Georgia Heart opens up new office in Hiawassee
The Georgia Heart Institute of the Northeast Georgia Health System celebrated its new office location at 129 S. Main Street in Hiawassee with a well-attended ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Sept.
Commissioner Collins hosts second SPLOST Town Hall
The Union County Commissioner’s Office hosted an educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Town Hall at the Fine Arts Center on Thursday, Sept. 10, which enjoyed slightly greater attendance by the public than the previous week’s SPLOST Town Hall in Suches.
New Mini-Documentary explores the Life and Legacy of Jan Davidson, Longest-Serving Folk School Director
A new mini-documentary offers an intimate, retrospective look into the life and quarter-century tenure of Jan Davidson, the longest-serving director of Brasstown's John C. Campbell Folk School.
Two Panthers injured but recovering, coach says
What began as a frightening scene Friday night in Toccoa ended with an answered prayer Sunday, as Union County sophomore linebacker Braxton Miller returned home after losing feeling in his legs following a collision at Stephens County. Miller was airlifted from Stephens County High School on Friday…
UCSO Scam Class helps people protect themselves
Having concluded its inaugural Citizens Academy last week, the Union County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to live up to its commitment to educating the public. Toward the same end, UCSO hosted another Scam & Fraud Awareness Class, too, at the Community Center on Aug.
Sheriff Dyer rolling out Autism Awareness Program
Union County Sheriff Shawn Dyer always welcomes community input, so when a participant in the Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy asked him last month about creating an autism awareness campaign to benefit residents and first responders alike, he thought, “That’s a good idea.” Based on that idea,…
Citizens Academy concludes with successful first outing
Applause and expressions of gratitude greeted the Union County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Sept. 3, as the five-week Citizens Academy came to a close inside the Jury Assembly Room of the Union County Courthouse.
Andy Friesen of Suches promoted to Army Major
Suches native Andrew “Andy” Friesen was recently promoted to the rank of Major in the United States Army after being selected for a merit-based promotion, recognizing his professional performance, leadership, and potential for service at higher levels of responsibility. Friesen is a graduate of…
Troop 101 Run to Eagle 5K returning to Meeks Sept. 12
The trails of Meeks Park will be filled Sept. 12 with runners, walkers and plenty of Scout spirit as Scouting America Troop 101 Blairsville prepares to host its Second Annual Run to Eagle 5K.
Heritage Fest showcases beloved mountain traditions
The Union County Historical Society’s Annual Mountain Heritage Festival had a whole host of features to enjoy over Labor Day Weekend. 2026 marked an intentional return to the two-day festival’s focus on history and cultural education – clearly a hit among guests downtown.