Thanks to regular rain this summer, drought conditions in North Georgia have improved from an extended “extreme drought” classification this spring to a lower level of “severe drought” as of June 24, per the National Integrated Drought Information System. But even though the skies have been opening…
Last week, the Tennessee Valley Authority provided the North Georgia News with a minor update to the lake drawdown start schedule to undertake necessary spillway repairs at the neighboring Chatuge Dam. In September 2025, TVA said that work at the spillway would not begin before late 2027, with…
In a called meeting on Wednesday, July 1, the Blairsville City Council adopted a moratorium that temporarily pauses the acceptance of applications to develop data centers inside city limits. No one has approached the city about building a data center to date, but Blairsville currently has no…
HIAWASSEE – During lunchtime on Thursday, July 2, suspended Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson turned himself in for booking at the Towns County Jail on brand new felony charges brought by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He was released shortly afterward on a $30,000 bond.
A coordinated effort between law enforcement agencies in Cherokee County, North Carolina, and Gilmer, Fannin and Union counties in Georgia has once again led to the successful interception of dangerous narcotics before they could reach local communities.
The General Primary Runoff Elections from June 16 are in the books, meaning ballots can now be set for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
News Special On Tuesday, June 16, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Union County E911 received a call of a structure fire in the Grace Mountain Road area. Union County Fire Department Stations 1, 2, 3, 4, and 13 responded with volunteer and career firefighters/apparatus.
News Special Florence “Flo” Ford Gerrard has lived the kind of life that most people only dream of. At 101 years old, Flo is still smiling, still inspiring others and still keeping up with her beloved Atlanta Braves.
In his June 18 regular meeting, Union County Sole Commissioner Harold Collins once again adopted a resolution approving a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Blairsville regarding disbursement of SPLOST collections. The agreement is in reference to…
No Byline Nani’s Restaurant felt an outpouring of love during its customer appreciation event on Wednesday, June 10. The occasion also served as a chance to say goodbye after 19 years of service in Blairsville.
