The College and Career Fair returned to Union County High School on Thursday, March 26, providing students with direct access to a variety of educational and professional organizations to help them decide how to write the next chapters of their lives. Held at least once a semester at the UCHS Gym, the fair enables entire…
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Boyts, Lawrence make the cut at All-State Band
Two Union County High School Band students made their community proud during this year’s Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band Performance at the Classic Center in Athens March 5-7. Landon Boyts and Roland Lawrence, both in the 10th grade, received the opportunity after proving the extent of their musical prowess through a rigorous competition process….
Rec sports, dog parks & data centers make meeting
Union County Sole Commissioner Harold Collins worked from a packed agenda in his monthly meeting March 24, tackling a host of business items ranging from annual Senior Center funding to Community Center changes amid discussions about dog parks and data centers. But he started things off by recognizing three outstanding Union County Recreation Basketball Teams,…
Fire Awards honor hard work, heroism of firefighters
In line with its motto, “Our Family Protecting Your Family,” the Union County Fire Department hosted a family affair with its Fire Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 21, at First United Methodist Church, wherein volunteers and career firefighters alike celebrated their own. It was the first awards banquet since 2024, so the gathering brought much…
UCMS leadership changes, Teachers of Year highlighted
The Union County Board of Education had plenty to celebrate March 19 with the observance of School Board Appreciation Week, the announcement of Teachers of the Year, the recognition of retiring Middle School Principal Tammy Hughes, and the welcoming of new UCMS leadership. At the Central Office that evening, Hughes received thanks for her outstanding…