BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – MountainTrue Western Regional Director Callie Moore presented a Union County water quality update and introduced a sampling plan to test for metals and other materials in Lake Nottely. The proposed testing does not include PFAS because the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tests only found trace amounts of PFAS in the lake. In […]
Read More »Financial strain reason behind 19.98 percent tax increase
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – On Thursday, August 20, Union County Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris held two of three public hearings concerning a proposed property tax increase. In each meeting, the commissioner echoed the necessity to raise taxes to combat rising costs and maintain services. **EDIT*** After the three public hearings, Commissioner Paris decided to lower the […]
Read More »September 17 proclaimed Constitution Day in Union County
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Constitution Day will be observed on September 17th with Constitution Week to last until September 23rd. “On this day in 1787, the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution of the United States of America. With this proclamation, we’re giving official recognition to this document and the anniversary of its signing,” read Sole […]
Read More »Census Takers out in the community to complete the count
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Census Takers have begun visiting homes of those who have yet to complete the 2020 population count. They will be out in the community conducting the count until late September. Citizens can verify if someone is working for the Census by asking for their valid ID badge. It will have their photograph, […]
Read More »Andrew Clyde declares victory in Georgia’s Ninth District
NORTH GEORGIA – Earlier tonight, Andrew Clyde said, “I’m declaring victory tonight” to a room full of supporters in Commerce, Ga. after he clinched the GOP nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives Ninth District seat. The night ended fairly early for the gun shop owner and Navy Veteran with the race being called before […]
Read More »Union County announces public hearings for millage rate
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County will be holding three public hearings concerning the tentative 2021 millage rate at the courthouse on August 20. “All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on the tentatively adopted millage rate. – Thursday, Aug 20, 2020 at 10 am. – Thursday, Aug 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm. – […]
Read More »2 positive students and 4 staff COVID-19 cases at UCS
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Schools (UCS) released coronavirus, COVID-19 numbers on Friday, August 14. Currently, two students and four staff members have positive cases. 27 students and 17 staff members are currently under quarantine for possible exposure. Students and faculty return to in-person instruction on August 17, and the students and faculty under quarantine […]
Read More »Union County August 11 runoff election returns
UNION COUNTY, Ga – The polls have closed for the August 11 runoff election. To review the unofficial election returns for your local, state, and federal races, check out the list below. Please remember all the results are unofficial until certified by the Secretary of State. Precincts: 100% reporting U.S. House of Representatives District 9 […]
Read More »Run-off candidates make final plea at Union GOP headquarters opening
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County GOP celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in the Graystone Building with several Republican 2020 candidates in attendance. State Senator Steve Gooch, Georgia District 8 Representative and Congressional District Nine run-off candidate Matt Gurtler, Congressional District Nine run-off candidate Andrew Clyde, Congressman Doug Collins’ daughter Jordan Collins, along […]
Read More »Union Fire Department and EMS COVID-19 Update
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The following is the COVID-19 update and advice from the Union County Fire Chief and EMS Director David Dyer on August 5, 2020. “COVID-19 is a major topic that everyone is talking about and, at the same time, everyone is tired of hearing. It is a subject that we, at the Emergency […]
Read More »UCS awarded $3 million grant for college and career academy
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Schools (UCS) was one of three districts in the state to receive the College and Career Academy (CCA) grant for $3 million. The school will establish the first multi-state CCA in Georgia. UCS has several similar program initiatives with its Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) efforts, but the grant […]
Read More »L4GA grant brings literacy to all local children
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) awarded Union County School System (UCS) $3.2 million over five years to advance literacy efforts. As a recipient of the Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia (L4GA) grant, UCS will focus on creating plans for children from birth to 12th grade. Additionally, the school […]
Read More »Union County receives clean 2019 financial audit
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County received an unmodified opinion on its 2019 financial audit and reported that annual revenues were up by five percent. Clay Pilgrim from Rushton and Company presented the 2019 findings during the July Union Commission meeting. Nothing cam to his attention to cause concern about the financial health of the county. […]
Read More »Update: Union 242 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths
UPDATE: August 6 at 3 p.m. BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – COVID-19 cases in Union County went up to 242 in the 3 p.m. report from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). Deaths for Union went up to seven. DPH updated their reporting to showcase current hotspot and case growth over a 14-day period. In the […]
Read More »Commissioner Paris gives COVID-19 update, courthouse case
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – As cases rise in Union, Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris commented on the difficulties of the ever-changing pandemic protocols during the July County Commission Meeting. “We’re finding more and more people in the community are starting to test positive. It’s not an epidemic state yet, but it’s enough that we’re all concerned about […]
Read More »Health Department offering back to school vaccinations
GAINESVILLE, GA – District 2 Public Health reminds all parents that now is a good time to get those required school vaccinations. With the challenges and uncertainty that we face with Covid-19, it can be easy to forget about school and necessary vaccines for your child (or children). Kids need pencils, paper, and other supplies […]
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