Locally born and raised woman turns 100 years old
HIAWASSEE – Happy 100th Birthday to Dorothy Juanita Drake-Dye-Denton! On Sept.
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GDOT seeking input on Murphy Highway Project
The Georgia Department of Transportation will be holding a Public Hearing Open House next week to discuss the Murphy Highway Widening Project as it works toward acquiring right-of-way and finalizing design plans ahead of an estimated construction start year of 2030. Residents can attend the Open…
Register to vote by Oct. 5; sample ballots now available
The last day to register to vote in the upcoming General and Special Elections is Monday, Oct. 5 – just one week prior to the start of early voting on Tuesday, Oct.
Scammer targets readers with newspaper classified ad
Last week, the North Georgia News learned that an individual had placed a scam classified advertisement falsely claiming to be in search of help around the house. This is a first for the hometown newspaper and a humbling reminder that scams are on the rise.
5-Member Commission Town Hall is next week
In the 2026 General Election, voters will be deciding whether to task District 8 State Rep. Stan Gunter with changing the form of Union County Government.
City Council talks subdivision regulations, code enforcement
On Sept. 8, the Blairsville City Council held a first reading of new development regulations in response to growth and public safety concerns, as well as created a code enforcement position to handle ordinance violations, with particular concern for accumulated junk on properties in town.
Osborn, Coleman qualify for Towns County Sheriff
HIAWASSEE – Three days of Special Qualifying for the Office of Towns County Sheriff ended at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.
Sorghum Festival Parade route changing in 2026
The annual Sorghum in the Mountains Festival will return in just a few weeks’ time, and organizers of the syrup-sopped local tradition are excited to be hosting the festival’s second year under new management. Always the second and third weekends in October, the 2026 offering promises all the…
UCSO Scam Class helps people protect themselves
Having concluded its inaugural Citizens Academy last week, the Union County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to live up to its commitment to educating the public. Toward the same end, UCSO hosted another Scam & Fraud Awareness Class, too, at the Community Center on Aug.
Two Panthers injured but recovering, coach says
What began as a frightening scene Friday night in Toccoa ended with an answered prayer Sunday, as Union County sophomore linebacker Braxton Miller returned home after losing feeling in his legs following a collision at Stephens County. Miller was airlifted from Stephens County High School on Friday…