-level meeting focused on improving the voting process ahead of the 2026 elections. The event was the annual conference of the Georgia Association of Voter Registration &…
‘Hometown Connection’ brings cities, state lawmakers together
The Georgia Municipal Association hosted a “Hometown Connection” meeting at Blairsville City Hall on Friday, Sept. 26, bringing elected officials from Blairsville, Hiawassee and Young Harris together with state legislators to foster a spirit of communication toward success for all.
Housing Summit highlights challenges, chances for growth
Union County took another step in shaping its future last week with a Housing Summit led by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Kristen Miller of the Carl Vinson Institute guided the summit, which took place inside the Community Center on Sept.
Sheriff’s Office makes two arrests for meth trafficking
After a lengthy narcotics investigation, Union County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Detectives concluded their case with the arrest of two individuals in the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 4.
McCaysville officer returns home for gunshot recovery
Thanks to excellent medical care and an untold number of prayers from around the region, state and nation, McCaysville Police Capt. Brantley Worley is home recovering from a gunshot wound to the neck and surgery to repair a broken nose.
Multiple contracts, guests highlight county meeting
Union County Sole Commissioner Harold Collins worked through a packed agenda in his Sept. 18 regular meeting at the courthouse, featuring multiple guest speakers, agreement signings and an extended public Q&A session with Farmers Barket Dog Park users.
Drug Court Graduation celebrates restored lives
The conference center at North Georgia Technical College filled with smiles, applause and heartfelt words on Thursday, Sept. 11, as North Enotah Drug Court held its quarterly graduation ceremony.
Clarification for Sept. 17, 2025
Despite last week’s reports, the Sorghum in the Mountains Festival will, in fact, be offering branded merchandise for sale, including T-shirts and wristbands. At a festival meeting on Sept.