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Financial strain reason behind 19.98 percent tax increase

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – On Thursday, August 20, Union County Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris held two of three public hearings concerning…

6 years ago

Census Takers out in the community to complete the count

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Census Takers have begun visiting homes of those who have yet to complete the 2020 population count.…

6 years ago

Andrew Clyde declares victory in Georgia’s Ninth District

NORTH GEORGIA - Earlier tonight, Andrew Clyde said, "I'm declaring victory tonight" to a room full of supporters in Commerce,…

6 years ago

Union County announces public hearings for millage rate

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga -  Union County will be holding three public hearings concerning the tentative 2021 millage rate at the courthouse…

6 years ago

2 positive students and 4 staff COVID-19 cases at UCS

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Schools (UCS) released coronavirus, COVID-19 numbers on Friday, August 14. Currently, two students and four…

6 years ago

Union County August 11 runoff election returns

UNION COUNTY, Ga – The polls have closed for the August 11 runoff election. To review the unofficial election returns…

6 years ago

Run-off candidates make final plea at Union GOP headquarters opening

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County GOP celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in the Graystone Building with several…

6 years ago

Union opts for 4 days in person, 1 day virtual class schedule

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga - In the July Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Union school officials announced in-person and virtual-only options for…

6 years ago

Union County receives clean 2019 financial audit

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County received an unmodified opinion on its 2019 financial audit and reported that annual revenues were…

6 years ago

Update: Union 242 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths

UPDATE: August 6 at 3 p.m. BLAIRSVILLE, Ga - COVID-19 cases in Union County went up to 242 in the…

6 years ago