COVID-19

Schools work tirelessly to ensure “success for all” for students

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Once Union County Schools (UCS) decided to close school buildings to prevent the spread of COVID-19, school…

6 years ago

Update: Resources available for Union residences in need

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga –The community is responding to provide resources and aid to anyone in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fetch…

6 years ago

Volunteer for COVID-19 Response

Volunteer for COVID-19 Response Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is receiving offers from medical professionals and…

6 years ago

Local businesses practicing safety during COVID-19

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – In a tourist-driven economy, many individuals work in the service and retail industries, leaving employers with difficult…

6 years ago

UPDATE: Gov. Kemp instructs medically at-risk individuals to shelter in place

ATLANTA, Ga - In a March 23 press conference, Gov. Kemp issued multiple executive orders and asked for the public's…

6 years ago

Ask the Doc! All things Covid-19

#BKP and Dr. William Whaley are joined by Dr. Raymond Tidman to discuss all things Covid-19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUuEayr0hKQ

6 years ago

Keeping children entertained during Coronavirus

UNION COUNTY, Ga – As a precaution against COVID-19, children across Union County, and much of North Georgia, are home…

7 years ago

“Lockdown”: Union General and Chatuge Regional close to visitors

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga - For the safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Union General…

6 years ago

Georgia Receives SBA Statewide Disaster Declaration

Atlanta, GA – On March 18, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has received an official statewide disaster declaration…

6 years ago

Jail populations under evaluation for potential release

BLUE RIDGE, GA – With a judicial emergency in place across the state, Georgia district attorneys and offices are evaluating…

6 years ago

COVID-19 Pandemic Appears to be Just Entering the Psyches of Fannin/Union County Residents

The current COVID-19 pandemic appears to be just entering the psyches of Fannin/Union County residents, despite the panic that is…

6 years ago

Kemp declares Public Health Emergency, what does it mean?

ATLANTA, Ga - On Saturday morning, Governor Brian Kemp officially declared Georgia’s first Public Health Emergency, freeing up resources and…

6 years ago

Public K-12 and Secondary Schools closed March 18 to 31

Atlanta, GA – In accordance with newly issued federal guidance, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 3.16.20.01 closing all public elementary,…

6 years ago

Trump COVID-19 Guidelines limit gatherings to 10

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump and the White House COVID-19 task force issued new guidelines for the next 15…

6 years ago

Kemp Authorizes Call of Georgia National Guard for COVID-19 Response

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp issued Executive Order 03.14.20.02 authorizing Adjutant General Tom Carden - at the request of Georgia…

7 years ago