Christmas Parade a festive delight downtown
Union County kicked off the holiday season Dec. 6 with the annual tree lighting and Christmas Parade in Downtown Blairsville.
Community grateful for Thanksgiving Blessings
The House of Prayer Church in Blairsville once again opened its doors – and its heart – on Nov. 27 for the annual Thanksgiving Blessings Dinner, a communitywide effort that served more than 1,500 meals across Union County.
Sheriff’s Give-A-Gift gearing up for Christmas
This holiday season, Union County Sheriff Shawn Dyer is excited to continue the beloved local tradition known as the Sheriff’s Give-A-Gift for Christmas Program. But he needs the community’s help to keep things going.
Formal search for hiker paused for lack of clues
Authorities suspended the formal search for missing hiker Charles Hosch last week after the exhaustive effort failed to produce any definitive information beyond what was known around the start of the effort. The all-hands-on-deck mission lasted from Wednesday, Nov.
Young Harris to celebrate 130 years at tree lighting
The City of Young Harris will ring in the holidays and celebrate its 130th anniversary as a municipality during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting tradition on Friday, Dec. 5.
Christmas on the Square ready for Saturday night
The Christmas season is now in full swing, meaning families will once again receive the opportunity to attend the tried-and-true tradition of the Union County Historical Society’s Christmas on the Square. This year’s offerings are set for Saturday, Dec.
Attend Holly Jolly Christmas, Kris Kringle Market Saturday
Several local events will bring Christmas cheer to the community this Saturday. Kids and families can enjoy the annual Holly Jolly Christmas and Breakfast With Santa before heading to the Union County Farmers Market to browse the Kris Kringle Market and get some holiday shopping done.
Search continues for missing hiker Hosch
At press time Monday, the daily hunt for missing hiker Charles Hosch continued with specialized dog teams leading land searchers in targeted areas of the Byron Herbert Reece Trail. The exhaustive and exhausting effort has featured close to 300 rescue personnel to date and will be entering its third…
Commissioner to welcome public for budget hearing
Union County Sole Commissioner Harold Collins will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m.
Sawyer Alexander, 16, completes first solo flight
No Byline The skies over Blairsville Municipal Airport looked a little brighter the morning of Saturday, Nov. 15, as 16-year-old Blairsville native Sawyer Alexander took to the air for his first solo flight, marking a milestone moment in his young aviation journey.