Jason Beck

Born in Merrillville, Indiana, raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, and currently resides in Copperhill, Tennessee. Graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1996 and attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, eventually earning a B.A. and M.A. in English. Hobbies include hiking, camping and fly-fishing. Interests include baseball, hockey and cliff jumping.

UPDATED: Suicide at Union County Courthouse

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - Lt. Russell Walker with the Blairsville Police Department confirmed a suicide occurred outside of the Union County…

8 years ago

Commissioner Paris proud of coordinated efforts during storm

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - Union County Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris posted a word of thanks on Facebook late Sunday evening, Dec.…

9 years ago

Board of Education approves 2018-19 tentative budget

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - The Union County Board of Education (BOE) reviewed a tentative budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year during…

8 years ago

Conley property annexed, Sheriff Mason recognized at council meeting

BLAISVILLE, Ga. - Annexation of the Conley property off of Pat Haralson Memorial Drive was approved and Sheriff Mack Mason was…

8 years ago

School sales tax debate heating up in Union as May 22 primary approaches

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - With the May 22 primary election just weeks away in Union County, the debate over the one-cent…

8 years ago

Union Board of Education discusses strategic planning, hears audit report

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – Superintendent Dr. John Hill presented a proposal for strategic planning and the Union County Board of Education…

8 years ago

Expansions viewed, accomplishments discussed at Union General board meeting

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - During the Board of Directors meeting Tuesday, Feb. 27, administrators of Union General Hospital got a first-hand…

8 years ago

Wastewater issue discussed at Blairsville City Council meeting

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - In his wastewater treatment plant report, Supervisor Jody Cook told the Blairsville City Council at their Tuesday,…

8 years ago

Union County Schools, Courthouse closed Friday

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - According to the official website for the Union County School System, all county schools are closed today…

9 years ago

Audit for 2017 presented to Blairsville City Council

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - At their Tuesday, June 5, meeting, the Blairsville City Council heard from Clay Pilgrim, of the accounting firm…

8 years ago

Gurtler takes second term, school sales tax passes

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - Georgia House District 8 Representative Matt Gurtler won re-election over challenger Mickey Cummings and the county referendum…

8 years ago

Gov. Deal signs 2019 budget enabling new North Georgia campus in Blue Ridge

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - Gov. Nathan Deal made a stop in Blue Ridge Wednesday, May 2, to sign the state…

8 years ago

Paris approves city annexation, announces multiple proclamations

BLAIRSVILLLE, Ga. - Union County Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris approved city annexation from the city of Blairsville for a tract…

8 years ago

Ratio for Union County uncertain this year

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - At the March 28 Union County Board of Assessors (BOA) meeting, Chief Appraiser and BOA Chairperson Susie…

8 years ago

Rayfield presents school security and safety update

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – During the Union County Board of Education (BOE) work session Tuesday, Feb. 20, Dr. Fred Rayfield, superintendent…

8 years ago

Widespread flu in Georgia

ATLANTA – If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer! Flu is widespread in…

8 years ago