Low voter turnout is the story so far for the statewide Special Primary Election, which kicked off with early in-person voting last week. At press time, only about 0.2% of Georgia voters had cast ballots ahead of Election Day June 17.
A propane tank upgrade at Union County High School went horribly wrong last week when an out-of-town contractor was engulfed in a fireball that resulted in serious injuries and a life-flight to the Grady Burn Center in Atlanta. Over the weekend, the newspaper learned that the man was doing well and…
NO BYLINE - UCBI Senior Bash25 Front 1: United Community hosted its annual Senior Bank Bash for Class of 2025 graduates at the Blairsville Main Branch on May 22. Activities on offer varied, from water guns to cornhole and more, and seniors received custom T-shirts, hats and plenty of food.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will soon be closing its case involving 19-year-old twin brothers found shot to death atop Bell Mountain in March, with an official determination that their fatal injuries were self-inflicted. On Wednesday, May 21, GBI announced the conclusion of its…
Tuesday marked the first day of in-person early voting for the Special Primary Election set for June 17. The Special Primary is a statewide contest to decide which political party candidates for the Georgia Public Service Commission will advance as nominees for the follow-up Special General…
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is grateful no one was badly hurt in a wreck caused by a deputy last week, and Sheriff Shawn Dyer wants the motoring public to know he takes their safety seriously. That’s why the deputy who caused the accident is being reprimanded; however, as this is the only…
In a recent article detailing a joint celebration of the 1971 and 2025 State Runner-Up Panther Men’s Basketball Teams, a member of the 1971 team, Ray Sneed, was listed as deceased. Mr.
No Byline - NGN UCB Customer Day25 Front: Attendees of United Community’s Customer Appreciation Day braved the elements Friday to pick up free tomato plants, as well as hotdogs, Cokes and T-shirts courtesy of the bank.
YOUNG HARRIS – Graduation is an exciting time for a high school senior, and Young Harris College wants to reward the hard work and extra effort for those students who participated in dual enrollment while in high school. The College is offering students graduating from our partner dual enrollment…
