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Welcome to Blairsville-Union County!

W hat is the overwhelming reason we hear that people of wine and dine on farm-fresh fare after a day of shopping
If you need a few more reasons, go take a hike or sip a glass
fall in love with Blairsville-Union County? It’s the
“people.” Many of our newer residents’ stories start with a in downtown Blairsville. Sit and talk to the locals who are the
vacation, a visit to spend time with a friend or family member, soul of our community and you will soon be making plans to
or just a day trip. call Union County home. Blairsville-Union County is a great
But the people and the natural beauty aren’t the only things place to raise a family, start or expand a business, get started in
that make Union County great. We have world-class healthcare life, or retire. We enjoy the luxuries of big-city amenities but in
options, a state-leading public school system, a thriving arts a small-town setting so picturesque you may wonder if you’re
and cultural scene, and parks and recreational facilities bigger living in a movie. And if you miss the big-city life, you are only
towns wish they had. The best part is you can enjoy all of this a short drive to outlets, malls, and other amenities.
while paying one of the lowest property tax rates in the state Whether you’re looking for the solitude of Georgia’s
and with an affordable cost of living that makes living here an highest peak on Brasstown Bald, the fellowship of our many
unparalleled experience. community events and festivals, a relaxing afternoon beside a
Entrepreneurs love it here because of the simplicity of doing mountain stream, or for new cultural and culinary experiences,
business. Our business community is friendly, helpful, and well Blairsville-Union County has it all. We hope you will join us
connected, both personally and technologically. We enjoy some and breathe in the fresh, crisp mountain mornings. Life is truly
of the best broadband coverage in the region and can support better here.
businesses both small and large with a wide range of infrastruc- Steve Rowe, President
ture. Regardless of the business, Union County has everything Blairsville-Union County
for them to find success. Chamber of Commerce

Union County delegates After the first paved road
Blairsville, named either for vote against Georgia’s is completed in 1926, the The Tennessee Valley Authority dams the Nottely
Revolutionary War veteran James Blair or secession from the United Civilian Conservation Corps River to create Lake Nottely, which produces
Gold is discovered, journalist and presidential advisor Frances power and provides flood control.
attracting white settlers Blair, was named the Union County seat States, but Georgia builds structures still used
today at Vogel State Park,
to the Cherokee territory. by the Georgia General Assembly. secedes regardless. As Lake Winfield Scott and the
It is said to be the purest with many mountain The U.S. government creates
For the third time, the
Walasi-Yi Interpretive Center.
gold of the North Georgia communities, Union Union County Courthouse The Appalachian Trail is also the Chattahoochee National
Gold Rush. After the U.S. County is a mix of Forest. Today it includes nearly The Zell Miller Mountain
government removed the Union supporters and is rebuilt after burning in completed in the 1930s. 867,000 acres. Parkway, Ga. Highway
Cherokee Nation from Confederate supporters. 1898. Today it houses the 515, is completed, directly
their land, Union County Union County Historical connecting the North Georgia
is created during the Society and museum. Mountains to Atlanta.
Georgia Land Lottery.
UNION C OUNT Y TIMELINE
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