BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Schools (UCS) released coronavirus, COVID-19 numbers on Friday, August 14. Currently, two students and four staff members have positive cases. 27 students and 17 staff members are currently under quarantine for possible exposure. Students and faculty return to in-person instruction on August 17, and the students and faculty under quarantine […]
Read More »Greene calls out “fake news,” Dems, and Pelosi
ELLIJAY, Ga – Fourteenth District Republican Candidate Marjorie Greene compared the “fake news” media attacks against her to those hurled at President Donald Trump. She certainly didn’t mince words when talking about the media, Democrats, or Republicans following her election night win. Since easily winning her runoff with 56.75 percent of the vote, the majority […]
Read More »Clyde “honored and humbled” by Ninth District support
ELLIJAY, Ga – Ninth District Republican candidate Andrew Clyde expressed his enthusiasm to represent Ninth District voters and has begun preparing for the race to November. Clyde told Brian Pritchard on Good Morning from the Office that he had an “amazing election night” and is feeling “pretty incredible.” He also took a moment to thank […]
Read More »Hall committed to staying in the race until every vote is counted
HIAWASSEE, Ga – The question of who will be the Republican nominee for Georgia Senate District 50 is still unanswered following Tuesday night’s runoff election. With 100 percent reporting, only 34 votes separate candidates Stacy Hall and Bo Hatchett, and Hall’s pledged to remain in the race until all votes are in. Each candidate held […]
Read More »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 Republican 2020 candidates in attendance. State Senator Steve Gooch, Georgia District 8 Representative and Congressional District Nine run-off candidate Matt Gurtler, Congressional District Nine run-off candidate Andrew Clyde, Congressman Doug Collins’ daughter Jordan Collins, along […]
Read More »UCS awarded $3 million grant for college and career academy
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Union County Schools (UCS) was one of three districts in the state to receive the College and Career Academy (CCA) grant for $3 million. The school will establish the first multi-state CCA in Georgia. UCS has several similar program initiatives with its Career, technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) efforts, but the grant […]
Read More »Pickens Sheriff’ Office asks for help to find wanted man
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga – Detectives from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office are in search of Patrick Casey Nunn in connection to theft and other charges. Nunn is wanted for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, theft by receiving, and violation of probation. He also warrants out Additionally, Cherokee and Gordon Counties have warrants […]
Read More »Georgia Department of Education considering delayed school start date
NORTH GEORGIA – Georgia STEM’s reporting that during tomorrow’s Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) state board of education meeting, they will consider pushing the school start date back to September 8. This would be a statewide mandate. STEM added that the measure has the support of Gov. Brian Kemp. If pushed back, GaDOE will accommodate […]
Read More »What does it cost to clean a courthouse?
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – In the past week, two county courthouses closed due to confirmed COVID-19 cases. This week county commissioners revealed two vastly different bills for sanitization services. However, neither expenditure is feasible as a regular expense for counties if more virus cases arise within government offices. Gilmer County paid Restoration 1 out of […]
Read More »Whitfield County man charged with insurance fraud and forgery
ATLANTA – On July 15, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King’s Criminal Investigations Division took out warrants on Joseph Nathaniel Harry, 25, of Rocky Face, for four counts of Insurance Fraud and two counts of Forgery in the 1st Degree. In the first case, Harry allegedly submitted multiple fraudulent property damage and theft […]
Read More »Traditional or virtual school is the choice for Towns students
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County students and parents must choose between returning to in-person education or participating in online classes. They can decide in favor of traditional or online education for their children by July 27, so Towns County Schools can accommodate for online learning tools. Here’s a link to the form. Those enrolled in online […]
Read More »Union County Canning Plant to open July 7
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The Union County Canning Plant will open on July 7 by appointment only. Also, the cannery will be limited to 11 groups per time slot. The cannery will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and no walkups will be accepted. Those interested in canning must call (706) 439-6043 in advance. Appointments will […]
Read More »Anti-American sentiments graffitied along U.S. Hwy 76
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County, Ga all fell victim to the country-wide vandalism over the July Fourth weekend. Unidentified individuals scrawled anti-American and anti-law enforcement graffiti down a section of US Hwy. 76. The graffiti appeared along the side of a building, road signs, power poles, and a retaining wall from Sunnyside Road to Times […]
Read More »Pet store catches fire, everyone marked safe
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – Everyone safely escaped from a midday fire on Tuesday, June 29, at Pet City USA on the Blue Ridge Hwy. The blaze broke out around 2 p.m. after the people inside noticed a flickering light and smoke coming from the ceiling soon after. Approximately 15 firefighters responded to the call and worked […]
Read More »Georgia DPH distributes Remdesivir to hospitals for treatment of COVID-19
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is distributing an initial allotment of the drug Remdesivir received from the federal government. Georgia received 30 cases, with 40 vials of the drug per case, enough to treat about 110 patients, depending on the duration of an individual’s treatment. Remdesivir is an antiviral medicine being […]
Read More »Commissioners share thoughts on tax increase
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – During the first public hearing concerning the proposed tax increase, Fannin County Commissioners explained the importance of providing quality of life for county employees. The proposed tax increase would be 2.30 percent by maintaining the current millage rate of 3.862 mills and not accepting the rollback recommended by the state. In […]
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