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Union CountyGA averageUS Census ACS
Population
25,598
Per-capita income
$40,312
Median home value
$272,600
Bachelor's or higher
26%
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2025264 housing units ($113.6M)

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Mon Sep 14, 2026

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

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Mon Sep 21, 2026

Short-term Rental Board

Mon Nov 2, 2026

Short-term Rental Board

Mon Nov 9, 2026

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

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Mon Dec 14, 2026

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

Union County Commission meeting rescheduled to Aug 20, 9:30 a.m.

This agenda only announces a change in time and location for the regularly scheduled Union County Commission meeting. The meeting will now be held at 9:30 a.m. on August 20, 2026, at the Union County Sports Center instead of 6:00 p.m. at the Courthouse. No other business items are listed.

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OFFICIAL NOTICE Please be advised that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Union County Commission, originally scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Union County Courthouse, has been relocated and rescheduled. The meeting will be held on August 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Union County Sports Center, located at 519 Industrial Boulevard, Blairsville, Georgia. Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting, or the facilities are required to contact the County Clerk at 706-439-6000 promptly to allow the County to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
Mon Aug 10, 2026

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

Board of Registrars to review ELLY update and routine business

The Union County Board of Registrars is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: approving the agenda and minutes, receiving staff reports, and discussing an ELLY update. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board declines optional ELLY voter-roll software

The Board of Registrars voted unanimously not to adopt the optional ELLY computer program for cleaning the voter roll, deciding it would only be used if the State implements it. The board approved the agenda and the July minutes, and heard a staff report on voter registration numbers and upcoming training. No other substantive decisions were made.

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UNION COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRARS MEETING AGENDA August 10, 2026 Opening Business a. Call to order b. Roll Call c. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance d. Staff Present e. Guests/Public Present f. Approval of Agenda g. Reading and Approval of Minutes of July 13, 2026 Staff Reports Old Business ---- New Business ---- ELLY Update Other Business – Announcements –Important Dates Questions/Comments Adjourn
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UNION COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRARS 33 ROSCOE COLLINS DRIVE BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 30512 Minutes for August 10th, 2026 Regular Meeting The Union County Board of Registrars met in regular monthly session on Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 9:30 am at its offices at 33 Roscoe Collins Drive, Blairsville, Georgia. Board members in attendance were Martha Davenport, Chief Registrar, Janet Chapman, Tomi McCullers, Kristal Hemphill and Laura Winkler. Staff members in attendance were Krystal Berry and Kayla Lingerfelt. County Attorney William Mercer was present, and the meeting was attended by four members of the public. Approval of Agenda A motion was made to approve the agenda for the meeting by Tomi McCullers, was seconded by Laura Winkler and it was carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes
 A motion to approve the minutes from the July 13th, 2026 meeting was made by Kristal Hemphill, seconded by Janet Chapman and it was carried unanimously. Staff Report Krystal Berry gave a report to the Board. Berry reported that there are currently 23,683 registered voters in Union County; 21,958 being active voters and 1,725 being inactive voters. She also reported that the staff had caught up on the paperwork that had to be held during the election cycle. She also advised that the office staff would be doing training webinars in the upcoming weeks and gave updates on some of the building improvements that had recently been completed. Old Business There was no old business to be discuss …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026

Union County Development Authority

Union County Development Authority cancels August 10 meeting

The Union County Development Authority's regularly scheduled meeting for August 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. is cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Union County Development Authority cancels Aug. 10 meeting

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Union County Development Authority Board for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.

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NOTICE from the Union County Development Authority The REGULARLY SCHEDULED meeting of the Union County Development Authority Board scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. is cancelled due to the lack of agenda items.
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NOTICE from the Union County Development Authority The REGULARLY SCHEDULED meeting of the Union County Development Authority Board scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. is cancelled due to the lack of agenda items.
Mon Aug 10, 2026

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

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Mon Aug 10, 2026

Board of Elections Regular Meeting

Board of Elections approves minutes, schedules required training

The Union County Board of Elections held a routine monthly meeting, approving the previous meeting's minutes and discussing required training for board members. No old business was addressed. The board also published required notices for upcoming ballot issues, including an advisory vote on a five-person commission, SPLOST, and EPLOST.

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✓ Decided: Board of Elections approves minutes, schedules mandatory training

The Union County Board of Elections met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No old business was discussed. The board reviewed mandatory training courses for all members, noted that Mary Verner completed certification and Todd Schuneman will complete his by September, and confirmed that required notices for upcoming ballot issues (advisory vote on a five-person commission, SPLOST, and EPLOST) were published as required by law.

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Union County GA Board of Elections Monthly Meeting August 10, 2026 The meeting was called to Order by Ms. Elizabeth Stevens, Elections Superintendent, at 9am. Board Members in attendance were Ms. Mary Verner, Mr. Todd Schuneman, Dr. Ricardo Rivas, Dr. James Fitzgerald, and Ms. Elizabeth Stevens. The Board, and guests, pledged allegiance to the US Flag. Minutes from the previous meeting were posted on our county website page and approved by the Board. Interested parties can read the previous minutes by going to unioncountygov.com and following the menu prompts to the Board of Elections page. Old Business: There was no old business to discuss. New Business: A. There is a series of five courses that all BOE members are required to complete. They are shown below: Thursday, August 27 at 1:00PM  Topic – Numbered Voter List (SEB Rule) and UOCAVA  Thursday, September 3 at 1:00PM  Topic – Poll Pad, ePulse, and GARViS Reports  Thursday, September 10 at 1:00PM  Topic – Managing Deadlines (Pre-Election, Election Day, and Post Election)  Thursday, September 17 at 1:00PM  Topic – Election Systems Processes (Pulling Ballot Images, other Reports, and Processing Write-Ins)  Thursday, September 24 at 1:00PM  Topic – Risk Limiting Audits (SB 3 EX updates)  All BOE members have been registered and plan to attend each session. B. Mary Verner and Todd Schuneman attended a days long training at the Secretary of State training facility in Marietta. In addition, Mary Verner has …
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Union County GA Board of Elections Monthly Meeting August 10, 2026 The meeting was called to Order by Ms. Elizabeth Stevens, Elections Superintendent, at 9am. Board Members in attendance were Ms. Mary Verner, Mr. Todd Schuneman, Dr. Ricardo Rivas, Dr. James Fitzgerald, and Ms. Elizabeth Stevens. The Board, and guests, pledged allegiance to the US Flag. Minutes from the previous meeting were posted on our county website page and approved by the Board. Interested parties can read the previous minutes by going to unioncountygov.com and following the menu prompts to the Board of Elections page. Old Business: There was no old business to discuss. New Business: A. There is a series of five courses that all BOE members are required to complete. They are shown below: Thursday, August 27 at 1:00PM  Topic – Numbered Voter List (SEB Rule) and UOCAVA  Thursday, September 3 at 1:00PM  Topic – Poll Pad, ePulse, and GARViS Reports  Thursday, September 10 at 1:00PM  Topic – Managing Deadlines (Pre-Election, Election Day, and Post Election)  Thursday, September 17 at 1:00PM  Topic – Election Systems Processes (Pulling Ballot Images, other Reports, and Processing Write-Ins)  Thursday, September 24 at 1:00PM  Topic – Risk Limiting Audits (SB 3 EX updates)  All BOE members have been registered and plan to attend each session. B. Mary Verner and Todd Schuneman attended a days long training at the Secretary of State training facility in Marietta. In addition, Mary Verner has …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

County to vote on revised tower and antenna standards ordinance

The Union County Commission will hold a called meeting to consider adopting revisions to Chapter 78, Article II of the county code, which sets standards for telecommunications towers and antennas. The ordinance updates rules on tower placement, height, setbacks, and viewshed protection. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda; the meeting will adjourn immediately after the vote.

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Called Meeting Union County Commission Thursday, August 6, 2026 10:00 am AGENDA Call to Order Sole Commissioner, Harold Collins 1. Ordinance — Adoption Adoption of the revisions to Chapter 78, Article II of the Union County Code of Ordinances titled as Tower and Antenna Standards. 2. Adjourn Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting, or the facilities are required to contact the County Clerk at 706-439-6000 promptly to allow the County to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Final Draft PART il - CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 78 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS ARTICLE li. TOWER AND ANTENNA STANDARDS Sec, 78-31. Purpose. This article is designed and intended to balance the interests of the residents of the county, telecommunication providers and telecommunication customers in the siting of telecommunication facilities within the county so as to protect the health, safety, property values and integrity of viewshed property, and to foster, through appropriate use controls, a competitive environment for telecommunication carriers that does not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent personal wireless services, and shall not prohibit, or have the effect of prohibiting, the provision of personal wireless services, and so as to promote the county as a proactive county in the availability of p …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

Short-term Rental Board

Thu Jul 16, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

Union County Commission to call for SPLOST continuation election

The Union County Commission will consider a resolution to hold an election for the continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The body is also reviewing several service agreements and short-term rental licenses.

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✓ Decided: County approves SPLOST continuation election for Nov. 3 ballot

The commission approved several agreements and resolutions, including placing a SPLOST continuation on the November 3, 2026 ballot. It also accepted contracts for bridge engineering, HR consulting, and football video software, and renewed a lease with the Chamber of Commerce.

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Union County Commission July 16, 2026 9:30 am Union County Sports Center This is a draft agenda and is subject to change in accordance with Georgia’s Open Meetings Law. Call to Order Harold Collins, Sole Commissioner Invocation To be determined Pledge of Allegiance To be determined Minutes June 18, 2026 – County Meeting New Business 1. Presentation John Tippens with Boy Scout Troop 101 will provide information on his community project at Meeks Park. 2. Proclamation Friends of Union County Library 30th Anniversary Recognition Day, July 15, 2026. 3. Agreement Agreement between GeoHydro Engineers and Union County, Georgia for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering related to the replacement of Spiva Cove Bridge. The total cost of this agreement is not to exceed $8,700.00 with an effective date of June 18, 2026. 4. Agreement Agreement between HigHRoad Consulting, LLC and Union County, Georgia for human resource management and organizational development services in the amount of $2,700 per month for up to six months and $1,800 as a flat rate option for revisions and review of the Union County Employee Handbook. The effective date of this agreement is May 19, 2026. 5. Agreement Agreement between Hudl, Inc. and Union County, Georgia for football video analysis software to be utilized by the Union County Recreation Department in the amount of $3,675.00, with the cost being covered by local business sponsorships. This i …
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County Meeting July 16, 2026 – 9:30 AM Minutes Union County Sports Center The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Harold Collins at 9:30 AM. Commissioner Collins called Fire Chief David Dyer to lead the invocation. Fire Chief David Dyer also led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Collins approved the minutes from the June 18, 2026 County Meeting as presented. The Commissioner asked John Tippens with Boy Scout Troop 101 to approach the podium to present his community project at Meeks Park. John Tippens explained that his community project consisted of creating a Gaga Ball court. Tippens explained the game, the rules, project timeline and costs, and answered various questions from the citizens in attendance. Commissioner Collins proclaimed July 7, 2026 as Friends of the Union County Library 30th Anniversary Recognition Day. The Friends of Union County Library was formed in 1996 and celebrated their 30th Anniversary yesterday, on July 15, 2026, which is their recognition day. This organization has raised and continues to raise money for our local library. These funds help provide resources for special events and additional programming throughout the year, help purchase wish-list books, periodicals and equipment. Their fundraising also provides funds for the children’s summer reading events and prizes. Friends of the Union County Library members understand the importance of well-funded libraries and advocate to ensure our library get …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026

Board of Elections Regular Meeting

Union County Board of Elections reviews primary audit results

The Board reviewed the results of the May Primary and June Runoff elections, including a risk limiting audit and a ballot image audit. Members also discussed preparations for the November 2026 election cycle.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews election audits; new members introduced

The Union County Board of Elections met and reviewed the May Primary and June Runoff elections, including a state-required recount of the PSC race that found no discrepancies. The board also discussed the upcoming November election, noting early voting starts October 13, 2026, and that equipment and supplies are ready. Two new board members, Todd Schuneman and Mary Verner, were introduced, and the board approved the previous meeting's minutes. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this meeting.

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Union County GA Board of Elections July 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order at 9am by the Elections Superintendent, Elizabeth Stevens. Board members in attendance were Elizabeth Stevens, Dr Ricardo Rivas, and Dr James Fitzgerald. New members in attendance, awaiting their swearing in ceremony, were Todd Schuneman and Mary Verner. Todd is completing Wayne Dahlstrom’s term. Wayne moved to NC. Mary is completing the term of Linda Hill who resigned from the Board for personal reasons. The Board, and guests, pledged allegiance to the US Flag. Minutes from the previous meeting were posted on our website and approved by the Board. Interested parties can read the previous minutes by going to unioncountyga.gov and clicking on the Elections page. Old Business A thorough recap of the May Primary and June Runoff Elections were presented by Elizabeth Stevens. She explained that a complete recount of the May PSC race was required by the state since the final vote for that race was within the .05% of 1%. No discrepancies were found in the Union County recount. All 159 counties conducted a risk limiting audit of the May Primary Republican US Senate race. The Original Machine Count for the two top challengers were 55,140 votes for Collins and 43,281 votes for Dooley. The Audit Count of randomly selected batches gave Collins 55,141 votes and Dooley 43,284 votes. The Audit (hand count) was in 99.99% alignment with the machine count, well within the expected margi …
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Union County GA Board of Elections July 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order at 9am by the Elections Superintendent, Elizabeth Stevens. Board members in attendance were Elizabeth Stevens, Dr Ricardo Rivas, and Dr James Fitzgerald. New members in attendance, awaiting their swearing in ceremony, were Todd Schuneman and Mary Verner. Todd is completing Wayne Dahlstrom’s term. Wayne moved to NC. Mary is completing the term of Linda Hill who resigned from the Board for personal reasons. The Board, and guests, pledged allegiance to the US Flag. Minutes from the previous meeting were posted on our website and approved by the Board. Interested parties can read the previous minutes by going to unioncountyga.gov and clicking on the Elections page. Old Business A thorough recap of the May Primary and June Runoff Elections were presented by Elizabeth Stevens. She explained that a complete recount of the May PSC race was required by the state since the final vote for that race was within the .05% of 1%. No discrepancies were found in the Union County recount. All 159 counties conducted a risk limiting audit of the May Primary Republican US Senate race. The Original Machine Count for the two top challengers were 55,140 votes for Collins and 43,281 votes for Dooley. The Audit Count of randomly selected batches gave Collins 55,141 votes and Dooley 43,284 votes. The Audit (hand count) was in 99.99% alignment with the machine count, well within the expected margi …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026

Union County Development Authority

Board to consider a new development project and elect a new chair

The Union County Development Authority Board will review economic and tourism updates, receive updates on the Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park dirt fill and board insurance coverage, and consider a proposed development project. The meeting will also include nominations and an election for the board chair. These items are scheduled for discussion and possible action.

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✓ Decided: Development Authority changes meeting time, elects new chair

The Union County Development Authority voted to move its monthly meeting time from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, effective immediately. Ricky Davenport resigned as Board Chair, and Jason Henson was elected to serve the remainder of his term. The board also approved the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting and received updates on tourism, airport activity, and the AIS Infrastructure project.

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Union County Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting 129 Union County Rec Road Blairsville, Georgia 30512 July 13, 2026 4:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order and Welcome Guests Chairman, Rick Davenport Invocation Scotty Jarrard Approve May 11, 2026 Minutes* Chairman, Rick Davenport Business Development 1. Economic Indicators - Ivan Walker 2. Tourism and Hospitality Impact - Steve Rowe Old Business: 1. Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park dirt fill update – Brett Owenby 2. Board Insurance Coverage Update – Jennifer Mahan New Business: 1. Proposed Project – Robert Barnett 2. Nominations and Election of Board Chair – Rick Davenport Public Comment Calendar Reminders: Union County Development Authority Board Meeting August 10, 2026, 4:00 pm Adjourn* *Board Action Required
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Union County Development Authority Meeting Board of Directors Meeting 129 Union County Rec Road, Blairsville, GA 30512 Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Ricky Davenport at 4:01pm. The invocation was offered by Ivan Walker Quorum established. Attendees: Gavin King, Shawna Harkins, Ivan Walker, David Dyer, Rick Davenport, Jason Henson, Courtney Waller, Rhonda Mahan, Tommy White (ex-officio), Erik Breinke (ex-officio) Brett Owenby (ex-officio), Guests in attendance: Harold Cook, Union County Commissioner; Steve Rowe, President Union County Chamber of Commerce Rhonda Mahan motioned to approve the minute from the May 11, 2026 Board Meeting. Jason Henson seconded the motion, all in favor, and the motion carried. Tourism and Hospitality: Steve Rowe provided an update on tourism and hospitality, reporting continued strong economic activity in the county. Hotel and motel revenue increased $34,000 over the same month last year, representing a 20.3% increase. Airport activity also reached a record high, with 1,078 operations in May compared to 785 during the same period last year, with significant increases occurring during local festivals. Airport activity is estimated to contribute approximately $2–$4 million to the county’s economy. Sales tax collections were up approximately $25,000 over last year. May’s unemployment rate was 3.5%, with 162 open positions currently available. ADC and Panel Built are expected …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

Board of Registrars to hold hearings on business address voter registrations

The Union County Board of Registrars will meet to discuss absentee ballots for a run-off election and introduce a new staff member. The board will also conduct hearings regarding voters registered at business addresses.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Union County Board of Registrars unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 13th, 2026 meeting. No other motions were voted on; the board introduced a new registrar staff member and provided updates on absentee ballots and upcoming voter‑registration deadlines.

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UNION COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRARS MEETING AGENDA July 13 , 202 6 Opening Business a. Call to order b. Roll Call c. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance d. Staff Present e. Guests/Public Present f. Approval of Agenda g. Reading and Approval of Minutes of April 13 , 2026 Staff Reports Old Business ---- New Busines s ---- Introduce New Staff Member – Registrar ’s Office Report on Absentee Ballots – Run-off Election Mailings Other Business – Hearings concerning voters registered at a business address Announcements – Important Dates Questions/Comments Adjourn
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UNION COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRARS 33 ROSCOE COLLINS DRIVE BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 30512 Minutes for July 13th, 2026 Regular Meeting The Union County Board of Registrars met in regular monthly session on Monday, July 13th, 2026 at 9:30 am at its offices at 33 Roscoe Collins Drive, Blairsville, Georgia. Board members in attendance were Martha Davenport, Chief Registrar, Janet Chapman, Tomi McCullers, Kristal Hemphill and Laura Winkler. Staff members in attendance were Krystal Berry, Kayla Lingerfelt and Sasha Graves. County Attorney William Mercer was present, and the meeting was attended by five members of the public. Approval of Agenda A motion was made to approve the agenda for the meeting by Tomi McCullers, was seconded by Janet Chapman and it was carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes
 A motion to approve the minutes from the April 13th, 2026 meeting was made by Kristal Hemphill, seconded by Tomi McCullers and it was carried unanimously. Staff Report Krystal Berry gave a report to the Board. Berry reported that there are currently 23,616 registered voters in Union County, 21,893 being active voters and 1,723 being inactive voters. She also reported that the staff is working diligently on catching up on the office work that had to be paused while the election was cycling through such as name or address changes that legally can’t be changed until that cycle is over. Old Business There was no old business to be discussed. New Business Chief Davenport introduced Sash …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

Commission approves $1.64 million asphalt resurfacing contract

The Union County Commission will consider several agreements and contracts, including a $1,640,157 asphalt resurfacing contract funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant. Other items include agreements for correctional work details ($170,886.87), indigent defense services ($119,783.42 plus $20,000), consulting services, CAD distribution for the new 911 Center, and a lease renewal for office space at the Union County Community Center ($52,878.60 per year). The agenda also contains a second‑reading of proposed tower and antenna standards, appointments to county boards, approval of a SPLOST intergovernmental agreement, and updates on county operations.

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✓ Decided: County approved $1.64 million asphalt resurfacing contract for multiple roads

The commission approved a $1,640,157 contract with Colditz Trucking to resurface several county roads. It also accepted agreements for correctional work crews, indigent defense services, and financial management consulting. One short‑term rental license was approved and three board appointments were made. A SPLOST intergovernmental agreement with the City of Blairsville was adopted.

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Union County Commission June 18, 2026 6:00 pm Union County Courthouse This is a draft agenda and is subject to change in accordance with Georgia’s Open Meetings Law. Call to Order Harold Collins, Sole Commissioner Invocation To be determined Pledge of Allegiance To be determined Minutes May 21, 2026 – County Meeting June 12, 2026 – Called Meeting New Business 1. Agreement Agreement between the Georgia Department of Corrections and Union County, Georgia for three work details for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The cost for these details is $56,962.29 per detail totaling $170,886.87 for the term of this agreement. 2. Agreement Agreement for Indigent Defense Services between the Circuit Public Defender Office of the Enotah Judicial Circuit and Union County, Lumpkin County, White County, and Towns County. The cost to Union County is $119,783.42 for FY2027 with an effective date of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Union County has committed an additional $20,000 to this agreement to have a Public Defender assigned to Union County five days per week. 3. Agreement Agreement between JAT Consulting Services, Inc. and Union County, Georgia for Financial Management Consulting Services in the amount of $125.00 to $225.00 per hour. The duration of this agreement is one year with an effective date of June 4, 2026. 4. Agreement Agreement between ImageTrend and Union County, Georgia for CAD Distribution for the new 911 …
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County Meeting June 18, 2026 — 6:00 PM Minutes Union County Courthouse The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Harold Collins at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Collins called Fire Chief David Dyer to lead the invocation. William Mercer, County Attorney, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Collins approved the minutes from the May 21, 2026 County Meeting and the June 12, 2026 Called Meeting as presented. The Commissioner accepted an agreement between the Georgia Department of Corrections and Union County, Georgia for three work details for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The cost for these details is $56,962.29 per detail totaling $170,886.87 for the term of this agreement. This is for the detainee crews that Union County uses for repairs and maintenance throughout the county. If all three detail crews are not available to work the cost to the county is adjusted according to the agreement. Union County is only required to pay for the crews provided throughout the year. These crews mow and weed eat at county facilities, perform building maintenance supervised by the maintenance department, litter clean up along county roads, and road maintenance supervised by the Road Department. Commissioner Collins accepted an agreement for Indigent Defense Services between the Circuit Public Defender Office of the Enotah Judicial Circuit and Union County, Lumpkin County, White County and Towns County. The cost to Union County is $119,783.42 for FY2027 with an ef …
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Fri Jun 12, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

Emergency moratorium on public sewer development applications for 120 days

The Union County Commission is considering and likely adopting Resolution R-2026-28, which enacts an emergency moratorium on accepting and processing applications for development, development permits, and building permits for properties that would use public sewer instead of on-site sewage systems. The moratorium will last 120 days from June 12, 2026, or until new regulations are adopted, and is intended to allow time for ordinance review and revision.

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✓ Decided: Union County enacts 120-day moratorium on public sewer development

Commissioner Harold Collins adopted Resolution R-2026-28 to pause applications for property development using public sewer. This moratorium lasts for 120 days or until new regulations are adopted. The purpose is to allow for a review and revision of the County Code of Ordinances regarding sewer expansion.

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Called Meeting Union County Commission Friday, June 12, 2026 4:30 pm AGENDA Call to Order Sole Commissioner, Harold Collins 1. Resolution R-2026-28 Adopt Resolution R-2026-28 enacting an emergency moratorium on applications for the development of any property on public sewer for the purpose of ordinance review and revisions. This moratorium will be effective for a period of 120- days from June 12, 2026, at 4:30pm or until repealed by the adoption of new regulations or ordinances. 2. Adjourn 3. Questions Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting, or the facilities are required to contact the County Clerk at 706-439-6000 promptly to allow the County to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. UNION COUNTY, GEORGIA Resolution R-2026-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF UNION COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING AN EMERGENCY MORATORIUM ON APPLICATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANY PROPERTY ON PUBLIC SEWER AS ADOPTED ON JUNE 12, 2026, AND EFFECTIVE ON JUNE 12, 2026 AT 4:30PM. WHEREAS, as provided in Article 9, Section 2, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the County enjoys all home rule powers, police power, land development and governmental and supplemental powers necessary to conduct County government and perform County functions; and WHEREAS, the County may exercise any power fo …
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Called Meeting June 12, 2026 4:30pm Minutes Union County Courthouse The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Harold Collins at 4:30pm. The Commissioner adopted Resolution R-2026-28 enacting an emergency moratorium on applications for the development of any property on public sewer for the purpose of ordinance review and revisions. This moratorium will be effective for a period of 120 days from June 12, 2026 at 4:30pm or until repealed by the adoption of new regulations or ordinances. Commissioner Collins stated that this section of the Union County Code of Ordinances needs to be reviewed due to the expansion of city sewer further into other areas of the county. The 1st Reading of the ordinance revisions will be conducted at the June 18, 2026, County Meeting and questions regarding those changes can be asked there. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:32pm. Respectfully submitted by: _________________________________ Jennifer Mahan, County Clerk Approved this _____ day of ________________, __________ _________________________________ Harold Collins, Sole Commissioner
Thu Jun 11, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

Public hearing on proposed revisions to cryptocurrency and tower ordinances

The Union County Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to two sections of the county code: Chapter 44, Article III (Cryptocurrency and Data Mining) and Chapter 78, Article II (Tower and Antenna Standards). Information will be presented and questions answered, but no final action is scheduled at this meeting.

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Union County Government Public Hearing Thursday, June 11, 2026 5:00 pm Agenda Call to Order Harold Collins, Sole Commissioner 1. Information will be provided and questions will be answered regarding proposed revisions to the Union County Code of Ordinances in Chapter 44, Article III titled Cryptocurrency and Data Mining. 2. Information will be provided and questions will be answered regarding proposed revisions to the Union County Code of Ordinance in Chapter 78, Article II titled Tower and Antenna Standards. Adjourn Harold Collins, Sole Commissioner Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting, or the facilities are required to contact the County Clerk at 706-439-6000 promptly to allow the County to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Short-term Rental Board

✓ Decided: Short-term Rental Board approves ordinance revisions and new member structure

The board approved changes to the STR Board composition and specific ordinance revisions regarding recreational fires. They also authorized a formal letter to an unpermitted Airbnb property and scheduled a work session for July 27, 2026.

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STR BOARD MEETING  MINUTES Monday, June 0 8 th , 2026 – 5:00 PM Location: Union County Community Center, Room 201 1. Call to Order  Patrick Woodall (Board Chair) called the meeting to order at 5:0 1 PM. 2. Determination of Quorum/Attendance  Board Members in Attendance : Patrick Woodall, Martin Pilote, AnaLuisa Salvatti, David Dyer, Raymonde Blake, Karen Sweenie , Megan Kimsey (SEO)  Guests : William Mercer  Recognition of Visitors: David S. Womack , Wesley Hopgood  A Quorum was established . 3. Prior Meeting Minutes  Patrick Woodall made a motion to approve the April 1 3 , 202 6 Meeting M inutes with the correction for spelling of the word “ county ” on Page 1 , AnaLuisa Salvatti seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Reports: a. Secretary: UC STR by the Numbers (Attachment 1) i. All Board Members and guests were provided with a copy of subject document that explained current active STR licenses for Union County. Megan Kimsey explained that the County is up 5 STR properties since the previous meeting. Renewal season is currently happening, and renewals are starting to be submitted. Regarding the complaints list, AnaLuisa Salvatti asked about service animals and if STR Owners do not want animals. William Mercer explained that they have the right to turn away dogs if they do not want them in their property. 5. Old Business a. Calls to STR Office Update – Megan Kimsey explained that there is a STR on Airbnb, but they do not currently hold a UC ST …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Union County Development Authority

Union County Development Authority meeting cancelled

The regularly scheduled meeting for June 8, 2026, has been cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

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✓ Decided: The June 8, 2026, Union County Development Authority meeting was cancelled

The regularly scheduled meeting for June 8, 2026, was cancelled because there were no agenda items.

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NOTICE from the Union County Development Authority The REGULARY SCHEDULED meeting of the Union County Development Authority scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at 4:00pm is cancelled due to the lack of agenda items.
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NOTICE from the Union County Development Authority The REGULARY SCHEDULED meeting of the Union County Development Authority scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at 4:00pm is cancelled due to the lack of agenda items.
Thu May 21, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

Union County considers $1.6 million asphalt resurfacing contract

The Union County Commission will review a contract for 2026 LMIG paving and a grant for Adult Felony Drug Court. The body will also consider agreements for air medical transport and internet services, as well as short-term rental licenses.

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Union County Commission May 21, 2026 6:00 pm Union County Courthouse This is a draft agenda and is subject to change in accordance with Georgia’s Open Meeting Laws. Call to Order Harold Collins, Sole Commissioner Invocation To be determined Pledge of Allegiance To be determined Minutes April 16, 2026 – County Meeting New Business 1. Proclamation America 250! Proclamation, July 4, 2026 2. Proclamation National Poppy Day, May 22, 2026 3. Agreement Agreement between Air Methods, LLC and Union County, Georgia for emergency air medical transportation services for the county’s citizens and their household members from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. The amount of this agreement is not to exceed $61,580.00 and the county will only be responsible for half of that amount. 4. Agreement Amendment Agreement Amendment between Uniti and Union County, Georgia for internet and IP phone lines located at 455 Shoe Factory Road, Blairsville. This agreement amends the original agreement amount from $699.65 to $712.31per month for three years. 5. Business Licenses Approval of Business Licenses issued in Union County from April 11, 2026 to May 17, 2026 for the purpose of operating a Short-term Rental in Union County. A list of the business licenses issued is attached and made part of this agenda. 6. Grant Acceptance of Accountability Courts Grant AW- GOCAT-25-009-002 for Adult Felony Drug Court in the amount of $147,434.00. The grant period is from …
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Mon May 11, 2026

Union County Development Authority

Development Authority to consider renewing BARIP covenants

The Union County Development Authority will discuss economic indicators and tourism impact. The board is scheduled to vote on renewing covenants and restrictions for the Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park (BARIP) for 10 years.

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✓ Decided: Board sets $250,000 price for two Blairsville Airport industrial park parcels

The board approved the minutes from the April 13 meeting and extended the BARIP covenants and restrictions for ten years. It appointed members to a Review Committee and a Risk Assessment Committee. The board set a $250,000 price for parcels 071 174 B05 and B06 in the Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park, good for 120 days, and then adjourned.

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Union County Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting 129 Union County Rec Road Blairsville, Georgia 30512 May 11, 2026 4:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order and Welcome Guests Chairman, Rick Davenport Invocation Scotty Jarrard Approve April 13, 2026 Minutes* Chairman, Rick Davenport Business Development 1. Economic Indicators - Ivan Walker 2. Tourism and Hospitality Impact - Steve Rowe Old Business: 1. Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park dirt fill update – Brett Owenby New Business: 1. Presentation by Mountain Top Furniture- Brad Lester 2. Vision and priorities for the Union County Development Authority Individual Board Members 3. Renew BARIP covenants and restrictions for 10 years* 4. Board Insurance Coverage Update – Jennifer Mahan Public Comment Calendar Reminders: Union County Development Authority Board Meeting June 8, 2026, 4:00 pm Executive Session* Real Estate Adjourn* *Board Action Required
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Page 1 of 3 Union County Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting 129 Union County Rec Road, Blairsville, GA 30512 Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm Minutes The meeting was called to order by Rick Davenport at 4:01 pm. The Invocation was offered by David Dyer. Quorum established. Attendees: Rick Davenport, Kevin Green, David Dyer, Gavin King, Shawna Harkins, Ivan Walker, Brett Owenby (ex-officio), and Tommy White (ex-officio) Guests in attendance: Jennifer Mahan, County Clerk; Brad Lester, owner of Mountain Top Furniture Kevin Green motioned to approve the minutes from the April 13, 2026 Board Meeting. Gavin King seconded the motion, all in favor, and the motion carried. Ivan Walker presented the Economic Indicators related to Building Permits issued in both March and April. March included twenty-one residential permits, five spec homes, six mobile homes and four commercial permits. April included twelve residential permits, three spec homes, one mobile home and three commercial permits. April is down a little from March. Ralson Drake, the representative from the Blairsville/Union County Chamber of Commerce, provided the Development Authority Board with an update on the impact of tourism and hospitality. His comments are summarized as follows: Recently there were three local festivals held with one being the Spring Downtown Market where the organizer, Sharon Keen, said visitors to the festival were down, but the vendors reporte …
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Thu Apr 16, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

Commission adopts emergency 120‑day moratorium on crypto and data‑center sites

The Union County Commission will adopt Resolution R-2026-26, creating a 120‑day emergency moratorium on applications for cryptocurrency sites, data‑mining sites, and data centers. The meeting also includes approval of several service agreements, a grant for the Family Treatment Court, and the issuance of short‑term rental business licenses. Additional items are a county operations update and various proclamations.

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✓ Decided: Commission adopted emergency 120‑day moratorium on cryptocurrency and data‑mining site applications

The Union County Commission approved several contracts and grants, including lawn maintenance, bridge engineering, and a safety‑software amendment. It also approved all short‑term rental business licenses issued March 15–April 10, 2026. An emergency 120‑day moratorium on cryptocurrency, data‑mining site and data‑center applications was adopted. Multiple proclamations recognizing community events and awareness months were also adopted.

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Union County Commission April 16, 2026 6:00 pm Union County Courthouse Call to Order Harold Collins, Sole Commissioner Invocation David Dyer, Fire Chief Pledge of Allegiance William Mercer, County Attorney Minutes March 24, 2026 – County Meeting New Business 1. Proclamation Marion Durkee Day, April 25, 2026 2. Presentation Blairsville/Union County Chamber of Commerce presenting Union County with Sorghum Capital of Georgia Designation. 3. Proclamation Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 2026 4. Proclamation National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12, 2026 through April 18, 2026 5. Proclamation Confederate Memorial Day, April 26, 2026 6. Agreement Agreement between Moore’s Lawn Service and Union County for lawn maintenance services of seventeen (17) county owned properties in the amount of $970.00 every two weeks for the duration of the current mowing season. This agreement has an effective date of April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. 7. Agreement Agreement between Sheats Structural Consulting, Inc. and Union County, Georgia for structural engineering for the Spiva Cove Road Bridge Replacement over Nottely River in an amount not to exceed $4,250.00. This agreement has an effective date of March 17, 2026. 8. Agreement Amendment Agreement Amendment between Motorola Solutions, Inc. and Union County, Georgia for RAVE Mobile Safety in the amount of $47,697.21. The amendment adjusts the amounts within the ag …
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County Meeting April 16, 2026 — 6:00 PM Minutes Union County Courthouse The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Harold Collins at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Collins called Fire Chief David Dyer to lead the invocation, William Mercer, County Attorney, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Collins approved the minutes from the March 24, 2026 County Meeting as presented, Commissioner Collins proclaimed April 25, 2026 as Marion Durkee Day. Ms. Durkee has been a Union County resident for nearly 50 years. She is a devoted member of her church community and played the organ at her church until nearly 99-years-old. She exemplifies kindness, dedication, and grace to all who have the privilege of knowing her. With April 25, 2026 being her 100" birthday, Union County presented the Marion Durkee Day proclamation to Ms. Durkee and her family members. Commissioner Collins called Steve Rowe to the podium to present the news of Union County becoming the Sorghum Capital of Georgia. Steve Rowe explained that agriculture is a major piece of Union County, and the history of sorghum-making goes back as far as the 1800’s. Recently, the Sorghum in the Mountains Board submitted their sorghum syrup in an international contest and received 3" place. For years, sorghum makers in Union County have placed in said competition, so the Chamber of Commerce worked to make sure Union County had the recognition it deserves. A group of county members went to the capital, where Stan Gunter presente …
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Mon Apr 13, 2026

Board of Elections Regular Meeting

Logic & Accuracy testing for May 19 primary begins April 22

The Board of Elections approved the March 9 minutes with two corrections and reported receipt of fifty tabulators and fifty thermal printer tapes. It scheduled Logic and Accuracy testing for the May 19 General Primary on April 22‑23 and announced Advanced In‑Person early voting starting April 27. The board also set poll‑worker training dates and discussed recruitment and dress‑code guidelines.

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✓ Decided: Board approved March minutes and scheduled election testing and training

The Board approved the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes with two corrections. It scheduled Logic & Accuracy testing for the May 19 primary to begin on April 22, 2026. Advanced In Person early voting was set to start on April 27, 2026, and poll‑worker trainings were scheduled for April 13 and May 5‑7, 2026. The Board also confirmed receipt of fifty tabulators and fifty thermal printer tapes ordered previously.

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Union County Board of Elections Monthly Meeting April 13, 2026 Voting Center, Blairsville, GA The meeting was called to order at 9:02am by Union County Election Superintendent Libby Stevens. In Attendance were Board Members Wayne Dahlstrom, Libby Stevens, Dr. Ricardo Rivas and Dr. James Fitzgerald. In additional, Debra Estes and Todd Schuneman were present. As representatives of the Democrat and Republican Parties, respectively, they are shadowing current Board Members in anticipation of joining our Board as current memberships expire. Members and visitors were welcomed to the meeting followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag. The minutes of the March 9, 2026 meeting were read and approved with two corrections. Dr Rivas stated that the equipment charging schedule is on a two month basis rather than the stated three months. Libby Stevens pointed out that the 80 ink cartridges were not ordered due to uncertainty in equipment use in future elections. Old Business Fifty Tabulator and fifty thermal printer tapes were ordered and received. A survey of precinct signage was conducted and new signs ordered for the Ivylog precinct. In addition, all signage necessary to ensure voters assigned to the Trackrock precinct were aware of the location change was deployed. A notice of the change in location has also been posted in the North Georgia News twice. All other signage was considered adequate. New Business Libby Stevens spoke at the local Blairsville R …
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Union County Board of Elections Monthly Meeting April 13, 2026 Voting Center, Blairsville, GA The meeting was called to order at 9:02am by Union County Election Superintendent Libby Stevens. In Attendance were Board Members Wayne Dahlstrom, Libby Stevens, Dr. Ricardo Rivas and Dr. James Fitzgerald. In additional, Debra Estes and Todd Schuneman were present. As representatives of the Democrat and Republican Parties, respectively, they are shadowing current Board Members in anticipation of joining our Board as current memberships expire. Members and visitors were welcomed to the meeting followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag. The minutes of the March 9, 2026 meeting were read and approved with two corrections. Dr Rivas stated that the equipment charging schedule is on a two month basis rather than the stated three months. Libby Stevens pointed out that the 80 ink cartridges were not ordered due to uncertainty in equipment use in future elections. Old Business Fifty Tabulator and fifty thermal printer tapes were ordered and received. A survey of precinct signage was conducted and new signs ordered for the Ivylog precinct. In addition, all signage necessary to ensure voters assigned to the Trackrock precinct were aware of the location change was deployed. A notice of the change in location has also been posted in the North Georgia News twice. All other signage was considered adequate. New Business Libby Stevens spoke at the local Blairsville R …
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Mon Apr 13, 2026

Union County Development Authority

Board reviews industrial bond issuance and airport park updates

The Union County Development Authority board will discuss an update on the industrial revenue bond issuance for Panel Built and a dirt‑fill update for the Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park. Additional topics include presentations on economic indicators, tourism and hospitality impact, a potential new business, board insurance coverage, and the strategic plan. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

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Union County Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting 129 Union County Rec Road Blairsville, Georgia 30512 April 13, 2026 4:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order and Welcome Guests Chairman, Rick Davenport Invocation Scotty Jarrard Approve March 9, 2026 Minutes* Chairman, Rick Davenport Old Business: 1. Update on Industrial Revenue Bond Issuance for Panel Built – Boyd Pettit, Attorney 2. Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park dirt fill update – Brett Owenby Business Development 1. Economic Indicators - Ivan Walker 2. Tourism and Hospitality Impact - Steve Rowe New Business: 1. Presentation on potential business – C. Dickens 2. Board Insurance Coverage Update – Jennifer Mahan 3. Strategic Plan Presentation – Jennifer Mahan Public Comment Executive Session* Real Estate Calendar Reminders: Union County Development Authority Board Meeting- May 11, 2026, 4:00 pm Adjourn* *Board Action Required
Mon Apr 13, 2026

Short-term Rental Board

✓ Decided: Board voted to replace SEO seat with a County business owner

The board approved the February 16, 2026 meeting minutes. It decided to keep the ordinance’s definition of “person” unchanged, to retain the current Good Neighbor Notification perimeter, and to handle GovOS account changes with a new policy rather than an ordinance amendment. The SEO seat will be filled by a County business owner, and the discussion on defining board members was tabled. The board entered and exited executive session and then adjourned the meeting.

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STR BOARD MEETING  MINUTES MONDAY, April 1 3 th , 2026 – 5:00 PM Location: Union County Community Center, Room 201 1. Call to Order  Martin Pilote ( Vice Chair) called the meeting to order at 5:0 3 PM. 2. Determination of Quorum/Attendance  Board Members in Attendance : Martin Pilote, AnaLuisa Salvatti, David Dyer, Raymonde Blake, Karen Sweenie , Megan Kimsey (SEO)  Guests : William Mercer  Recognition of Visitors: Charlotte Jourd a n, David S. Womack , Wesley Hopgood  A Quorum was established . 3. Prior Meeting Minutes  Karen Sweenie made a motion to approve the February 16 , 202 6 Meeting M inutes as presented, Martin Pilote seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Reports: a. Secretary: UC STR by the Numbers (Attachment 1) i. All Board Members and guests were provided with a copy of subject document that explained current active STR licenses for Union County. Megan Kimsey explained that the 5% cap for STR Licenses did go up, due to the number of residential units in the county being higher. Kimsey also explained the chart at the bottom of the page, which shows that 2026 taxes are higher for December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026 (compared to 20 24 & 20 25). 5. Old Business a. New Verbiage for Good Neighbor Notification on STR Application & Renewal (Attachment 2) – The subject attachment provided to board and guests shows that the correction was made to the initial STR application and the renewal regarding adding the word “ calendar ” da …
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Mon Apr 13, 2026

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

Union County Board of Registrars to discuss GAVREO and sample ballots

The Board of Registrars will meet to review staff reports and address new business. The agenda includes updates on GAVREO and the review of sample ballots.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and scheduled voter qualification hearings

The Union County Board of Registrars unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 9, 2026 minutes. It also unanimously approved holding hearings on July 13, 2026 to address the qualification or disqualification of voters registered at business addresses. No other substantive actions were decided.

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UNION COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRARS MEETING AGENDA April 13 , 202 6 Opening Business a. Call to order b. Roll Call c. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance d. Staff Present e. Guests/Public Present f. Approval of Agenda g. Reading and Approval of Minutes of March 9, 2026 Staff Reports Old Business ---- None New Busines s ----- GAVREO update, sample ballots Other Business --None Announcements – Important Dates Questions/Comments Executive Session Adjourn
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UNION COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRARS 33 ROSCOE COLLINS DRIVE BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 30512 Minutes for April 13th, 2026 Regular Meeting The Union County Board of Registrars met in regular monthly session on Monday, April 13th, 2026 at 9:42 am at its offices at 33 Roscoe Collins Drive, Blairsville, Georgia. Board members in attendance were Martha Davenport, Chief Registrar, Janet Chapman, Tomi McCullers, Kristal Hemphill and Laura Winkler. Staff members in attendance were Krystal Berry and Nora Milam. County Attorney William Mercer was present, and the meeting was attended by six members of the public. Approval of Agenda A motion was made to approve the agenda for the meeting by Tomi McCullers, was seconded by Janet Chapman and it was carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes
 A motion to approve the minutes from the March 9th, 2026 meeting was made by Tomi McCullers, seconded by Janet Chapman and it was carried unanimously. Staff Report Krystal Berry gave a report to the Board. Berry reported that there are currently 21,585 active voters in Union County, 1,760 inactive voters for a total of 23,345 registered voters. She also announced that they are working on making improvements to the building. Handicap access would be enhanced by installing a push button on the outside of the building. Berry also announced that the office will be getting a new lock system that will be accessed by badges, and each board member has received a badge for that system once it is in place. Sh …
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Tue Mar 24, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

Union County approves contracts for recreation, insurance, and property reappraisal

The Union County Commission will consider agreements for a transportation study, senior center funding, and a property reappraisal contract. The body will also approve new business licenses for short-term rentals and lease agreements for county facilities.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved the updated Service Delivery Strategy for sewer expansion

The commission adopted Resolution R-2026-23, approving the updated Service Delivery Strategy that includes sewer expansion east of Blairsville. They also accepted several agreements, including a $20,000 transportation needs study, a $218,000 senior‑center funding commitment, and a lease for the View Grill restaurant. Business licenses issued from February 16 to March 14, 2026 were approved.

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Union County Commission March 24, 2026 6:00 pm Union County Courthouse Call to Order Harold Collins, Sole Commissioner Invocation David Dyer, Fire Chief Pledge of Allegiance William Mercer, County Attorney Minutes February 19, 2026 – County Meeting New Business 1. Presentation Recognition of 8U Boys Basketball, 10U Boys Basketball, and 14U Boys Basketball Teams 2. Proclamation Child Abuse Awareness Month, April 2026 3. Agreement Agreement between the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission and Union County, Georgia for a Transportation Needs Study for Union County and the City of Blairsville. The cost of this agreement will be $20,000 and the term of the agreement is from February 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. The City of Blairsville will be reimbursing Union County for one half of the cost of this agreement. 4. Agreement Agreement between Legacy Link and Union County for the required local share during FY-2027 in the amount of $218,000. This is the amount Union County has committed in local funds to operate the Senior Center from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. 5. Agreement Agreement between Jenni Dixon Photography and Union County on behalf of the Union County Recreation Department for photography services during each sport season with an effective date of February 25, 2026. There is no cost to Union County for this agreement, and Jenni Dixon Photography will remit $1,000 to Union County for each sport season that is photog …
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County Meeting March 24, 2026 ~— 6:00 PM Minutes Union County Courthouse The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Harold Collins at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Collins called Fire Chief David Dyer to lead the invocation. William Mercer, County Attorney, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Collins approved the minutes from the February 19, 2026 County Meeting as presented, Commissioner Collins called Tony Hughes to the podium to recognize the 8U, 10U, and 14U Boys Basketball All Star Teams for their championship wins this season. Tony Hughes commended the teams on their great accomplishments. They represented Union County well and worked hard this season, and all walked away with a conference championship title. The 8U Boys Basketball All Star Team is a new all-star team that won the Mountain Athletic Conference and are district finalists. Tony Hughes presented each player with a Certificate of Achievement. The 10U Boys Basketball All Star Team were Mountain Athletic Conference Champions and district finalist. Tony Hughes presented each player with a Certificate of Achievement. The 14U Boys were Mountain Athletic Conference Champions, District 7 Class C Champions, and won 3" place in the State Tournament. Tony Hughes presented each player with a Certificate of Achievement. Commissioner Collins returned to the podium and explained there has been an additional item added to the agenda, which was a Proclamation. Commissioner Collins proclaimed April 2026 as Chi …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

Union County Commission meeting rescheduled to March 24, 2026

The meeting originally scheduled for March 17, 2026, has been moved to March 24, 2026, due to scheduling conflicts. No other business items are listed in this notice.

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OFFICIAL NOTICE The County Meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026 is hereby rescheduled to March 24, 2026 due to scheduling conflicts. The meeting will be at the regular time and location at 6:00 pm in the Union County Courthouse located at 65 Courthouse Street, Blairsville, Georgia 30512. Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting, or the facilities are required to contact the County Clerk at 706-439-6000 promptly to allow the County to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Courthouse - 02/25/2026 @ 8:00am NGN - 03/04/2026, 03/11/2026 Website - 02/25/2026 @8:00am
Mon Mar 9, 2026

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

Board of Registrars conducts routine agenda approval and minutes

The Union County Board of Registrars will hold its regular meeting on March 9, 2026. The agenda consists of standard procedural items, including approval of the agenda, reading and approval of the February 9, 2026 minutes, and staff reports. No old business, new business, or other business items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved agenda and February minutes

The Board of Registrars approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting, again unanimously. No old or new business was considered.

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UNION COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRARS MEETING AGENDA March 9, 2026 Opening Business Call to order Roll Call Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Staff Present Guests/Public Present Approval of Agenda Reading and Approval of Minutes of February 9, 2026 Staff Reports Old Business ----None New Business -----None Other Business --None Announcements –Important Dates Executive Session Adjourn Questions/Comments
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UNION COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRARS 33 ROSCOE COLLINS DRIVE BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 30512 Minutes for March 9th, 2026 Regular Meeting The Union County Board of Registrars met in regular monthly session on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 9:30 am at its offices at 33 Roscoe Collins Drive, Blairsville, Georgia. Board members in attendance were Janet Chapman, Tomi McCullers, Kristal Hemphill and Laura Winkler. Chief Registrar Davenport was absent for a personal matter. Staff members in attendance were Krystal Berry, Nora Milam and Kayla Lingerfelt. County Attorney William Mercer was present, and the meeting was attended by five members of the public. Approval of Agenda A motion was made to approve the agenda for the meeting by Laura Winkler, was seconded by Janet Chapman and it was carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes
 A motion to approve the minutes from the February 9th, 2026 meeting was made by Janet Chapman, seconded by Kristal Hemphill and it was carried unanimously. Staff Report Krystal Berry gave a report to the Board. Berry reported that there are currently 21,543 active voters in Union County, 1,767 inactive voters for a total of 23,310 registered voters. She also announced that there would be poll worker training on April 13th, 2026 for any poll worker working this election cycle. Berry also reported that the office had put a hold on cleaning up the voter roll because of the federal election currently happening. Old Business There was no old business to be discussed …
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Mon Mar 9, 2026

Union County Development Authority

Union County Development Authority to discuss industrial bonds and airport park

The Board of Directors will review updates on industrial revenue bonds for Panel Built and dirt fill for the Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park. The meeting includes reports on economic indicators and tourism impact, as well as a discussion on Ivy Log Meat Processing.

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✓ Decided: Board set price for airport industrial park parcel at $65,000 per acre

The board approved the January 12, 2026 minutes with an amendment adding Tommy White as a guest. Members voted to enter executive session to discuss pricing and selling property, then later voted to exit executive session. The board set the price for parcel 071 174 B12 in the Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park at $65,000 per acre. The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 pm.

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Union County Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting 129 Union County Rec Road Blairsville, Georgia 30512 March 9, 2026 4:00 pm AGENDA Call to Order and Welcome Guests Chairman, Rick Davenport Invocation Scotty Jarrard Approve January 12, 2026 Minutes* Chairman, Rick Davenport Old Business: 1. Update on Industrial Revenue Bond Issuance for Panel Built – Rick Davenport 2. Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park dirt fill update – Tadd Swartz, AIS Infrastructure Business Development Economic Indicators - Ivan Walker Tourism and Hospitality Impact - Steve Rowe New Business: Ivy Log Meat Processing - David Christenson Board Insurance Coverage – Rick Davenport Executive Session* Real Estate Calendar Reminders: Union County Development Authority Board Meeting- April 13, 2026, 4:00 pm Adjourn* *Board Action Required
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Union County Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting 129 Union County Rec Road, Blairsville, GA 30512 Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm Minutes The meeting was called to order by Rick Davenport at 4:03 pm. The Invocation was offered by Scotty Jarrard. Quorum established. Attendees: Rick Davenport, Erik Brinke (ex-officio), Brett Owenby (ex-officio), Gavin King, Jason Henson, Courtney Waller, Tommy White (ex-officio), Scotty Jarrard (ex-officio), David Dyer, Kevin Green, Rhonda Mahan Guests in attendance: Harold Collins, Sole Commissioner; Jennifer Mahan, County Clerk; David Christenson, Ivy Log Meat Processing; Tadd Swartz, AIS Infrastructure An apology was made to Mr. White regarding the cancellation of the last meeting because he was not notified. Jason Henson motioned to approve the Minutes from the January 12, 2026 Board Meeting with an amendment to add Tommy White as a guest. Ivan Walker seconded the motion with the amendment, all in favor, and the motion carried. Rick Davenport announced there has been no movement on the Revenue Bond for Panel Built at this time. Everything is still waiting on the Bond Attorneys. Rick Davenport introduced the Project Manager, Tadd Swartz, from AIS Infrastructure which is the company performing the widening of Highway 76 between Blairsville and Hiawassee. Mr. Swartz provided an update on the dirt fill project for the lot on Airport Terminal Road. He stated they started moving dirt to the lot in early January and so far, …
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Mon Mar 9, 2026

Board of Elections Regular Meeting

Board of Elections reports on qualifying week and equipment inventory

The Board of Elections discussed the seven individuals who submitted paperwork to run for county office. Members reviewed the status of election equipment and the ordering of supplies for the primary election.

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✓ Decided: Union County Board of Elections held routine meeting, no decisions taken

The Board met on March 9, 2026 at the Blairsville voting center and reported on qualifying week filings, conference attendance, equipment inventory, and supply orders. All required signage for the Trackrock Precinct was installed and a survey of other precinct signage was planned. No motions were voted on or decisions formally approved.

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Board of Elections Monthly Meeting March 9, 2026 Blairsville, GA In Attendance: Libby Stevens, Election Superintendent, Dr Ricardo Rivas, Wayne Dahlstrom, Dr James Fitzgerald The meeting was called to order at 9 am at the Voting Center in Blairsville, GA The Board and visitors pledged their allegiance to America. Old Business: Qualifying Week: Libby discussed qualifying week and the 7 individuals that submitted paperwork to run for office in the county. GAVREO Conference: March 22-25, 2026, Athens, GA; Libby is the only member of the Board of Elections that will attend in person. Others will attend virtually. Inventory: A complete and thorough list of all election equipment has been submitted to the Secretary of States office by the deadline of April 1, 2026. We reported that one battery, two BMD’s, and two printers were inoperable. All 45 Poll Pads were in operating order. Primary Election Supplies: We have ordered 50 rolls of tape for the tabulators; 50 rolls of tapes for the Poll Pad printers, and 80 ink cartridges for the printers. New Business: Precinct Signage: All required signage to direct voters to the new address of the Trackrock Precinct has been put in place. All other precincts will be surveyed to make sure directional signage is appropriate and current. Calendar: As mentioned above, the GAVREO Conference is next week. Warehouse: Dr Rivas reported that all equipment continues to be fully charged on a three month schedule. Announcements: There w …
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Board of Elections Monthly Meeting March 9, 2026 Blairsville, GA In Attendance: Libby Stevens, Election Superintendent, Dr Ricardo Rivas, Wayne Dahlstrom, Dr James Fitzgerald The meeting was called to order at 9 am at the Voting Center in Blairsville, GA The Board and visitors pledged their allegiance to America. Old Business: Qualifying Week: Libby discussed qualifying week and the 7 individuals that submitted paperwork to run for office in the county. GAVREO Conference: March 22-25, 2026, Athens, GA; Libby is the only member of the Board of Elections that will attend in person. Others will attend virtually. Inventory: A complete and thorough list of all election equipment has been submitted to the Secretary of States office by the deadline of April 1, 2026. We reported that one battery, two BMD’s, and two printers were inoperable. All 45 Poll Pads were in operating order. Primary Election Supplies: We have ordered 50 rolls of tape for the tabulators; 50 rolls of tapes for the Poll Pad printers, and 80 ink cartridges for the printers. New Business: Precinct Signage: All required signage to direct voters to the new address of the Trackrock Precinct has been put in place. All other precincts will be surveyed to make sure directional signage is appropriate and current. Calendar: As mentioned above, the GAVREO Conference is next week. Warehouse: Dr Rivas reported that all equipment continues to be fully charged on a three month schedule. Announcements: There w …
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Thu Feb 19, 2026

Commission Meeting Agendas

County approves $475,000 roof replacement contract for the courthouse

The Union County Commission will consider a presentation on SPLOST funds, adopt the FTA Procurement Policy for the transit system, and approve several contracts and agreements. It will adopt resolutions re‑appointing members to various boards and agencies. The commission will also approve a $475,000 contract to replace the courthouse roof, a $12,754 grant for the Enotah Judicial Accountability Court, and business licenses for short‑term rentals. An operations update from the County Manager and a rescheduled county meeting date are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: County approved $475,000 roof replacement contract for Courthouse

Commissioner Collins accepted a $475,000 contract with Dusty Greer Commercial Roofing to replace the Union County Courthouse roof. The commission also approved agreements for bridge materials testing ($14,988), a five‑year RAVE Mobile Safety subscription ($8,679.44 per year plus a $4,300 set‑up fee), and a $16,000 local share commitment with Legacy Link for FY‑2027. Short‑term rental business licenses issued Jan 19–Feb 15 2026 were approved, and the Accountability Courts Grant of $12,754 for the Enotah Judicial Accountability Court was accepted.

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Union County Commission February 19, 2026 6:00 pm Union County Courthouse Call to Order Harold Collins, Sole Commissioner Invocation David Dyer, Fire Chief/EMA Director Pledge of Allegiance William Mercer, County Attorney Minutes December 22, 2025 – Called Meeting January 22, 2026 – County Meeting February 6, 2026 – Called Meeting New Business 1. Presentation Presentation on SPLOST funds and projects 2. Adoption Adoption of the FTA Procurement Policy for Union County Transit System effective February 11, 2026. 3. Agreement Agreement between Geo-Hydro Engineers, Inc. and Union County, Georgia for materials testing related to the construction of Canada Creek Bridge. The total cost of this agreement is not to exceed $14,988.00 with an effective date of January 20, 2026. 4. Agreement Agreement between Motorola Solutions Subscription Services Agreement and Union County, Georgia for RAVE Mobile Safety in the amount of $8,679.44 per year for five years with an effective date of February 12, 2026. There is a one- time set-up and integration fee of $4,300.00. 5. Business Licenses Approval of Business Licenses issued in Union County from January 19, 2026 to February 15, 2026 for the purpose of operating a Short-term Rental in Union County. A list of the business licenses issued is attached and made part of this agenda. 6. Commitment Letter Commitment Letter between Union County and Legacy Link for the required local share during FY-202 …
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County Meeting February 19, 2026 — 6:00 PM Minutes Union County Courthouse The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Harold Collins at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Collins called Fire Chief David Dyer to lead the invocation. William Mercer led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Collins approved the minutes from the December 22, 2025 County Meeting, the January 22, 2026 County Meeting, and the February 6, 2026 Called Meeting as presented. A copy of all meeting minutes were provided to attendees. Commissioner Collins referred to the January 22, 2026 County Meeting regarding questions about SPLOST. Collins asked Pam Hawkins, Union County SPLOST Program Manager, to come to the podium to present an overview of SPLOST funds and projects. Pam Hawkins explained initial projected revenues from SPLOST, actual collections, how the total revenues are split between Union County and the City of Blairsville, through an intergovernmental agreement, and that, as of December 31, 2025, Union County has been given 56 of 72 (78%) payouts from the Georgia Department of Revenue from the SPLOST funds collected. Hawkins also provided project categories and examples to each of those categories, with expenses. Hawkin’s presentation is provided as part of the minutes as Exhibit “A”. Commissioner Collins adopted the FTA Procurement Policy for the Union County Transit System. This policy had an effective date of February 11, 2026. The policy only relates to purchases made by the county for Union …
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Mon Feb 9, 2026

Union County Development Authority

Union County Development Authority meeting cancelled, no agenda items

The Union County Development Authority Board meeting scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions were scheduled for this meeting.

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NOTICE from the Union County Development Authority The REGULARLY SCHEDULED meeting of the Union County Development Authority Board scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. is cancelled due to the lack of agenda items.

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Traffic fatalities6 (2024)
Business establishments666 (7,629 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$905/mo (140 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy16.1% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

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Permitted housing units

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For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.415
All kids
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