NEWCOMER INFORMATION

Welcome new residents!  We’re glad you decided to relocate to the Blairsville-Union County area.  To help make your transition easier, here is a listing of our local contact numbers and websites.

Union County Government
www.unioncountyga.gov

Commissioner’s Office	706-439-6000
Sheriff’s Department	706-439-6066
Use 911 for emergencies.

City of Blairsville

City Hall	706-745-2000
Police Department	706-835-1692
Use 911 for emergencies.

Electricity
www.brmemc.com
The Blairsville-Union County area is serviced by the Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation.  You can contact them at 706-379-3121 or for further information visit their website.

Water and Sewer
The City of Blairsville has a public water and sewer system within the city limits.  The Blairsville Water Department can be reached through City Hall.
Union County has two water districts, Coosa Water and Notla water.  Not all areas of the county are serviced by these water providers.  Private wells and septic tanks require a permit and can be obtained through the Union County Environmental Health Department.

City of Blairsville Water	706-745-2000
U.C. Environmental Health Dept.	706-781-3824
Coosa Water	706-745-6773
Notla Water	706-745-4598

Telephone and Cable Television
www.windstream.net
The telephone and cable service for the Union County area is Windstream.  They can be contacted at 706-781-3717 or toll-free 800-501-1754.  There are also several cell phone providers in the county.

Drivers License
Union County has a driver’s license facility located at 149 Chase Drive in Blairsville.  Operating hours are from 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday.  You can contact them at 706-781-2426.  Available services include issuing and renewing licenses, automobile and motorcycle testing and providing photo identification.

LP Gas
Union County does not have a natural gas provider.  There are several LP gas providers in the county.

Trash Service
Union County has a Transfer and Recycling Station located on Deep South Farm Road.  For hours of operation and other information call 706-439-6102.  Private companies are available for trash pick up for a monthly fee.

Tax Information
Union County has the third lowest property rate in the state.  The most current tax rate information is available from the county’s website www.unioncountyga.gov

Sales Tax:	Union County sales tax is currently 7%.  This consists of the 4% state tax and 3% county tax which includes a special   purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST).
State Income Tax:	Rates range from 1%-6% of taxable income.  Income and deductions generally follow Federal regulations.  For more   information, call the Tax Commissioner’s Office at 706-639-6018.
Property Tax:	Property tax is assessed at 40% of fair market value.  Property taxes are payable at the Union County Courthouse.  Blairsville City taxes can be paid at City Hall.
Union County Property taxes assessed in 2006 Millage rate: Union County Millage Rate:  5.100 School Tax: 8.950 Total:   14.050

Census Statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2006 population estimate for Union County was 20,652, 2% of which are minorities.  This is a 19.5% increase over the 2000 census for the area.  Eighty two percent of families in the county own their homes and median value of homes in the area is $111,100.