Blue Ridge or Bust!
Welcome to your one-stop-shop for researching the North Georgia Mountains. Most likely you were drawn to this area because you have heard of the Blue Ridge Mountains – or the City of Blue Ridge. This guide of resources on this page is to help you gain an understanding of this area, including basics such as what Counties all these towns located in. On this page, you will also find links to:
- Published Articles
- Interactive Fannin County Map
- Aerial Drone Footage of Blairsville
- Pocket Hike E-Book available for sale
- School Resources including Universites and Colleges for all 5 counties
- Local Government Resources
- Utility Information and contact info
- Chamber of Commerce for all 5 counties
- Calendar of Events for Blairsville and Towns County
- List of Annual Festivals in Fannin County
Take your time exploring this website and if you haven’t come up for a visit yet; it is time to plan one!
North Georgia Resources for Locals and Visitors
ArticlesBelow are links to many Articles that have been written about our humble Mountain Towns & Cities. Over the Years, our paradise of Mountains, Lakes, Independent Retail Shop Owners and Skilled Craftsmen has drawn attention from all over the World. In most cases, our kind-hearted happy Community attracts the same type of personalities to visit and/or stay!
Blue Ridge, Georgia was ranked by Southern Living Magazine as one of the 2020 South’s Best Mountain Towns, and 2019 Top Small Mountain Towns for Retirement.
List of Towns and Cities in North Georgia Counties
*This information is meant to be of assistance during Real Estate Property searches. All information needs to be confirmed.
Some towns or cities are in multiple counties. If moving here, you can confirm your County by calling the 911-Mapping Department for the specific County. Do Not Call 911-Emergency number!
The 911 Mapping Department assigns 911 addresses to residential and commercial structures.
Union County
- Blairsville
- Suches
- Young Harris
Fannin County
- Blue Ridge
- Cherry Log
- Epworth
- Mineral Bluff
- Morganton
- McCaysville
Gilmer County
- Ellijay
- East Ellijay
- Cherry Log
Towns County
- Hiawassee
- Young Harris
Rabun County
- Clayton
- Tiger
- Dillard
- Mountain City
- Sky Valley
Pocket Hikes: North Georgia & Western NC Mountains
Pocket Hikes: North Georgia & Western NC Mountains is a book that Michelle Miller published that highlights 17 different Hikes in the North GA Mountains and in Western NC. These Nature Walks are mild to moderate walks and are some of the most popular spots for locals to frequent regularly. While you’re in town, get the blood moving and enjoy Nature at its best!
Contact Michelle at 470.465.0521 to purchase the PDF Version of this 20 page book for $12.00.
Local North Georgia School Resources:
County School Districts with links to their Websites:
Union County, Fannin County, Gilmer County, Towns County, Rabun County
North Georgia Christian Academy
North Georgia Universities & Colleges:
University of Georgia Blue Ridge Campus
North Georgia Technical College
Union County Government Resources:
City of Blairsville City Hall / (706) 745-2000
City of Blairsville Police Department / (706) 835-1692
Union County Sheriff’s Department – (706) 439-6066
Union County Government – (706) 439-6000
Union County Building Department – (706) 439-6039
Union County Tax Collector – (706) 439-6018
Utilities:
NOTLA Water Authority / (706) 745-4598
City of Blairsville Water – (706) 745-2000
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (Electric) – (800) 292-6456
Windstream Kinetic Internet – (844) 240-4604
Here is a link that is for Seniors to offer guidance to them for moving services: www.caring.com
Chamber of Commerce Links:
- Union County (Blairsville)
- Fannin County (Blue Ridge)
- Gilmer County (Ellijay)
- Towns County (Hiawassee)
- Rabun County (Clayton)
Join the local “What’s Happening! Blairsville” Facebook Group. It is a Private Group and we do our best to protect our members and are vigilant to keep the Group Friendly! Request your spot in our Group and you must answer the two simple questions to be considered. If you request and don’t get accepted, please follow up by sending a message to our Group Admin.