By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Leyland cypress is a popular, fast growing hedge or border tree reaching heights of 50 to 100 feet and widths of 20 to 30 feet. Though Leyland cypress originally appeared pest resistant, problems have recently become apparent. Over use of this plant, improper site selection, improper planting, and stressful […]
Read More »Short Takes – The Congessional Circus
The Congressional Circus Well, what more can be said about July 12th’s Congressional hearing circus featuring Peter Strzok as ring master, except to point out the obvious, that the Democrat party, all of them, shouting out objections to Republican questions of the witness, praising the shamed witness with accolades for his bravery and Purple Hearts […]
Read More »This Week’s Events in Union County July 9, 2018
GOOD MONDAY MORNING FROM THE BLAIRSVILLE-UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE! We’d like to thank you for making us a part of your weekly routine! You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Blairsville-Union County’s Weekly Events Newsletter. Get up, go out, enjoy what this beautiful community has to offer, and have an AMAZING week! […]
Read More »Annie Jane Golden Brewer: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Annie Jane Golden Brewer, age 92, of Blairsville, who passed away on Thursday, July 5th, 2018 in Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Mrs. Brewer was born in Athens, Tennessee, and was the daughter of the late Gordon and Laura Abernathy Golden. She was […]
Read More »Put your phone away and just drive: Hands-Free cell phone use is now the law drivers in Georgia
Hands-Free cell phone use is law Drive Alert Arrive Alive, Georgia! CARTERSVILLE, Ga.—Just put down the phone and DRIVE! Hands-free cell phone use is now the law for drivers in Georgia. The Hands-Free Law (House Bill 673; Hands-Free Georgia Act), which went into effect on July 1, requires hands-free technology when drivers use cell phones and other […]
Read More »Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 06/25 to 07/01
Arrest report provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Union County GA. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and […]
Read More »Robert Michael Schaaf: Obituary
Robert Michael Schaaf, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on June 26, 2018. Robert was born in Akron, Ohio, in August 1936. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1958 in Germany. He received a degree in Math from the University of […]
Read More »This Week’s Events in Union County June 25, 2018
BUY TICKETS HERE! GOOD MONDAY MORNING FROM THE BLAIRSVILLE-UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE! We’d like to thank you for making us a part of your weekly routine! You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Blairsville-Union County’s Weekly Events Newsletter. Get up, go out, enjoy what this beautiful community has to offer, and have […]
Read More »Want to win $1,000? The Blairsville Chamber’s Fireworks Raffle is here!
DID YOU KNOW? The Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce is responsible for the fireworks display in Blairsville every Fourth of July! WHO PAYS FOR IT? All proceeds of the “FIREWORKS RAFFLE $1,000 GIVEAWAY” go toward the fireworks display! This pays for a lot of the fireworks each year, but we also have great sponsors, like WoodmenLife! […]
Read More »Eastern Tent Caterpillar
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent As I ride through the county I’ve noticed some webs are back in the wild cherry trees but before you start having nightmares about the webbing we had last fall, you can rest assured that this insect is different. This culprit is the Eastern Tent Caterpillar. The webs serve […]
Read More »Dorothy Mae Barber Hunnicutt (“Sissy”): Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Barber Hunnicutt (“Sissy”), formerly of St. Petersburg, Fl., passed away on June 05, 2018, was born on March 23, 1924, in Annapolis, Md., Anna Rundal County, and the daughter of Robert E. Barber and Sidney Fontaine Barber. Mrs. Hunnicutt was the widow of Warren Hunnicutt, Jr., who died in May of 2011. […]
Read More »Robert “Bob” Head, Jr.: Obituary
The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Robert “Bob” Head, Jr., who passed away at the age of 79. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of Union County with Pastor Mark Burgess officiating. Interment […]
Read More »Bernice Jane Carder Warren: Obituary
Mrs. Bernice Jane Carder Warren age 81 of Mariposa Lane Blairsville passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday June 4, 2018 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Warren was born on October 1, 1936 in Blairsville, GA., the daughter of the late Clifford Grover Carder and the late Nellie Jane […]
Read More »May Public Health Inspection Scores
BURGER KING 64 MURPHY HWY BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512 Phone Number: (706) 745-7206 Permit Type: FS Last Inspection Score: 93 Last Inspection Date: 05-31-2018 For More Information Call: (706) 781-3824 COMFORT INN / SARINA LLC 90 FISHER ST BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512 Phone Number: (706) 745-6844 Permit Type: FS Last Inspection Score: 100 Last Inspection Date: 05-30-2018 […]
Read More »Thomas Joseph Gray: Obituary
Mr. Thomas Joseph Gray age 72 of Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday May 23, 2018 following an extended illness. Mr. Gray was born in Atlanta, GA., the son of the late William J. Gray and the late Evelyn L. Dorsey Gray. Thomas and his […]
Read More »Elmore Martin Putney III: Obituary
Mr. Elmore Martin Putney III of Blairsville passed away unexpectedly on May 21 2018. Martin was an attorney having practiced in the local area for several years. He enjoyed golf, dancing and cooking. Surviving Mr. Putney are his son Luke Putney of Nashville Tn. mother Mrs. Patricia Dail Putney of Buford Ga. one brother and […]
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