Blairsville at a glance
- CountyUnion County (county seat)
- Population, 2020 Census616U.S. Census Bureau
- Elevation1,893 ftUSGS elevation at the town centre
- From downtown Atlantaabout 2 h 9 minby road, no traffic
What to know about Blairsville
- Blairsville is the county seat of Union County. Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
- The historic Union County Courthouse on the Blairsville town square was built in 1899. Union County Historical Society
- The Old Courthouse Museum, run by the Union County Historical Society, has free admission. Union County Historical Society
- Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia at 4,784 feet, is a short drive from Blairsville. USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
- Vogel State Park, established in 1931, is the second-oldest state park in Georgia. Georgia State Parks
- Lake Nottely is a 4,180-acre reservoir with 106 miles of shoreline. Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
- The Helton Creek Falls Trail is an easy 0.2-mile hike. Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
- Meeks Park has ball fields, a playground, a skateboard park and more. Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
- The Sorghum in the Mountains Festival is held in October. Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
- The Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival is held each Memorial Day weekend in downtown Blairsville. Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
- The chamber says the Blairsville-Union County area was named an American Viticultural Area (AVA). Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
- The Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce is at 129 Union County Recreation Rd., Blairsville. Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
Coming up in Blairsville
Tour of Trees and Gingerbread Village
Organizer date for 2026More than 50 Christmas trees and wreaths, each decorated by a local business or organization, are on display through December alongside a gingerbread village. Visitors can vote for their favourites from December 1 to December 11. It is free to attend.
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Free Source: Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, checked 2026-10-19
Holly Jolly Christmas and Breakfast with Santa
Organizer date for 2026A morning holiday event with a free breakfast with Santa and caroling by local school choirs. There are also holiday crafts, a Mayor's Train ride and reindeer games. Free to attend.
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Free Source: Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, checked 2026-10-19
Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park
Organizer date for 2026An evening tree lighting at Vogel State Park with hayrides, hot chocolate, cider, cookies, children's crafts and bonfires. Visitors are asked to bring an unwrapped gift for a child 12 or under for the Union County Sheriff's Department toy drive. No parking fees are charged for the event.
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Source: Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, checked 2026-10-19
Holiday Open House at Paradise Hills Winery Resort and Spa
Organizer date for 2026A holiday open house at the winery with a cookie contest and an ugly sweater contest. There will be live music by Chris Carpenter and wine bottle painting. No cover charge.
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Free Source: Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce, checked 2026-10-19
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How far is Blairsville?
Drive times by road
| Town | Atlanta | Alpharetta | Marietta | Lawrenceville | Athens | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairsville | about 2 h 9 min99 mi | about 1 h 39 min75 mi | about 1 h 58 min98 mi | about 1 h 51 min85 mi | about 2 h89 mi | about 2 h 16 min100 mi |
Computed 2026-10-19 with the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, town centre to town centre. free-flow driving time, no traffic
Visitor information
Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, 129 Union County Recreation Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512. Official visitor site
The 1899 courthouse square at the centre of Blairsville is covered in more detail in Downtown Blairsville.
Towns near Blairsville
- Young Harris about 7 mi straight-line
- Hiawassee about 12 mi straight-line
- Helen about 18 mi straight-line
Dates, times and rules can change. Each listing links the organizer or local government page it came from, with the date we checked it; confirm there before you go.
