BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The Christmas season is officially beginning in North Georgia, and Union County has several events to keep the family busy throughout December. Starting on December 1 the Tour of Trees officially begins on December 1 and runs until December 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the past over 40 trees […]
Read More »Christmas kicks off in Towns County
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Christmas starts this weekend for Towns County with several of the area’s big events starting on Friday and Saturday. Mountain County Christmas in Lights began November 26 and runs through December 26 at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Ga. It’s open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 […]
Read More »Create a truly unique holiday experience at Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga: Born in part out of a desire to return to small-town living, Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm became a sustainably driven business for the husband and wife owners. The farm is open year-round and offers free tours to the public. They are currently in the midst of the Ninth Thanksgiving on the farm and […]
Read More »Governor Cooper Wishes North Carolinians a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper shared wishes for a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday as the third-annual turkey pardoning went virtual. Governor Cooper pardoned two turkeys, Cranberry and Drumstick. The pardon was held virtually, with Governor Cooper in Raleigh and Cranberry and Drumstick at home in Mount Olive at Foy III Farm. Governor Cooper highlighted the […]
Read More »Commissioners approve hazard pay for county-employed emergency services
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County first responders, firefighters, and sheriff’s office employees will be receiving hazard pay for their efforts during the pandemic. The commissioners finally reached an understanding on the subject in the November 24, 2020 meeting. “These EMS workers, sheriff’s department, fire department, they can’t telefix anyone. They have to be right […]
Read More »“Hunker down, stay vigilant” Kemp declares ahead of Thanksgiving
ATLANTA, Ga – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey delivered a COVID-19 update and urge safety as the state prepares for Thanksgiving. “We’ve seen a rise of Georgia cases in recent weeks. In light of that with not only Thanksgiving, but Christmas, Hannukah, the New Year, and other […]
Read More »CDC guide to safely celebrating Thanksgiving
ATLANTA, Ga – Thanksgiving is next week and to help those concerned with coronavirus safely take part in the holiday, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued the following guidelines. First, the organization recommends to only celebrate with people who live in your household. However, Thanksgiving is a time when many gather together with their […]
Read More »Public safety hazard pay motion dies on the table
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – After a heated discussion concerning hazard pay for first responders, sheriff’s office, and EMS, the motion to approve $500 in funds failed to receive a vote. Chairman Stan Helton didn’t accept the motion made by Post One Earl Johnson. The Chairman preferred to wait until a new board took office and […]
Read More »New Union County Sports Center opened to the public
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County officials and citizens came together to commemorate the opening of the new sports center on November 10, 2020. The facility features a double gym set up with one purple and one gold basketball court. Each one also has volleyball court lines, so the recreation department can expand their sports offerings […]
Read More »Fannin proposed 2021 budget features 2 percent increase
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The 2021 proposed county operating budget features a 2.8 percent increase from the 2020 budget. The total will be $29,356,858 and a public hearing concerning the 2021 budget will take place on December 8, 2020 at 5:15 p.m. in third-floor assembly room. All interested parties are invited to attend. Following the […]
Read More »Party in-fighting erupts among Georgia Republicans
ATLANTA, Ga – Republican Senators David Perdue, Kelly Loeffler, and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) trade barbs concerning the integrity of Georgia’s election process. In a joint statement, Perdue and Loeffler requested the resignation of Raffensperger, citing “the management of Georgia’s elections has become an embarrassment for our state” and failure to deliver honest […]
Read More »Anderson wins Tax Commissioner in Towns County
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga – Towns County became slightly redder after electing a Republican Michael Anderson as Tax Commissioner on November 3, 2020. Anderson received 5,158 votes (66.08 percent) and incumbent Bruce Rogers (D) earned 2,648 votes (33.92 percent). All other local races were uncontested. For President, Towns County voters chose President Trump over former Vice […]
Read More »Record turnout overwhelmingly votes Trump in Union County
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County had zero contested local elections, but citizens still turned out in record numbers for state and federal races. Overall, Union County overwhelmingly chose President Donald Trump with 12,638 votes (81.29 percent) compared to former Vice President Joe Biden who received 2,801 votes (18.02 percent). Libertarian Jo Jorgensen received 108 votes […]
Read More »Secretary of State Raffensperger holding press conference
ATLANTA, Ga – Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has called an 11:30 a.m. press conference on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Read More »Teenage girl still missing after four days
HAYESVILLE, Ga – Clay County Sheriff’s Office asks anyone with any information about missing 14-year-old, Kloie Cox to contact them or dispatch immediately. She was last seen wearing a hunter green hoodie, black 5 inch Nike shorts, and a sterling silver necklace with an aqua blue pendant. She has brown hair and brown eyes, approximately […]
Read More »Nottely River out of banks, widespread power outages following tropical storm Zeta
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – As tropical storm Zeta moves through the area, heavy rains have caused Nottely River to crest out of its banks and widespread power outages. Union County received approximately 5 inches of rain and 100 trees fell as a result of tropical storm Zeta. Three water rescues took place, but no injuries. Also, […]
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