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Union Fire/Rescue and EMA COVID-19 Response

Press Release: COVID-19 has had an impact on everything and everyone. For some, it is an occasional conversation topic and…

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Prescribed burn scheduled for February 25, northwest of Blairsville

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga - The US Forest Service is planning a prescribed burn on Thursday, February 25th, 2021. The 127 acre…

Perdue opts out of 2022 Senate race

ATLANTA, Ga – After taking the first step and filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission, former Senator David Perdue…

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Mask or no mask debate erupts during Union board of education meeting

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Schools (UCS) instituted a mask mandate at the beginning of the year to slow the…

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Health departments may have to reschedule COVID-19 appointments

GAINESVILLE, GA – District 2 Public Health announces there may be some appointment changes necessary due to late shipments of Covid-19 vaccine.…

Rep. Andrew Clyde formally appeals fines incurred for refusing to abide by Capitol’s metal detectors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement regarding his appeal of fines incurred resulting from his refusal…

Doug Collins still evaluating his 2022 options

ELLIJAY, Ga – Former Congressman Doug Collins didn’t rule out a potential governor or U.S. Senate run in 2022. He…

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UCS move to online learning day as temperatures drop

Union County Schools will be utilizing online learning today, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The air temperatures are below freezing and…

David Perdue takes steps to run against Warnock in 2022

ATLANTA, Ga – The 2022 U.S. Senate race starts heating up with former U.S. Senator David Perdue (R – Ga)…

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UCS on two-hour delay pending icy roads tomorrow

UNION COUNTY, Ga - Union County Schools issued a statement regarding classes on Tuesday, February 16. "Union County Schools will…

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Potential Black Ice as cold front moves through

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of black ice and light winter precipitation as the winter storm…

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Blairsville looks to become more tourist friendly

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga: Blairsville City Council and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board contentiously debated the necessity of a tourism welcome…

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UCS selects construction management firm for CCA building and other projects

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – In a called online board meeting on January 28, 2020, Union County School (UCS) board chose Charles…

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Union County declares itself pro-Second Amendment

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris adopted a resolution in support of the Second Amendment during January’s…

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Healthcare science wing dedicated to Avis Shaw

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Schools dedicated the healthcare science wing to former nurse and school staple Avis Shaw. “In…

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Health Departments move COVID-19 vaccinations to offsite clinics

GAINESVILLE – To maximize efficiency for vaccine delivery, District 2 Public Health Departments have coordinated with our community partners to…