Mark E. Smith

Eight Union County Volunteer Firefighters complete FAO training class; certified to drive and operate fire apparatus

The Union County Fire Department (UCFD) certified eight volunteer firefighters on Sunday, April 23, 2017 to drive and operate Union…

10 years ago

Union County Tax Assessor’s office reports banner year for building permits

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - Susie Phillips, Union County chief appraiser and chairwoman of the Board of Assessors, convened the December meeting…

9 years ago

UCBOE votes on ESPLOST V parameters, tables superintendent search

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga - The Union County Board of Education (UCBOE) convened for their November workshop and meeting on Nov. 21,…

9 years ago

Alcohol Ordinance Violation Resolved; City Council Talks Annexation, De-annexation

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – The Blairsville City Council convened on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, for their monthly meeting, one day early…

9 years ago

Union County BOE to Purchase 10 New School Buses

Blairsville, GA – The Union County Board of Education held their regular monthly Work Shop and Meeting on Tuesday, Sep.…

9 years ago

UPDATE: South Union County, Suches Clobbered by TS Irma

Blairsville, GA – Storms last night, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, clobbered the southern part of Union County, especially around Suches,…

9 years ago

UPDATE: Irma Taking a More Western Track, UCS Closed on Monday

Blairsville, GA – The latest prediction from the National Weather Service puts Hurricane Irma significantly farther west than originally thought.…

9 years ago

First ever Get-Off-the-Grid Fest set to open in Blairsville

Blairsville, GA - The Get-Off-the-Grid Solar Expo & Sustainability Fair opens at 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon, Aug. 18, 2017…

9 years ago

Blairsville City Council dispels Eclipse Day fears, lowers 2017 Millage Rate, reveals need for major Blairsville City Water System upgrade

Blairsville, GA - The Blairsville City Council convened at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 for the regular August…

9 years ago

UCBOE recognizes Technology Students Association national winners, votes to open bidding on school bus cameras

Blairsville, GA - The Union County Board of Education (UCBOE) convened at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 for…

9 years ago

City of Blairsville gets clean bill of health from auditors; Blairsville beginning a new facelift

Blairsville, GA - The Blairsville City Council convened on June 6, 2017 at 7 p.m. at Blairsville City Hall for…

9 years ago

Focus on Jesus Festival: a good time for all

The Focus on Jesus Festival took place last Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Union County Farmer’s Market in Blairsville,…

10 years ago

Joshua Dream Ranch is a Dream-Come-True for lots of special kids

Gino Zalunardo, tragically, lost a beloved son to brain cancer. But rather than immerse himself in sorrow and self-pity, Gino…

10 years ago

Two-car collision on Hwy 515 & GA 325

A major two-car collision occurred on Friday afternoon, April 21, 2017 at approximately 5:40 p.m. Several people were riding in…

10 years ago

Blairsville City Council Meeting: Kaye McCann takes Oath of Office for Superintendent of Elections; Three New Businesses Moving to Blairsville

The Blairsville City Council convened on April 4, 2017 for the monthly meeting. Present were Blairsville Mayor Jim Conley and…

10 years ago

UCHS recognized as AP Challenge/AP STEM campus, UCMS recognized by GDOE as Beating the Odds in 2016 and 5 years running

          The Union County Board of Education (UCBOE) convened on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 6…

10 years ago