Firewise promotes wildfire preparedness in community
In the name of local wildfire prevention, the Union County Firewise Citizens Coalition held its second meeting on Feb. 25, hosted by the Union County Fire Department at Station No.
Area veterans have a ball for Navy Seabee birthday
Area veterans celebrated the 84th anniversary of the U.S. Navy Seabees’ “Can Do” attitude with the 11th Annual All-Military Ball hosted by Navy Seabee Veterans of America Island X-3 on Saturday, March 7, at The Ridges Resort in Hiawassee.
Qualifying runs thru Friday; venue changed for construction
Qualifying for local, state and federal office is taking place this week for eligible residents wishing to be candidates in the upcoming General Primary Election and Nonpartisan Election set for Tuesday, May 19. As this is a mid-term election, there are only three county-level seats up for grabs in…
City Council casts sewer, Mission Statement votes
The Blairsville City Council and Mayor Buddy Moore have taken another step toward extending municipal sewer services to Blairsville Cinema and Galaxy Bowling, with voting in their February regular meeting to revise the sewer portion of the city’s Service Delivery Strategy. Currently, sewer east of…
WWII Veteran participates in flag retirement
The latest flag retirement ceremony by the American Legion Ira Weaver Post 121 on Saturday, Feb. 28, was unique thanks to a very special guest of honor: Richard Helsley, a 99-years-young U.S.
Sewer expansion plans headline called meeting
Plans to expand Blairsville’s sewer service approximately 2.5 miles east of city limits on Georgia 515 were discussed during a Feb. 20 called meeting at City Hall.
BOE celebrates student success, firefighter efforts
The Union County Board of Education recognized the Union County High School Cross Country Teams at its Feb. 26 work session following state tourney placements for both boys and girls.
Community honors sacrifice with Iwo Jima commemoration
YOUNG HARRIS – The community gathered Monday morning, Feb. 16, at the Towns County Recreation Center to honor the legacy of one of the most significant battles in American military history during the annual Iwo Jima Memorial Ceremony.
Collins talks SPLOST; no FLOST vote in 2026
The topic of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax featured prominently in Union County Sole Commissioner Harold Collins’ county meeting on Feb. 19, with a county-led presentation, a lengthy Q&A session, and an announcement regarding SPLOST’s return to ballots this year.
BOE qualifying begins next week in midterm election year
Qualifying for local, state and federal office takes place next week for eligible residents wishing to be candidates in the upcoming General Primary Election and Nonpartisan Election set for Tuesday, May 19. As this is a mid-term election, there are only three local seats up for grabs in 2026, all…