Regarded as a legend for founding the House of Kolor line of automotive finishes, Jon Kosmoski has become an industry-famous name for high-quality craftsmanship and long-standing business. Even into his 80s, Kosmoski continues to follow his passion, and on April 28, Union County High School was pleased to welcome him as a guest speaker in…
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GMRC meets with residents, leaders to talk transportation
On April 28, the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission discussed the findings of its Blairsville-Union County Transportation Study, which served as an overall presentation on the state of local roads and illuminated some reasons why traffic has changed in recent years. Along with a slideshow, GMRC Planning Director Adam Hazell brought maps composed of data gathered…
Early voting ends Friday; elections set for May 19
Three weeks of in-person early voting will conclude this Friday, May 15, making this the last week of early voting for Union County and the State of Georgia ahead of the General Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election set for next Tuesday, May 19. All in-person early voting is taking place from 9 a.m. to…
Day of Prayer organizers host tri-county prayer meet
YOUNG HARRIS – On Thursday, May 7, faith-filled local organizers observed the National Day of Prayer with a regional gathering at the Towns County Recreation & Conference Center, welcoming residents from Union and Towns counties in Georgia, and from Clay County in North Carolina. Inspired by 1 Chronicles 16:24, the event focused on glorifying God…
Vogel State Park honors the legacy of CCC workers
Vogel State Park welcomed around 25 visitors to the John B. Derden Civilian Conservation Corps Museum on Saturday, May 9, for its annual Civilian Conservation Corps History Day, an event that honors the young men who built the park during the Great Depression. CCC History Day originally functioned as a reunion for former CCC members,…
Seven UCHS seniors commit to military service
Union County High School recognized seven graduating seniors during its 10th Annual Military Signing Day on Wednesday, May 6. Students Zoe Garner, Ava Lloyd, Joseph Teague, Trinity James Bullock, Isaiah Lundua-Figueroa, Angelo King-Rallo and Tyler Parker have committed to serving in the United States military following graduation. Read more…