North Georgia News

07/30/2024

July 31 at 5:00pm: Multiple lanes of CLEVELAND STREET will be closed due to paving. This road will be limited to one lane. There is no information concerning when it will fully open due to recent weather patterns.

07/26/2024

07/25/2024

06/28/2024

Please share to help our community not fall victim to scams.

06/21/2024

***Scam Alert***

Today we were made aware of calls being made using FaceTime and it being an Artificial Intelligence "deepfake" that looked like the person calling you. They are spoofing your friends number or a local business number, and then the FaceTime will look like the person they claim to be. If you have a friend or someone you associate with in business make a call to you asking for money, it may not be a real person, don't send money to them. Please use caution if something seems fishy, because it probably is.

Always try to make contact in person with somebody to confirm they are really needing help.

06/17/2024

Superintendent Hill was selected to serve on Governor Kemp’s Superintendent Advisory Committee! Congratulations and thank you for all you do for our county, region, and state!

06/04/2024

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05/24/2024

05/22/2024

***MAY 21 ELECTION NIGHT RECAP***

Shawn Dyer wins Union County Sheriff’s race.

Harold Collins wins Sole Commissioner GOP nomination.

Janna Akins wins for School Board District 1.

Stan Gunter wins GOP nomination for District 8 State Representative.

Full local election coverage will be available at www.nganews.com.

05/16/2024

Congratulations to Wesley Miller for winning 1st in the state of Georgia for the American Revolution Poster contest. This has not happened for the Blue Ridge Mountain Chapter since 2015. Amazing work, Wesley!

05/15/2024

Please be aware of another scam targeting our area. Union County citizens are receiving packages containing a letter (see photo) and a check. The scammers are seeking gift cards and the check they provide is fraudulent/fake. Please report any instances like this or any other scams. If you have questions about a phone call or email, before clicking on anything or providing any information, please call and speak to a Deputy.

05/08/2024

***UPDATE***

The Downtown Entertainment District Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, has been cancelled because the ordinance will not be acted on by the council, according to Blairsville City Hall.

05/01/2024

‼️MISSING JUVENILE LOCATED SAFELY‼️

04/30/2024

‼️ For immediate release ‼️The Hiawassee Police Department is asking for your assistance in locating this missing juvenile. We have checked the area of the ping and will continue to canvass the area as updates come available. Please share this post so we can get this young lady home. Contact 911 immediately if you think you may have seen the individual pictured. Special attention Longview Drive and Oakmont Drive!

04/26/2024

Billy Schmeltz (Bosco) had been located and taken into custody! We received information from the Towns County Sheriff’s Office that Schmeltz was at a business in Fannin County. We quickly notified Fannin County with this information and they were able to take Schmeltz into custody within minutes of us receiving this information. We would like to thank both Towns County Sheriff’s Office and the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in capturing this individual.

04/16/2024

Congratulations to Mrs. Tammy Hughes for being named the next Principal of Union County Middle School! 🐾 💜

04/04/2024

Dear UCS Parents and Guardians,

As the solar eclipse approaches on Monday, April 8th, 2024, Union County Schools would like to provide important information regarding school procedures for that day.

The solar eclipse is anticipated to begin at around 2:00 PM, with the peak darkness (86%) expected at approximately 3:05 PM. On April 8th, 2024, all schools will adhere to their regular schedules. If you would like to check your child(ren) out after 11:30 AM to view the eclipse then you may do so following normal check out procedures. Unless otherwise specified by school administration, coaches, or advisors, extracurricular and after-school activities will continue as scheduled.

Ensuring safety remains our foremost concern, so please take the time to discuss with your child(ren) the proper methods for safely observing the eclipse. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation.

03/27/2024

**Wanted Person**

03/22/2024

THIS SATURDAY! Due to weather, The Union County Recreation Department’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 4pm. Come early at 3pm for popcorn, drink, visit with the Easter Bunny, and the Balloon Artist.

03/20/2024

03/18/2024

***TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR UNION COUNTY***

Two Temporary Signals to be Installed on State Route (SR) 60 Bridge Project Over Suches Creek

WHAT: Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and contractor Talley Construction Company is planning to perform a traffic shift in the northbound lane on SR 60 over Suches Creek in Union County on Tuesday March 19, 2024.
Due to the new bridge project, there will be two temporary signal installed at each end of the existing bridge resulting in a single lane bridge traffic during construction. Traffic will be directed by signal light.

WHEN: The traffic shift will occur on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 weather permitting and continue until the project is completed and the new bridge is constructed.

WHERE: . This operation will impact both direction of traffic on SR 60 over Suches Creek.
Expect additional time added to your commute.

Advisory: Exact dates may change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, stay alert, and watch for workers. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions by calling 511, visiting 511ga.org, or downloading the Georgia 511 app.