The Union Recorder - Local News

Police still investigating Athens murder-suicide
Athens-Clarke police are investigating a murder-suicide that started with a woman's body found in a parked car about a mile from the University of Georgia campus.
Bluegrass concert still on at Andalusia
The four-year tradition for a day of bluegrass music is still alive at Andalusia.
Preserving CSH
Central State Hospital was named by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation as a “Place in Peril” along with several other at-risk significant historic sites.
Samaritan’s Purse hopes to make a Christmas difference
One local organization hopes to make a difference this Christmas in the lives of many children living in more than 100 different countries.
Early Learning Center keeping students warm
The Parent Center Committee at the Early Learning Center is sponsoring a year-round clothing drive to help provide clothing to low income headstart and pre-kindergarten children.
Recession challenges rural transit
Organizers of unique call-and-ride bus services designed to transport folks in remote areas say budget cuts could hobble Georgia's expanding rural transit network, just as job losses increase the number of rural residents needing cheap transportation.
Dept. of Labor job fairs set in Ga. through Nov.
State labor officials will host job fairs this month connecting veterans and other job seekers with more than 90 employers.
Fire up the grill
One hundred thirty-two half chickens roasting on a brand new barbecue pit is enough to make the mouth water from the savory aroma.
Census hiring for 2010 team
If you are looking for a job that is close to home, has paid training, flexible hours and good pay, then a 2010 Census job may be right for you.
Campaign monies expose contentious race for state House
With the election to fill a vacancy in the state House of Representatives coming down to its final days, campaign contribution reports expose a highly contentious race in a district where the last two elections were won without a challenge.
Early College showcased during bus tour
Anxious students lined the sidewalks outside Magnolia Ballroom on the campus of Georgia College & State University, goodie bags in hand awaiting their visitors.
Pilot Club to light up Milledgeville with light a light
For nearly 30 years now, the Pilot Club of Milledgeville has used the “light a light” fundraiser to help other organizations in the community.
Pilot Club to hold annual car seat check Friday
The Pilot Club of Milledgeville will holds its 10th annual Car Seat Safety Check from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at the Milledgeville Mall.
Deep Roots committee wraps up ‘09 business
The committee charged with planning and executing the Deep Roots Festival held the last formal meeting related to the 2009 festival Wednesday, and members were extremely pleased with the results of the weekend’s event.

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