UNION COUNTY, Ga – The polls have closed for the U.S. Senate runoff elections. To review the unofficial election returns for Union County, check out the list below. Please remember all the results are unofficial until certified by the Secretary of State. Precincts: 100% reporting U.S. Senate (Perdue seat) David Perdue (Rep) (I) – 11,609 […]
Read More »More Georgians to Become Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Atlanta – Governor Brian Kemp and Commissioner Kathleen Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., announced plans to add adults aged 65 and older, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders to the current group of individuals eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Healthcare workers and staff and residents of long-term care facilities are already in this highest priority group. […]
Read More »Union County 2021 operating budget adopted
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The 2021 operating budget for Union County was officially set in a called meeting on December 28, 2020. The total budget for $21,748,780 which was an 11.7 increase from 2020. In a public hearing, Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris cited several reasons for the rising budget including state cuts, property reevaluation, potential gun […]
Read More »Christmas Eve Snow blankets Union County
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Beginning on Christmas Eve, the snow continued on-and-off throughout the night leaving a magical, still Christmas morning for north Georgia. Estimates are between one and two inches of snow in Union County. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 20 percent chance of snow showers on Christmas Day after 2 p.m. […]
Read More »How to safely celebrate New Year’s Eve 2021
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Everyone’s ready to close the chapter on 2020 and celebrate ringing in 2021, but COVID-19 precautions still need to be taken. The CDC advises everyone to participate in New Year’s Eve celebrations with those who live in the same household or virtually. For those celebrating outside of the home, wear a mask, […]
Read More »Happy New Year events in Union County
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Hey 2020, it’s not me, it’s you. Let’s bring this crazy year to a close and celebrate 2021 either at home or at one of the local events. Copperhead Lodge will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party with live music from the Larry Scroggs Band. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. […]
Read More »Sons of the American Revolution honor first responders
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The Blue Ridge Mountain Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution paid homage to local firefighters, law enforcement, EMT, and EMS workers during the December Commission meeting. Sid Turner presented three awards. The first the law enforcement commendation went to Lt. Leon James who serves the Union County Sheriff’s Office and […]
Read More »Paris presents 2021 budget, set to adopt Monday
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – In a public hearing for the 2021 budget, Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris presented the $21,748,780 budget. It will be adopted on December 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Union County Courthouse. The budget featured an 11.7 percent increase from 2020, which was $19,462,648. The reasons for the increases included three percent pay […]
Read More »Odom attends her final UCS board of education meeting
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Union County Board of Education member Cindy Odom attended her final meeting. Odom opted not to run for reelection in 2020 after serving two terms on the board. Julia Barnett will take her place starting in January 2021. Chairman Tony Hunter stated, “Thank you Mrs. Odom for […]
Read More »Towns and Union Commissioners encourage public to practice caution concerning COVID-19
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – With Georgia currently experiencing another COVID-19 spike, Union Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris and Towns Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw asked the communities remain vigilant against the virus. According to the Department of Public Health Data from December 21, Union and Towns were considered high transmission counties along with most of North Georgia. However, […]
Read More »Union County Board of Education Approves 2021 meeting dates
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – In the December 2020 meeting, the Union County Board of Education approved the dates for 2021. The meetings will continue to take place on the third Tuesday of the month at the board of education building. The work sessions begin at 6 p.m. and the official meetings start at 7 p.m. The […]
Read More »Ways to give back this Christmas and holiday season
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Tis the season of giving back, and this year especially the community is coming together to help those in need. Over 70 families, businesses, churches, and other organizations donated gifts and goods to Union County Family Connection so 545 local children can have a Christmas. More children are involved in the Christmas […]
Read More »Union County Commission Meetings for 2021
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – During the December 2020 meeting, Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris approved the meeting schedule for 2021. The meetings will continue to take place on the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Union County Courthouse in Courtroom A. The dates are as follows January 21 February 18 March 18 April […]
Read More »Why your home needs its own fire extinguisher
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga: One of the major goals of Union County Emergency Management and Fire Department is to have a prepared and resilient community. We provide education and safety tips on how to prepare your home and how to deal with emergencies. Home fire extinguishers are a vital part of any home safety plan. They are […]
Read More »Safety Fire Commissioner deployed to Navajo Nation as part of the Nation Guard COVID-19 response
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King issued the following statement today regarding his recent deployment to the Navajo Nation in his National Guard capacity in the ongoing fight against COVID-19: “In light of my recent deployment to the Navajo Nation as part of the Department of Defense’s response to COVID-19, I will be stepping […]
Read More »Update: Child found safe: Deputies ask for public’s help finding missing and endangered child
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Update: The child has been found safe. Union County Sheriff’s Office released a missing child notice for seven-year-old, Jace Dodson. They are asking anyone with information to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 706-439-6066 or 911. The seven-year-old Jace is approximately four feet tall with brown hair and brown eyes and 75 […]
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