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Hit the Road
Take a short drive east on
Hwy. 515 to Union County
and the beautiful towns of Blairsville & Suches
By Tobie Chandler,
Director of Tourism, Blairsville-Union
County Chamber of Commerce
Blairsville-Union County is
located just 30 minutes east of
Blue Ridge and easily accessible off
Hwy. 515/76. Here you’ll find great
restaurants, cute shops, friendly people,
fun festivals and an abundance
of natural attractions.
For example, Union County is
home to not one, but three lakes!
» Lake Winfield Scott in Suches is
home to 18 acres of crystal clear
water for swimming, fishing and
paddling.
» 4,180-acre Lake Nottely has 106
miles of shoreline, with several
marinas and public boat ramps.
» One of Georgia’s most beloved
summer getaways, Vogel State
Park, features a 20-acre lake and
swimming beach.
Rushing Waters
A rock slide for the kids and a
veil of water to stand behind make
Helton Creek Falls a must-do activity
for the young and young-at-heart. A
short hike allows you to explore the
beauty of both the upper and lower
falls of Helton Creek. Download the
North Georgia Waterfall App (free
Enjoy a festival on the Square in Blairsville
Make the hike up to Brasstown Bald
Get wet at Helton Creek Falls
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