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Sheriff Recognizes Local Businesses for Fraud Awareness Efforts
Photo from UCSO Facebook page. BLAIRSVILLE, GA – On August 26, 2025, Union County Sheriff Shawn Dyer honored two local businesses, Tech...

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Aug 261 min read
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MFC Smoky Mountain Chapter Hosts 8th Annual Mountain Ride
The Military Firefighters and Cops (MFC) Smoky Mountain Chapter will host its 8th Annual Mountain Ride on Sept. 20, 2025, to benefit...

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Aug 221 min read
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Panther 3 Arrives At Its Final Destination
Photo by The Mountain Buzz On Thursday, Aug. 21, a manufactured home made it's way to its forever patch of land. The house, built by high...

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Aug 211 min read
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Union County Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season Impacts
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — As hurricane season peaks, Union County Emergency Management Agency (UCEMA) is urging residents in the North Georgia...

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Aug 201 min read
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Union County Gun Range Hosts First Basic Pistol Class
Photo from the Union County Gun Range Facebook Page. BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Union County Gun Range held its inaugural Basic Pistol class...

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Aug 181 min read
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Union County Schools Consistent in Excellence on 2024–2025 Georgia Milestones
BLAIRSVILLE, GA — Union County Schools is proud to report another year of strong performance on the 2024–2025 Georgia Milestones, with...

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Aug 152 min read
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75th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair Set to Begin in Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The 75th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair is set to kick off Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds,...

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Aug 131 min read
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Union County Fire Officials Complete ISO Training in Lumpkin County
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Union County Fire Department congratulated Lieutenant Patrick Schmidt, Captains Jeff Fortenberry and Brent Long,...

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Aug 131 min read
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Suspect with Help of K-9 Teams
UNION COUNTY, Ga. — On Thursday, Aug. 6, 2025, Union County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were investigating a possible break-in attempt...

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Aug 121 min read
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Man Wanted for Burglary in Union County
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating Coleton Shane Marlow, a 23-year-old man wanted for burglary...

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Aug 111 min read
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Blairsville Chamber Hosts Annual Sporting Clay Tournament at Noontootla Creek Farms
Blairsville, Ga. — The Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Sporting Clay Tournament on Friday, Sept. 19,...

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Aug 81 min read
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Sheriffs from Towns, Union, and Clay Counties Meet to Address Crime and Drug Issues
Photo via the Towns County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Sheriffs from Towns, Union, and Clay counties convened for a...

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Aug 61 min read
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Union County Fire Department Urges Residents to Prepare for Emergencies
UNION COUNTY, Ga. — The Union County Fire Department is encouraging residents to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills needed...

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Aug 61 min read
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Union County Authorities Arrest Atlanta Man in Drug Bust
UNION COUNTY, Ga. — On July 29, 2025, Union County, along with Fannin County, continued an investigation that led to the arrest of an...

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Aug 51 min read
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Suches Fire Department to Host Annual Open House Saturday
SUCHES, Ga. — The Suches Fire Department Station 5 will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., according...

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Aug 41 min read
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New Visitor Center Opens at Vogel State Park in Union County
Photo from Vogel State Park Facebook page. BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Vogel State Park in Union County celebrated the grand opening of its new...

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Aug 41 min read
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Blairsville Wings and Wheels Fly-In Car Show Set for July 26
BLAIRSVILLE, GA. —  The Blairsville Wings and Wheels Fly-In Car Show, presented by EAA Chapter 121, will take place on Saturday, July 26,...

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Jul 241 min read
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Home & Garden Shows Set for July 26-27 in Union County
UNION COUNTY, Ga . — The 4th Annual Summer Home & Garden Shows will take place on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, at the Union...

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Jul 241 min read
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Union County Fire Department Officers Earn Prestigious Fire Officer III Certification
UNION COUNTY, GA  — The Union County Fire Department is proud to announce that Captain Jeff Fortenberry and Lieutenant Jonathan...

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Jul 161 min read
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U.S. Postal Service Increases Rates for Stamps and Shipping
WASHINGTON –  Sending a letter or package just became more expensive as the U.S. Postal Service implemented new rate increases this week....

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Jul 141 min read
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