BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – Due to the inclement weather days that have caused students to miss school days this year, FetchYourNews.com has obtained the Union County Schools revised school calendar as of Jan. 16, 2018: 2017-2018 Calendars – Bv-Revised 01-16-2018. FetchYourNews is a hyperlocal news outlet that attracts more than 300,000 page views and 3.5 million […]
Read More »Union County Schools closed Wednesday, Jan. 17
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – Due to inclement weather, Union County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 17. At approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday, snow was observed in Blairsville and the northern part of Union County. Several places on Pat Colwell Road and Hwy. 325 were very slick, and Hedgecock Road was almost impassible because of ice. […]
Read More »Union County Schools, government offices closed Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 for inclement weather
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – Union County Schools will be closed on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, because of the possibility of freezing rain and sleet. Governor Nathan Deal has declared non-essential government offices closed in the state of Georgia; therefore, the Union County Courthouse and other non-essential government offices in Union County will be closed on Monday […]
Read More »William J. Federer Presentation at Tea Party Meeting an Eye-opener
Blairsville, GA – William J. Federer, noted historian, author of over twenty books, and authority on Islam, spoke at the October Meeting of the Union Towns County Tea Party on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at the Union County Community Center Ballroom in Blairsville. Federer gave a highly researched, fact-filled Power Point presentation on the history […]
Read More »Sorghum Festival Attracts Thousands
Blairsville, GA – Over a period of two weekends, Oct. 14 & 15, and Oct. 21 & 22, the Sorghum Festival, held at Meeks Park in Union County, GA, just west of Blairsville, attracted thousands of people from as far away as California and Arizona. According to Sorghum Festival Treasurer Kim Bridges, over 10,000 people […]
Read More »Dan Fisher’s Presentation of “Bringing Back the Black Robed Regiment” Excellent, Superb, What Americans Need to Embrace!
Blairsville, GA – On Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, Pastor Dan Fisher and his wife Pam traveled to Blairsville, GA to stage a presentation of their “Bringing Back the Black Robed Regiment” production. Fisher began presenting his highly acclaimed “Bringing Back the Black Robed Regiment” program in 2008. Over the years, the presentation has developed into […]
Read More »Irma Churning in the Atlantic: Affecting North Georgia, Union County, Blairsville
Blairsville, GA – Hurricane Irma, touted as the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, is churning away causing untold damage as it skirts the north side of the Greater Antilles heading for the southern tip of Florida. All indications are, at this time, that Irma will directly impact South Florida. This is giving […]
Read More »Union County school buses to get cameras/tracking; millage rate rollback of 11.780
Blairsville, GA – The Union County Board of Education met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 for their monthly Workshop and Meeting. UCS Superintendent Dr. Fred Rayfield and all board Members were present, except for District 4 Member Kevin Potts. UCS Employees Bill Driscoll and Stanley Garrett addressed the Board regarding cameras and […]
Read More »Another Huge turnout in Blairsville for Concealed Carry Class
Blairsville, GA – About three hundred people attended the Blairsville Concealed Carry Class on Monday, July 10, 2017. It is put on by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The class was held at the Pat Haralson Memorial Civic Center. The class lasted well over an hour and was taught by UCSO Deputy Billy Purcell. Union […]
Read More »Yeeeeeeeee Haaaaawwww! Blairsville Pro Rodeo a fun time for all!
Blairsville, GA – The Blairsville Pro Rodeo kicked off at the Union County Saddle Club Arena on Friday evening, June 17, 2017 at 6 p.m. for two nights of rip roarin’ rodeo antics. There was bronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping and bull riding, all tempered with the Sass n’ Saddles Precision Drill Team and […]
Read More »Blairsville Memorial Day Parade a snapshot of similar events all over ‘fly-over’ America
Blairsville, GA – On Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 10 o’clock a.m., the Blairsville Memorial Day Parade began its trek through downtown Blairsville to the delight of hundreds of children and parents, locals and a great many visitors to Blairsville, Union County, GA. The Blairsville Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Festival was set up on […]
Read More »District Attorney Jeff Langley hosts fund raiser on Sunday with guests GA Senator Hunter Hill and GA Representative Buzz Brockway
Blairsville, GA – Enotah Circuit District Attorney Jeff Langley, incumbent, hosted a fund raiser for his campaign for reelection on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the G&G Bakery and Café in Blairsville, GA. Langley’s fund raiser was run completely by volunteers who provided the venue, food and drink, served the food, manned the registry and […]
Read More »Union County BOE gets schooled on E-SPLOST
Immediately following the May 2, 2017 Budget Hearing, the UCBOE reconvened at 5:00 p.m. for a required Board Member Education course on E-SPLOST. Dr. Fred Rayfield and all Board Members were present. Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) Facilities Specialist Doug Fields was the instructor for the course. Fields explained the intricacies of E-SPLOST funding for […]
Read More »Union County Board of Education approves Hill to succeed Dr. Rayfield, ESPLOST Resolution
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – The Union County Board of Education (UCBOE) convened for their January workshop and meeting at the Board of Education (BOE) building on Jan. 16, 2018, at 6 p.m. All board members were present as was Union County School (UCS) Superintendent Dr. Fred Rayfield. BOE Chairwoman Cynthia Odom addressed the board describing the […]
Read More »Butternut Creek Arts and Crafts Festival in Blairsville another raving success
Blairsville, GA – The 2017 Butternut Creek Arts and Crafts Festival held at Meeks Park in Blairsville, GA this past weekend, July 15 & 16, was, again, wildly successful. The Festival, nestled by Butternut Creek and presented by High Country Artisans, Inc. of Blairsville, was maxed out with 49 vendors taking up 81 spaces plus […]
Read More »Union County’s Most Wanted still at large from large methamphetamine drug bust
Blairsville, GA – On Thursday, June 22nd , 2017, 34 people were arrested and warrants were issued for 4 others. One of those ‘others’ has since been apprehended and arrested; but the three remaining are currently Union County’s Most Wanted because, according to UCSO Captain Chad Deyton and UCSO Sgt. Tyler Miller, they are the […]
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