GAINESVILLE – Booster vaccine doses for the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for specific groups of fully vaccinated individuals. Although the booster dose is not required, it will help fully vaccinated people maintain protection over the coming months. It is important to note, COVID-19 vaccines are working well to prevent […]
Read More »Booster dose approval, mass vaccination centers in District 2 to reopen
GAINESVILLE – Booster vaccine doses for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have been approved for specific groups of fully vaccinated individuals. Although the booster dose is not required, it will help fully vaccinated people maintain protection over the coming months. It is important to note, COVID-19 vaccines are working well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and […]
Read More »Black Bear Festival October 16th & 17th 2021 Chatsworth, GA
Black Bear Festival October 16th & 17th 2021 Chatsworth, GA! The Frontmen of Country!!! Featuring Richie McDonald (Lonestar) Larry Stewart (Restless Heart) & Tim Rushlow (Little Texas)
Read More »Union County leadership pens letter regarding COVID-19 outbreak
Dear Union County residents, We want to take a few minutes to express our thoughts on the current increase in COVID-19 cases in Union County and to beg your assistance in helping us get through this difficult time. Here is what you need to know: Union General Hospital is currently above capacity with patients in […]
Read More »FDA fully approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization […]
Read More »Deputies asking for assistance to find missing teen girl from Fannin County
BLUE RIDGE, GA – Sheriff’s deputies in Georgia are requesting assistance from the public in helping locate a missing teenage girl. She could be in several locations. Hayleigh Willingham was last seen in early December 2020 and is registered as a missing juvenile with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities have reason to believe Hayleigh […]
Read More »Practice fire safety during the Christmas season
Union County Fire Department hopes that everyone had a great Thanksgiving Holiday. As that holiday comes to an end, we start to look forward to the Christmas season. This season brings Christmas trees, decorations, candles, and the multiple lights that we love to see each year. These bring excitement and great joy, but they also […]
Read More »Understanding how the 911 Call Center Operates
Calling 911 is something that most people hope they never do. But they understand that if or when they must call, they will quickly get the help they need. Most people think that the 911 process is as simple as calling 911 and people just show up at the emergency. However, the E911 Communication Center […]
Read More »The Importance of Smoke Alarms
The importance of smoke alarms in your home is something that we write about several times a year. It can not be overstated. It is a simple and easy way to save lives from home fires. Union County Fire Department encourages everyone to install smoke alarms throughout the home. If you have smoke alarms, it […]
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