City to up employee retirement; SPLOST agreement approved
The Blairsville City Council’s Nov. 12 monthly meeting saw the first reading of the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System Defined Benefit Retirement Plan.
Christmas Bazaar raises money for Senior Center
All was merry and bright for early holiday shoppers at the Union County Senior Center’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 15.
1,400 Thanksgiving meals to go to families in need
For two decades now, the House of Prayer Church in Blairsville has led one of the community’s most heartfelt holiday traditions – the annual Thanksgiving Blessings Dinner, an outreach effort providing free, home-cooked meals to families across Union County. Mike Osborn, church trustee and…
Vanished hiker prompts massive search operation
By press time Monday, a massive search and rescue effort featuring multi-county, multi-state and federal authorities continued for a Dallas, Texas, man who went missing Tuesday, Nov. 11, while hiking the Byron Herbert Reece Trail off Gainesville Highway.
Football champs, budget talk highlight county meeting
In his Nov. 13 regular meeting, Union County Sole Commissioner Harold Collins recognized an outstanding achievement by the Fifth Grade Recreation Football Team, executed a new SPLOST agreement, held a Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget presentation and more.
River City donates $30,000 to College & Career Academy
NO BYLINE On Monday, Nov. 10, representatives of River City Bank Blairsville traveled to Union County High School to make a generous donation to the Union County College and Career Academy.
Vulcan continues give-back tradition with UCFD grant
For 12 years now, Vulcan Materials Company of Blairsville has supported the Union County Fire Department with an annual grant that helps keep the community safe. Typically, the grant award is around $2,500, and this year, those funds were put to good use with purchases for aquatic rescues.
Students lead heartfelt Veterans Day Ceremony
Although rescheduled due to inclement weather, the annual student-led Veterans Day Ceremony at the Union County Fine Arts Center was as popular as ever with a nearly full house in attendance between community members, students and veterans and their families. Union County Schools observed an online…
Rotary Club feeds veterans, welcomes speaker Markham
YOUNG HARRIS – To show their appreciation for the bravery of “hometown heroes,” Rotary Club of Union County members held their Fifth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Local Marine Corps League celebrates birthday, tradition
The Marine Corps League Unicoi Detachment #783 celebrated the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps with its annual Marine Corps Ball on Saturday, Nov.