• Union County introduces multifamily development ordinance

    TSPLOST Purple Heart County construction multifamily development

    BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – At the April meeting, the new multifamily development ordinance was presented to those in attendance. Long in process, the ordinance will need a public hearing and second reading before becoming local law. The new section will be added to the existing code. In the measure, it outlines the minimum standards, perimeter buffers, […]

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  • Doug Collins officially bows out of 2022 election cycle

    Collins

    GAINESVILLE, Ga – Former Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins (R) announced his intentions to not run in 2022 for either the governor or U.S. Senate. Collins joined a law firm and started his own radio program following his loss in the 2020 primary for retiring Senator Johnny Isakson’s (R) seat. Raphael Warnock (D) went on […]

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  • April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Child Abuse Prevention Month

    BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris brought attention to an issue that affects Union County’s most precious resource, its children. Paris declared April Child Abuse Prevention Month, “Children are the key to the future…they are our most valuable resources, but also our most vulnerable. Child abuse and neglect can be prevented by supporting and […]

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  • Make a plan this Earth Day

    Earth Day

    BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Despite the chilly weather, it’s still a good day for everyone to give back to the planet. Today’s Earth Day. Much of North Georgia benefits from the natural beauty of the national forests. The Georgia Forestry Commission noted that more trees exist in Georgia today than 100 years ago. The state plants […]

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  • Vernon Jones launches campaign for governor

    Vernon Jones Governor Campaign

    ATLANTA – Former State Representative Vernon Jones announced his intentions to run for Georgia Governor on Friday, April 16 at Liberty Park next to the Georgia State Capitol. “This is the beginning of a movement whose time has come,” Jones opened. “For those of you who feel the incumbent Governor didn’t fight for you, a […]

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  • RNC Spokesperson Dennard addresses MLB’s decision

    Paris Dennard

    ELLIJAY, Ga – RNC National Spokesperson Paris Dennard called out Major League Baseball, Stacey Abrams, and President Joe Biden for their actions following Georgia’s passage of SB 202. MLB, according to Dennard, cares more about politics and should have taken the time to talk to Governor Brian Kemp, Speaker of the House David Ralston, and […]

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  • Ralston reviews the 2021 legislative session

    Ralston legislative session review

    ATLANTA – Speaker of the House David Ralston (R – 7) commented on the General Assembly’s accomplishments for the 2021 session. Starting off with the hottest issue of 2021, Ralston stated that he was “very pleased” with the Election Integrity Committee’s work. Chaired by Barry Fleming, they reviewed numerous bills submitted by Republicans and Democrats […]

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  • Blairsville City Council agenda for April meeting

    BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Blairsville City Council has the following items on the docket for the April 2021 meeting. Approve Kay Wilcox as a full-time accounting clerk Approve end of probation hourly rate increase for Dan Firebaugh, Assistant Airport Manager Approve purchase of valve actuators for WTP from Charles Finch Company – $19,506.24 Approve FY2021-22 Georgia […]

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  • Track Rock Gap Petroglyphs vandalized

    Track Rock Gap

    BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – U.S. Forest Service reported an incident of vandalism to the Track Rock Gap Petroglyphs in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Track Rock Gap is the location of a series of historical rock carvings created by Creek and Cherokee people on soapstone boulders almost 1,000 years ago. Visitors to the area can view up […]

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  • Union BOE approves teacher and employee stimulus bonus

    teacher bonus

    BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – In a called meeting, Union County Board of Education approved the employee retention stipend/bonus issued by Governor Brian Kemp earlier in the year. Superintendent John Hill stated, “I want to request the board approve Governor Kemp’s employee retention stipend for all of our employees at $1,000, and Mrs. Bundy I request if […]

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  • State employees and teachers paid parental leave passes General Assembly

    paid parental leave

    ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) announced that House Bill 146 received final passage in the General Assembly today. House Bill 146 provides three weeks of paid parental leave as a new benefit to full-time state employees and teachers. This is the Georgia’s first paid parental leave benefit […]

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  • Paris addresses COVID-19 vaccine and county updates

    Lamar Paris

    BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris ran an efficient meeting and covered several topics during the March 2021 meeting. He reported that over 500 vaccine doses were administered at the last mass vaccine event but wasn’t sure if another mass vaccine day would occur. Also, Union County’s supply went from the Moderna to Pfizer […]

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  • Sydnie Grace Jones Memorial Intersection adopted by General Assembly

    Sydnie Jones

    ATLANTA – Senate passed and adopted Sydnie Grace Jones Memorial Intersection Resolution, HR 282, on March 25, 2021. The piece of legislation commemorates the life of Sydnie Jones who tragically lost her life following a car accident at the State Routes Hwy. 515 and Hwy. 325 intersection. Sydnie was born on May 3, 2001, in […]

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  • Widespread flooding following day of heavy rain

    BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Creeks and rivers were out of banks after yesterday’s storms, and rains are likely to return this weekend. Rain estimates as high as six inches were reported on Thursday. Friday looks to be a little drier but expect thunderstorms to return on Saturday. From Union County EMA: “Union County Emergency Management Agency […]

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  • Kemp signs Election Integrity Act of 2021

    Election integrity Act of 2021

    ATLANTA – Election reform is coming to Georgia after Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed the SB 202, Election Integrity Act of 2021, mere hours after it landed on his desk. During his televised remarks about the legislation Kemp stated, “With Senate Bill 202, Georgia will take another step in ensuring elections, accessible and fair.” He […]

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  • Hice calls Secretary of State Raffensperger’s performance “dismal”

    Jody Hice endorsements

    ELLIJAY, Ga – Tenth District Representative Jody Hice (R) addressed why he’s running for Secretary of State against incumbent Brad Raffensperger (R). On Monday, Hice officially announced his candidacy and has been making his case ever since. He even earned former President Donald Trump’s endorsement shortly after his announcement. Hice cited his work as the […]

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