FETCHYOURNEWS was able to sit down with Union County Schools Superintendent John Hill, Assistant Superintendent Paula Davenport, and Assistant Superintendent David Murphy. At the conclusion of the School’s investigation, Hill advised there were 46 students involved in the sexting issue. The investigation is ongoing, according to Hill. “You still have to follow-up on some information. […]
Read More »Union County Schools hold “No Empty Chair” Campaign
Blairsville, Ga – M.A.D.D., the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, and the Georgia State Patrol are having a campaign to ensure there are no empty seats for Union County’s upcoming graduation. FetchYourNews.com attracts more than 300,000 page views and 3.5 million impressions per month for ad server. FYNTV attracts approximately 15,000 to 60,000 per week […]
Read More »Wal Mart Blairsville bomb threat a hoax
Shoppers at Blairsville’s Wal Mart Super Center were rushed out of the building last week due to a suspicious package found in the store on February 28, 2019. The incident was reported to law enforcement at about 7:41 p.m. Three store employees saw something unusual and immediately notified Management on Duty (MOD). Law enforcement authorities […]
Read More »Navy Seabees celebrate 77th birthday at 4th Annual Ball
Navy Seabee Veterans of America (NSVA) Island X-3 CDR EA1 (SCW) Blairsville gathered to celebrate the 77th birthday of Navy Seabees at North Georgia Technical College’s Ballroom in Blairsville. Tickets for the March 1st ballroom event were sold out, according to Ed Crenshaw, Event Co-ordinator. The Seabee Ball began the evening ceremonies at 1815 by […]
Read More »Downtown Square to be bustling with activity in 2019
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – Blairsville Downtown Development Authority spokesperson Darren E. Harper introduced an exciting schedule of upcoming events for the town’s square. Harpers enthusiasm as he read through the list held the attention of board members and other attendees. The current schedule is as follows: May 18: The Blairsville Cruisers. May 25 and 26: The […]
Read More »Woody Gap – Vocation program or not
A packed room of parents, students, teachers, and School Board members filled the Board of Education meeting room on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, with the air of anticipation. On the agenda was the future of a vocation program at Woody Gap School. According to the school’s website, “Woody Gap School, a member of the Union […]
Read More »Union County School officials dealing with Sexting issue
Sexting and cyberbullying is becoming a nationwide issue. It has recently reared its ugly head in the North Georgia Mountains city of Blairsville. There were victims, perpetrators, and bystanders. All apparently have suffered in one way or another. Union County Schools Superintendent John Hill, Assistant Superintendent Paula Davenport, and Assistant Superintendent David Murphy were available […]
Read More »Navy Seabees Celebrating 77th birthday
“The Ball is listed as an All Military Ball is in recognition of the NAVY Seabees 77th Birthday. We hope to have representation from all Military Branches in attendance.,” stated Ed Crenshaw of NSVA Island X-3 Blairsville. NSVA stands for Naval Seabee Veterans of America. (https://nsva.org/) All Military branches, Veterans, and Civilian Guests are invited […]
Read More »Union County adopts April as Child Abuse Proclamation
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga.- Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris greeted each person in the audience at the Union County Courthouse with a handshake before taking his place at the podium to begin the meeting on March 21, 2019. He made a correction to the February 21 meeting minutes to read “the new access road from Highway 515 to Panther Way.” […]
Read More »2019 Night to Shine – A night unlike any other
There is one night a year when stars above look down in awe. Friday, February 8, 2019, was that special night.
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