BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Commissioner Lamar Paris proclaimed Union County as a Purple Heart County at the June commission meeting. “The contributions and sacrifices of the men and women from Union County who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens,” the proclamation reads. […]
Read More »Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black launches Senate campaign
JEKYLL ISLAND, GA – Gary Black, Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner who received more votes than any candidate for U.S. Senate or Governor in 2018 and 2014, today launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Raphael Warnock. “Warnock and Biden promised to ‘fundamentally change America,’” Black said. “They’re five months into it and […]
Read More »Union County Farmer’s Market opens June 5
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The Farmer’s Market will open this Saturday, June 5 at 7 a.m. The market’s purpose is to encourage the “development of local agriculture” and serves as a gathering place for vendors and customers to meet. Local artisans are also encouraged to open a booth at the seasonal event. It will be open […]
Read More »Council considers traffic safety measures for downtown
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Local business owner June McEldowney presented her case for a crosswalk between City Hall and Merchant’s Walk, along with other safety improvements. The pedestrian traffic between the two areas continues to increase as more businesses open downtown. Since the opening of Lucky’s Taqueria and Cantina, one could make the argument that foot […]
Read More »Union County Multifamily development ordinance adopted
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – After a public hearing and two readings, the multifamily development ordinance was officially adopted for Union County. The ordinance establishes regulations for any developer seeking to build apartment complexes in the county. It sets building accessibility, setbacks, safety, water and sewer, maximum height, bumpers, and road regulations. Previously, a multifamily development ordinance […]
Read More »Commemorate Memorial Day 2021 in Blairsville
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – While the annual parade isn’t taking place again this year, a Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 29 at 10 a.m. in Union County War Memorial Veterans’ Park. The solemn ceremony will honor those who gave “the last full measure of devotion” for their country. All are invited to […]
Read More »Public raise concerns surrounding multifamily development ordinance
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – At the second reading of the multifamily development ordinance, several Union County residents expressed concern about apartments/townhome complexes. The new section of the building ordinance establishes rules and regulations for multifamily housing. Previously, Union County didn’t have protocols set for these units. “As more and more apartment complexes are being built here […]
Read More »Union County Class of 2021 bids farewell to their high school years
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County’s 2021 graduates returned to a more traditional ceremony, as the pandemic continues to ease up across the United States. The students matriculated arm-in-arm with their fellow classmates at Mike Colwell Memorial Stadium on May 21, 2021. Graduated joked that mother nature canceled all the class of 2021 field trips, never […]
Read More »Hear that? Sounds like Brood X is waking up
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – After months of anticipation, Brood X cicadas are starting to emerge in the North Georgia mountains. It’s been 17 years since Brood X last crawled out of the ground. These periodical cicadas have red eyes, orange wings, and are approximately 2.5 inches long. They’re different from annual cicadas that emerge every year […]
Read More »Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan announces he won’t be running for reelection
ATLANTA – Earlier today, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan released a statement on his decision to not run for reelection. He plans to focus on forging a new version of the Republican Party. Duncan’s political energy will go toward the organization GOP 2.0. The group seeks to reform the Republican Party through policy, empathy, and tone, […]
Read More »Colonial Pipeline back online; Kemp urges Georgians to not panic buy
ATLANTA – Following several days of gas shortages in North Georgia and across the country, the Colonial Pipeline announced the restarting of operations on May 12 at 5 p.m. Colonial stated, “it will take several days for the product delivery supply chain to return to normal. Some markets served by Colonial Pipeline may experience, or […]
Read More »Kemp and State Labor Commissioner to end federal unemployment programs
ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler outlined a plan to combat the labor shortage and jumpstart Georgia’s economic recovery. Federal pandemic unemployment programs will end on Saturday, June 26, 2021. State officials will provide resources for job search support, education and training opportunities, childcare and transportation services, and […]
Read More »Ralston and leadership issue Israel statement of support
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) and the leadership of the House Majority Caucus issue the following statement in support of Israel: “In the last two days, more than 1,000 rockets have been fired at innocent men, women and children in Israel. The Israeli people are being attacked […]
Read More »Gooch asks Kemp to end federal unemployment relief
ATLANTA – Majority Whip and State Senator Steve Gooch (R-51) has asked Governor Brian Kemp (R) to halt the federal unemployment relief in Georgia. In a letter sent to Kemp’s desk today, Gooch details how many small businesses are struggling to find people to work. Many restaurants can’t fully open because they don’t have the […]
Read More »Commissioner King Seeking Help from Public for Blairsville Home Explosion Investigation
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King today asked for assistance from the public for his office’s investigation into Sunday morning’s home explosion on Pauline Lane in Blairsville. “We are asking that anyone in the area with video or audio footage of Sunday morning’s explosion in Blairsville to reach out to our office at 1-800-282-5804,” […]
Read More »Union County Schools Calendar for 2021-2022
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Students will return for the 2021-2022 school year on Thursday, August 12 with pre-planning beginning on August 2. The school year resembles any other year with Fall Break in October and Spring Break in April. The two days leading up to Thanksgiving break will be online learning days. However, the administration is […]
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