Many of the people who call Union County home started out as part-time residents. They realized that Blairsville offers an exceptional quality of life and innumerable opportunities to start and grow a business. These people gravitated from the occasional rental home to a permanent residence here.

Blairsville is a great place to raise a family in the North Georgia mountains while enjoying all the amenities of big city life. The quality of life in Blairsville is phenomenal: pristine forests, cascading waterfalls, placid lakes and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets over the mountains. Our Appalachian environment, nearby state park and vibrant food scene ensure a steady stream of visitors who help support our economy.

About the Authority

The Union County Development Authority serves as the primary economic development agency for Blairsville, Suches and Union County, Georgia. The mission of the Authority is to positively impact our community by facilitating quality development that results in new job opportunities and capital investment. To fulfill this responsibility, the UCDA Board of Directors and staff:
• encourage and assist the growth of existing businesses;
• attract new businesses and industries;
• advance the economic, cultural and civic goals of our community; and
• promote the general welfare of all our citizens.