BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Keep Union County Beautiful (KUCB) in partnership with Document Destruction Services and Atlanta Recycling Solutions are taking old electronics on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m at North Georgia Technical College. It will be rescheduled if rain is forecasted for that weekend, so please check with KUCB before making […]
Read More »Deputy Arrested for Simple Battery Resigns, Investigation Ongoing
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Sgt. Andrew Hammond resigned from the Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) after a misdemeanor charge of simple battery, family violence on Sunday, Sept.22. UCSO deputies were called to Hammond’s household for an alleged domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, deputies heard shouting coming from inside the house. After entering the residence, discerned that […]
Read More »Corn Maze Promotes Awareness in Community
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – The Blairsville Corn Maze hosted by non-profit Change in Our World provides local teenagers and children a place to enjoy fall from September 27 to November 10. Opening on Friday (Sept. 27) at 4 p.m., the three-acre maze promises something for everyone across the next six weekends. The corn maze has been […]
Read More »Union County Middle School Offers Immunizations during Meet Your Teacher
Blairsville, Ga – Union County Schools (UCS) start back August 7, and the middle school’s proving on-site immunizations during Meet Your Teacher Day on August 5. Health Department Office Manager Glenda McGill approached Superintendent John Hill about providing immunizations for all incoming middle school students. “They’re going to provide immunizations to the students, so the […]
Read More »Firefighters, EMS, and Paris Honored by Sons of American Revolution
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Sons of the American Revolution presented Emergency Medical Service Award to Union County Fire Department and EMS employees and Commissioner Lamar Paris with the Good Citizenship award. “It’s really an honor to be able to give these presentations and awards to first responders because we know how tough the job is,” stated […]
Read More »Commissioner Recognizes World Polio Day
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Commissioner Lamar Paris proclaimed Oct. 24, 2019, as World Polio Day in Union County and encouraged all citizens to join him in fighting for a polio-free world. In 1985, Rotary International launched PolioPlus and spearheaded the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which today includes the World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control and […]
Read More »UCFD Looking for Volunteer and Structural Firefighters
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Fire Department (UCFD) is searching for more volunteer firefighters to join their ranks. Currently, both career and volunteer firefighters make up the UCFD. However, volunteers make up the majority of the department. They have a motivated and dedicated volunteer force that is well trained, but UCFD is always in need […]
Read More »Public Hearing Scheduled for Soil Erosion and Pollution Ordinance
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – September 19 Commissioner meeting included the first reading of the revised Soil Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Ordinance with the first public hearing scheduled for October 10 at 5:30 p.m. The state issued changes to the ordinance which Union County must adopt to stay in accordance with the law. The ordinance is […]
Read More »New Directors Updating Transportation Department
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Board of Education Director reports presented several changes in daily transportation operations with new directors at the helm. Director of Transportation Kody Owenby, who is just two weeks into the role, along with Director Robby Roxbury, presented all the recent updates to the bus barn and initiatives for the future. Drivers expressed […]
Read More »Union County Schools Closed on September 23 for Conferences
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Union County Primary, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools will be closed on September 23, 2019 for parent conferences. Woody Gap Schools will be open that day with the scheduled parent conference day for October 7. Students need to report on Sept. 23 to Woody Gap.
Read More »Four Qualify for Blairsville’s Three City Council Seats
Blairsville, Ga – Qualifying closed for Blairsville City Council election on August 21 for Nov. 5, 2019. This year four individuals qualified for the three council seats up for election. The three incumbents Rhonda Mahan, Betty Easter, and Mary Ruth Cook are all running to win their seats on Nov. 5. The one newcomer and […]
Read More »Widening 515 Requires City to Move Water and Sewer Lines
Blairsville, Ga – Blairsville City Council approved EMI engineers preliminary evaluations costs to reevaluate water and sewer locations due to the expansion of Hwy 515. GDOT will only supplement existing lines. It won’t assist in the expansion of water or sewer services. Currently, sewer stops at the Sears building and water ends at Bowling Gap. […]
Read More »Back to School for UCS Students on August 7
Blairsville, Ga – Union County (UCS) students head back to school this week on Wednesday, August 7 for the 2019-2020 school year. For parents wondering about start and end times for each school, here they are: Union County Primary School (UCPS) – 8:15 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Union County Elementary School (UCES) – 8:00 a.m. […]
Read More »Boys and Girls Soccer Triumphs Honored for Exceptional Seasons
Blairsville, Ga – Union County High School (UCHS) Boys and Girls Soccer Teams honored for outstanding 2019 season. Union County School Board of Education presented awards to both teams for their great season and showing in the state tournament. UCHS Principal CT Hussion presented the awards to the soccer coaching staff: Girls Head Coach Tim […]
Read More »Haralson Property Lots No Longer for Sale
Blairsville, Ga – City Council decided not to sell remaining Haralson property lots in a special meeting with the DDA on July 9. In a 3 to 2 vote, the city council voted to keep the Haralson property lots, except for the .90 acres currently pending closing. The DDA can no longer sell the lots […]
Read More »Man arrested and charged with alleged statutory rape
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 37-year-old, Christopher Ray Bryson, on six felony counts of alleged sex crimes, including statutory rape, against a minor over several months in 2019. Union County Officer Tom Magnifesta opened the investigation into Bryson after receiving information from Towns County Detective Sergeant Langdon Beard that Bryson may have […]
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