For the first time in over 30 years, Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park has been drained to accommodate necessary work on the earthen dam that retains the natural waters of Wolf Creek on Blood Mountain. The lake has been dropped about 26 feet to enable construction of a new drain gate to replace the current gate that has become inoperable from age. Remarkably, the old gate is original to the dam, which…
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Screening previews selections for Mountain Film Festival
Back by popular demand, the Mountain Film Festival by the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity will return to the Union County Fine Arts Center on Saturday, March 28, as part of the 2025-2026 World Tour. But before that, the final selections must be screened for community reception, as they were earlier this month at the Union County Public Library, with audience responses of the screened films going…
Kilpatrick, Legatt earn State Championship titles
MORROW, Ga. – Union County High School juniors Kevin Kilpatrick and Paxon Legatt capped dominant seasons by claiming state championships at last weekend’s Class AA Traditional State Tournament at the Clayton County Convocation Center. Legatt, a two-time state champion, finished the season undefeated and did not surrender a single takedown across 51 matches. The only points scored against…
Annual Night to Shine brings joy, dignity and celebration
First United Methodist Church of Union County was transformed into a ballroom of laughter, music and bright smiles on Friday, Feb. 13, as the community hosted its Ninth Annual Night to Shine prom for individuals with special needs. Night to Shine is part of a worldwide initiative sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and coordinated locally…
Banquet recognizes academic excellence, community impact
By Samantha Laratta Community members gathered Thursday, Feb. 12, for the annual Evening with the STARs Banquet at the Union County Community Center, a night dedicated to celebrating academic excellence and the teachers who help make it possible. The STAR program, that is, Student Teacher Achievement Recognition, is tied to top performance on the SAT and honors outstanding high school seniors and educators who…
Speed limit drops to 40 on GA 515 thru town
Years in the making, the speed limit on the 1-mile stretch of Georgia 515 between the Glenn Gooch Bypass and Murphy Highway in Blairsville has finally been reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph. The change took effect last Thursday with the installation of new signage. The speed reduction is the result of extensive legwork and networking by former Union County Sheriff Mack Mason,…