Utilities |
Emergency
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Hospitals |
Registration
Libraries |
Government
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Communication
Now that you've decided to make Union
County your home, we want your move to go as smoothly as possible.
The following information is designed to provide all the vital
contacts, phone numbers, addresses and other data you will
need during your transition.
Utilities
Electricity
Blue Ridge Mountain
Electric Membership Corporation
1360 Main Street
P. O. Box 9
Young Harris, GA 30582-0009
Joe Satterfield
Phone: (706) 379-3121
Fax: (706) 379-1457
website
Gas Companies
Empire Gas Of Blairsville
331 Murphy Hwy
Blairsville, GA
Phone: (706) 745-9733
Water & Sewer
City of Blairsville
Phone: (706) 745-2000
Coosa Water Authority
4270 Blue Ridge Hwy
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: (706) 745-6773
Elan Natural Waters
3000 Springs Of Elan
Blairsville, GA
Phone: (706) 781-6000
Notla Water Authority
Phone: (706) 745-4598
Recycling
Union County Transfer Station
Deep South Farm Rd
Blairsville, GA
Phone: (706) 745-1409
Telephone
BellSouth Mobility
702 South Thornton Avenue
Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: (706) 226-9000 or (706) 226-9262
Website:
http://www.bellsouth.com/bsol/estore/
content/clr/clr_wel_fla.htm
Brenda-
Rowell@bscc.com
Advanced Cellular
Highway 515
Blairsville GA 30512
706-745-0560
Alltel Communications
4218 Chastain Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-7023
website
Alltel-Cellular Wireless
Sales
76 Hospital St
Blairsville GA 30512
(706) 745-6250
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Emergency
Union General Ambulance Service
50 Weaver Rd
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: (706) 781-3178
S.A.F.E.
(Support in Abusive Family Emergencies, Inc.)
P. O. Box 11
Blairsville, GA 30514
Marguerite Petersen, Exec.Director
Phone: (706) 745-4832
Crisis Phone: (706) 745-8900
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Hospitals & Medical Centers
Blue Ridge Mtn Anesthesia
Coosa Valley Rd
Blairsville, GA
Phone: (706) 745-7287
Union General Hospital
214 Hospital Cir # 101
Blairsville, GA
Phone: (706) 745-2111
Fax: (706) 745-7677
http://www.uniongeneralhospital.com/
Union County Health Department
55 Hughes Street, Suite A
Blairsville, Georgia 30512
Phone: (706) 745-6292
Website:
http://www.ph.dhr.state.ga.us/county/union.htm
E-Mail:
gdphinfo@
dhr.state.ga.us
Union County Nursing Home
550 Nursing Home Circle
Blairsville, GA 30512
Doug Davenport, Administrator
Phone: (706) 745-4948
Fax: (706) 745-1971
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Registration
Automobile Registration
Newcomers moving from a county within Georgia need to file
an address correction. Out-of-state newcomers have 30 days
after establishing residency to purchase a new tag.
Building Permits
Required and obtained in the Tax Assessor's office located
in the courthouse.
Driver's License
A Georgia driver's license should be secured within 30 days
of establishing residency in the state. A written exam and
vision test are required for persons having a valid out-of-state
license. A $15 fee is charged and must be paid in cash or
money order.
Mobile Home Permits
No permits are issued for mobile homes over seven years
old.
Pet Registration
Dogs, cats, and other domestic animals must be inoculated
for rabies annually and wear proof of vaccination at all
times.
Septic Tank Permits
Required and issued through the Sanitarian's office located
in the County Health Department facility, 55 Hughes Street.
School Registration
Children entering Georgia Public Schools for the first time
must present proof of immunization against measles, mumps,
rubella, polio, whooping cough, diptheria, and tetanus,
as well as proof of eye, ear, and dental exams. Students
who were previously enrolled should present their last report
card and/or transcript.
Voter Registration
You may register at the Registrar's Office located in the
Courthouse or with the Georgia State Patrol when obtaining
or renewing your driver's license, provided you meet the
age requirements and residency guidelines.
Union County Board of Education
10 Hughes Street
Blairsville, GA 30512
Tommy Stephens, Superintendent
Phone: (706) 745-2322
Fax: (706) 745-5025
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Libraries
Union County Public Library
194 Hospital Cir
Blairsville, GA
Phone: (706) 745-7491
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Government
Union County Chamber of Commerce
385 Appalachian Highway
P.O. Box 385
Blairsville, Georgia 30514
Phone: (706) 745-5789
Fax: (706) 745-1382
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Communication
Newspapers
North Georgia News
259 Cleveland Street
P.O. Box 2029
Blairsville, GA 30514
Phone: (706) 745-6343
Fax: (706) 745-1830
website
Union Sentinel
80 Town Square, Suite 1
P.O. Box 1996
Blairsville, GA 30514
Phone: (706) 745-NEWS
Fax: (706) 781-1273
website
Cable Television
Northland Cable
Phone: (706) 782-4249
Local Radio
Mountain Country 103.9 FM
WPPL Radio Station
PO Box 938
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Phone: (706) 632-9775
Fax: (706) 632-5922
Majic 1029 FM Super Hits
WMJE Radio Station
website
WDUN News/Talk 550
Radio Station
website
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Source:
Union
County Chamber of Commerce
