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Blairsville-Union County Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 78978 Blue Ridge Hwy.Blairsville, GA 30512706-745-5789toll-free [email protected]

Your Chamber

Welcome/Important Numbers

History of Union County

Senior Living & Retirement

Blairsville Homes

Tourism, Golf & Recreation

Shopping, Dining & Lodging

Misty Mountain Railroad

Arts & Culture

Logan Turnpike Mill

Education

Healthcare

Economic Development

Sleepy Hollow Fairy Houses

Government

Chamber Membership Directory

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Linda Mosely PublisherMark Mosely Executive EditorHeidi Watts Marketing ExecutiveTeresa Greer Managing EditorMichelle Lane Editor/PR CoordinatorStephen Hefner Creative DirectorDaniel Thompson Graphic DesignerBrittany Carpenter Graphic DesignerJoffre Moore Graphic DesignerTaylor Gordon CFOValerie Henson Business ManagerThomas Murrow Project CoordinatorMartha Lawson Proofing CoordinatorDan Friedman Director, Interactive ProgramingBlake Moore Director, ITElla Wilson Writer

The Blairsville-Union County Community Guide & Membership Directory is pro-duced by The Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce. Although every effort has been made to ensure ac-curacy, we cannot guarantee that dates, telephone numbers and other informa-tion have not changed. We welcome your recommendations for future issues. Call 706-745-5789 or visit us at www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com.

The Blairsville-Union County Community Guide is published by Great Southern Publish-ers, Inc., P.O. Box 20568, St. Simons Island, GA 31522, (912) 638-0780. © Copyright 2010 by Great Southern Publishers, Inc. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. Call Great Southern Publishers, Inc. for all your design and printing needs, (800) 697-5568 or www.greatsouthernpublishers.com.

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hen you make your home in any part of Blairsville or Union County, also consider making the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce your “second” home, as a resource for all your business or civic needs. Members are from all walks of life, whether they be business owners or civic leaders; all are welcome. Each person brings the richness of their experience to benefit the Chamber as we work together to advance the business en-vironment and the quality of life in Union County. The Chamber welcomes indi-vidual members who can make a positive impact on the success of our communities and county.

Thinking of relocating your family to our county? You’ll find all types of infor-mation in this publication to help you get settled quickly and comfortably. You’ll feel at home in no time.

Thinking about moving your business or company headquarters to Blairsville-Union County? Contact our Chamber for specific information regarding the differ-ent types of business and industry here, and our plans for our county’s ongoing economic development. We encourage you to play an active role in the Chamber, because this is the best way to meet many key community leaders who may become excellent resources, business partners, and surely, new friends as well.

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Cindy Williams, President

For more information on all the specific benefits of membership in the Blairsville-Union Chamber of Commerce, visit us on the Inter-net at www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com or contact us today by phone or email. We look forward to wel-coming you to our county, our city and our Chamber!


to Help You Get SettledImportant Numbers

elcome new residents! We’re glad you decided to relocate to the Blairsville-Union County area. To help make your transition easier, here is a list of local contact numbers and websites. For other contacts and more information, please refer to the Reloca-tion section of the Chamber’s website at www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com.

GovernmentBlairsville City Hall 706-745-2000Blairsville Municipal Airport 706-745-4307Board of Education 706-745-2322Downtown Development Authority 706-994-4837Health Department 706-745-6292Post Office – Blairsville 706-745-2541Post Office – Suches 706-747-2611Union County Commissioner’s Office 706-439-6000Union County Development Authority 706-745-4500Union County Schools 706-745-2322


other helpful numberSBurn Permit 706-781-2398GA Mountain Research & Education Center 706-745-2655Humane Society 706-781-3843Union County Public Library 706-745-7491Mountain Education Center 706-745-9575Union County Historical Society 706-745-5493Union General Hospital 706-745-2111Woody Gap School/Suches 706-747-2401

all emerGenCieSE-911 Center 706-439-6038City of Blairsville Police 706-835-1692County Sheriff ’s Department 706-439-6066Poison Control 800-282-5846

eleCtriCitYBlue Ridge Mountain Electric Member-ship Corporation (EMC)706-379-3121 www.brmemc.com

Water and SeWerThe City of Blairsville has a public

water and sewer system within the city limits. The Blairsville Water Department can be reached through City Hall.Union County has two water districts, Coosa Water and Notla Water. Not all areas of the county are serviced by these water providers. Private wells and septic tanks require a permit and can be obtained through the Union County Environmental Health Department.City of Blairsville Water 706-745-2000U.C. Environmental Health Department 706-781-3824Coosa Water 706-745-6773Notla Water 706-745-4598

telephone and Cable televiSion

Windstream 706-781-3717 or 800-501-1754www.windstream.net

driverS liCenSe37 Chase Dr., Blairsville 706-781-24268 a.m.- 6 p.m. Thursday & Friday only

traSh ServiCeUnion County Transfer and Recycling Station 706-439-6102Deep South Farm Rd.

tax informationwww.unioncountyga.govTax Commissioner’s Office 706-639-6018• Sales Tax: 7% (4% state tax and 3% county tax including a special purpose local option sales tax)• State Income Tax: Rates range from 1%-6% of taxable income.• Property Tax: Property tax is assessed at 40% of fair market value. Property taxes are payable at the Union County Court-house. Blairsville City taxes can be paid at City Hall.

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History of Union County


ike most of its neighboring North Georgia counties, the Union County originally shel-

tered Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee tribe. When gold was discov-ered in the 1820s, white settlers rushed to stake their claims. The Union County lines were carved from Cherokee County territory during the Georgia Land Lot-tery of 1832 (the Gold Lottery of 1832).

Historians think that the county was named for the Union Party, a political group that supported the removal of the Cherokee. Some credit John Thomas, a prominent Union County politician, who reportedly said “Name it Union, for none but union-like men reside in it.”

Ironically, prior to the Civil War, the county’s residents were largely pro-Union supporters and the county delegates to the state convention of 1861 voted against secession. When Georgia seceded, however, most Union County residents supported the Confederacy.

The county seat of Blairsville, incorpo-rated in 1835, was named for Frank Blair, a Washington, D.C. newspaper editor and a strong supporter of the Union Party. The first county courthouse, con-structed in 1835, burned in 1859 and was replaced by another that also burned in 1898. The courthouse that was rebuilt in 1899 would serve the county until 1976 when a new structure was built nearby and the old courthouse was donated to the Union County Historical Society.

In 1922, ground was broken on the county’s first paved road, from Cleveland, GA to the North Carolina border. The road was completed four years later, dur-ing which time the U.S. had purchased large amounts of land in the county and consolidated it into the Georgia National Forest. In 1937, these lands were given to the Chattahoochee National Forest. Today, this protected resource, along with Lake Nottely, created in the late 1940s, draws tens of thousands of visitors, mak-ing tourism a major local industry.

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Senior Living & Retirement early one-third of Union County’s residents (30.5%) are age 60 years and better, and there’s a good chance that 100% of them are enjoying the best “season of their lives” in Union County! The backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains affords active seniors oppor-tunities for outdoor recreation. Several residential communities, continuing edu-cation programs, and a local senior center offer senior activities and recreation.

The Union County Senior Center provides senior services such as hot noon meals, home delivered meals, exercise programs and recreation, transporta-tion, outreach, educational opportunities, and other services. 95 Senior Center Dr., Blairsville, 706-439-6105

OASIS—a ministry of First United Methodist Church of Union County—is an educational, inter-religious enrichment program for persons age 50 and older. More than 40 classes are offered in music, needlework, crafts, art, health/exercise, computers, travel, genealogy, and a host of other topics. 938 Hwy. 515, Blairsville, 706-745-2073, www.fumcunioncounty.com/oasis.html

The Institute for Continuing Learn-ing (ICL) is an adult-education center affiliated with Young Harris College. Courses might include aerobics, comput-ers, bridge, gardening, genealogy, music, natural history, woodworking, paint-ing, sculpture, and writing. Hundreds of people in north Georgia and western North Carolina have enjoyed ICL classes. 1 College St., Young Harris, 706-379-5194, www.iclyhc.org

Branan Lodge at Wesley Mountain Village is a beautiful retirement com-munity in Blairsville. Branan Lodge’s 138 apartments for persons age 62 and older, and Wesley Mountain Village’s single-family homes for ages 55 and older include amenities such as 24-hour on-site personnel, social activities, maintenance, and transportation. 706-745-5565/4627, www.brananlodge.org

Stonehenge Assisted Living III’s three residential buildings feature wrap-around decks, ensuring that residents feel right at home. Activities and outings keep seniors engaged. 168 Stonehenge Dr., Blairsville, 706-745-7703, www.stonehengeassistedliving.com

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Blairsville Homes iving in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a dream for many, yet it’s becoming a reality for more and more people every day. Twenty years ago, Union County was home to nearly 12,000 people; 10 years later, our popula-tion had increased to 17,289. Today, there are more than 21,000 residents who call our county home. That’s an increase of nearly 44% in the past 20 years. Clearly, the lure of our beautiful mountains, lakes, and forests is irresistible!

If you’ve chosen to make Blairsville-Union County your home, you’ve made a decision that will set you on a new course for life – one in which you’ll find warm, friendly folks who welcome you and are willing to share their mountain culture to help you feel at home. You’ll find a wide variety of outdoor recreation and festivals to experience, as well as access to big-city amenities that are only 90 minutes south of here. Our mountain communities and neighborhoods are all great places to raise a family or enjoy your retirement home.

Blairsville-Union County is predomi-nantly a “second home/retirement home”

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View Overlooking Lake Nottely


real estate market, which like most of the country, has been affected by the current recession. It is a true buyer’s market now, with mortgage rates at historical lows and many great deals to be had on both homes and land. These more affordable prices did give both home and lot sales a boost in 2009. According to data ob-tained from the Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors MLS, of the 317 homes sold in the county last year, 84% of them sold for less than $250,000 and 70% were $200,000 or less.

Homesites are also available at bargain prices. Improved lots can now be bought with underground power, water, DSL ser-vice and paved road frontage starting at less than $20,000. Properties of all types and sizes are available including acreage, creek and lake-front lots, gated commu-nities and golf course lots and, of course, more mountain view properties than you can dream of.

Homes are also available to suit every need from small rustic cabins starting at less than $100,000 to large luxury homes over

SprinG feStivalS1st Saturday Cruise-In on the Square

April through October, cruise Downtown Blairsville in your favorite set of wheels! Hosted by the Blairsville Cruisers, a club that promotes the in-terests of vehicle enthusiasts of all ages and types, these events are fun for all! www.blairsvillecruisers.com

Mountain Home Show (April)Want to learn the latest in moun-

tain home construction, products, services, and/or décor? Join home-builders, exhibitors, and suppliers as they showcase the latest styles and trends in mountain home living.

Downtown Spring Arts & Crafts Festival (May)

An exciting outdoor event held in Downtown Blairsville. Local artists are onsite to exhibit their works. www.downtownblairsville.com

Memorial Day Parade (May)Each Memorial Day weekend, Down-

town Blairsville salutes those who have served our country by hosting a com-munity parade. www.unioncountyhistory.org

Friday Night Concert SeriesEach Friday at 7 p.m., May through

October, residents and visitors alike enjoy the sounds of old-time music from the historic courthouse in Downtown Blairsville. www.unioncountyhistory.org


$1,000,000, but you certainly don’t have to be a millionaire to afford a nice home in Blairsville. The median price for homes sold last year was only $160,000.

To put it simply, there has not been a better time to buy real estate in Union County in many years given today’s low prices and huge selection of properties.

Homes in many communities run in the mid-$200,000s, and custom-built, luxury homes on pristine lots or in upscale communities are available for $500,000 and more. There are excellent investment opportunities available in all parts of the county. At the end of 2009, Union County had 637 active residential listings of which 474 were listed at $299,999 or less.

For those who want to try the area before they buy, there are several apart-ment communities in the Blairsville area offering affordable monthly rates for one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes. Ranges vary with amenities; one-bedrooms can start around $415, two-bedrooms range from around $350 to $550, three-bedroom apartments run from $390 to $700, and a four-bedroom apartment may run $550 per month. Blairsville has an apartment

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complex that caters to residents who are age 62 or older, or mobility impaired who require accessible units. The monthly rental rate varies according to an indi-vidual’s income.

For more information on the current real estate market and available listings, please call one of our many fine real estate professionals who are Chamber members listed in the Business Directory at www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com.

real eState propertY taxeS

In Union County, several tax exemp-tions are offered to homeowners who qualify, based on 40% of the assessed value of the property. These exemptions range from $2,000 to up to $10,000. For more information, visit www.union countyga.gov/home, or contact:

• Susie Phillips, Chief Appraiser65 Courthouse St., Box 4 Blairsville, GA 30512 706-439-6011, Fax 706-439-6012 [email protected]

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays


Tourism, Golf & Recreation

T he Blue Ridge Mountains: Georgia’s Great Getaway. It’s a different world up here, where you can reach new heights, see new sights, taste new flavors, and allow yourself to be carried away by the sweet harmonies of the hills. Your challenge will be de-ciding where to go, what to do, and what to see first! Here are a few fun options.

attraCtionSBrasstown Bald

Tell your friends you climbed Georgia’s highest mountain! When you get to the top (4,784 feet above sea level), you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular 360-degree view from the observation deck. 4811 Teague Rd., Blairsville, 706-896-2556

Misty Mountain Model Railroad America’s largest O-gauge train

display (3,400 square feet) recreates the landscape of North Georgia. Take the one-hour tour at 2 p.m. each Wednesday and Saturday, January-April or Wednes-day, Friday, and Saturday, May-December.

16 Misty Mountain Ln. on Town Creek School Rd., Blairsville, 706-745-9819

Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway Bring your camera for this 38-mile trip

featuring scenic overlooks offering spec-tacular views of the mountains. GA Hwys. 17/75, 180, 348 & 75 ALT, 706-745-6928 Southern Tree Plantation

This 60-acre Christmas tree farm offers more than 25,000 Christmas trees and more than 5,000 pumpkins each year, as well as hayrides and a petting farm. 2531 Owltown Rd., Blairsville, 706-745-0601

hiStoriC SiteSTrackrock Archaeological Area

Try your hand at deciphering the preserved petroglyphs of ancient Indian origin, with carvings resembling animal and bird tracks, crosses, circles, and hu-man footprints. Travel about five miles east of Blairsville on Hwy. 76 East, then turn right onto Trackrock Gap Road. Trackrock Gap Road, 706-745-6928

Misty Mountain Railroad

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muSeumSUnion County Historical Society Museum

Start your exploration of Union Coun-ty here amidst exhibits of items used in old churches, homesteads, schools, and doctors’ offices during the past 180 years, as well as military memorabilia. Union County Historic Courthouse, Blairsville, 706-745-5493

reCreationVogel State Park

One of Georgia’s oldest and most popular state parks, this park at the base of Blood Mountain features 85 camp sites, 35 cottages, a 20-acre lake, a swim-ming beach, a miniature golf course, hik-ing and backpacking, a museum, a general store, and four picnic shelters. 7485 Vogel State Park Rd., Blairsville, 706-745-2628, 800-864-7275

Meeks ParkMeeks Park is where Blairsville families

come to picnic, play, fish, and swim. Only one mile west of Blairsville on Hwy. 515, the park hugs the banks of Butter-nut Creek and the Nottely River which makes for a picturesque picnic while you drop in a line for fishing.

Play a game on one of the park’s four baseball fields or two softball fields, or practice your swing in one of its four bat-ting cages. There’s also a T-ball field and a utility field that can host an array of ac-tivities. Or, call ahead and reserve one of the four covered pavilions for your family re-union, birthday party, company picnic, or even a wedding.

Dogs are welcome at Meeks Park, too! Across the highway from the park, behind the Senior Center, is a private pet walking area. Fido or Fluffy must be on a leash, and please use the stoop-and- scoop container. • Meeks Park Pool–The junior Olympic-sized pool with six swimming lanes and a separate kiddie pool is the cool place to be during the warm months of the

year. Daily fee: $3; Single Season Pass: $50; Family Season Pass: $80. For more information, call 706-439-6074. • Meeks Park Disc Golf Course–Groups can enjoy this great new game, similar to golf, with 18 baskets to challenge even the best. And best of all, it’s free! • Softball–Adult softball programs are held at Meeks Park. Cheer on your team, or play on the team for great exercise. For more information, call 706-439-6074. Lighted field. March 1-October 31. • Walking Club–Walkers of all ages and paces meet every Tuesday and Thursday at either 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. to enjoy the beautiful walking trail at Meeks Park. • New Skate Park and Basketball Court–Blairsville kids have access to safe and legal skateboarding at this large, 75 x 50 foot “skate spot”. Also, shoot some hoops at the basketball court. 11 Pool Ln., Blairsville, 706-439-6074

Poteete Creek CampgroundThe perfect place to enjoy Mother Na-

ture from April 1-October 15, this 59-site campground is on beautiful Lake Nottely. Reservations are recommended. Power


and water are available. Also available is a dump station, boat ramp, picnic tables, beach area, pavilion, fishing, restrooms, a bathhouse, and showers. 7686 Poteete Creek Rd., Blairsville, 706-439-6103 [email protected]

Sosebee Cove Scenic Area Take a stroll along a loop trail through

this beautiful, 175-acre cove bursting with unique flora and fauna, boulder fields with a profusion of spring wild-flowers, mosses, and ferns. Hwy. 180, 706-745-6929

lake livinGLake Nottely

Spend time on this 4,180-acre moun-tain lake with clear, deep water and 106 miles of shoreline. Enjoy boating, picnicking, camping, and fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, and striped bass. Located at US Highways 19 & 129, 706-745-6928

horSebaCk ridinGThe Stables at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Featuring five miles of trails, the Stables at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa primarily offer one- and two-hour guided mountain trail rides, accommo-dating all experience levels. Guests can meander through open fields, hardwood forests and crystal-clear trout streams as they travel throughout the property. 6321 Hwy. 76, Young Harris, 706-379-9900Blanche Manor

Canter along a shady forest trail laced with mountain laurel or relax as your horse drinks from a cool mountain

stream. Trail rides and horse-drawn hayrides are the featured events, and you can even stay at the ranch in a comfort-ably appointed yurt. 177 Deal Hollow Rd., Copperhill, TN, 706-455-7433Trackrock Stables

See parts of the Chattahoochee National Forest on horseback! These stables offer one-hour walk-trot trail rides through gentle terrain and two-hour trail rides over mountain terrain. 4890 Track-rock Camp Rd., Blairsville, 706-745-5252, 800-826-0073Union County Saddle Club Arena

The Union County Saddle Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Bring your family, including anyone with special needs, as the club’s remod-eled arena is handicapped-accessible. 403 Saddle Club Dr., Blairsville, 706-897-7463

hikinG & ClimbinGHelton Creek Falls Trail

This trail descends quickly to a moun-tain cove, then to a creek bed where the first falls are visible, and down steep stairs. Hwy. 129 S., 706-745-5789Appalachian Trail

The southern-most point of the famed Appalachian Trail is right here at Spring-er Mountain and winds 80 miles through the most rugged areas of the Chatta-hoochee National Forest. It is accessible

from access trails within Union County: the Byron Herbert Reece Access Trail, Jacks Knob Trail (at Brasstown Bald), and Slaughter Creek Trail at Suches.Vogel State Park

Vogel State Park features about 20 miles of hiking trails including the Byron Herbert Reece Nature Trail, the Coosa Backcountry Trail (about 13 miles), the Bear Hair Gap Trail (4.1 miles), Trahlyta Lake Trail (1 mile), and numerous back-country trails.7485 Vogel State Park Rd., Blairsville, 706-745-2628, 800-864-7275

GolfChoose from the following Chamber

members’ courses which offer great play, other golf-related amenities, and spec-tacular mountain scenery.• Butternut Creek Golf Course

20 Union County Recreation Rd., Hwy. 19 & 129 N., Blairsville 706-439-6076, 887-745-5153 www.butternutcreekgolf.com

• Old Union Golf Course 78 Scores Pt., Blairsville706-745-4653 www.olduniongolf.com

• Brasstown Valley Golf Club 6321 U.S. Hwy. 76, Young Harris706-379-4613, 800-201-3205

• Cherokee Hills Golf Course3046 Harshaw Rd., Murphy, NC(828) 837-5853

Shopping, Dining & Lodging hen you’re in Blairsville, you’re in for a treat! Whether it’s where to eat, where to stay, or

where to shop, you have choices, choices, and more choices to fit any budget and taste. The best part about visiting Blairs-ville is that each season, there’s something new to explore here – a new shop, a new restaurant, a new inn – because Blairsville is blooming all year ‘round!

Thanks to our rich mountain heritage, you’ll find all kinds of antiques, “uniques,” collectibles, and specialty items that you might not find anywhere else, right here in Blairsville’s shopping district. Everyone wants to take home a little piece of these mountains, so thanks to the abundance of locally-owned stores in the county, you’re bound to find that special something for that someone special.

Sample the variety from antiques, artwork, children’s stores, clothing stores, shoe stores, fun boutiques, crafts and home accessories, Native American goods, and more. There’s a mountain of shopping fun to be found here in the North Georgia Mountains!

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Summer feStivalSBlairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games (June)

Residents and visitors look forward to the second weekend in June when Blairsville spotlights the heritage of our area. This three-day event offers a Kilted Golf Classic, Ceilidh (dinner party), pipe and drum bands, ath-letic competitions, vendors, children’s games, a concert, and Scottish food, music, dancing, and reenactments. www.blairsvillescottishfestival.org

Mountain Fling (June)Enjoy arts and crafts galore the last

weekend in June. Exhibits are both indoors and out. www.mtnregartscraftsguild.org

Union County Farmers Market (June-September)

Saturday mornings June through September, stop by the Union County Courthouse in Blairsville for local grown produce and handmade crafts. www.ucfarmersmarket.com

Independence Day Celebration (July)Join us annually for our spectacular

fireworks display! Everyone loves the Boat Parade held on Lake Nottely.

Butternut Creek Festival (July)Celebrate and enjoy the arts of

this mountain region in mid July: fine arts and crafts, woodwork, oils and watercolors, stained and leaded glass, jewelry, and more. Also including dem-onstrations and live entertainment. www.butternutcreekfestival.com

1st Annual Green Bean Festival (July)Celebrate the green bean and “green”

living the last weekend in July with pageants, a square dance, tractor show, quilting exhibit, storytellers, crafts, “living green” demonstrations, farmers’ market, and “Green Ribbon” recipe con-test. www.GreenBeanFestival.com

Mountain Singing Convention (June)Blairsville’s Historic Courthouse

hosts this festival that celebrates shape note singing and audience- performed a cappella gospel music. www.mountaingospelconvention.org


All serious shoppers know that this fun activity really does work up an appetite, so wherever you are shopping in Blairs-ville-Union County, you’re never far from a good, healthy meal. If you want to grab just a quick bite as you’re dashing in and out of stores, you’ll find plenty of options that fill the bill and fill your tummy at the same time: pizza, sandwiches, burger, ribs, or wings, for example.

When the shops close their doors in the evening and you really want to celebrate some of your “super bargains,”

plan to enjoy a first-class meal at one of several fine-dining or resort restaurants in the county. Along with good ol’ Southern home-cooked dishes, Blairsville-Union County also features hearty Italian fare, and seafood, among others. You’ll find just about anything you like to eat here, so come hungry!

Selecting your accommodations in Blairsville-Union County can be as much fun as shopping, simply because there are so many options from which to choose. However long you can stay, your visit will be enhanced by your selection of clean, affordable lodging. Curl up in a cozy cottage or rustic cabin clinging to the edge of a mountain, or camp under the stars at Vogel State Park, Nottely River or Trackrock campgrounds. Wake


to a mountain sunrise and a piping hot breakfast at a locally owned and man-aged B-&-B, or enjoy “first-class services and refreshment of mind, body, and soul” at one of several fine luxury resorts. Dependable, affordable hotel chain properties are also available.

Almost all accommodations are sure to offer views of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. You’ll have to come back to Blairsville-Union County again and again to experience all the wonderful places to eat, places to stay, and stores to shop!

The Plantation House Restaurant

Miniature Magic in the Blue Ridge Mountains

queals of awe and delight just like these can be heard emanating from the 8,000 square-foot

building behind Charles Griffin’s home in Blairsville. What’s going on in there is nothing short of magic for children of all ages, and further proof that fantasy can be found throughout beautiful Blairsville. Enter the home of Misty Mountain Model Railroad, a sure-fire must-see for any visitor to Blairsville. America’s largest, privately owned, O-gauge train display is an unrivaled, 4,000 square-foot model rail-road layout built amidst an unbelievably realistic replica of the town of Blairsville and the North Georgia Mountains. Set against the backdrop of a colorful mural of the surrounding countryside, this world-class display features 14 O-gauge Lionel trains traveling on a mile of track over 12 bridges and four trestles and through 15 tunnels. A fantasy this large needed the right place, the right space, and the master-minds to create it. The brainchild of Charles Griffin, Misty Mountain Model Railroad preserves his exciting childhood

“ Holy cow! Look at that!”

“ Oh, my goodness, isn’t that amazing?!?”

“ How did they make that look so real?”

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memories when he spent hours playing with his Uncle Fred’s model trains. No doubt friends Ken Kluth and Don Morris, along with mural painter Jim Fleming, enjoyed similar boyhood experi-ences which led them all to devote 15 years of planning and construction, along with considerable personal funds, to their labor of love. The bench work (the area on which the display is built) is constructed of seven tons of lumber, sturdy enough to hold grown men walking around on it; the mountains and scenery are formed of 6,000 pounds of plaster. Beneath the layout are hidden trap doors for servicing the massive electrical array of wires that help run the trains and illuminate hun-dreds of buildings, signs, and streetlights. Approximately 380 pieces from Department 56 (brand of collectibles) are sprinkled throughout the display. No detail is overlooked, from the piles of sawdust around the logging mill to the Georgia Mountain Fair rides that twirl and blink, to the tiny townspeople who are waving, walking, and working, to the tiny pieces of trash around the town’s hobo camp! This attention to detail is what makes every scene so real, to the delight of adults as well as children. No amount of description can do this attraction justice; the “oohs” and “ahhs” and wide-eyed wonder on the faces of some 24,000 annual visitors say it all. For Charles Griffin, who originally intended this layout to be enjoyed by his children, his grandchildren, and their friends, there’s a simple joy he gets from it all: “It’s something to be enthused about, to have fun with…it keeps you active!” Additionally, every penny from tickets goes to local charities. “The day after Thanksgiving 2009, we raised more than $1,000 in three hours for our local library,” said Griffin. Come see this marvelous magical world for yourself ! The display is open January-April on Wednesdays and Saturdays and May-December on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. A one-hour tour begins promptly at 2 p.m.Misty Mountain Model Railroad16 Misty Mountain Ln.Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-9819


Arts & Culture

ould it be the crisp, clean air that enables one to see ordinary things in a new and clearer way? Is it

the silence of a cool evening that enables one to “hear” the melodious music of the mountains? Is it the myriad of textures and colors that one finds in nature – the roughness of tree bark, the smoothness of a stream-washed stone, the brilliance of an autumn leaf – that inspires one to weave, whittle, brush, or blend them all together?

Whatever it may be, it brings out the best in Blairsville-Union County local and regional artists who employ a wide variety of artistic media to express themselves. For example, all types of paintings, drawings, mixed media pieces, sculpture, photography, and more grace the homes of Blairsville-Union County residents. Additionally, our area is home to many award-winning representational artists, including artist-in-residence Pat Aube Gray; kinetic sculptor Al Garnto; animal artist Carol Demme; and glassblower David Goldhagen.

Many other fine artists offer their talents and products to the community through decorative and functional items

such as handmade baskets, jewelry, stained glass, furniture, quilts, fabric art, dolls, leather work, wood carving, candles, pottery, gourd art, painted wood and glass, gift items, a wide array of fine art and photography, and more.

The Blairsville-Union County Cham-ber encourages its members and the com-munity to support the arts as an expres-sion of the lively culture of this area.

the artS Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (The Art Center)Many Union County artists are

members of this fine organization which has been fostering the creative process in these mountains for more than 30 years. In addition to all kinds of visual arts class-es, the Association offers classes in music, dance, watercolors, oil painting, acrylics, collage, pastels, stained glass, woodcarving, drawing, knitting, mosaics, creative writ-ing, pottery, basketry, pen and ink, pressed flowers, and more. 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, 706-632-2144 or 706-632-7785, www.blueridgearts.net

What lures so many creative people to the Blue Ridge Mountains to express themselves through nearly every conceivable artistic medium?

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Local Artist


fall eventS & feStivalS

Mountain Heritage Festival (September)Collections of fine mountain-made

products are available at this spectacu-lar event during Labor Day weekend. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the manifestations of the handiwork of local craftsmen and craftswomen. www.unioncountyhistory.org

Bluegrass Festival (September)Bluegrass music comes alive in Down-

town Blairsville! Visitors will enjoy a talented line-up of musical entertainment in addition to many other activities. It all happens the last weekend of September. www.unioncountyhistory.org

Indian Summer Festival (October)For a truly fantastic experience, plan

to attend the Indian Summer Festival the first weekend in October in Suches, Georgia. Activities include a craft show, 10K run, country square dance, weaponry demonstration, auction, play performed by elementary students, and much more! www.suches.com/festival.htm

Sorghum Festival (October)Blairsville’s longest running festival,

held at Meeks Park, celebrates the ancient art of cooking sweet syrup extracted from sorghum cane. Visitors enjoy sorghum syrup-making demon-strations in addition to contests such as “Biskit” Eatin’, Pole Climbin’, Log Sawin’, Rock Throwin’, and Horseshoe Throwin’. Join us the second and third weekends in October for all this fun, plus a parade, a car show, square dances, and live demon-strations. http://sorghum.blairsville.com/

Fall Hoedown at Vogel State Park (October)

Celebrate autumn’s arrival with a cake-walk, hayrides, and food during the day, and a campfire, dancing, and storytelling at night.

Mountain Regional Arts & Crafts Guild The Mountain Regional Arts & Crafts

Guild represents more than 80 artists and craftsmen from throughout Northeast Georgia, Southwestern North Carolina, and Southeastern Tennessee. The guild opened ArtWorks Artisan Centre in Hiawassee as a permanent place to hold Guild meetings, to have classrooms for teaching, and space to sell their work.

In the Centre, the Main Gallery and retail store is filled with an ever-changing display of beautiful handmade baskets, jewelry, stained glass, furniture, quilts, fabric art, leather work, wood carving, candles, pottery, gourd art, painted wood, gift items and a wide array of fine art and photography by more than 56 local and regional artists. The classroom space is regularly filled with adults and children looking for new ways to be creative. 308 Big Sky Dr., Hiawassee, 706-896-0932, www.mtnregartscraftsguild.org

High Country ArtisansHigh Country Artisans is another

group of artists and crafters who promote quality art work in the North Georgia Mountains through a well-organized, well-attended arts and crafts festival, The Butternut Creek Festival, held in July in Meeks Park in Blairsville. Now in its 12th year, the festival is a juried art show with high standards; in 2009, only 65 artists were selected to show their work in categories from basketry, fine art, fabric art, and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metal working, photography, pottery, scrimshaw, and woodturning. PO Box 422, Blairsville, 706-781-1221, www.butternutcreekfestival.com

art GallerieS & StudioS• Al Garnto Fine Art Studio 87 School StreetBlairsville, GA 30512(706) 745-1200www.algarnto.comBy Appointment Only

• Carriage House Framing & Art Gallery 29 Highway 515, Suite ABlairsville, GA 30512(706) 745-9735www.carriagehouseartcenter.com

• Gallery on the Main 44 Chevy Drive, Suite BBlairsville, GA 30512(706) 897-7692www.carolmooredemme.com

• Goldhagen Studios7 Goldhagen Studio Dr.Hayesville, NC 28904(828) 389-8847www.goldhagenartglass.com

CultureMisty Mountain Model RailroadRail fans marvel at America’s largest,

privately-owned O-gauge train display. This amazingly detailed “walk into/walk through” 4,000 square-foot layout features 14 O-gauge Lionel trains travel-ing on a mile of track over 12 bridges and four trestles and through 15 tunnels. Open Wednesdays & Saturdays, January through April, and Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays May through December. Tours begin at 2 p.m., 16 Misty Mountain Ln., Blairsville, 706-745-9819

Corn MazeA-“mazing” fun for the whole family!

Decorative gourds and colorful Indian corn, and more than 20 kinds of pump-kins and squash make good eating and great autumn decorations. Grown on Collins’ farm in Blairsville. Open Sep-tember 1 through October 31. 5902 Hwy. 129 S., Blairsville, seven miles south of Blairsville square; four miles north of Vogel State Park, 706-835-7568

Meeks ParkMeet for a game in our beautiful park

with four baseball fields, two softball fields


and four batting cages, T-ball field, utility field, public swimming pool, four cov-ered pavilions for picnicking, walking trails, skate park, and four tennis courts. Disc golf and a pet walking trail are nearby. 11 Pool Ln., Blairsville, one mile west of Blairsville on Hwy. 515, 706-439-6074, www.ucrd.net

Georgia Mountain Research and Education CenterCurious about the food and water you

consume, the clothes you wear, and the air you breathe? This branch of UGA offers monthly adult outreach seminars to keep the public informed about agricultural research. Tours available by appointment. 2564 Georgia Mountain Experiment Sta-tion Rd., Blairsville, 706-745-2655

Logan Turnpike MillFor a truly Southern experience, wit-

ness stone-ground grits-in-the-making at this antique mill. The mill operates Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Products include pancake, muffin, and biscuit mix; flour; grits and porridge; and cornmeal. 4494 Gainesville Hwy., Blairs-ville, U.S. 19/129 five miles south of Blairsville, www.loganturnpikemill.com

Southern Tree PlantationFamily memories are made on this

60-acre working farm. Visit the craft barn or work your way through the twists and turns of the wooden maze. Pet the farm animals, stroll through the pumpkin patch, and hop on the hayride! Open every Fall and Christmas season. 2254 Owltown Rd., Blairsville, www.southern treeplantation.com

Lake Nottely

Grindin’Grits in Georgia

nd there is no better place in Georgia to find real grits – meaning whole grain, stone-

ground grits (not those sold in chain grocery stores) – than inside Logan Turnpike Mill, a real circa 1916 grist mill featuring a 1926 Fairbanks Morse engine mounted on a buckboard wagon, just five miles south of Blairsville. Own-ers Cecilia and George Holland, both formerly employed in Atlanta at Na-tional Service Industries and Shepherd Spinal Center (respectively), wanted to return to their roots in North Georgia, so they bought the mill from their friend Becky Rogers in 1986, and happily con-tinue the tradition of educating people about the good nutrition and wonderful taste of freshly ground grains.

the true taSte of the South

Grits are the staple of the South, so every real Southern kitchen should be stocked with whole grain good-ness from Logan Turnpike Mill: whole wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat flours,

What comes to mind when you think of the REAL South?How about: magnolias and mayo, farms and friendly folks, cornbread and countryside, greens, and of course… grits!

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cornbread mixes, pancake mixes, and buttermilk biscuit mixes. What makes these products exceptionally good (and good for you!) is their stone grinding process which utilizes the whole grain, leaving nothing to waste.

“The flour available in supermarkets today is ground with high speed ham-mer or roller mills. It is then refined by removing the germ, bran, and essential oils. Then the flour is ‘whitened’ by aging or by adding bleaching agents such as potassium bromate. Finally, the flour is enriched by replacing a couple of nutrients,” Cecilia explains. “However, at Logan Turnpike Mill, nothing is removed. We also grind at a much lower temperature… keeping the grains cool does not destroy the heat-sensitive nutrients and makes for a much more flavorful and healthy product. We believe that eating freshly stone-ground whole grains is a much healthier alternative to the high-speed, ‘whitened,’ enriched flours!”

Demand for Logan Turnpike Mill’s products has grown steadily over the years, forcing the Hollands to expand to their second location on the banks of the scenic Nottely River on Hwy. 19/129 south of Blairsville. They opened their mill/store to the public in 1995, and their bakery’s best-selling product is their eight-grain “Ezekiel bread.” The store is open year round except for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Thanks to mail order and the In-ternet, Logan Turnpike Mill products are “cooking up” in kitchens in every one of the 50 states, as well as over-seas. Their products have appeared on The Food Network, and in both Southern Living and Martha Stew-art magazines, and of course, on the tables of the finest homes in Blairs-ville and Union County.Logan Turnpike MillU.S. 19/129 5 miles south of Blairsville GA at mile marker #8. Store Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m, June-October Winter months, open Thurs., Fri., Sat. only

Fresh Cornbread at Logan Turnpike Mill

1916 Grist Mill


Raising the Bar in Union County Schools

arents will be pleased when they learn that these award-winning, top-

performing Union County schools have a low student-to-teacher ratio,

special education programs, integration of technology in all areas, and more features that encourage and sustain learning.

union CountY SChool SYStem

The Union County School System op-erates five schools and is the fiscal agent for the Union County Head Start pro-gram and Pre-Kindergarten program. It is also a co-administrator for the Mountain Education Center High School, along with the school systems in Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Pickens, Stephens, Towns, and White counties. The system employs approximately 460 certified and classified personnel. The certified personnel staff is composed of teachers, administrators, counselors, media specialists, and oth-ers who offer specialized services to staff and students. More than 73% of the 236 certified staff members hold advanced de-grees. Approximately 27% have Master’s

degrees, 45% have Education Specialist degrees, and 2% have Doctorate degrees. Classified personnel are secretaries, para-professionals, maintenance, custodians, food service workers, and bus drivers.

Union County school buildings are some of the most up-to-date in the area. A new $9-million middle school building opened in 2006 and a new $11-million high school building opened in August 2002. The Woody Gap School was reno-vated in 2000, again in 2003, and a new gymnasium opened in 2009.

School System Positives:• Accredited by Southern Association

of Colleges and Schools• Accredited by Georgia Accrediting

Commission• Meet Georgia Public Schools

standards• 1:13 Teacher-Student Ratio• Curriculum meets or exceeds state

requirements• Full-day pre-school program• Integration of technology throughout

the curriculum at all levels• Gifted education

A quality education for children is often a significant part of the decisions families make when relocating to Union County.

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private eduCationWhile most Union County parents are satisfied with the job being done by the Union County School System, some parents still may prefer to enroll their children in a private school with a particular secular or religious orientation. One such school that supports the Blairsville-Union County Chamber is Mountain Area Christian Academy, a Christ-centered, Biblically based school that provides an educational program that is academically excellent, and focused on equipping and encouraging students to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.• Mountain Area Christian Academy

14090 Old Hwy. 76, Morganton, 706-374-6222, www.macalions.org

• Special education programs• Superior athletic programs• Full-time, certified staff in art and music,

and extensive extracurricular activities and physical education at all levels

• Union County Primary School (K-2)592 School Cir., Blairsville, 706-745-5450

• Union County Elementary School (3-5)165 Elementary Way, Blairsville, 706-745-9615

• Union County Middle School (6-8)367 Wellborn St., Blairsville, 706-745-2483

• Union County High School (9-12)372 Panther Way, Blairsville, 706-745-2216

Woody Gap School is the smallest public school in Georgia, with ap-proximately 100 students in grades K-12. Since the early 1940s, it has enjoyed great community support and, at vari-ous times, has ranked at number one in the state academically. The school has achieved AYP for three consecutive years, and continues to maintain some old-time traditions. 2331 State Hwy. 60, Suches, 706-747-2401

Mountain Education Center High School (MECHS) is a collaborative effort of Union County School System and its neighbors, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Pickens, Stephens, Towns, and White County school systems. This academic, self-paced, individualized, evening high school serves students who are seeking a non-traditional school environment and who desire a Georgia high school diploma. 218 School St., Blairsville, 706-745-9575, www.mountaineducationcenter.net

hiGher eduCationColleges and technical institutions

located in or within a short driving distance

of Union County include North Georgia Technical College, based in Clarkesville, and Young Harris College in Young Harris.

North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) is the oldest technical college in Georgia. Students receive invaluable training and hands-on experience with high-tech equipment.

NGTC constantly reviews and raises its standards and has been awarded ac-creditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. NGTC recently signed articulation agreements with sev-eral local colleges including Young Harris College and North Georgia College and State University. These agreements pave the way for students to transfer credits from one institution to another or to get a jump start on an academic history.

North Georgia Technical College is a public, two-year technical college whose mission is to provide technical educa-tion, adult literacy education, continuing education, and business and industry training. These efforts improve the quality of life of individuals by preparing them


to succeed as literate and technically competent members of the workforce and by promoting the economic development of the Northeast Georgia region.

The college offers traditional, distance learning, and online courses that lead to a certificate, a diploma, or an associ-ate’s degree. In addition to the Blairsville campus, there are campuses located in Clarksville and Toccoa. 121 Meeks Ave., 706-439-6300

Nestled in Brasstown Valley, just a few miles northeast of Blairsville, Young Harris College recently transitioned from a small, two-year college to a four-year, baccalaureate degree-granting liberal arts college. Known for nurtur-ing students during the first two years of college, the private, United Methodist-affiliated institution received accredita-tion in 2008 from the Southern Associa-tion of Colleges and Schools to grant bachelor’s degrees, and Georgia’s former Secretary of State Cathy Cox became the college’s 21st president.

Young Harris College offers bachelor’s degrees in music, English, biology, and

business and public policy, with addi-tional majors being added each year.

While maintaining an impressive 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the college broke enrollment records for the third consecu-tive year in August 2009, enrolling nearly 700 students, with plans to increase enrollment to 1,200.

Young Harris College presents nu-merous concerts and recitals open to the community. The Campus Gate Art Gallery hosts a diverse lineup of exhibits each semester with opportunities to meet the artists. Theatre Young Harris annually presents a season of full-scale musicals, innovative dramas, and classic plays, and also provides performing arts education to thousands of local elementary students.

Featuring state-of-the-art projection technology in a 40-foot dome theater, the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium offers an annual schedule of public evening performances and daytime educational shows for school groups. On clear nights, the YHC Observatory opens immedi-ately following planetarium shows nearby at Brasstown Valley Resort. 1 College St.,

Young Harris, 800-241-3754 or 706-379-3111, www.yhc.edu

perSonal enriChmentNot far from Union County, in Brass-

town, N.C., area residents can study the art or craft of their choice. The John C. Campbell Folk School offers year-round weeklong and weekend classes for adults in crafts, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography, writing, and much more. Local residents may qualify for reduced fees. One Folk School Rd., Brasstown,800-FOLK-SCH, (365-5724) or 828-837-2775, www.folkschool.org

Healthcare in Blairsville

s more and more people discover the many benefits of living in Blairsville-Union County, quality

healthcare services become increas-ingly important to our resident seniors, our families with children, and even our seasonal visitors who enjoy their second homes here.

Blairsville-Union County’s healthcare system stands ready to help both its residents and visitors stay healthy and active throughout this special season, and all year-round.

hoSpitalSUnion General HospitalUnion General Hospital opened as a

small outpatient clinic in 1959, but has evolved into one of the most modern and progressive hospitals in the state. It was named as Georgia’s Rural Hospital of the Year 2001 during the 20th anniversary meeting of the Georgia Rural Health As-sociation. The hospital has demonstrated exemplary service and earned a reputation as a model institution for others to follow. Awards and recognition include:

• 1989 – Rural Hospital Award by the Georgia Rural Health Association

• 1994 – named as one of the top per-forming hospitals by the 1994 100 Top Hospital Benchmarks for Success study

• 2000 – Small Hospital of the Year Award by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals

• 2001 – Georgia Rural Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Rural Health Association

• 2007 – Georgia Rural Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Alliance of Com-munity Hospitals

• 2007 – named by Modern Health-care among the Top 100 hospitals in the nation and Top 20 among small rural hospitals.

Union General Hospital has recently expanded to meet the healthcare needs of our community. This technologically advanced facility provides a wide range of services rarely available in small com-munities. It includes 45 private inpatient rooms, comprehensive women’s ser-vices, a new clinical laboratory, surgical

Winter is a wonderland in Blairsville-Union County, and along with the season’s first snowflakes, often come the first sniffles.

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department, critical care department, emergency department, central energy plant, a fitness center, and a walk-in clinic at Walmart.

Union General Hospital provides services for: cardiology; dental; dietary consults (full-time dietitian); ear, nose and throat; family practice; obstetrical/gynecology; gastroenterology; inter-nal medicine; laboratory – including in-house pathology; nephrology; oncol-ogy; orthopedics; pharmacy; podiatry; radiology – including nuclear medicine,

CT, mammography, bone density, MRI, ultrasound, and echocardiography; rehabilitation department; respiratory therapy; sleep studies; surgery (inpatient and outpatient); urology – including lithotripsy; vascular consultations; outpa-tient department; dialysis clinic; cancer treatment center; 24-hour emergency services; hospital-based EMS; and non-emergency transport. 214 Hospital Cir., Blairsville, 706-745-2111

Northeast Georgia Health System Northeast Georgia Health System

(NGHS) is a not-for-profit community

health system offering a full range of healthcare services through Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) in Gainesville. NGMC provides two long-term care centers, a mental health and substance abuse treatment center, and outpatient centers throughout Northeast Georgia. It also offers a satellite cancer treatment center in Toccoa, physician offices, and outpatient rehabilitation centers. The 557 inpatient-bed, 261 skilled-nursing bed health system serves close to 700,000 people in more than 13 counties across Northeast Georgia, including Union County.

Located in Blairsville is Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Cardiology, which is staffed by James Varnell, MD, a board-certified cardiologist who works and lives in Blairsville. NGPG Cardiology offers Union County residents a direct link to NGMC’s Cardiac Care program, which is ranked number one in Georgia, and top 5% in the nation, for the fifth year in a row by HealthGrades®.

Other NGHS services in Union County include end-of-life care through Hospice of NGMC, and Lifeline, a


personal emergency response system. For more information about services provided by NGHS, visit www.nghs.com. 743 Spring St., Gainesville, 770-219-9000, www.nghs.com

home CareThree agencies in Union County of-

fer in-home service professionals who are skilled nurses; physical, speech, and occupational therapists; certified home health aides; social workers; and regis-tered dieticians. They help your loved ones remain at home while receiving the care they need to maximize their recovery and quality of life.

• CareSouth1390-F U.S. Hwy. 76Hiawassee, 706-896-5037www.caresouth.com

• Senior Helpers329 Oak St., Ste. 201Gainesville,678-807-2220www.seniorhelpers.com

• Tugaloo Home Health Agency, an Amedisys Company1620 U.S. Hwy. 76Hiawassee, GA706-896-1257www.amedisys.com

nurSinG homeUnion County Nursing HomeWith easy access to the diagnostic

services of Union General Hospital, residents of the nursing home enjoy the continuum of care necessary for their


health. Offering an “at home”-like envi-ronment, the Nursing Home is designed with the resident in mind, with a caring staff of professionals and fully equipped units, as well as educational and recre-ational activities. 164 Nursing Home Cir., Blairsville, 706-745-4948, www.unionge-neralhospital.com/nursing_home.htm

hoSpiCe CareGeorgia Mountains HospiceGeorgia Mountains Hospice is a

not-for-profit community agency serv-ing this area since 1993. Their team of professionals provide quality care to those who are faced with a life-limiting illness. Hospice care is available for cancer and end-stage heart, lung, liver, kidney, and Alzheimer’s diseases. Patients are served regardless of age,

diagnosis, or ability to pay. Financial assistance is available. 70 Caring Way, Jasper, 706-253-4100, 800-692-7199, www.gmhospice.org

Regency HospiceRegency Hospice is a world class orga-

nization that provides the highest quality care to patients at a critical time of life. Highly experienced hospice profession-als, who are experts in pain management, provide support and counseling for patients and families. 236 S. Main St., Hiawassee, 706-896-1251, www.regency-hospice.com

health departmentUnion County Health Department

provides general health services to Union County residents, such as child and ado-lescent health services including immu-


union CountY health department: environmental health

This department investigates a variety of environmental conditions that affect the public’s health, enforces Georgia law and county ordinances, permits and inspects on-site sewage management systems and certain types of public establishments, and manages rabies control.• Union County Health Department:

Environmental Health46 Hughes St., Ste. BBlairsville706-781-3824

nizations for children, women’s health services including presumptive Medicaid for pregnant women, nutritional health services (WIC), communicable disease services, immunizations for adults, child safety seat checks, and lab work with doctors’ orders.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • Union County Health Department

67 Chase Dr.Blairsville706-745-6292

Economic Development

hile the following information will give you a taste of what

Union County has to offer busi-nesses, at www.ucda.net you will find detailed charts, graphs, and information about our location, transportation options, quality of life, workforce and training opportunities, the key industries that proudly call us their home, and incentives for you to set up shop in our area.

population & laborUnion County is a dynamic and grow-

ing county, evidenced by the fact that from 1990 to 2008, Union County’s population nearly doubled, primarily from in-migration. In 2008, the population was estimated to be 21,351, with projections that it will increase to 27,024 by 2015. The labor force, employ-ment, and personal income levels have also risen steadily over the past 20 years.

Union County’s experienced, capable, and 100% non-union labor force offers its employers strong and loyal work ethics as a foundation for success. In addition to Union County resident workers, county businesses attract workers from the sur-

rounding Georgia counties of Fannin, Lumpkin, Towns and White, as well as the North Carolina counties of Cherokee and Clay. Currently, this area’s labor force is estimated to be 169,875 and is expected to rise to 283,553 during the next 15 years.

inCome & eduCationWith continued growth in jobs, Union

County workers’ per capita income has increased from $25,135 in 2005 to $28,111 in 2007. Estimated median household income in 2008 inflation-adjusted dollars was $42,436, and median family income in 2008 inflation-adjusted dollars was $53,832.

The majority of the Union County labor pool ages 25-44 have a high school or GED education, and even some col-lege (such as a two-year degree) which may qualify them for good jobs with any of the county’s top employers.

For detailed population and employ-ment trends, employment by industry sector, commuting patterns, education attainment levels, and other labor force ac-tivity information, visit the website of the

For those looking to locate, relocate, or simply expand your business in this fast-growing, resource-rich county in Georgia, there are many hard and tangible assets that Union County offers to businesses, in addition to the rich history, culture, and unique lifestyle amenities that are so characteristic of our area.

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Utilities in Union County

Georgia Department of Labor for an Area Labor Profile for Union County, GA.

emploYmentUnion County’s largest employers span

several industries, enabling workers with a variety of experiences and skills to contrib-ute to the local economy. The majority of employers (66%) are in service-providing industries, while another 25% produce goods. In addition, hundreds of thousands of visitors to the county each year help support a robust tourism and hospitality sector of the local economy.

Expanding the Union County labor area to include the surrounding counties previously mentioned, the economic opportunities include other big non-manufacturing employers such as healthcare leaders Chestatee Regional Hospital, Chatuge Regional Hospital, and Fannin Regional Hospital, retail giant Walmart, education leaders North Georgia College and State University and Young Harris College, and others.

Manufacturers who make their living in Union County offer products ranging from baby chicks to bedding plants, building


Union General Hospital, includes Union Co. Nursing Home Hospital

Union County Schools Education

United Community Banks Banking

Brasstown Valley Resort Resort

Union County Government

Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation Electric Utility

Global Employment Solutions, Inc. Employment Agency

Young Harris College College

The Home Depot Retail building materials

Bi Lo Grocery Grocery

Wal-Mart Retail

Top Non-Manufacturing Employers


products, bottled water, brochures, and more. For a complete list of these particular companies, visit www.ucda.net. For a profile on all Union County businesses by industry sector, including type of firm, number of firms, number of employees, and percentage of the overall industry mix, visit the Georgia Department of Labor website.

loCation & tranSportation

Blairsville, the county seat, is located in the lovely Nottely River valley in the North Georgia Mountains. A mere two-hour drive from Atlanta, GA, Chat-tanooga, TN, and Greenville, SC, our central location provides excellent access to Southeastern U.S. markets, interna-tional airports, and deep water ports.

Major Highways/Road Network The “Appalachian Developmen-

tal Highway Corridor A (GA 515)”, a four-lane divided highway built to near-interstate highway specs, brings newcomers and visitors alike to beauti-ful Blairsville from Atlanta, 114 miles south-southwest, or from any point in the area that connects to I-575 and into I-75. Highways serving Union County include: U.S. 19, 76, and 129, GA 2, 11, 60, 180, 325, 348, and 515.

AirportsFrom Blairsville via GA 515, it is 119

miles to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which is the world’s busiest in number of scheduled commercial airline flights. Chattanooga’s Metropolitan Airport is 95 miles west-northwest of Blairsville via U.S. 129/U.S. 64/I-75. The Blairsville Airport is a regional airport that recently completed a $3-million expansion to extend its paved and lighted runway to 5,000 x 100 feet. It is located three miles southeast of Blairsville.

Corrugated Replacements, Inc. machined replacement parts for corrugated box machines

Colwell Construction Co., Inc. asphalt paving

Aviagen, Inc., Blairsville Div. primary breeder. baby chicks

Panel-Built, Inc. modular building products, steel mezzanines

Cott Beverages, Inc. bottled water

Speedling, Inc. bedding plants, plant plugs, hanging baskets

Pro-Formance Carriers auto trailers, heavy equipment trailers, truck bodies, yard trailers

Cobb Vantress broiler breeding stock

Trackrock Industries assembling brochures, packaging parts, collating brochures

Top Manufacturing Employers


PortsThe ports of Savannah and Charleston

are 365 miles and 330 miles from Union County, respectively, and are easily ac-cessible by rail or motor transport.

taxeS and inCentiveSIn addition to our skilled workforce,

our accessibility to major commercial and transportation hubs, and our wonderful quality of life in Union County, our low-tax and pro-business environment also helps attract many new and expanding businesses. These factors offer companies significant long- and short-term op-erational advantages when compared to neighboring areas. An attractive package of incentives can facilitate company start-ups, relocations or expansions.

In 2008, Union County had the second lowest tax millage in Georgia. The combined millage rate (county + schools) is nearly half the state average and the county rate is less than half the state average. Union County’s fiscally conservative and effective local leader-ship is committed to low taxes..

For additional information on tax rates and comparisons as well as other county services information, please visit the Union County Government website: www.unioncountyga.gov/home.htm.

FreeportUnion County offers our businesses

100% Freeport. This means that raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods bound for out-of-state shipment that are held in factories and warehouses in Union County are 100% exempt from county ad valorem taxes.

IncentivesThe Union County Development

Authority offers incentives designed to compete for projects and also ensure that companies considering Union County as their home base have competitive advantages to launch successfully, and then maintain long-term operations. For example, Georgia offers at least a dozen financial incentives (tax credits, tax relief, exemptions, and bonuses) and Union County offers seven financial incentives that are listed in detail on the Union

County Development Authority website at www.ucda.net/taxes-incentives.

The Union County Development Authority’s partnerships with the Ten-nessee Valley Authority (TVA), Southeast Industrial Development Association (SEIDA), and Blue Ridge Mountain EMC gives us a competitive advantage in Georgia by making available ad-ditional low-cost financing and grant/loan packages to companies interested in bringing a business to Union County, funds that are not accessible to busi-nesses in other regions.

Long-term Incentives for Locating in Union County• Low cost of living • Low transportation costs • Excellent location, within a two-

hour drive of Atlanta, GA; Chatta-nooga, TN; and Greenville, SC

• Well-trained and disciplined work force • Low taxes • Excellent quality of life


id you know that, just outside of bustling Blairsville, there’s a unique community of diminu-

tive mountain folks living happily in the hills? Art Millican, Jr. knows these little folks well. He not only builds their houses for them, he also designs their whole villages!

These particular homes in Sleepy Hollow are selling well. They’re all hewn from “green” materials found naturally in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, materials that others might consider “junk.” But what might be “trash” to you becomes a fairy’s Taj Mahal!

Suspend your disbelief and be enchanted when you enter the vil-lage of Sleepy Hollow. This special place is like no other in the county… or the country, for that matter. Sleepy Hollow is built from a cornucopia of recycled materials, Disney know-how and the whimsical imagination of this Peter Pan of Blairsville, the undisputed Mayor of Sleepy Hollow.

Art Millican devoted 15 years to Disney Studios as an artist and model

“The fairies went from the world, dear,Because men’s hearts grew cold:And only the eyes of children seeWhat is hidden from the old...” - Kathleen Foyle

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maker, and later consulted and de-signed displays for Dollywood, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, and many other commercial parks and real estate developments worldwide. He has had experience with nearly every type of creative technique needed to bring a concept to “3-D life.”

His fascination with fantasy contin-ues to flourish in his 2,500 square-foot woodworking studio where Art creates Sleepy Hollow fairy houses, both big and small, fairy doors, whirligigs, weath-er vanes, and hand-cranked wooden toys.

reCapturinG the inner fairY-Child in all of uS

Why would a grown man spend his life building and painting fairy houses and other items of fantasy and whimsy? Because Art is passionate about keeping the fantasy and magic alive in all of us.

“Today’s techno-tots do not know how to dream anymore,” says Art. “All they know how to do is push buttons in order to play with virtual, flat, two-di-mensional images emanating from their techno-toys. They don’t know how to use their hands to make anything.”

“So, in our Sleepy Hollow workshops, we teach kids to ‘stop growing up’ and to understand that ‘believing is seeing,’ rather than the other way around. We teach kids to see the extraordinary magic in ordinary stuff,” Art says.

This process of discovery delights “children” of all ages; many of Art’s customers are gardeners and grandpar-ents. Gardeners lean toward the brightly painted fairy homes that complement the color in their gardens, while Art prefers the “aged, earthy hues that blend into Nature.”

When you’re ready to reacquaint yourself with the fun and fantasy of your youth, visit Sleepy Hollow Enchanted Gardens and Store and choose a special home to welcome a special new “little friend” into your life!

Sleepy Hollow Enchanted Gardens and Store 56 Fairy Folk Ln., Right on 515 E. heading toward HiawasseeBlairsville706-379-9622Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sleepy Hollow Fairy Houses


Government

amar Paris, the Sole Commissioner since 2001, is an elected official who is the governing authority

of the county and who serves a four-year term. The Commissioner sets and approves the budget for all departments and elected officials. He sets the mill rate each year, which provides funds for the operation of the county departments.

Commissioner Paris is directly re-sponsible for the following departments: Building Inspection and Permits, Envi-ronmental Enforcement, E-911 Dispatch Center, E-911 Mapping, Fire, Recreation, Road, and the Transfer & Recycle Station.• County Commissioner

65 Courthouse St.Blairsville, GA [email protected]: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

eleCted & other Government repreSentativeS

City of BlairsvilleBlairsville is governed by a mayor and

five city council members who are elected to staggered, two-year terms.• Mayor Jim Conley706-745-2000

• City Council 706-745-2000

Within the state of Georgia, Union County is one of only nine counties that operate under the Sole Commissioner type of government.

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• Police Chief Johnny Carroll706-835-1692

State Senator• Chip Pearson 321-B Coverdell Legislative Office BuildingAtlanta, GA 30334 [email protected] Office: P.O. Box 209Dawsonville, GA 30534 770-844-5821

State Representative• Stephen Allison 501 Coverdell Legislative Office BuildingAtlanta, GA 30334 404-656-0177District Office: 90 Blue Ridge St.Blairsville, GA 30512 706-781-3929

Governor• Sonny Perdue203 State CapitolAtlanta, GA 30334404-656-1776www.Georgia.gov

U.S. Senators• Saxby Chambliss416 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510202-224-3521

• Johnny Isakson120 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510202-224-3643

U.S. Representative 9th Congressional District• Nathan Deal2133 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-1009202-225-5211Gainesville Office500 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Ste. 301 P.O. Box 1015Gainesville, GA 30503-1015770-535-2592

Winter SpeCial eventS & feStivalS

Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom (November)

Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season by attending this annual event the third weekend in November. Homemade soups, sandwiches, and goodies are available while you browse the arts and crafts items on display. www.mtnregartscraftsguild.org

Christmas on the Square (December)The first Saturday in December signals

the gathering of residents and visitors to Downtown Blairsville for our Annual Christmas Parade and Holiday activities. Hear the sounds of the season at Christ-mas concerts which are also performed throughout the month at the Historic Courthouse. www.unioncountyhistory.org

Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park (December)

Kids of all ages will love the caroling, hayrides, Santa Claus visit, bonfire, hot chocolate and cider. The evening cul-minates with the ceremonial lighting of a large, beautifully decorated blue spruce Christmas tree.

Accommodations/Bed & BreakfastHighland Falls Bed & Breakfast InnJeanie Bullock (706) 835-1926www.highlandfallsbandb.com364 Highland ForgeBlairsville, GA 30512

Misty Mountain Inn & CottagesPeg Shaw (706) 745-4786www.mistymountaininn.com55 Misty Mountain LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Your Home in the Woods B&BBonnie Hayward (706) 745-9337www.yourhomeinthewoods.com2830 Timber LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Accommodations/Cabins & Cottages1 My Mountain Cabin Rentals, LLCChris Middlebrook (800) 844-4939www.1mymountain.com3945 Old Loving RoadMorganton, GA 30560

2’s Company Farm Creek CabinsRay or Pat Taylor (706) 781-2500www.farmcreekcabins.com1600 Sweetheart LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

A & P Cabins Home Service & Cabin RentalsLola Peck (706) 379-1433www.vacationrentals.com/vacation rentals/Blairsville-Georgia.html1021 Pecks LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Above The Rest Luxury CabinsDavid or Jeanette Jenkins (706) 374-2057www.abovetherestcabins.com1662 My Mountain RoadMorganton, GA 30560

Alpine CabinsMichael & Louise Jasmin (706) 745-7589www.alpinecabins.com2850 Alpine WayBlairsville, GA 30512

Buser’s Lakeside RetreatCarl or Ann Buser (706) 745-0511www.buserslakesideretreat.com2052 Pat Colwell RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Chattahoochee Forest Cabin RentalsTammy Hernandez (888) 696-8622www.chattahoocheeforestcabins.comBeautiful Luxury Rustic CabinsBlairsville, GA 30512

Cozy Cove Realty, Marina, & Cabin RentalsLisa Skomp (866) 275-2468www.CozyCoveRealty.com6036 State Highway 325Blairsville, GA 30512

Cranberry CottageJoAnne Leone (706) 745-9255www.CranberryCottageGA.com469 Seabolt LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Escape to Blue Ridge, LLCPamela Miracle (706) 413-5321 www.EscapetoBlueRidge.com

Georgia Mountain HomesteadIdalu Bishop (706) 745-5089www.ga-mountainhomestead.com4431 Winn RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

God’s Country FarmBill and Arlene Gray (706) 745-1560www.godscountryfarm.com88 Country Farm LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Granny’s CabinDennis & Marianna Mosser (727) 585-3132www.grannyscabin.net693 Old Beech RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Hiawassee River Trout LodgeSusan Wyman (706) 896-7400www.hiawasseecabins.com2701 Cabin DriveHiawassee, GA 30546

Highland Falls CabinsKaren & Derrick Whittle (706) 745-3667www.highland-falls.com4434 Highland Forge EastBlairsville, GA 30512

Koehler Log CabinWilliam Koehler (813) 930-0336www.deadendinternet.com/logcabin4141 Rich RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Majestic Mountain & Lake Properties, Inc.Wendy Adwell (706) 379-1269www.majesticmountainproperties.com22 Greenbriar DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Majestic Mountain GetawaysGreg Langston (706) 379-9929www.MajesticMountainGetaways.com72 Greenbriar DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Misty Mountain Inn & CottagesPeg Shaw (706) 745-4786www.mistymountaininn.com55 Misty Mountain LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain Manager & AssociatesLynda Farren (706) 896-8907www.mountainmanager.net1620 Highway 76, Suite 2Hiawassee, GA 30546

Noontootla Creek FarmsGreg Owenby (706) 745-5532www.ncfga.com3668 Newport RoadBlue Ridge, GA 30513

Nottely CottageBev Cardell (706) 745-3583www.nottelycottage.com2700 Honaker RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Nottely River Campground, Cabins, & TubingAnn or James Dockery (706) 745-6711www.nottelyrivercampground.com3695 Nottely River Campground RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Paradise Cabins, Resort & SpaIlke Lander (877) 745-7483www.paradise-cabins.com3163 Paradise Road/129 SouthBlairsville, GA 30512

Sunrise River CabinsJason Clemmons (706) 745-5877www.sunrisecabins.com5817 Gainesville HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Town Creek CottagesLisa Howard (706) 745-8891www.towncreekcottages.com642 Seabolt RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Trackrock Campground & CabinsFrank & Debbie Alexander (706) 745-2420www.trackrock.com4887 Trackrock Camp RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Vogel State ParkDavid Foot (706) 745-2628www.gastateparks.org405 Vogel State Park RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Accommodations/Campgrounds/RV Parks

Lake Nottely RV Park, Inc.Dick & Sandy Bell (706) 745-4523www.lnrvpark.com46 Haley CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain View RV Resort, Inc.Joe Scerbo (706) 835-1111www.georgiamtnviewrvresort.com136 Mountain Creek RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Nottely River Campground, Cabins, & TubingAnn or James Dockery (706) 745-6711www.nottelyrivercampground.com3695 Nottely River Campground RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Poteete Creek Campground(706) 439-6103www.ucrd.net/poteete.htm1040 Poteete Creek RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Trackrock Campground & CabinsFrank & Debbie Alexander (706) 745-2420www.trackrock.com4887 Trackrock Camp RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Vogel State ParkDavid Foot (706) 745-2628www.gastateparks.org405 Vogel State Park RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Whispering Pines Campground & Camping CabinsFrank Scranton (706) 374-6494www.whisperingpinescampground.com290 Whispering Pines RoadMorganton, GA 30560

Accommodations/Hotels-Motels-InnsBest Western Milton InnGeorge Patel (706) 745-6995www.bestwestern.com/miltoninn201 Highway 515 WestBlairsville, GA 30512

Holiday Inn ExpressSuresh Kishan (706) 745-6844www.ichotelsgroup.com90 Fisher StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Seasons InnChris and Colleen Urbaniuk (706) 745-1631www.seasons-inn.com16 Town SquareBlairsville, GA 30512


Accommodations/ResortsBrasstown Valley Resort & SpaCharles Burton (706) 379-9900www.brasstownvalley.com6321 US Highway 76Young Harris, GA 30582

The Resort @ CopperheadAnthony Cassulo (706) 835-7433www.thecycleresort.com171 Copperhead ParkwayBlairsville, GA 30512

The Ridges Resort & Club Lake ChatugeHayley Burch (706) 896-2262www.theridgesresort.com3499 US Highway 76 WestHiawassee, GA 30546

Accommodations/Vacation HousesLake Nottely RetreatSue Boris (706) 835-3005www.vrbo.com/10337538 Canal Lake RoadBlairsville, GA 30512


Blairsville-Union 2010 Directory Alphabetical By Category


Majestic Mountain GetawaysGreg Langston (706) 379-9929www.MajesticMountainGetaways.com72 Greenbriar DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Accounting & BookkeepingChapman and Chapman,PC, CPAsBruce Chapman (706) 745-346449 Pruitt CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

H & R BlockDiane Spencer (706) 745-4855www.HRBlock.com201 Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Hughes AccountingMichelle Hughes (706) 745-0065www.hughesaccounting.org352 Main StreetYoung Harris, GA 30582

W. Steven Rowe, CPA, PCSteve Rowe (706) 745-0722108-A Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Advertising & MarketingBrodi, Inc.Barry Brown (706) 379-2092www.brodi.net927 Main StreetYoung Harris, GA 30582

Comcast SpotlightJennifer Policky (770) 559-2283www.jpolicky.cableadvertisingworks.com2975 Courtyard DriveNorcross, GA 30071

Coosa Creek Marketing ProductsGreg Owenby (706) 745-5535www.coosacreek.com244 Industrial BoulevardBlairsville, GA 30512

HelloNorthGeorgia.comMichelle Harrison (706) 276-7722www.HelloNorthGeorgia.com275 Stegall RoadEllijay, GA 30546

Pathway CommunicationsJoAnne Leone (706) 781-3306437 Seabolt LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Strategic VisionLaura Ward-Johnson (706) 781-1013www.strategicvision.biz94 Town Square, Suite IBlairsville, GA 30512

Tri-State Shoppers GuideThomas Roskelly (828) 837-1200www.tristateshoppers.com1900 US 64 WestMurphy, NC 28906

Visual Outdoor Advertising, LLCTerry Poteete (706) 745-9322www.visualoutdoor.com1755 Bee Tree LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Aggregate ProducerVulcan Materials CompanyMalcolm Wardlaw (706) 745-3310www.vulcanmaterials.com365 Rock RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

AirportBlairsville Municipal AirportGlenn Miller (706) 745-4307www.airnav.com/airport/KDZJ240 Airport RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Alpaca FarmAlpacas 4U2CLee & Joanne Mansfield (706) 745-7344www.alpacas4u2c.com4011 C.J. Calico LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Animal ServicesWhiskers ProjectPam Thomsen (888) 872-9330www.whiskersproject.petfinder.comPO Box 575Blairsville, GA 30514

Animal Shelters & RescuesThe Humane Society’s Mountain ShelterHelen Abercrombie (706) 781-3843www.iadoptapet.org2079 Bowling Gap CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

AntiquesBlairsville AntiquesFrancine Rose (706) 835-1665www.blairsvilleantiques.com553 Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Fran-TiquesFran Long (706) 745-1705www.frantiques.net110 Cleveland StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Hiawassee Antique MallEvelyn Livingston (706) 896-0587www.hiawasseeantiquemall.com460 North Main StreetHiawassee, GA 30546

Tucker’s Antiques & Gifts, LLCCaroline Pirie (706) 745-95883249 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Victoria’s CenterJohn DeLong (706) 745-3676www.victoriascenter.com3196 Young Harris HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Apartments/Home RentalsBig Sky VillageLola Peck (706) 896-6708301 Skyview DriveHiawassee, GA 30546


Mountain and Valley ApartmentsJoe Stubblefield (706) 745-2670474 Mt. Valley CourtBlairsville, GA 30512

Oakmont Knoll ApartmentsJoe Stubblefield (706) 897-0143Longview DriveHiawassee, GA 30546

Appliances-Sales/ServiceA-1 Appliance Sales and Service, Inc.Dick Moriarty (706) 745-3641238 Ross Ridge RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Alexander’s Store Inc.Debbie Young (706) 745-64504482 Town Creek School RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Sears of BlairsvilleHoward Wells (706) 745-6600www.sears.com60 Sears WayBlairsville, GA 30512

Appraisal ServicesMartin Appraisal Services, Inc.D. L. Martin (706) 745-4409643 Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Southern Appraisal ConnectionFrancine Rose (706) 835-1665www.blairsvilleantiques.com/appraisals.html553 Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Art AssociationBlue Ridge Mountain Arts AssociationSarah Verner (706) 632-2144www.brmaa.net420 West Main StreetBlue Ridge, GA 30513

High Country Artisans, Inc.Mike Smith (706) 781-1221www.butternutcreekfestival.comPit RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain Regional Arts & Crafts GuildCarolyn Barton (706) 896-0932www.mtnregartscraftsguild.org308 Big Sky DriveHiawassee, GA 30546

Art Gallery/StudioAl Garnto Fine Art StudioAl Garnto (706) 745-1200www.algarnto.com87 School StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Carriage House Framing & Art GalleryPat Aube Gray (706) 745-9735www.carriagehouseartcenter.com29 Highway 515, Suite ABlairsville, GA 30512

Gallery on the MainCarol Demme (706) 897-7692www.carolmooredemme.com44 Chevy Drive, Suite BBlairsville, GA 30512

Goldhagen StudiosDavid Goldhagen (828) 389-8847www.goldhagenartglass.com7 Goldhagen Studio DriveHayesville, NC 28904

Assisted LivingStonehenge Assisted LivingMitch Thompson (706) 745-7703www.stonehengeassistedliving.com168 Stonehenge DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Auto DealersWare Chevrolet Company, Inc.Max Ware (706) 745-2243www.warechev.com3030 Chevy DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Auto Parts & SuppliesRose Auto Accessories, Inc.Roy Rose (706) 745-7134www.roseautoaccessories.com121-B Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Automotive Coatings-Wholesale Southern Polyurethanes, Inc.Andy Kives (706) 781-2220www.southernpolyurethanes.com1021 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Automotive Repairs & ServiceArne’s Auto Service, Inc.Erik Ekeberg (706) 745-463318 Doc Thomas Ridge RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Midas Auto Service & TiresAndrew Gay (706) 745-4530tinyurl.com/yzcxq3l2307 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Precision Auto Body & Paint, Inc.Terry Roberts (706) 745-6059www.precisionautobodyandpaint.com1335 Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Preferred ImportsGary & Melissa Wilkins (706) 835-1595824 Bunker Hill RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

BanksAppalachian Community BankJason Karnes (706) 745-5571www.apab.com271 Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Bank of Hiawassee / Blairsville / Blue RidgeDeborah Kohler (706) 781-3166www.bankhiawassee.com458 Highway 515 EastBlairsville, GA 30512


Cadence Bank, N.A.Mia Crowe (706) 745-5588www.cadencebanking.com361 Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

United Community Bank, Union CountyTeresa Moore (706) 745-2151www.ucbi.com177 Highway 515 EastBlairsville, GA 30512

Beauty Salons & SpasBrasstown Valley Resort & SpaCharles Burton (706) 379-9900www.brasstownvalley.com6321 US Highway 76Young Harris, GA 30582

Equani Spa at Brasstown Valley ResortMarilyn Dockery (706) 379-2336www.brasstownvalley.com6323 US Highway 76Young Harris, GA 30582

Esbee Spa & BeautyDonna Guess (706) 781-1290204 Gainesville HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Glow A Hair and Nail SalonJanis Horn (706) 745-0555294 Highway 515 West, Unit FBlairsville, GA 30512

Mayfair Salon & SpaKatrina Smelt (706) 745-1447www.mayfairsalon.com411-C Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Robin Radcliffe-Hair Image SalonRobin Radcliffe (706) 835-7135215-B Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Salon EclipseKristy Jones (706) 745-4923620 Shoe Factory RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

The Hair PeopleJoe and Sandy Scerbo (706) 745-353923 East Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Beverage ServiceCott Beverage USACarl Anderson (706) 835-3801193 Mauney RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Hughes Services, Inc.Marilyn Hughes (706) 745-8398352 Hicks Gap RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Bible Camps & Retreat CentersCamp Jabez Retreat CenterDoug Smith (706) 374-6374www.campjabez.com7 Split Rock TrailMorganton, GA 30560

Canal Lake Bible CampCraig Shreiner (706) 745-6591www.clbc-ga.org850 Bible Camp CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Bridal BoutiqueLady J Boutique & BridalJean Hansen (706) 745-8372www.ladyjboutiqueandbridal.com294 Highway 515 West, Unit AHillcrest PlazaBlairsville, GA 30512

Bucket Truck ServicesNelson’s Bucket Truck ServicesGene Nelson (706) 745-9723360 Nelson CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Builders/ContractorsA. W. Pyles Construction, Inc.Sherry Pyles (706) 835-1469www.awpylesconstruction.com687 Henderson RoadYoung Harris, GA 30582

Allen & Son’s Construction CompanyDavid Allen (706) 633-95153986 Loving RoadMorganton, GA 30560

America’s Home PlaceClark Lovingood (706) 781-2945www.americashomeplace.com167 Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Awesome BuildersGary Freitag (706) 379-0913Also Do Repairs & Home ImprovementsBlairsville, GA 30512

Basements Decks & More, Inc.Bob and Mike Guild (706) 745-9043PO Box 1887Blairsville, GA 30514

Berg Mountain HomesBill Berg (828) 361-5050www.bergmountainhomes.comPO Box 221Brasstown, NC 28902

GA Mountain HomeHarvey Cohen (706) 745-7109www.gamtnhome.com8440 Notla Vista IBlairsville, GA 30512

Calvin Collins Construction, Inc.Patricia Collins (706) 745-8498www.calvincollinsconstructioninc.com152 Calicia LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Fine Line BuildersLen Poole (706) 896-1602www.finelinebuildersga.com1378 US Highway 76 EastHiawassee, GA 30546

Howard Construction, Inc.Jeff or Barbara Howard (828) 837-9563www.hciwnc.com120 View Point DriveMurphy, NC 28906

Jeffery Development, Inc.Jim Jeffery (706) 745-9247PO Box 3011Blairsville, GA 30514

Pard Ventre, LLC Residential ContractorsJody Anderson (706) 781-7013PO Box 877Blairsville, GA 30514

Parker and Son ConstructionScott Hamby (706) 781-5192www.parkersconstruction.com24 Verbena WayBlairsville, GA 30512

Peachtree Custom Homes, Inc.Marc Narkawicz (828) 837-3422www.peachtreecustomhomesinc.com325 Peachtree Hills RoadMurphy, NC 28906

Prestige Builders Homes & PropertiesGus Grader (706) 745-0502www.prestigelogbuilders.comBlairsville, GA 30512

T. H. King Construction, Inc.Trance King (706) 835-9382www.thkingconstructioninc.com69 Snowberry LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Tony Hughes ConstructionJulie Hughes (706) 897-203253 Laurel Ridge RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Tru-Forms IncSean Barnett (706) 745-0905178 Industrial BoulevardBlairsville, GA 30512

Building SuppliesBuilders FirstSourceDale James (706) 745-203257 Cleveland StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

North GA Stone, Inc.Bob Clement (706) 745-5532www.northgastone.com244 Industrial BoulevardBlairsville, GA 30512

Burglar Alarms & Security SystemsCardinal Systems Group, Inc.Thomas Figueroa (828) 389-0000www.cardinalsystemsgroup.com98 Crown & Bridge Place, Unit 6Hayesville, NC 28904

Mountain Audio & Video, LLCCarole Konkel (706) 835-2313www.mountainav.com2427 Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Tight Security Systems, Inc.Scott & Sabrina Bishop (706) 636-3030www.tightsecuritysystems.com257 Amy Creek RoadEllijay, GA 30540

CabinetryYour Cabinet ConnectionLaurie Lundgren (706) 835-77331376 Highway 515 East, Suite HBlairsville, GA 30512

Carpet CleanersDeep South Carpet Cleaners, LLCChris Wheeler (706) 745-8455PO Box 2544Blairsville, GA 30512

CateringCatering by CindyCindy King (706) 374-5898www.CateringbyCindy.com8 Stiles LaneMineral Bluff, GA 30559

Comfort CafeRandi Lanham (706) 745-882594-F Town SquareBlairsville, GA 30512

Cellular/Mobile CommunicationsSimply WirelessJimmy Smith (706) 745-7466www.simplywireless.org199-E Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Wireless Expo an AT&T Wireless Autho-rized Dealer Tifany McMahan (706) 745-7272www.wirelessexpo.com65 Murphy Highway, Suite 1Blairsville, GA 30512

Child Care ServicesMs. Julie’s Child Care & Learning CenterJulie Hughes (706) 781-1575www.msjulieschildcare.com93 Laurel Ridge RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Children’s StoreKids Zone USAGaylee Gulley (706) 781-169619 Cobalt Street, Unit LBlairsville, GA 30512

Chiropractic ServiceAdvanced Cranial Chiropractic & AssociatesTeri Stokes (706) 781-4048www.younger-u.com215 East Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Baker Chiropractic ClinicMark Baker (706) 745-555176 Deep South Farm RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Chiropractic Health CenterCindy Tidwell (706) 835-17344187 Gainesville Highway(Highway 129 S)Blairsville, GA 30512

DeBartolo Chiropractic ClinicHelen DeBartolo (706) 745-1677266-D Shoe Factory RoadBlairsville, GA 30512


Christmas Tree FarmsSouthern Tree Plantation, Inc.Howard McCombs (706) 745-0601www.southerntreeplantation.com2254 Owltown RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

ChurchesBlairsville Church of GodJohn Davis (706) 745-5579110 Church of God DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

First Baptist Church of BlairsvilleFred Lodge (706) 745-2469www.fbcvision.com290 Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

First Church of the NazareneValerie Bohler (706) 781-3109627 Kimsey StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

First United Methodist Church of Union CountyBen Lewis (706) 745-2073www.fumcunioncounty.org938 Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

House of Prayer Interdenominational Church, Inc.Jerry Helton (706) 745-5925www.houseofprayerblairsville.com1400 Pat Colwell RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Ivy Log Baptist ChurchTony Black (706) 745-5313www.ivylogbaptistblairsville.org8801 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Mount Olivet Baptist ChurchGary Rogers (706) 745-38432748 Boy Scout RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain Christian Community ChurchWayne Fowler (706) 835-1760www.mountainchristian.net287 Crawford RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain of Life Lutheran ChurchDarrell Golnitz (706) 897-6920www.mountainoflife.org57 White Oak DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain Presbyterian Church (USA)K. Travis Adams (706) 745-8036www.mtnpres.org3831 Highway 515 EastBlairsville, GA 30512

New Life Family ChurchDon Parmely (706) 781-6142www.newlifefamilyag.com1885 Pat Colwell RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

St. Clare’s Episcopal ChurchMaureen Wilson (706) 745-0607www.stclareepiscopalchurch.org777 Ledford RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchRichard Wise (706) 745-6400www.saintfrancisofassisi.org3717 Highway 515 EastBlairsville, GA 30512

Unity Church of the MountainsDonna Curry (706) 781-3393www.unitychurchofthemountains.com627 Gainesville HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Clothing Stores & BoutiquesAlexander’s Store, Inc.Debbie Young (706) 745-64504482 Town Creek School RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Clothes Rack John DeLong (706) 745-3676Victoria’s Center3196 Young Harris HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Jenny Rebecca’sJenny Curtis (706) 745-2220www.jennyrebeccas.com209 Hunt Martin StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Kids Zone USAGaylee Gulley (706) 781-169619 Cobalt Street , Unit LBlairsville, GA 30512

Village BoutiqueGloria Micheals (706) 745-3101307 East Cleveland Street, Suite EBlairsville, GA 30512

Clubs/Civic/Non-Profit Organizations

Blairsville Cruisers Car ClubFred Register (706) 379-3430www.blairsvillecruisers.comPO Box 2502Blairsville, GA 30514

Blairsville Garden ClubJo Anne Allen (706) 400-8139252 Bunker Hill RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Blairsville JayceesRod Carey (706) 745-4745www.blairsvillejaycees.org121 School CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Blairsville Kiwanis ClubJimmy Nichols (706) 379-3121 ext.129www.kiwanisclubofblairsville.orgPO Box 9Young Harris, GA 30582

Brasstown Concert AssociationKathi Osborne (828) 389-0033www.mapaa.org/html/bca.htmlPO Box 105Brasstown, NC 28902

Friends of Union County LibraryMichele Rice (706) 745-0762www.foucl.orgPO Box 1029Blairsville, GA 30514

Grace Presbyterian Church PCAJohn Jacobs (706) 745-3653www.gracepcablairsville.com1700 Young Harris HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Habitat for Humanity of Towns/Union CountyLarry Mancini (706) 835-1602www.townsunionhabitat.org5100 Emerald PointBlairsville, GA 30512

Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition, Inc.Callie Moore (828) 837-5414www.hrwc.net1853 NC Highway 141Murphy, NC 28906

Lake Nottely Improvement Association, Inc.Sue Boris (706) 745-2798www.lakenottely.orgPO Box 2033Blairsville, GA 30514

Micajah Clark Dyer Foundation, Inc.Sylvia Turnage (706) 745-5125www.micajahclarkdyer.org805 Low Gap RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Northeast Georgia Board of RealtorsSusan Phillips (706) 781-3030www.negboard.com19 Haines Mountain RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Tri-State Business WomenCathy Wheeler (706) 781-1678www.businesswomenofblairsville.com20 Rogers StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Union County Anti-Drug Coalition, Inc.Kelly Schroter (706) 439-6058www.drugfreeunioncounty.org76-B Hunt Martin Street, Box 5Blairsville, GA 30512

Union County Interagency GroupAnna Gladdin (706) 745-2151www.unioncountyinteragency.orgPO Box 398Blairsville, GA 30514

Union County Lions ClubLisa Little (706) 374-3228www.edmclion.com/index.htmlPO Box 652Blairsville, GA 30514

Union County Relay for LifeRena Pendley (770) 297-1176main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY10SA?pg=entry&fr_id=244302565 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 114Gainesville, GA 30501

Union County Rotary ClubDarrin Sparks (706) 745-0513www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/homeE.asp?cid=3128PO Box 46Blairsville, GA 30514

Union/Towns Employer CommitteeFran Reilly (706) 379-4620www.georgiaec.com/committees/union-towns-committee/ut.htmlPO Box 834Blairsville, GA 30514

Commercial RentalsPutnam Rentals, LLCRichard Putnam (706) 745-6848www.putnamenterprises.tripod.com/ putnamenterprises/index.html426 Cleveland Street, Suite BBlairsville, GA 30512

Computer - Data Backup and Recovery

Twisted Pear Systems, LLCKeith Pertschi (706) 745-7048www.twistedpearsystems.com178 Brackett’s Way, Suite 9Blairsville, GA 30512

Computer NetworkingBusiness Continuity Solutions, LLCGlen McCullers (706) 745-0030www.bcsllc.us983 Pine Ridge RoadBlairsville, GA 30512


Computer Sales/ServiceComputer Repair ServicesJonathan Clarke (706) 745-8327www.computerrepair.com168 Highway 515 West, Suite HBlairsville, GA 30512


Computer Workstations & Servers

Duplicating Products, Inc.Rodney Smith (770) 532-9932www.duplicatingproducts.com2305 Centennial DriveGainesville, GA 30503

Top of Georgia Tech., Inc.Judy or Mark Enzmann (706) 745-5000141-B Medee DriveBlairsville, GA 30512


Consignment ShopKids Zone USAGaylee Gulley (706) 781-169619 Cobalt Street, Unit LBlairsville, GA 30512

Consultant/CoachDr. Anne Merkel-The Corporate Coach AlchemistAnne Merkel (706) 374-6460www.CorporateAlchemist.comPO Box 305Mineral Bluff, GA 30559


Miller Leadership Resources, LLCBryan Miller (706) 835-6727www.millerleadership.comPO Box 92Young Harris, GA 30582

The Esposito InstituteBenita Esposito (770) 998-6642www.EspositoInstitute.comStrengthen Your Personal Relationships for Success. Your Authentic Life. Anything Else is a Compromise

The PAR GroupPatrick Malone (404) 630-7504www.thepargroup.com30+ years of enhancing our clients’ ability to successfully grow their businesses.

CountertopsCustom Wholesale CountertopsBob & Janeen Junod (706) 745-7300www.cambriatops.com1405 Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Craft ShopsSleepy Hollow EnterprisesArt Millican (706) 379-9622www.whimsicalfairygarden.com56 Highway 515 East, Fairy Folk LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Crisis Intervention

S.A.F.E., Inc.Kathie Hollis (706) 379-1901www.safeservices.orgPO Box 11Blairsville, GA 30514

Dance StudioBrasstown Dance Center (ArtZone D/B/A)Susan Vardeman (706) 379-2651www.brasstowndance.com110 Main StreetYoung Harris, GA 30582

Dance SuppliesHead 2 Toe Dance SupplySusan Vardeman (706) 379-23461352 Main Street, Suite 3Young Harris, GA 30582

Dental OfficesMelissa Gessling, DMD, PCMelissa Gessling (706) 745-120356 School CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Richard W. Putnam, DDS, LLCRichard Putnam (706) 745-6848426 Cleveland Street, Suite BBlairsville, GA 30512

Discount/Thrift StoresBargain ZoneTina Lange (706) 835-2340www.bargainzone.biz19-G Cobalt StreetGPS 190 Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

The Humane Society’s Mountain Shelter Thrift StoreTricia Spear (706) 745-0033www.iadoptapet.org51 Earnest Street, Suite D & FBlairsville, GA 30512

Drywall ContractorsRich Drywall Supply, Inc.Susan McCollum (706) 745-53071949 Old Smokey RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Economic DevelopmentUnion County Development AuthorityMitch Griggs (706) 745-4500www.ucda.net44-B Town SquareBlairsville, GA 30512

Educational GamesFast Track to ReadingAnna Stone (706) 745-5943www.primaryskillboosters.com432 Sunny View DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Electronic Sales & ServiceAuthorized TV & Electronics ServiceMike Parks (706) 781-3469www.authorizedtv.net1323 Murphy Highway, Suite 3Blairsville, GA 30512

Radio Shack - Georgia Mountain Electronics, Inc.John & Davia Gordon (706) 745-7832www.radioshack.com417 East Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Sears of BlairsvilleHoward Wells (706) 745-6600www.sears.com60 Sears WayBlairsville, GA 30512

EmbroideryBrodi, Inc.Barry Brown (706) 379-2092www.brodi.net927 Main StreetYoung Harris, GA 30582

Coosa Creek Marketing ProductsGreg Owenby (706) 745-5535www.coosacreek.com244 Industrial BoulevardBlairsville, GA 30512

Engineering-CivilH & H Resources, Inc.Tina Long (706) 835-1311www.hhresources.com403 Blue Ridge Highway, Suite 8Blairsville, GA 30512

EntertainmentChoestoe Valley Produce & Corn MazeDonna Guess (706) 835-75685902 Highway 19/129Blairsville, GA 30512

Fun Factory In The SmokiesChris Wilkins (828) 349-8888www.thefactory.bz1024 Georgia RoadFranklin, NC 28734

Licklog PlayersSylvia Neese (828) 835-8307www.licklogplayers.org301 Church StreetHayesville, NC 28904

Misty Mountain Model RailroadCharles Griffin (706) 745-981916 Misty Mountain LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Ocoee Adventure CenterLarry Mashburn (888) 723-8622www.ocoeeadventurecenter.com4651 Highway 64Copperhill, TN 37317

River Junction Olde Tyme Portraits & Family Photo StudioSharon Crider (706) 632-7474www.riverjunctionportraits.com534 East Main StreetBlue Ridge, GA 30513

Rolling Thunder River CompanyBobbye Miller (800) 408-7238www.RollingThunderRiverCo.com20 Hughes StreetMcCaysville, GA 30555

Events/WeddingsHiawassee River Trout LodgeSusan Wyman (706) 896-7400www.hiawasseecabins.com2701 Cabin DriveHiawassee, GA 30546

Plantation EventsHoward McCombs (706) 745-0601www.plantation-events.com2254 Owltown RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Rabun County Civic Center(706) 212-2149www.rabunciviccenter.com201 West Savannah StreetClayton, GA 30525

The Haralson HouseKatie Mashburn (706) 781-9183www.theharalsonhouse.com274 Kings RoadBlairsville, GA 30512


ExterminatorsArrow ExterminatorsJohn Martell (706) 745-0550www.arrowexterminators.com108 Blue Ridge Highway, Suite DBlairsville, GA 30512

Farm Equipment Sales and ServiceNelson Tractor CompanySam Oliver (706) 745-2148www.nelsontractorco.com2934 Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Farmer’s MarketChoestoe Valley Produce & Corn MazeDonna Guess (706) 835-75685902 Highway 19/129Blairsville, GA 30512

Georgia Mountain Farmers MarketLinda Riley (706) 745-255975 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Financial Services1st Franklin Financial CorporationLane Falls (706) 745-6111www.1FFC.com417 Blue Ridge Street, Suite IBlairsville, GA 30512

Bank of Hiawassee / Blairsville / Blue RidgeDeborah Kohler (706) 781-3166www.bankhiawassee.com458 Highway 515 EastBlairsville, GA 30512

Edward Jones InvestmentsJulie Fairburn (706) 745-3839www.edwardjones.com417 Blue Ridge Street, Suite MBlairsville, GA 30512

Nantahala Bank & Trust Loan Production OfficeSusie Rose (706) 781-1080www.nantahalabank.com102 Town SquareBlairsville, GA 30512

North Georgia Wealth Management GroupBuddy Moore (706) 781-3936www.buddymoorefinancial.com243 Hunt Martin StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Primerica Financial ServicesSusanne Johnson (706) 781-1678www.primerica.com/susannejohnson74 Town SquareBlairsville, GA 30512

United Community Bank, Union CountyTeresa Moore (706) 745-2151www.ucbi.com177 Highway 515 EastBlairsville, GA 30512

Fire Extinguisher Service & SalesUnited Fire ServiceMelissa Whitaker (706) 835-8430www.unitedfireservice.net61 Potts StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Fireplaces, Hearths & AccessoriesAspen Hearth & Home Sharla Dupuis (706) 745-0269www.aspenhearth.com3287-A Highway 515 EastBlairsville, GA 30512

Fitness CentersCurves of BlairsvillePaula Pendleton (706) 835-3033www.curves.com/locations/map.php?id=211048501131G&referrer=MAP215-D Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512


The New You Fitness Center for WomenNanon Wiles (706) 781-0979www.thenewyoublueridge.com417-H Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Floor Coverings/Area RugsFloor Coverings of North GeorgiaJohn DeLong (706) 781-6403www.victoriascenter.com/floor.html3196 Young Harris HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

FloristThe Flower GardenBrenda Adams (706) 745-0754www.theflowergarden.us44-A Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Funeral HomesCochran Funeral Home & CrematoryTami Cochran (706) 745-2156www.cochranfuneralhomes.com41 Hunt Martin StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain View Funeral HomeCharles Long (706) 745-3456www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com119 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

FurnitureAlexander’s Store, Inc.Debbie Young (706) 745-64504482 Town Creek School RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Granny’s CottageColleen Mangifesta (706) 781-6269www.grannyscottage.com8623 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain Top Furniture & AccessoriesBrad Lester (706) 745-9410www.mtntopfurniture.com3733 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Pappy’s Trading PostSherry Mason (706) 745-296550 Pappy’s PlazaBlairsville, GA 30512

Rountree’s Furniture & DecorLaurel Boisonault (706) 745-3103www.rountreespinefurniture.com79 Rountree CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Shawn’s Home Furnishings, Inc.Shawn Mashburn (706) 835-120956 Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Garage Door Sales/ServiceAppalachian Garage Doors, Inc.James Waddell (706) 781-2674www.AGarageDoors.com41 Lance Crossing LandingBlairsville, GA 30512

Gas/PropaneFreeman GasSteve Carver (706) 781-1669www.freemangas.com52 Young Harris HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Heritage PropaneDoug Hughes (706) 745-2181www.heritagepropane.com3700 Young Harris HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Gifts & SouvenirsArtWorks Artisan CentreCarolyn Barton (706) 896-0932www.mtnregartscraftsguild.org308 Big Sky DriveHiawassee, GA 30546

Blairsville Pack & ShipLaura Mowell (706) 745-0585www.blairsvillepackship.com281-D Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

C.R.A.F.T. in Appalachia/Appalachian KitchensJanice Walters-Taylor (706) 745-8660www.appalachiankitchens.com44 Chevy Drive, Suite EMain Street USABlairsville, GA 30512

Candles by JeanJean Bryant (706) 745-8868www.candlesbyjean.com1779 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Pat’s Hallmark ShopBecky Dyer (706) 781-6065www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home%7c10001%7c10051%7c-123-C Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Season’s FlurriesPam Thomsen (706) 835-185364 Highway 129 S @ Pappy’s MarketplaceBlairsville, GA 30512

Sundance GalleryLynne Sapp (706) 781-39384397 Town Creek School RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

WindScents Candles & AccessoriesThomas Fisher (706) 781-1009www.windscentscandleshop.com49-C Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Glass/Mirror Service & InstallationBlue Ridge Glass & MirrorEdell Pinter (706) 632-81383781 East First StreetBlue Ridge, GA 30513

Golf CoursesBrasstown Valley Resort & SpaCharles Burton (706) 379-9900www.brasstownvalley.com6321 US Highway 76Young Harris, GA 30582

Butternut Creek Golf CourseLarry Garrett (706) 439-6076www.butternutcreekgolf.com20 Union County Recreation RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Cherokee Hills Golf CourseLee McKeon (828) 837-5853www.mountainshops.com3046 Harshaw RoadMurphy, NC 28906

Old Union Golf CourseRyan Scott (706) 745-4653www.olduniongolf.com78 Scores PointBlairsville, GA 30512

Government Agencies/OfficesCity of BlairsvilleJim Conley (706) 745-200062 Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Downtown Development Authority of BlairsvilleJanet Hartman (706) 994-4837www.downtownblairsville.com44-B Town SquareBlairsville, GA 30512

Georgia Department of LaborDebra Parson (706) 745-6959www.dol.state.ga.us168 Rogers StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Georgia Department of Transportation(678) 771-1000www.dot.state.ga.us/Pages/default.aspx212 Dahlonega StreetCumming, GA 30040

Office of State Senator Chip PearsonChip Pearson (404) 656-9221www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2005_06/sen-ate/pearsonbio.htm321-B Coverdell Office BuildingAtlanta, GA 30334

Office of U.S. Congressman Nathan DealNathan Deal (770) 535-2592www.house.gov/dealSuite 520, Wachovia Center340 Jesse Jewell ParkwayGainesville, GA 30503

Office of U.S. Senator Johnny IsaksonJohnny Isakson (770) 661-0999www.isakson.senate.govOne Overton Park, Suite 9703625 Cumberland BoulevardAtlanta, GA 30339

Office of U.S. Senator Saxby ChamblissDarren Kendall (770) 234-4208chambliss.senate.gov/public/index.cfm100 Galleria ParkwayAtlanta, GA 30339

U.S. Army Recruiting, Blue RidgeJim Humphreys (706) 632-20172800 Scenic Drive, Suite 2ABlue Ridge, GA 30513

Union County Commissioner’s OfficeLamar Paris (706) 439-6000www.unioncountyga.gov65 Courthouse Street, Box 1Blairsville, GA 30512

USDA Forest ServiceAndy Baker (706) 745-6928www.fs.fed.us/conf2042 Highway 515 WestBlairsville, GA 30512

Greeting CardsMountain CreationsSusan Herron (706) 745-8394www.sendoutcards.com/578333 Jan DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Grinding & RecyclingGA Mtn. Grinding & RecyclingTerry Kane (706) 835-2000241 Grinder RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Grist MillLogan Turnpike MillCecilia Holland (706) 745-5735www.loganturnpikemill.com4494 Gainesville HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Grocery StoresBi-Lo # 415Brenda Reed (706) 835-2412417-D Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

FoodlandWayne Abercrombie (706) 745-219120 Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Ingles #98Matt Pilgrim (706) 745-9862www.ingles-markets.com43-B Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Gymnastics SchoolMountain Gymnastics CenterShelley Thomas (706) 745-3325www.mtngym.com899 Airport Industrial DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Hardware StoresNelson’s Ace HardwareScott Nelson (706) 745-6380www.nelsonsace.com1839 Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Health & WellnessJuice Plus-Joe ScerboJoe Scerbo (706) 745-1781www.joescerbo.comWhole Food Based Nutrition

Shake Healthy BlairsvilleAndrea Kell (706) 835-1883www.shopherbalife.com/shakeblairsville64 Bracketts Way, Suite EBlairsville, GA 30512

Health Care ServicesCareSouth Home Care ProfessionalsDorothy Wheatley (706) 896-5037www.caresouth.com1390-F US Highway 76Hiawassee, GA 30546


Hear-RiteOtis Whitcomb (706) 745-7680www.HearRiteUSA.com178 Brackett’s Way, Suite 1Blairsville, GA 30512

North Georgia Hearing Aid SpecialistConnie Duncan (706) 745-1861281-C Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health SystemRhonda Thompson (770) 219-9000www.nghs.com743 Spring StreetGainesville, GA 30501

Regency HospiceJulia Vereb (706) 896-1251www.regencyhospice.com236 South Main StreetHiawassee, GA 30546

Senior HelpersChristian Saslo (678) 807-2220www.seniorhelpers.com329 Oak Street, Suite 201Gainesville, GA 30501

Union County Nursing HomeDoug Davenport (706) 745-4948www.uniongeneralhospital.com/ nursing_home.htm164 Nursing Home CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Union General HospitalRebecca Dyer (706) 745-2111www.uniongeneralhospital.com352 Hospital CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Health Food StoreKen’s HerbsKen Young (706) 745-48641327 Pat Haralson DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Hearing AidsHear-RiteOtis Whitcomb (706) 745-7680www.HearRiteUSA.com178 Brackett’s Way, Suite 1Blairsville, GA 30512

North Georgia Hearing Aid SpecialistConnie Duncan (706) 745-1861281-C Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Heating & Air ConditioningMikes Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Mike Cushing (706) 745-24002580 Old Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Home AccessoriesAlexander’s Store, Inc.Debbie Young (706) 745-64504482 Town Creek School RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

American In Home BlindsRon Albertini (706) 745-1020www.americaninhomeblinds.com1034 Young Harris Highway (Highway 76 E)Blairsville, GA 30512

Granny’s CottageColleen Mangifesta (706) 781-6269www.grannyscottage.com8623 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Jenny Rebecca’sJenny Curtis (706) 745-2220www.jennyrebeccas.com209 Hunt Martin StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain Top Furniture & AccessoriesBrad Lester (706) 745-9410www.mtntopfurniture.com3733 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Rountree’s Furniture & DecorLaurel Boisonault (706) 745-3103www.rountreespinefurniture.com79 Rountree CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Home InspectionHouse DetectivesGeorge Burnette (706) 781-67781084 Garrett RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Partin Home InspectionBruce Partin (706) 379-2692www.partinhomeinspections.com4222 Asheland OverlookYoung Harris, GA 30582

Home Planning & DesignM-DesignMarcie Culpepper (706) 835-1339www.marcieculpepper.com168 Fern BrookBlairsville, GA 30512

Home Repairs & ImprovementsAbsolute Home ImprovementTommy Keith (706) 897-8898www.absolutehomeimprovement.net‘’Specializing in Residential Care’’Blairsville, GA 30512

Bath-TubologyRon Kmitta (706) 897-4431www.bathtubology.comPO Box 1900Blairsville, GA 30514

The Home DepotJohn Wischmeyer (706) 781-1865www.HomeDepot.com17 Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Home Theater & AutomationCardinal Systems Group, Inc.Thomas Figueroa (828) 389-0000www.cardinalsystemsgroup.com98 Crown & Bridge Place, Unit #6Hayesville, NC 28904

Mountain Audio & Video, LLCCarole Konkel (706) 835-2313www.mountainav.com2427 Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Home Watch/Property Care Services

BPM Home WatchRobert Harkins (706) 835-6295www.bpmhomewatch.comPO Box 2302Blairsville, GA 30514

Complete Home Services: We Can be there when You Can’t !Cindy Cohen (706) 745-7109www.gamtnhome.com/index_files/Page303.htm288 Notla Vista IBlairsville, GA 30512

Home Minders-While You Are Away!Tom Murphy (706) 745-9000www.homemindersinc.comPO Box 2715Blairsville, GA 30514

Nantahala Mountain Home CareGreg Killingsworth (706) 745-4286www.nantahalamhc.com102 Tractor HollowBlairsville, GA 30512

Horseback RidingBlanche Manor Horseback RidingPeggy Blanche (706) 455-7433www.blanchemanor.com160 Blanche Manor LaneCopperhill, TN 37317

Brasstown Valley Resort & SpaCharles Burton (706) 379-9900www.brasstownvalley.com6321 US Highway 76Young Harris, GA 30582

Trackrock StablesSonya Alexander (706) 745-5252www.trackrock.com202 Trackrock Camp RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Hospice, Non-ProfitGeorgia Mountains Hospice, Inc.Gina Pendley (706) 253-4100www.gmhospice.org70 Caring WayJasper, GA 30143

Glenda Gooch HouseLeslie Daniel (706) 745-2050www.glendagoochhouse.org234 Wallings RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Hot TubsBack Yard Delights, Inc.Judy Rhatigan (706) 835-1203www.backyarddelights.com1007 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Spa and Deck Creations, Inc.Richard & Jill Goode (706) 745-0630www.spaanddeck.com19 Hollow Hill RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Hunting & FishingNoontootla Creek FarmsGreg Owenby (706) 745-5532www.ncfga.com3668 Newport RoadBlue Ridge, GA 30513

Ice Cream ParlorThe Sugar Shack - SeasonalBill Ray (706) 897-1673359 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

IndustriesCobb-Vantress HatcheryTed Barnes (706) 781-3320www.cobb-vantress.com415 Thomas Farm RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Corrugated Replacements, Inc.Robert Lee (706) 781-6650www.corrugatedparts.com161 Lee Industrial DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

The Owenby CompanyDavid Owenby (706) 745-5531244 Industrial BoulevardBlairsville, GA 30512

Insurance/InvestmentsAlfa InsuranceMark Dotson (706) 745-3422www.markdotsonagency.com94-A Pat Haralson Memorial DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Allstate-Blairsville Insurance AgencyRobert Bonnette (866) 882-3192www.agent.allstate.com/rebonnette/welcome1034-B Young Harris HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Core Capital Financial Services, Inc.Denise Windham (706) 781-3230www.corecapitalfinancialservices.com102 Cleveland Street, Suite CBlairsville, GA 30512

Davenport Insurance & Financial ServicesMarvin Davenport (706) 896-32661470 Upper Bell Creek RoadHiawassee, GA 30546

Independent Life, Health & Wealth/ Retirement Planning AgentsBill Cronk (706) 897-6529Life & Health InsuranceWealth/Retirement PlanningBlairsville, GA 30512

Insurance for Seniors, Dottie Byrd, CLTCDottie Byrd (706) 835-171883 Boxborough DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Jarrett Investments & InsuranceCathy Jarrett (706) 632-2274594 East Main StreetBlue Ridge, GA 30513

Jerry L. Henderson, State Farm InsuranceJerry Henderson (706) 745-4401www.statefarm.com27 Highway 515, Suite ABlairsville, GA 30512

Liberty National Life Insurance-Agent- Allan Geldean Allan Geldean (706) 745-488262 Spiva Branch Drive, Cindy CoveBlairsville, GA 30512


Mike Callaway AgencyMike Callaway (706) 745-700014 Wayne Colwell DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Moore Insurance Services, Inc.Mark or Kathy Moore (706) 781-3000www.moore-insurance.com63-D Plott StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

North Georgia Wealth Management GroupBuddy Moore (706) 781-3936www.buddymoorefinancial.com243 Hunt Martin StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Purchasing Alliance SolutionsBrett LaTourette (770) 579-1214 ext. 3012www.purchasingalliance.com736 Johnson Ferry Road, Building C, Suite 200Marietta, GA 30068

Robert F. Jackson Insurance AgencyRobert Jackson (706) 745-4517164 Highway 515 West Blairsville, GA 30512

Robert M. Jones Insurance AgencyMike Jones (706) 745-224180 Town Square, Unit CBlairsville, GA 30512

Scott Carter Insurance & InvestmentsScott Carter (706) 745-7359www.carterinvestments.com211-C Cleveland Street Blairsville, GA 30512

Union County Farm BureauJohn Mauldin (706) 745-6962www.gfb.org228 Gainesville HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

United Community Advisory ServicesLori Andersen (706) 745-2151www.ucbi.com59 Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Interior DesignersHarmony Interiors and Home StagingDana Nelson (706) 835-7906www.harmonyinteriors.info‘’Maximize Re-sale Values with Staging’’Blairsville, GA 30512

M-DesignMarcie Culpepper (706) 835-1339www.marcieculpepper.com168 Fern BrookBlairsville, GA 30512

Investment SecuritiesCore Capital Financial Services, Inc.Denise Windham (706) 781-3230www.corecapitalfinancialservices.com102 Cleveland Street, Suite CBlairsville, GA 30512

United Community Advisory ServicesLori Andersen (706) 745-2151www.ucbi.com59 Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

JewelryPersaud Jeweler’sDevan & Carla Persaud (706) 835-6365266 East Shoe Factory RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

KennelsJust One of the Family KennelsAngela Heyer (706) 745-2429www.justoneofthefamilykennels.com2308 Trackrock Church RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Union County Pet HospitalPatricia Barnes (706) 745-9089www.ucpetvet.com373 Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Landscape ManagementLawn & Land Scapes, Inc.Jack Carter (706) 896-49973685 Fodder Creek RoadHiawassee, GA 30546

OCISteve Morlock (706) 897-7094PO Box 579Blairsville, GA 30512

Lawn & Garden EquipmentSears of BlairsvilleHoward Wells (706) 745-6600www.sears.com60 Sears WayBlairsville, GA 30512

Lawn CareBPM Home WatchRobert Harkins (706) 835-6295www.bpmhomewatch.comPO Box 2302Blairsville, GA 30514

Legal ServicesCary D. Cox, PCCary Cox (706) 745-742043 Earnest StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

H. Boyd Pettit, III Attorney at LawH. Boyd Pettit (770) 382-9592100 West Cherokee Avenue, Suite BCartersville, GA 30120

Janna Davenport Akins, PCJanna Akins (706) 745-0032620 Pat Haralson Memorial DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Woodside & Boemanns, PCVirginia Boemanns (706) 745-2142113 Boemanns StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

LibraryUnion County Public LibrarySusie Brendle (706) 745-7491www.mountainregionallibrary.org194 Hunt Martin StreetPO Box 1029Blairsville, GA 30512

Log Home SalesBarden Log Systems, aka Blueridge View, Inc.Peter or Helen Schultze (706) 745-9171www.blueridgeviewhomes.com6930 Log Cabin RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Manufacturing Product SourcingResource Mexico, LLCMatt Harper (706) 781-5004www.resourcemexico.com67 Coosa Valley RoadBlairsville, GA 30514

MarinasNottely MarinaCarleen Doucette (706) 745-3638www.Nottely.com2580 Doucette CircleBlairsville, GA 30512


Marine Sales & RepairsBlairsville Marine, Inc.Ray Doucette (706) 835-5107www.blairsvillemarine.com16 R. Burnette DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Massage TherapistA Center for WellnessTeri Stokes, ND,LMT (706) 781-4048www.younger-u.com215-E Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

The Spa at The Blue Ridge LodgeNathan Fitts (706) 946-4772www.blueridgedayspa.com83 Blue Ridge OverlookBlue Ridge, GA 30513

Meat Processing, Packing & MarketChambers Slaughterhouse-Mountain Meats, LLC Michael Raper (706) 745-0011www.mountainmeats.net6310 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Medical Equipment/OxygenJay’s Medical EquipmentJay or Kayce Burks (706) 835-2233www.jaysmedical.net108 Blue Ridge Highway, Suite 3Blairsville, GA 30512

Tugaloo Home Health AgencyAmy Harper (706) 896-1257www.amedisys.com1620 Highway 76, Unit 9Hiawassee, GA 30546

Metal Building Construct.Allen & Son’s Construction CompanyDavid Allen (706) 633-95153986 Loving RoadMorganton, GA 30560

Mold RemediationProfessional Decontamination Services, LLCGeorge Burnette (706) 781-6778www.thedecontaminator.com1084 Garrett RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

SERVPRO of Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer CountiesCarnie Wall (706) 896-1880www.servpro.com‘’Like It Never Even Happened’’Hiawassee, GA 30546

Mortgage & FinanceSouthern Highlands Mortgage Company, LLCJim Williams (706) 781-2992www.onelenderforlife.com215 Blue Ridge Street, Suite ABlairsville, GA 30512

United Mortgage Services DivisionTom Watkins (706) 745-2151www.ucbi.com177 Highway 515 EastBlairsville, GA 30512

Motorcycle DealersMotor Sports Plus, Inc.Terry Jones (706) 745-216936 Cleveland StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Union Power Sports, Inc.George Dangler (706) 745-9671www.unionpowersports.com1741 Old Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Moving CompaniesMen on the Move, Inc.Linda Ingram (706) 379-6683www.mountain-movers.com7195 Highway 76 WestYoung Harris, GA 30582

Murphy Movers and StorageJennifer Ray (828) 835-8669www.murphymovers.netOld Murphy HighwayHayesville, NC 28904

MuseumUnion County Historical SocietySam Ensley (706) 745-5493www.unioncountyhistory.org1 Town SquareBlairsville, GA 30512

Native Crafts & GiftsDove’s Indian Craft Supplies and Natural HerbsDeborah and Keith Smith (706) 781-6763173 Fern Valley LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Natural Herbs Dove’s Indian Craft Supplies and Natural HerbsDeborah and Keith Smith (706) 781-6763173 Fern Valley LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

NurseriesSpeedling IncorporatedSarah Lehning (706) 745-7057www.speedling.com199 Crawley GapBlairsville, GA 30512

NutritionistNutritionistAnn Marie Stanczyk (706) 745-7900678 Mason RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Office SuppliesCartridge ExchangeCharles Russell (706) 745-58291489 Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

OptometryMountain Eye Care, PCPenny Tanner (706) 745-3900www.mountaineyecare.org253 Highway 515 East, Building CBlairsville, GA 30512


Outdoor Recreation & Sporting Activities

Noontootla Creek FarmsGreg Owenby (706) 745-5532www.ncfga.com3668 Newport RoadBlue Ridge, GA 30513

White Wolf KayakingFrank Bachteler (352) 445-1621Call for Rental Arrangements, Tri-State Area, GA-NC-TN

Packing & ShippingBlairsville Pack & ShipLaura Mowell (706) 745-0585www.blairsvillepackship.com281-D Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Painting ContractorsAll Phase Painting & Pressure CleaningRick Urban (706) 745-7954228 Meadow Creek DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Party SupplyMountain Parties, LLCDavid & Lisa Champlain (706) 745-070864 Brackett’s Way, Suite 8Blairsville, GA 30512

Paving & GradingColwell Construction Company, Inc.Curtis Colwell (706) 745-6239www.colwellconstruction.com587 Rock RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Pet GroomingJust One of the Family KennelsAngela Heyer (706) 745-2429www.justoneofthefamilykennels.com2308 Trackrock Church RoadBlairsville, GA 30512


PharmaciesBrasstown Professional Pharmacy, Inc.Hugh Rogers (706) 745-2303www.brasstown.biz23-B Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

PhotographyUnique Images PhotographyGreg Langston (706) 781-5695www.UniqueImagesbyGreg.comPO Box 22Blairsville, GA 30514

PhysiciansAppalachian Family PracticeT. Keith Matthews (706) 781-399456 Appalachian AvenueBlairsville, GA 30512

Joseph A. Rutz, Jr., MD, PC-OB/GYNMary Rutz (706) 745-3800www.blairsvilleobgyn.com47 Weaver Road, Suite BBlairsville, GA 30512

Wendy L. Smith, MD, PC - Ear, Nose, & ThroatClay Smith (706) 745-1305208 Hospital DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Womens Health of Blairsville - OB/GYNMisty Dockery (706) 745-9220www.womenshealthofblairsville.com77 Weaver Road, Suite ABlairsville, GA 30512

Picture FramingCarriage House Framing & Art GalleryPat Aube Gray (706) 745-9735www.carriagehouseartcenter.com29 Highway 515, Suite ABlairsville, GA 30512

PortablesTake-A-Break Portables & Tent Rentals, Inc.Sherry Rodriguez (706) 435-0515www.takeabreakportables.com3544 Highway 64Hayesville, NC 28904

Poultry ServicesWimpey Poultry Company, Inc.Marlene Wimpey (706) 745-40383235 Town Creek School RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

PrintingAy-Jacks PrintingScott & Chrissy Fountain (706) 781-9657www.gamtnliving.com/ayjacksprinting.aspx117 Rock Creek LaneCanton, GA 30114

Busy Bee Printing & SignsJoanne Pendley (706) 745-354377 Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

GAP Graphics & PrintingRichard (Rick) Waterhouse (706) 782-1963www.gapgraphics.biz1022 North Main StreetClayton, GA 30525

Great Southern PublishersLinda Mosely (912) 638-0780www.greatsouthernpublishers.com153 Follins LaneSt. Simons Island, GA 31522

Property ManagementMajestic Mountain GetawaysGreg Langston (706) 379-9929www.MajesticMountainGetaways.com72 Greenbriar DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain Manager & AssociatesLynda Farren (706) 896-8907www.mountainmanager.net1620 Highway 76, Suite 2Hiawassee, GA 30546

Radio StationsMountain Country 103.9FM/WP-Fannin County Broadcasting Vicky Pulliam (706) 455-8078www.mountaincountryradio.com333 West Highland StreetBlue Ridge, GA 30513

WNGM-AM 1230Mike Searcy (706) 896-1230www.wngm1230.com101 South Main Street, Suite 6Hiawassee, GA 30546

Wolf Creek Broadcasting NetworkMikellah Makepeace (706) 379-9770www.951.fm1352 Main Street, Suite 6Young Harris, GA 30582

Real Estate AgenciesBlairsville Realty, Inc.Robert Rogers (706) 745-3000www.blairsvillerealty.com53 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Cozy Cove Realty, Marina, and Cabin RentalsLisa Skomp (866) 275-2468www.CozyCoveRealty.com6036 State Highway 325Blairsville, GA 30512

Enotah Realty/Jim McAfeeJim McAfee (706) 745-2161www.gahighlands.net340 Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Ford RealtyRob Mawyer (706) 745-8856www.gamountainproperties.com67 Cook LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Jane Baer RealtyJane Baer (706) 745-2261www.janebaerrealty.com287 Gainesville HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Louise McTaggart & Associates Real Estate, Inc.Louise McTaggart (706) 781-6909www.mctaggartrealestate.com965 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512


Mike Kelly RealtyMike Kelly (706) 745-3500www.mikekellyrealty.com211-A Cleveland StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Mountain Homes & Land, Inc.Philip.& Angie Hartley (706) 745-2107www.discoverblairsville.com5657 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Owen GlenJeff Barbic (706) 835-9420www.OwenGlen.com64 Owen Glen DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

RE/MAX Around The Mountains-Enotah Catherine Ast (706) 745-6905www.BlairsvilleRemax.com15 Earnest StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Union Realty Paul Thompson (706) 745-2188www.unionrealty.com10 Earnest StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Real Estate AgentsAmanda Brock-Union Realty CompanyAmanda Brock (706) 897-6636www.propertyinblairsville.com10 Earnest StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Brenda McEwen-RE/MAX Around the Mountains EnotahBrenda McEwen (706) 994-1808www.brendam.remax.com15 Earnest StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

C. Gay McTyre, Broker, E-Pro and EcoBrokerC. Gay McTyre (706) 781-8620www.cgaymctyre.com294 Highway 515 West, Unit CBlairsville, GA 30512

Deborah Densmore - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate/MetDeborah Densmore (706) 994-7572www.metrobrokers.com/deborah.densmore63 Plott StreetBlairsville, GA 30514

Heather Devereaux-Blairsville RealtyHeather Devereaux (706) 897-8799www.blairsvillerealty.com53 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Jean Easterling - RE/MAX Enotah Realty Jean Easterling (706) 781-9705www.blairsvilleremax.com15 Earnest StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Jim Allen - United Country Talking Rock RealtyJim Allen (706) 781-2016www.talkingrockrealty.com70 Antioch Church RoadTalking Rock, GA 30175

Linda Bowen-Hughes/Mike Kelly RealtyLinda Bowen-Hughes (706) 897-2956www.mikekellyrealty.com211-A Cleveland StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Paige Thornton-Paige Thornton RealtyPaige Thornton (706) 745-8978www.paigethorntonrealty.com37 Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Pat Macey - RE/MAX Around the Mountains EnotahPat Macey (706) 455-6294www.northgeorgiamtnhaven.com15 Earnest StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Robin Radcliffe-Better Homes and Gardens Real EstateRobin Radcliffe (706) 835-7135www.metrobrokers.com/robin.radcliffe63 Plott Street, Suite ABlairsville, GA 30512

Real Estate Developer/ Development

Highlands Park Cabins presents ‘’CHIMNEY RIDGE’’Bob & Joanie McGee (706) 835-1854www.highlandsparkcabins.comOld Gumlog Road & Sunset DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Mystic Ridge Subdivision & DevelopersLarry Bramlett (706) 994-4172www.mysticridgega.com137 Jitterbug TrailBlairsville, GA 30512

Owen GlenJeff Barbic (706) 835-9420www.OwenGlen.com64 Owen Glen DriveBlairsville, GA 30512


Ridge Top Developers, LLCDanny Henson (706) 878-6234329 Garrett CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Recreation/ParksMeeks ParkBrad Ballard (706) 439-6074www.ucrd.net11 Pool LaneBlairsville, GA 30514

Mountain United Soccer AssociationRichard Smith (706) 745-7865www.mountainsoccer.orgPO Box 1862Blairsville, GA 30514

Allen ServicesAndy Allen (706) 897-8340Serving Georgia for Over 25 yearsBlairsville, GA 30512

Basements Decks & More, Inc.Bob and Mike Guild (706) 745-9043PO Box 1887Blairsville, GA 30514

Rental Tools/EquipmentRick’s RentalGrace Ownbey (706) 745-1242www.ricksrentalequipment.com1363 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

RentalsTake-A-Break Portables & Tent Rentals, Inc.Sherry Rodriguez (706) 435-0515www.takeabreakportables.com3544 Highway 64Hayesville, NC 28904

Research & EducationGeorgia Mountain Research & Education CenterJoe Garner (706) 745-2655www.caes.uga.edu/center/gmrec/index.html195 GA Mtn Experiment Station RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

RestaurantsAntonietta’s Grill & BakeryJoan & David Drake (706) 745-5305www.antoniettasgrill.com130 Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Brasstown Valley Resort & SpaCharles Burton (706) 379-9900www.brasstownvalley.com6321 US Highway 76Young Harris, GA 30582

Brother’s at Willow RanchBobby Burns (706) 379-1272www.brothersrestaurantinmurphy.com6223 Highway 76 WestYoung Harris, GA 30582

Brother’s Restaurant & Country StoreDwayne Sneed (828) 835-9100www.brothersrestaurantinmurphy.com5722 US Highway 64 WestMurphy, NC 28906

Comfort CafeRandi Lanham (706) 745-882594 F Town SquareBlairsville, GA 30512

Dan’s Grill, Inc.Daniel Hernandez (305) 807-5929305 Murphy Highway, Suite 10Blairsville, GA 30512

Downtown Pizza CompanyKathy Cousin (706) 835-1211417-C Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Fatz CafeJim Marchman (706) 781-1643www.fatzcafe.com42 Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Grinds-n-GlazesCarol Heldman (706) 745-0748294-D Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Hilltop CafeDeborah Leach (706) 781-3115583 Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Huddle House RestaurantEster Harrell (706) 745-7095Highway76 Bypass/Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

JB Roosters Wing HouseBill Ray (706) 745-6654www.jbroosterswinghouse.com117 Murphy Highway, Unit 3Blairsville, GA 30512

McDonalds of BlairsvilleSharon Sackett (706) 745-3030www.mcgeorgia.com/806661 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Mike’s Seafood Market & GrillMike Gurley (706) 745-9519513 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Monte Alban(706) 745-5998www.plantationhouseblairsville.com566 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Moschetto’s Continental Cafe’ - (T.A. Catering Inc.)Tom or Andy Moschetto (706) 379-14211155 Main StreetYoung Harris, GA 30582

Muffy’s Mountain Burgers & SuchRick White (706) 835-2992www.muffysburgers.com519 Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Plantation House RestaurantPhyllis Davis (706) 835-2554www.plantationhouseblairsville.com18 School StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Rib CountryNick Fisk (706) 781-3530www.ribcountrybbq.com21 Kousins DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Sicily’s Pizza, Pasta & SubsJodi Williams (706) 745-0232305-H Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Subway/Singleton Food Services, Inc.J. Edward Singleton (706) 745-669919th Hole Plaza- Murphy Highway 129Blairsville, GA 30512

The Aviator CafeJames Wood (706) 781-1043www.theaviatorcafe.com417 East Blue Ridge Street, Suite HBlairsville, GA 30512

The Boiler Room Steakhouse (in Fun Factory)Chris Wilkins (828) 349-8888www.thefactory.bz/restaurants_boiler_room.html1024 Georgia RoadFranklin, NC 28734

The Resort @ CopperheadAnthony Cassulo (706) 835-7433www.thecycleresort.com171 Copperhead Parkway, Blairsville, GA 30512


The Sawmill PlaceAmy Kight (706) 745-12501150 Pat Haralson Memorial DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Zaxby’sTerry Payne (706) 745-0092www.zaxbys.com195 Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

RetailersWal-Mart of Blairsville #3485Tony Stewart (706) 835-2881www.walmart.com2257 Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512

Retirement CommunitiesBranan Lodge/Wesley Mountain VillageRob Murray (706) 745-5565www.brananlodge.org493 Wesley Mountain DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Lakeside VillageJohn & Mary Kiernan (706) 745-9878www.lakesidevillageliving.com843 Lakeside DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Roofing & Vinyl SalesHemphill Vinyl Siding & Metal RoofingKenneth Hemphill (706) 745-3145154 Kelley RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Jimmy’s MetalBeth Patterson (706) 745-0096www.jimmysmetalroofing.com/pages168 Patton PlaceBlairsville, GA 30512

SchoolsEckerd Academy of the Blue RidgeMicha Mathis (706) 747-1082www.eckerdacademy.org/Blue_Ridge/index.html853 Camp RoadSuches, GA 30572

John C. Campbell Folk SchoolMarianne Hatchett (800) 365-5724www.folkschool.orgOne Folk School RoadBrasstown, NC 28902

Mountain Area Christian AcademyJane Teasley (706) 374-6222www.macalions.org14090 Old Highway 76Morganton, GA 30560

Mountain Education Center High SchoolCarol Reid (706) 745-9575www.mountaineducationcenter.net218 School StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

National League of Junior CotillionsJanice Walters-Taylor (706) 745-1854www.nljc.com3030 Chevy Drive, Suite EBlairsville, GA 30512

North Georgia Technical College - BlairsvilleLarry Culpepper (706) 439-6300www.northgatech.edu121 Meeks AvenueBlairsville, GA 30512

North Georgia Technical College - ClarkesvilleSteve Dougherty (706) 754-7700www.northgatech.edu1500 Highway 197 NorthClarkesville, GA 30523

Union County Board of EducationLewis McAfee (706) 745-2322www.ucschools.org124 Hughes StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Union County ElementaryPatricia Cook (706) 745-9615www.ucschools.org165 Elementary WayBlairsville, GA 30512

Union County High SchoolEd Rohrbaugh (706) 745-2216www.ucschools.org/uc_high372 Panther WayBlairsville, GA 30512

Union County Primary SchoolBobby Kelley (706) 745-5450www.ucschools.org/uc_primary592 School CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Young Harris CollegeJay Stroman (706) 379-3111www.yhc.edu1 College StreetYoung Harris, GA 30582

ScreenprintingBrodi, Inc.Barry Brown (706) 379-2092www.brodi.net927 Main StreetYoung Harris, GA 30582

Shoe Repair & Leather GoodsThe Old Soft ShoeErnie Couto (706) 745-1982www.theoldsoftshoe.com307 East Cleveland Street, Suite GBlairsville, GA 30512

Shoe StoreStruts Shoe StoreJenny Poole (706) 896-2002www.strutshoestore.com1374 US Highway 76 EastHiawassee, GA 30546


Signs & GraphicsBusy Bee Printing & SignsJoanne Pendley (706) 745-354377 Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Dancing Raven SignsChuck Rogers (706) 745-3636www.dancingravenstudio.com3767 Hollow HillBlairsville, GA 30512

Road Way Sign Company of GA, LLCMelissa Hays (706) 835-1977www.roadwaysignco.com307 Cleveland Street, Suite ABlairsville, GA 30512

Visual Outdoor Advertising, LLCTerry Poteete (706) 745-9322www.visualoutdoor.com1755 Bee Tree LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

Skin Care ProductsArbonne Independent Consultant, Laura MowellLaura Mowell (706) 745-0585www.laurasbiz.myarbonne.com281-D Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Small Engine RepairAAA Lawn & Garden/GeneratorDavid Neblock (706) 781-27672016 Old Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Sporting GoodsAlexander’s Store, Inc.Debbie Young (706) 745-64504482 Town Creek School RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Blairsville Bikes and BoardsRandy Denniston (706) 745-8141www.myspace.com/randyrides149-D Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Dave & Ron’s Bowling & Golf Pro ShopDavid McEwen (706) 994-99943196 Young Harris HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Jock’s Sporting GoodsTyree Dietz (706) 400-9880www.jockssportinggoods.com65 Murphy Highway, Unit 3Blairsville, GA 30512

Storage Facilities & ContainersA-P StorageAngie & Phil Hartley (706) 745-37525653 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Brasstown StorageErik Ekeberg (706) 745-842247 Doc Thomas Ridge RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Support MemberJim Dobson (706) 745-2517PO Box 925Blairsville, GA 30514

John Mays (706) 781-39434764 Lakeside DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Randy Willingham (706) 745-7495255 Hardage DriveMarietta, GA 30064

Ron and Rita DeMarco (706) 745-3989148 Helton Creek RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Surveying/EngineeringHayes, James & Associates, Inc.Reid Dyer (706) 632-4981www.hayesjames.com3830 East First Street, Suite 1Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Southern Geosystems, Ltd.Rusty Royston (706) 745-510677 Wayne Colwell DriveBlairsville, GA 30512

Tax PreparationH & R BlockDiane Spencer (706) 745-4855www.HRBlock.com201 Young Harris StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Tire DealerMidas Auto Service & TiresAndrew Gay (706) 745-4530www.tinyurl.com/yzcxq3l2307 Murphy HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

TransportationClassic Transportation of the Tri-State, Inc.David Hopes (706) 633-3668www.classictransportationofthetristate.comSmoke-Free, Commercially Insured, Airports-Weddings-Medical

Mountain Taxi CabCarla Connor (706) 372-7016Local & Airport Service-Blairsville, Hiawas-ee, Blue Ridge, Hayesville, Young Harris

Mountain Transportation, LLCEstelle Hilfstein (706) 851-9465www.mountaintransportation.orgLicensed & Insured Van & Car Service, Airport Pick-up & Medical Transport, Travel & Tours-Adventure Excursions

Trash Removal ServiceAdvanced DisposalAudrey Webb (706) 632-6519www.advanceddisposal.comPO Box 2195Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Tony’s Garbage ServiceTony Burrell (706) 745-7959841 Pleasant Hill RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Tree ServiceNelson’s Bucket Truck ServicesGene Nelson (706) 745-9723360 Nelson CircleBlairsville, GA 30512

Trucking CompaniesColditz Trucking, Inc.Teresa Colditz (706) 745-6247www.colditztruckingandpaving.com191 Bill Donaldson RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Gooch Trucking Co., Inc.Kris Gooch (706) 745-4460www.goochtrucking.com516-B Blue Ridge StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Tubing/CanoeingNottely River Campground, Cabins, & TubingAnn or James Dockery (706) 745-6711www.nottelyrivercampground.com3695 Nottely River Campground RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Pappy’s Trading PostSherry Mason (706) 745-296550 Pappy’s PlazaBlairsville, GA 30512


TutoringStep Ahead TutoringLyn Harbin (706) 781-706470 Town SquareBlairsville, GA 30512

UtilitiesBlue Ridge Mountain EMCJoe Satterfield (706) 379-3121www.brmemc.com1360 Main StreetYoung Harris, GA 30582

WindstreamJay Stubblefield (706) 745-6911www.windstream.net234 Highway 515 E, Suite JBlairsville, GA 30512

Vacuum CleanersThe Vacuum StoreJohn or Cathy Wheeler (706) 781-1050home.windstream.net/vacstore92 Pruitt Circle (413 GPS)Blairsville, GA 30512

VeterinariansBlairsville Animal HospitalDeanne Livingston (706) 745-6987www.blairsvilleanimalhospital.com294 Cleveland StreetBlairsville, GA 30512

Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital, Inc.Hilty Burr (706) 896-1244www.lakechatugeanimalhospital.com1619 State Highway 17 NorthYoung Harris, GA 30582


VineyardsCrane Creek VineyardsDavid Sanford (706) 379-1236www.CraneCreekVineyards.com916 Crane Creek RoadYoung Harris , GA 30582

Water & Fire Damage RestorationSERVPRO of Union, Towns, Fannin & Gilmer CountiesCarnie Wall (706) 896-1880www.servpro.com‘’Like It Never Even Happened’’Hiawassee, GA 30546

Wealth ManagementUnited Community Bank, Union CountyTeresa Moore (706) 745-2151www.ucbi.com177 Highway 515 EastBlairsville, GA 30512

Web DesignLucey GroupPam Fink (706) 258-2432www.luceygroup.com65 Windy Valley LaneBlue Ridge, GA 30513

Southwinds TechnologiesLinda Mosely (404) 906-2326www.southwindstechnologies.com153 Follins LaneSt. Simons Island, GA 31522

Well DrillingAppalachian Water, Inc.Tim and Debbie Odom (706) 745-2033100 Kelly RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Byers Well Drilling, Inc.Tracy Dillard (706) 745-2166www.byerswelldrilling.com1442 Blue Ridge HighwayBlairsville, GA 30512

Well Pump Installation & ServiceAppalachian Water, Inc.Tim and Debbie Odom (706) 745-2033100 Kelly RoadBlairsville, GA 30512

Whitewater RaftingOcoee Adventure CenterLarry Mashburn (888) 723-8622www.ocoeeadventurecenter.com4651 Highway 64Copperhill, TN 37317


Southeastern ExpeditionsFletcher Haaga (800) 868-7238www.southeasternexpeditions.com7350 Highway 76 EastClayton, GA 30525

Window Treatments- Blinds & Shades

American In Home BlindsRon Albertini (706) 745-1020www.americaninhomeblinds.com1034 Young Harris Highway (Highway 76 E)Blairsville, GA 30512

Budget BlindsRick & Dee Dee Siefken (706) 745-0009www.budgetblinds.com379 Bee Tree LaneBlairsville, GA 30512

M-DesignMarcie Culpepper (706) 835-1339www.marcieculpepper.com168 Fern BrookBlairsville, GA 30512

Yarn StoreMountain YarnPat ‘’PJ’’ Thorstad (706) 835-107829-C Highway 515Blairsville, GA 30512


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