This Week’s Events in Union County January 8, 2018
Community January 8, 2018
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This Week’s Events in Union County January 1, 2017
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This Week’s Events in Union County December 25, 2017
Community December 27, 2017
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This Week’s Events in Union County December 4, 2017
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This Week’s Events in Union County October 9, 2017
Community October 9, 2017
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*UPDATED* School Closings Due to Severe Weather Conditions
News September 11, 2017
- Union County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th due to Gov. Nathan Deal declaring a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia. Please continue to monitor here for further updates.
- Fannin County Schools will be closed for students and all personnel on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12, for students, as well as all faculty and staff, except for 12-month personnel, district directors, and principals. As long as it is safe to do so, all 12-month personnel, as well as district directors and principals, should anticipate reporting by 9:00 a.m. on September 12. These personnel should note, though, that this expectation may be revised, depending on the weather conditions overnight; nonetheless, if you ever believe it is unsafe to report, please notify your immediate supervisor. In addition, the Board of Education work session meeting that was scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, has been cancelled. Please continue to stay safe!
- Pickens County Schools closed Monday, September 11th – TWELVE MONTH EMPLOYEES REPORT AT NORMAL TIME. Schools will also be closed on Tuesday, September 12. Twelve month employees will be contacted late Monday as to whether they will be required to come to work on Tuesday. All school activities, including athletic events and after-school programs, will be canceled.
- Gilmer County Schools will be closed Monday, September 11th and Sepember 12th due to Hurricane Irma. We have made this decision after consultation with local emergency management authorities and careful consideration of safety factors, such as the probability of severe winds especially at higher elevations, debris, dangerous road conditions and downed power lines left in its wake. Only 12 month staff should report if safe to do so.
- Dawson County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 11, and Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Twelve month employees will operate on a 2 hour delay.
- Lumpkin County Schools closed due to the weather forecast for our area, Lumpkin County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 11, and Tuesday, September 12, 2017. The anticipated high winds pose a significant threat to our students and staff. We understand that weather predictions are not always accurate, but we cannot ignore the potentially dangerous situation that this storm poses. Our number one priority is to keep our students and staff safe! Wednesday will still be a early release day as planned so that teachers will be available for parent conferences. 12 month employees should report if it is safe to do so.
- Towns County Schools closed Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th for all students. All employees should report at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 12th if safe to do so.
- White County Schools due to the severe weather forecast, White County Schools are closed for students and staff Monday, September 11, and Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Please be safe!
- Murray County Schools closed Monday September 11 and Tuesday September 12, due to the possible impact of Hurricane Irma. We have made this decision after consultation with local emergency management authorities and careful consideration of safety factors, such as the probability of severe winds, debris, dangerous road conditions, and downed power lines. We understand that weather predictions are often incorrect, but the size of this storm cannot be ignored. It is our hope that Murray County is spared from any of this storm’s impact, but we will always choose to error on the side of caution. All events planned for Monday and Tuesday evenings are also cancelled. This includes the September 11 MCPS Board meeting. This meeting will be rescheduled for Thursday, September 14 at 6:15 p.m. All maintenance, grounds crew, and transportation employees will meet at the transportation office.
Teacher Arrested for Child Molestation in Union County
Business August 14, 2017
Blairsville, GA
Blairsville, GA – The Union County Sheriff’s Office recently received information that a Union County teacher was sexually involved with a student in 2013. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested to assist the Union County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.
During the course of the investigation, the GBI was able to determine that former middle school physical education teacher Shawnetta D. Reece, now 40 of Blairsville, was sexually involved with a 15 year old student in 2013. The student was moving from the 8th grade into the 9th grade during this time. As a result of the investigation, Reece has been arrested for child molestation and sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority.
Upon completion of the investigation, the case will be provided to the Enotah Judicial Circuit District Attorney for prosecution.
Union County’s Most Wanted still at large from large methamphetamine drug bust
Featured, News July 15, 2017
Blairsville, GA – On Thursday, June 22nd , 2017, 34 people were arrested and warrants were issued for 4 others. One of those ‘others’ has since been apprehended and arrested; but the three remaining are currently Union County’s Most Wanted because, according to UCSO Captain Chad Deyton and UCSO Sgt. Tyler Miller, they are the ringleaders.
Union County’s Most Wanted still at large from largest methamphetamine drug bust in Union County history. Still at large as of this writing are Michael Edward Parker, James Keith Cordle and Bridgette Maria Banks.
If anyone should see or might know the whereabouts of any of these persons, please contact the Union County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 439-6066 immediately.
Fetch Your News is a hyper local news outlet that covers Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, Union, Towns and Murray counties as well as Cherokee County in N.C. If you would like to follow up-to-date local events in any of those counties, please visit us at FetchYourNews.com
Herbert Joseph Teague: Obituary
Obituaries June 6, 2019
Herbert Joseph Teague
February 04, 1942 – June 03, 2019
Mr. Herbert Joseph Teague, age 77 of Blairsville passed away peacefully at his home on June 3, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones.
Herb was born in Union County to the late Joe & Alean Teague. He loved his Lord and always looked forward to the many special days at church. He was a devoted member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where he was the Sunday School Teacher.
Herb was a loving and caring Dad and Papaw. He loved to play the guitar, spending time with his friends at the car shows, and riding his lawn mower with Jackson & Sydney.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Alean Teague; his loving daughter, Mrs. Stephanie Teague Sharrock; sisters, Thelma Truitt & Frances Lee; along with his brother, Harold Teague.
Surviving Mr. Teague is his best friend and loving wife, Joyce; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Kelly Teague of Blairsville; two brothers, Randall and Judy Teague and Robert and Mary Teague; His very special grandchildren, Sydney Sharrock of Canton, GA; Jackson & Adalynn Teague of Blairsville. There are many relatives, along with nieces and nephews that were so loved by Herbert.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday June 6, 2019 at 11:00am from the Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Jones & Rev. William Kerr officiating. A eulogy will be given by Herbert’s son Joe. Special music will be presented by Jimmy & Judy Thompson, Angie Burrell, and Will Potts. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers; Joe Teague, Ricky Hughes, Bobby Warren, Bart Hoibraten, McCoy Walker, and Charles Baugh. The following gentleman will also serve as honorary pallbearers; Tim Jones, Will Potts, Roy Fortenberry and Gerald Potts. Interment will follow in the Union Memory Gardens Cemetery with Military Honors being conducted by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Flowers are accepted but if you wish, the family requests that donations be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The family will meet with friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Hotrum: Obituary
Obituaries June 6, 2019
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Hotrum
October 26, 1957 – May 30, 2019
Ms. Deborah “Debbie” Ann Hotrum age 61 of Foggy Meadow Drive Blairsville passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Thursday May 30, 2019 following an extended illness. Debbie was born on October 26, 1957 in Plainwell, MI. Up until she became ill she was employed with the Union County Pet Hospital. She had a passion for animals. She loved them all. She was a loving and caring daughter, companion sister and aunt. Debbie was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving Ms. Hotrum are her parents, JoAnn and Gene Strickland of Blairsville, family, Crystal Winch of Blairsville, three daughters, Becky Sykes of Orlando, FL., Kelly Florer and Ciara Florer of Zephyr Hills, FL., one sister, Pattie Wagner of Zephyr Hills, three brothers and one sister in law, Michael Hotrum of Zephyr Hills, Michael and Brenda Strickland of Tampa, Andy Strickland of Macon, GA., nieces and nephews, Cory Hotrum, Joshua and Kayla Wagner, Brant and Paxton Strickland, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday June 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm from the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Cloud officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Union County Humane Society in Debbie’s memory. The family will meet with friends following the services at the church.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
William “Bill” H. Berg: Obituary
Obituaries June 6, 2019
William “Bill” H. Berg
June 22, 1939 – May 24, 2019
William “Bill” H. Berg passed away peacefully Friday May 24th, 2019 at home with his wife by his side following an extended illness. Bill was born in Detroit Michigan June 22, 1939, the son of the late Hubert Berg and mother Marion Berg. Bill was preceded in death by his brother Richard (Patty) Berg of Sarasota, FL.
Bill is survived by Michelle, loving wife and best friend of 32 years, son William H. (Rhonda) Berg of Ft. Wayne, In., daughters Jamie S. (Gary) Hall of South Bend, In. and Susan E. Thomas of Fort Wayne, In, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews; a host of his golfing, church family, relatives and friends also survive.
Bill moved to Ft. Wayne, In. in 1948 where he began his golfing career working at many Municipal Parks and doing what he loved-playing golf along with his gift of teaching and helping people who also loved the game. Bill joined the PGA of America in 1959 where it all started playing on tour around the United States. Traveling and playing golf was Bill’s desire and what he loved and he was an excellent player even beating Arnold Palmer by one stroke in an exhibition game at Cedar Creek Golf Club in Indiana – a highlight for Bill. Later in Bill’s career he was operational manager for ten golf courses in Florida, New York, Oklahoma, Phoenix and Pennsylvania.
After retirement, Bill and Michelle moved to Blairsville, Ga in 2004, still having his hands in the golf industry working as General Manager/PGA pro at Butternut Creek along with teaching golf at Old Union Golf Club and Mountain Harbour in Hayesville, NC.
Many students and friends will surely miss his teaching, his thumbs up and his high fives, and how he helped them play-his passion.
Along with golf, Bill’s winter sport was watching Hockey and his team, the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was very involved in starting junior hockey in Ft. Wayne, In.
Bill loved his Lord and his praise and worship time with church family at House of Prayer Church where you could hear him say loudly AMEN!
A celebration of life will be held Sunday June 2nd at 2:00 House of Prayer Church, Blairsville, Ga., with Rev. Jerry Helton officiating the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the House of Prayer Church in memory of Bill Berg. High Five my Love!
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send your memories and condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Eloise Helton: Obituary
Obituaries June 6, 2019
Eloise Helton
March 25, 1944 – May 18, 2019
Eloise Helton, 75, of Blairsville, Georgia died unexpectedly May 18, 2019, at Kennestone Hospital surrounded by family. She was born March 25, 1944 in Statenville, GA to the late Eddie and Mamie DeLoach Maine. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved the great outdoors, camping, fishing and working in her flower gardens. She was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and never met a stranger.
Mrs. Helton is survived by her husband of 57 years Frank Helton; son Jessie Helton and fiancé Brandy Lloyd of Blairsville, GA; Her nine grandchildren, Chance Maine, Brandy Maine, Eric and Jessica Bolesta, Casey and Dennis Herndon, Matthew and Cristina Helton, Christopher and Logan Helton, Taylor and Jimmy Jones, Emily and Jayson Griffis, Kayla Helton, Riley Lloyd, Hunter Lloyd and numerous great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters Gail and Gerald Fussell of Valdosta, Bonnie and Kenneth Lowery of Cartersville, Sandy and Frank Reifel of Blue Ridge, Janet and Allen McDowell of Blue Ridge, Margie and Bucky Davis of Lakeland and her brother Bobby Maine of Acworth. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two sons Tony Maine and Spencer Helton, her sister and brother-in-law Frances and Cecil Jarrard, her sister and brother-in-law Jean and Wayne Davis and her brother and sister-in-law Edward and Gail Maine.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Helton will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Sardis Baptist Church with pastor Joey Castleberry officiating. Burial will follow at Carter Cemetery. The family will receive friends for the viewing at 1 pm prior to the service.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
New Sidewalks Coming to the Downtown Area
Announcements, News May 9, 2019
Blairsville, Ga – Blairsville City Council approved new sidewalks for the downtown area in the May 7, 2019 meeting.
Rustic Mountain owner June McEldowney and other small-business owners attended the city council meeting to have their questions about the sidewalks answered and stay updated.
The project to improve downtown’s sidewalks and fix drainage issues received funding approval from the city council.
For the drainage problem, a pipe will run underneath Merchants Walk driveway and flow into a drain that empties into the stream behind city hall.
Frocks and Furniture and other businesses along Merchants Walk and downtown will benefit from the new sidewalks
The placement of the pipe will catch all the water that goes around the curve to keep it out of the parking lot as well.
“The sidewalk will extend right past the Copeland’s restaurant, where you see all the markings where people aren’t supposed to park. That’s where the sidewalk will end at this time,” said Mayor Jim Conley, “but once I figure out exactly where the right of way is that goes in front of the bike shop and the front of Mr. Duckworth’s property that sidewalk will be extended up to the present sidewalk.”
The new sidewalks won’t affect current parking along Blue Ridge Street.
McEldowney asked about adding a crosswalk to the area. Mayor Conley indicated that there are plans for a crosswalk, but the exact location hasn’t been decided. “We definitely need a crosswalk,” confirmed Mayor Conley. The eventual crosswalk will include all necessary warnings to slow down motorists like flashing lights and slow down signs.
Colwell Construction Company estimated $14,987 for the project, and it’s scheduled to begin as soon as possible. SPLOST funds will pay for the sidewalks.
Patricia Petitpierre Larrick Bell: Obituary
Obituaries March 7, 2019Patricia Petitpierre Larrick Bell
November 5, 1926 – February 24, 2019
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Bell, of Blairsville, who went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 24th, 2019.
Mrs. Bell was born in Richmond, Virginia, a daughter of the late Jonah Lupton Larrick and the late Berthe Marthe Petitpierre Larrick. In the past, Pat had worked for NCR- National Cash Register, and also worked in real estate with her business partner and best friend of over 40 years, Vee Laffoon. She loved teaching 2-3 year old children in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and will be remembered as always having her Bible by her recliner. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church of Blairsville, and she believed in the power of prayer, and would try to pray for everyone on the prayer list. Pat enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing piano, reading books, writing poems, and loved the challenge of those 1000 piece puzzles! When the children were younger, Pat had sewed mother/daughter dresses and elaborate Halloween costumes. She enjoyed collecting coins and stamps, and traveled across the United States with her grandchildren in tow going to shows. Pat had been preceded in death by her husband, James D. Bell, who passed away on April 4th, 2008. They were married on May 1, 1948, blessed by almost 60 years of marriage.
Pat will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and her memory will be especially treasured by her loving family members: son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Brenda Bell, of Stuart, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Ricky Allen of Blairsville; granddaughter, Casey Williams, of Coral Springs, Florida; granddaughter and her husband, Rebecca and Seth Fortenberry of Cornelia, Georgia; granddaughter and her husband, Dana and Jay Hommerbocker, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; and great grandchildren, Jayla Hommerbocker and Alec Fortenberry. Many friends and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 27th, 2019, at 11 am, from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville, with Pastor Fred Lodge officiating. Special music will be presented by Minister of Music Ed Lawrie. The following gentlemen were asked to serve as pallbearers: Jay Hommerbocker, Jim Brown, Doug Davenport, Glen McCullers, Ken Hatley, and Dave Garcia. Interment will follow in Union Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will gather with friends on Tuesday evening, from 5 until 8 p.m at the funeral home.
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Patricia Bell, of Blairsville. Please sign the online guest registry at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Marie Elaine Fortenberry: Obituary
Obituaries March 7, 2019
Marie Elaine Fortenberry
February 08, 1949 – March 03, 2019
Mrs. Marie Elaine Fortenberry age 70 of Cardinal Rd. Calhoun, GA formerly of Blairsville passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday March 3, 2019 in the Kindred Hospital in Rome following an extended illness. Mrs. Fortenberry was born on February 8, 1949 in Morganton, GA., the daughter of the late Rev. Vernon Davenport and the late Ellv Elsie Newman Davenport. Marie loved growing flowers, camping, fishing and spending time with her family who she loved dearly. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents and also her son, Mike Gilreath, a sister, Anita Olmos, a brother, Jackie Davenport and a brother in law, Louis Henderson. Marie was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Fortenberry are her loving husband and best friend of forty three years, Bruce Fortenberry of Calhoun, two daughters and sons in law, Angie and Jeff Dodd of Calhoun, Dora and Berry Floyd of Calhoun, one son and daughter in law, Nick and April Fortenberry of Adairsville, three sisters and two brothers in law, Betty Henderson, Doris and Roy Hefner all of Blairsville, Shirley and Wayne Aldridge of Cleveland, GA., six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Destiny, Jordan, Avery, Garrison and Bayleigh, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesaday March 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Pastor Ray Potts officiating. Special music will be presented by the Faith Singers. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Jeff Fortenberry, Donnie Fortenberry, Jonathan Fortenberry, Casey Henderson, Isaac Stokes, Avery Dodd and Garrison Baumgardner. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in Marie’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5-8:00 pm.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Mr. Thomas “Tom” Taylor Sneddon II: Obituary
Obituaries March 7, 2019
Thomas “Tom” Taylor Sneddon II
October 23, 1946 – February 24, 2019
Mr. Thomas “Tom” Taylor Sneddon II age 72 of White Oak Flats Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully on Sunday February 24, 2019 in the Union General Hospital following a two and half year battle with ALS. Thomas was born on October 23, 1946 in Salt Lake City Utah, the son of the late Thomas Taylor Sneddon Sr and the late Katharine French Sneddon. He was a veteran of the US Army of the Vietnam War. Tom enjoyed restoring antique cars in his garage named the Busted Knuckle Garage. He was an avid Golfer and was a longtime member of the Butternut Creek Golf Course. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and also a sister, Jane Ramsburg. Tom was of the Presbyterian faith.
Surviving Mr. Sneddon are his loving wife of thirty three years, Medora MacKinnon of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Thomas and Heather Sneddon III of Frederick, MD., one grandson, Thomas Sneddon IV, close friends of thirty years, Bill W. and Dr. Bob, three nephews, one niece, several great nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 16, 2019 at 11:00 am from the Mountain Presbyterian Church with Pastor Travis Adams officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the ALS Foundation of Georgia or to Castoff Critters of Blairsville in memory of Mr. Sneddon. The family will meet with friends following the services at the church.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com