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No Better Place to Retire than Here
LOCALS BRAG ABOUT UNION
County being one of Georgia’s
best-kept secrets. Where else can
you build a barn, own a horse, chop
firewood from your own property or
just listen to the crickets perform a
symphony from your front porch
swing? If you get an itch for the big
city life, Atlanta (including Hartsfield
Jackson International Airport),
Chattanooga and Asheville are all
just a short drive away.
All that stuff you’ve been wanting
to do? You’ll find it right here —
volunteering, hobbies, family time,
even starting a new business — the
joys of living on “mountain time.”
From your home deep in the heart
of the Chattahoochee National Forest,
you can enjoy hiking, mountain
biking and horseback riding, or
fishing and water adventures on
Lake Winfield Scott or Lake Nottely.
Or you might find you love wildlife
photography, dog walking at
the park, and other outdoor
endeavors. Of course, there are
several golf courses to keep you
challenged. But you’ll also discover
plenty of cultural opportunities —
from musical recitals to main stage
plays, contra dancing to arts &
crafts festivals.
Adult education and class offerings
run the gamut from arts and
hobbies to more academic topics.
And for those who like to get in-
volved, civic clubs, pet rescue organizations
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and networking groups
can fill your calendar quickly.
Your money tends to go further
here in the mountains, too. Date
nights are sweeter when you’re not
breaking the bank for dinner and a
movie. And you won’t get taxed to
death: Union County has one of the
lowest property tax rates in Georgia.
Abundant Resources
Blairsville-Union County offers
everyone — but especially seniors
— the options they need to live life
on their terms. Best-in-class care
is available from local providers as
well as specialists from Atlanta and
Gainesville with satellite offices
here. Rarely will you need to chew
up a valuable day traveling out of
the area for a doctor’s appointment.
Whether it’s caring for a loved
one who needs a little extra care or
just downsizing and scaling back,
you’ll find it here. There are well-
appointed independent-living
communities throughout the area,
as well as assisted living and nursing
care facilities.
The Union County Senior Center
serves folks 60+ hot lunches every
weekday, and provides transportation
to and from the center, as well
as drug store and grocery shopping.
There are exercise programs, crafts,
games and other activities. Meals
on Wheels delivers meals to the
homebound, and other providers
offer errand, transportation and
home-care services.
Everything You Need
Check the Membership Directory in
the back of this guide for listings of
retirement communities, healthcare
providers and other services.
Discover the joys of living
on “mountain time” when
you retire to Union County.
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