The Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival is an annual event held Memorial Day weekend in Downtown Blairsville. This two-day event features a parade, demonstrations, regional crafts and of course, music.
Read More »Goat Yoga at Rhatigan Farms
Come on out for our one hour goat yoga class. This is an all levels class so don?t be intimidated! You can also just sit and snuggle goats. We always bring down baby bunnies and chicks you can visit with after class. Also make sure to check out our gift shop filled with local artisan […]
Read More »Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival
Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival is a gathering of ceramic cooking fans and experienced cooks from all across the country and Canada. The cooks will be showcasing their skills and talents and will be preparing their specialty recipes all day long. The non-cooks (tasters) get to stroll through the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, sample […]
Read More »Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant
PRESS RELEASE- Union County Schools is excited to share that we have been awarded the Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant! Official approval was confirmed at the November 2025 State Board of Education meeting. This grant will strengthen our growing computer science programs by expanding hands-on physical computing and robotics opportunities for students. It […]
Read More »UCHS Marching Band Competed in the Peach State Marching Competition
PRESS RELEASE- The UCHS Marching band recently competed in the Peach State Marching Competition, in Rome, Georgia. This competition is the longest continuously running marching band competition in the state of Georgia, attracting some of the best bands across Georgia and Alabama. Here are the results: -Drum Major-Superior Guard-Superior Percussion-Superior Band-Superior -1st place band in […]
Read More »Local 9th Grader Organizes Donation Drive for Castoff Pet Rescue
Local 9th Grader Organizes Donation Drive for Castoff Pet Rescue Leila Livingston Leads Effort to Help Animals in Need Blairsville, GA — [October 23, 2025] — Castoff Pet Rescue is receiving a much-needed boost thanks to a community donation drive led by 9th grade homeschool student, Leila Livingston. Inspired by her love for animals and […]
Read More »Central Georgia Republican Fish Fry 2025
PRESS RELEASE- Join us for the Central Georgia Republican Fish Fry 2025! Get your tickets now! Scan the QR code on the flyer, or click the following link:
Read More »Vogel State Park Celebrates Opening of New Visitor Center Thanks to Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Grant
PRESS RELEASE- (BLAIRSVILLE, GA) August 8, 2025 – Vogel State Park, Georgia’s second-oldest state park, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new visitor center, made possible in part by a $4.67 million grant from the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together state and local leaders, officials from the Georgia Department of […]
Read More »Union County Elementary School Ribbon Cutting
PRESS RELEASE- The New Union County Elementary School Ribbon Cutting! Today we celebrated the ribbon cutting of our new school! Thank you to the Board of Education, Superintendent Hill, UCS Facilities Director Mike Patton, GADOE Facilities and Pupil Transportation Director Mike Sanders, Charles Black Construction, Breaux & Associates, and our faculty and staff for your […]
Read More »Union County Schools will observe a two-hour delay 1.7.25
PRESS RELEASE- Union County Schools will observe a two-hour delay tomorrow, January 7th, 2025, due to the threat of icy road conditions and falling temperatures. Roads will be evaluated across the district in the morning and any necessary changes with the day’s schedule will be communicated by 8:00 AM. Thank you for your understanding and […]
Read More »Breakfast with Santa
PRESS RELEASE- We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow at Holly Jolly Christmas and Breakfast with Santa! A fun-filled morning awaits with breakfast, caroling, arts and crafts, the Mayor’s train, reindeer games, and so much more! Union County Community Center | 129 Union County Recreation Rd, Blairsville, GA December 7th 8 AM to 11 AM
Read More »2024 Union County School District’s Official Christmas Card
PRESS RELEASE- Congratulations to Union County Middle School Seventh Grader, Sadie Cochran, for having her artwork selected as the 2024 Union County School District’s official Christmas card!
Read More »Search and Rescue Union County
PRESS RELEASE- The Search and Rescue Union County had another major search and rescue mission from November 1st to the 5th. This was the third major search and rescue mission this year. As with all the other missions, I saw some extraordinary work from all the responding personnel and organizations who were involved. It makes […]
Read More »Ribbon Cutting for Lydia J. Sartain, P.C.
PRESS RELEASE- A ribbon cutting was held for Lydia J. Sartain, P.C.! We’re extremely proud to have you in our community!
Read More »Ribbon Cutting for Healthy Minds for Better Lives
PRESS RELEASE- A ribbon cutting was held earlier this week for Healthy Minds for Better Lives! We’re extremely proud to have you in our community!
Read More »Christmas Open House
PRESS RELEASE- Downtown is sparkling with festive cheer! Several downtown merchants have their window displays looking merry and bright for Christmas Open House. Have you seen them yet? Be sure to cast your vote for your favorite window display in the link below! The winning merchant will receive a $250 prize from the Blairsville-Union County […]
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