Commissioner Lamar Paris

How does the public feel about recent property purchases?

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The raucous crowds at the three property tax budget hearings wanted more information on the two recent…

6 years ago

Commissioner Paris gives COVID-19 update, courthouse case

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – As cases rise in Union, Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris commented on the difficulties of the ever-changing pandemic…

6 years ago

New updates coming to Meeks Park, multi-unit moratorium extended

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Among the several contract and agreements signed during the June Union County Commission Meeting, two pertained to…

6 years ago

Union County declares public health state of emergency, some businesses to close

UNION COUNTY, Ga – At 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, Sole Commissioner Lamar Paris approved a state of emergency…

6 years ago

Union Transportation System provides rides to citizens

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Commission reapplied for a grant with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the United States…

7 years ago

U.S. Forest Service grants permit for Union County target range

UNION COUNTY, Ga – The Union County target range project can officially proceed after the U.S. Forest Service issued a…

7 years ago

2020 budget increases approximately 14 percent, revenue also up

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – On Dec. 27, 2019, Commissioner Lamar Paris approved the 2020 operating budget and cited higher costs, insurance,…

7 years ago

Commissioner Commemorates St. Clare’s Episcopal Church

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Commissioner Lamar Paris proclaimed Oct. 6, 2019, as St. Clare’s Episcopal Church Day, honoring its 35 years…

7 years ago

September Proclaimed Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Commissioner Lamar Paris recognized September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month citing the prevalence of the epidemic…

7 years ago

Three Months Later Construction Begins on the Double Gym

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Construction on the new double gymnasium for the recreation department has finally started after a three-month delay.…

7 years ago

Commissioner Recognizes World Polio Day

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Commissioner Lamar Paris proclaimed Oct. 24, 2019, as World Polio Day in Union County and encouraged all…

7 years ago

Public Hearing Scheduled for Soil Erosion and Pollution Ordinance

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – September 19 Commissioner meeting included the first reading of the revised Soil Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control…

7 years ago

Commissioner Addresses New Services, Construction and Grants

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – September 19 Commissioner meeting addressed several services coming to the county, including the new recreation gymnasium, juvenile…

7 years ago

GDOT Purchases Land to Widen Hwy. 515

Blairsville, Ga – Commissioner Lamar Paris discussed purchase and settlement with GDOT to expand Hwy. 515/76 between Blairsville and Young…

7 years ago

Union County $2.2M Over Budget in 2018

Blairsville, Ga – Union County went $2.2M over budget in 2018 due to unexpected health care costs and rises in…

7 years ago

Construction Starting on New Rec Center and Finishing on Farmer’s Market

Blairsville, Ga – Commissioner Lamar Paris approved the contract with BM&K Construction to build the new Union County Recreation Center.…

7 years ago