Union County Board of Education members welcomed a packed Central Office for their last regular meeting before winter break thanks to multiple accolades being handed out to students, staff and even members of the community that Dec. 18 evening. To start things off, Athletic Director Mandy Hunter and Union County Middle School Principal Tammy Hughes introduced a portion of the Middle School Football Team and cheerleaders as they received the Mountain League…
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Airport looking ahead to flight school opportunity
As part of the Blairsville Airport Advisory Board meeting at the W.C. Nelson Terminal Building last month, some exciting news was unveiled. Blairsville will soon receive several new additions when it comes to those looking to fly the friendly skies. Pat Micelli and Zach Wilson, owners of Appalachian Mountain Aviation, presented a business plan overview that included a flight school…
Seniors welcome 2026 with tradition, hope
On Wednesday, Dec. 31, Union County Senior Center members and staff rang in the new year in style with the inaugural “Noon Year’s Swingin’ Mocktail Party,” a new spin on the center’s annual “Possum Drop.” Of course, the beloved crochet marsupial still made an appearance this year, swinging in on the end of a fishing line to usher in 2026. Read more…
Veteran’s Response Team seeking veterans to assist
The Veteran’s Response Team of Northeast Georgia wants local veterans to know that they are not alone; if a veteran needs something, all they have to do is call 706-968-5139, Ext. 705. Veterans and their families in Union and Towns counties are served by Division II of the Veteran’s Response Team, which is managed by…