Blairsville, GA

Blairsville, Union County, Georgia

Location and Commute Times

Blairsville is located in Union County, Georgia. Driving times to major regional destinations are detailed in Atlanta 128 min · Alpharetta 100 min · Roswell 107 min · Sandy Springs 115 min1. There are no public transit stops near the county reference point, as indicated by None mapped within 5 miles2. Everyday amenities are not located within walking distance of the reference point, as shown by None mapped within 0.7 miles2.

Drive times
Atlanta 128 min · Alpharetta 100 min · Roswell 107 min · Sandy Springs 115 min 1
Driving time in clear conditions, OSRM routing. No traffic model, so treat it as a floor rather than a commute.
Public transport stops within 5 miles, from the county reference point
None mapped within 5 miles 2
No public transport stops recorded in OpenStreetMap within 5 miles of the county reference point.
Everyday destinations within a 15-minute walk, from the county reference point
None mapped within 0.7 miles 2
No everyday destinations recorded in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 miles of the county reference point.

Land, Soils, and Housing Stock

The median year built for residential structures in Union County is . New residential construction continues with countywide. Soil suitability is a key factor for property development in this area, where 98.8%3 of rated acreage is classified as limited for septic tank absorption fields.

Mapped as limited for septic
98.8% 3
Share of rated acreage classed somewhat limited or very limited for septic tank absorption fields, SSURGO major components, weighted by map unit acreage. Map unit acreage is survey-area wide, so treat this as indicative of the soils present rather than an exact share of this area.

Parks, Landmarks, and Community Events

Local parks and protected lands include Meeks Park II, Meeks Park, Meeks Park (expansion), Struzzieri Garden, Chattahoochee Purchase Unit, Allison Park2, as well as the Cooper Creek Scenic Area, Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area, Plott Cove Reserve Nature Area, and the Reece State Memorial. Historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places include the Raburn-Casteel House and the Old Union County Courthouse. Notable individuals associated with the area include writer Byron Herbert Reece, settler Andrew Jackson King, federal judge Bascom Sine Deaver, judge Roy H. Chapman, sniper Eric England, and football coach Robby Brown. Annual events include the Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival in May, the Butternut Creek Festival in July, and the Blairsville Sorghum Festival in October.

Parks and protected land, from the county reference point
Meeks Park II, Meeks Park, Meeks Park (expansion), Struzzieri Garden, Chattahoochee Purchase Unit, Allison Park 2
Named parks and protected land in OpenStreetMap within 9.9 miles of the county reference point, nearest first. 19 mapped in total.

Public Education

Public education services in the county are provided by several institutions, including .

Places nearby

People from here

  • Andrew Jackson King American settler Wikidata
  • Bascom Sine Deaver United States federal judge (1882-1944) Wikidata
  • Byron Herbert Reece American writer (1917-1958) Wikidata
  • Eric England American sniper (1933-2018) Wikidata
  • Roy H. Chapman American lawyer and judge (1883–1952) Wikidata
  • Robby Brown American football coach Wikidata

What happens here each year

  • Blairsville Sorghum Festival One of Georgia's longest-running festivals, celebrating the traditional art of making sorghum syrup with live demonstrations, heritage crafts, music, and food. Usually held in October. Web search via Gemini — unverified
  • Butternut Creek Festival A highly regarded juried arts and crafts show showcasing the work of dozens of artists and craftsmen along the banks of Butternut Creek in Meeks Park. Usually held in July. Web search via Gemini — unverified
  • Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival An annual Memorial Day weekend event held on the square in Downtown Blairsville, featuring regional artists, crafters, food vendors, and live music performances. Usually held in May. Web search via Gemini — unverified

Questions people actually ask

What are the commute times from Blairsville?

Drive times in clear conditions are detailed in Atlanta 128 min · Alpharetta 100 min · Roswell 107 min · Sandy Springs 115 min1.

What should buyers know about septic systems in this area?

Soil conditions are a major consideration, as 98.8%3 of the rated acreage in the county is classified as limited for septic tank absorption fields.

What historic landmarks are located in Union County?

Listed historic properties include the Raburn-Casteel House and the Old Union County Courthouse.

What annual community events take place in Blairsville?

Annual events include the Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival in May, the Butternut Creek Festival in July, and the Blairsville Sorghum Festival in October.

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Current listings are served from the MLS and update through the day.

Sources

Every figure on this page is attributed to the record that issued it, with the date the record was read. Nothing here is estimated from listing data unless labelled as an estimate.

  1. Commute — Drive-time routing Union County read Aug 19, 2026 candidate
  2. Walkability — OpenStreetMap (Overpass) Union County read Aug 19, 2026 candidate
  3. Soils — USDA NRCS Soil Data Access (SSURGO) Union County read Aug 19, 2026 candidate