The Union Recorder--Homepage http://www.unionrecorder.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_323221856.html Oak Hill makes AYP http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_323221856.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:01:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_322230957.html Lockerly Arboretum candlelight tours next month http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_322230957.html Lockerly Arboretum will sparkle next month in anticipation of the holidays, and the community is invited to see the festive light displays. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_322230616.html Deadline Wednesday for Thanksgiving meal requests http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_322230616.html The deadline for meals for next week’s annual Ranch Park Homes Thanksgiving feast is next Wednesday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:38:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_323073937.html Ga. economic slump continues, could ease in 2011 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_323073937.html Georgia's recession continues. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:35:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_323073626.html Ga. unemployment rate hits 10.2 percent http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_323073626.html Georgia officials say the state's unemployment rate has risen slightly and now stands at 10.2 percent. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_322153152.html Census shows child poverty spreading http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_322153152.html New U.S. Census data shows childhood poverty expanding in Georgia. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:01:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_321224921.html Big Click photography show returns http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_321224921.html The call is out for community shutterbugs to bring out their best photos for the third annual Big Click Photography Contest and Exhibition. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_321225626.html Educate to graduate http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_321225626.html One local organization is taking initiative to enlighten middle and high school boys about the importance of education. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:54:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_322075541.html Ga. Regents approve fee hike for students http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_322075541.html College students in Georgia will pay more in fees next year to help make up for state budget cuts Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:01:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_320214420.html Author informs students about life during war http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_320214420.html A show of hands Friday among a classroom of Midway Elementary students revealed nearly half have firsthand knowledge of the lives of the deployed. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_321081704.html Study examines rural Ga. students http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_321081704.html Georgia has one of the nation's largest rural student populations, but one of the lowest graduation rates among those students. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_320214135.html JMA students display team strength for worthy cause http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_320214135.html How strong would you have to be to pull a 126,000-pound 757 jet airplane in 13 seconds? Well, how about the power of 20 junior and senior high school students? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:30:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_320071427.html Census: Small US cities lose luster in downturn http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_320071427.html America's small cities are losing some of their traditional appeal to upwardly mobile families seeking wholesome neighborhoods, a stable economy and affordable living. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:08:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_319110928.html Wounded local solider at Fort Hood hailed a hero http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_319110928.html Army leaders are commending a Georgia native for acting heroically by helping get people out of harm's way at Fort Hood even though he had been shot twice. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:03:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_319110349.html Authorities cracking down on seatbelts http://www.unionrecorder.com/homepage/local_story_319110349.html Highway safety authorities in Georgia are making a push to get motorists to buckle up in hopes of reducing the number of fatalities over the Thanksgiving travel period.