BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. —  With fall approaching and leaves beginning to drop, Union County Fire and Rescue is reminding residents to use caution when burning yard debris to prevent accidental wildfires. Officials said outdoor burning of hand-piled leaves and other natural yard waste is permitted, but property owners must follow the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) outdoor burning safety standards. While most small burns are controlled, the department warned that some can spread

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Blairsville Union County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Blairsville Boo Bash on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Meeks Park. The family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating, games, a costume contest, food trucks, and other fall-themed activities. Admission is free. Local businesses and vendors are invited to participate at no cost. Those interested can contact Rachel at Rachel@BlairsvilleChamber.com . For more information, visi

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Union County Board of Education has earned Exemplary School Board Status  from the Georgia School Boards Association, the highest level of recognition awarded to school boards in the state. The designation reflects months of work and a strong commitment to effective governance and educational excellence. To qualify, boards must meet rigorous requirements across nine categories: strategic planning, the Georgia Vision for Public Education, governance team

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Two Union County E911 communications officers were recognized Tuesday night for their quick thinking and compassion...

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Union County students had an engaging week learning about careers in government and public administration. On...

HIAWASSEE, Ga. — The Georgia Mountain Fall Festival is set to return to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this October, offering two...

Photo from the Union County Fire and Rescue Facebook page. BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Construction is advancing on a new state-of-the-art 911...

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Representatives from Union County Fire and Rescue participated in a Georgia Senate Public Safety Subcommittee...

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Young Harris College will host its annual Fall Fest on Oct. 30, inviting families and Halloween enthusiasts to...

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up efforts to protect local youth from online dangers with a series of...

Union County Sheriff's Office Press Release Blairsville, GA - On September 9th, Sheriff's deputies took a report of a stolen 2024...

Blairsville, Ga. — Union County Volunteer Fire Station 2 will hold its annual open house on Saturday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 2...

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The annual Sorghum in the Mountains festival, a vibrant celebration of Appalachian culture and sorghum syrup making,...

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Union County Firefighter/Paramedic Randy Nolan has earned his EMS Instructor certification, a significant milestone...

UNION COUNTY, GA — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a phone scam targeting the community, where callers pose...

UNION COUNTY, GA — The Union County Fire Department and Union County Sheriff’s Office will hold a joint Child Safety Seat Check on...

UNION COUNTY, Ga. — The Union County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Detectives concluded a lengthy narcotics investigation with the...

Photo from the Union County Fire and Rescue Facebook Page. UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Firefighters from the Union County Fire Department...

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — A Union County Sheriff's Office lieutenant has achieved a significant milestone in his law enforcement career by...

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating five kayaks stolen from Lake...