Union Countians continue to dominate voter turnout
In-person early voting for the 2026 Midterm General Election concludes this Friday, Oct. 30, inside the Union County Voting Center at 33 Roscoe Collins Drive in Blairsville.
Community has plenty of Halloween events for kids
With Halloween just around the corner, parents and guardians – or a few fun-loving adults – might be interested in finding out what goes bump in the night around Union County. There’s a lot yet left to do in the time leading up to the spookiest day of the year and beyond.
Chatham honored at new 911 Center ribbon cutting
More than 100 people, including dozens of first responders, attended the ribbon cutting for the brand-new, state-of-the-art Union County 911 Communications Center and Mapping Office on Shoe Factory Road last Thursday, Oct. 22.
New backhoe dedicated in memory of Tommy Tanner
With 40 years of experience at the Union County Road Department, no one knew Union County’s 546 miles of roads better than Tommy Tanner, and the longtime road superintendent will be missed for both his dedication to the job and friendship to all who knew him. Tanner passed away on Sept.
Sorghum Festival Parade draws spectators downtown
NO BYLINE - Sorghum Parade26 Front 1: Representing Holly Hill Veterans Cemetery, World War II Veteran Florence “Flo” Ford Gerrard, 101, appeared in the Sorghum in the Mountains Parade on Saturday. Photo by Lowell Nicholson
Collins welcomes Rotarians, awards substance abuse grants
Union County Sole Commissioner Harold Collins proclaimed World Polio Day for 2026, presented six Substance Abuse Grants to local organizations and accepted three agreements at his regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Union County Sports Center.
Fire Station No. 13 hosts new fire engine push-in
On Thursday, Oct. 15, Union County Fire Station No.
Vote in person now for Midterm General Election
In-person early voting continues through Friday, Oct. 30, inside the Union County Voting Center at 33 Roscoe Collins Drive in Blairsville.
Council makes progress on development, data center regs
The Blairsville City Council’s Oct. 13 regular meeting opened with a brief update regarding the establishment of new development regulations within the city limits of Blairsville.
Sorghum in the Mountains a success in second weekend
Despite cancellation Oct. 10 & 11 due to concerns over Hurricane Isaias moving up from the Gulf, 2026’s Sorghum in the Mountains Festival enjoyed outstanding attendance in its second and final weekend.