Following a “ruff” start in life, nine puppies are enjoying a second chance courtesy of the Mountain Shelter Humane Society Adoption Center. Currently held in isolation, they’re starting to perk up after surviving parvovirus.
“I dare anyone to come out here and try to leave without buying anything,” challenged Amy Barrett at the Union County Farmers Market. She and many others took full advantage of the nice weather June 14 to peruse fresh produce and handmade crafts at the beginning of the season.
Rain or shine, the Blairsville Pro Rodeo will return for its 14th year this Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, for two evenings of traditional American family fun at the Union County Horse Arena, courtesy of the Union County Saddle Club. This event has come a long way since its humble…
The Butternut Creek Trail is officially open for foot traffic as of Saturday, June 7, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the opening weekend of the Union County Farmers Market. New in 2025, the trail celebrates Union County’s rich history and agricultural heritage.
On Wednesday, May 28, the Union County Sheriff’s Office interrupted a scam-in-progress, helping to secure $20,000 of a local elderly woman’s money while ensuring her safety after the scammer announced he would be sending someone to her home. The Sheriff’s Office has cultivated the ability to…
Very low voter turnout continues to plague the statewide Special Primary Election, which will conclude early in-person voting this Friday, June 13. As of press time, only about 0.5% of Georgia voters had cast ballots ahead of Election Day next Tuesday, June 17.
For the first time, three of District 9’s American Legion posts came together with other local organizations to offer a VA Claims Clinic at the Haralson Memorial Civic Center in Blairsville on May 29. American Legion Post 121 of Blairsville, Post 248 of Blue Ridge and Post 23 of Hiawassee banded up…
HIAWASSEE – Formerly known as the Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the annual Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games returned this past weekend as a rebranded enterprise at its new venue inside the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Preceded by a traditional Celtic gathering…
On May 6, Blairsville resident Lanny Reich joined 26 other Georgia veterans on an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. The organization serves as a nonprofit that allows veterans to travel for free to the national memorials of their respective wars; Reich, for his part, served in Vietnam.
The Union County Recreation Department’s Kids Fishing Rodeo returned this year to the Byron Herbert Reece Farm & Heritage Center on May 28, providing some “reel fun” for local families. About 350 fish were released into the surrounding Wolf Creek courtesy of Georgia Department of Natural Resources’…
