City of Blairsville

Brasstown Bald Visitor Center is located on the highest mountain in Georgia at 4,784 feet. This center offers films, exhibits and an observation deck with a panoramic view of four states. There are other notable conference centers in the Blairsville area including High Shoals Scenic Area, Mountain Crossings at Walyasi-yi, Russell Brasstown Scenic Highway and Sosebee Cove Scenic Area.

Vogel State Park, one of Georgia's oldest and most popular state parks, is located in Blairsville and offers camping, swimming, hiking and fishing.

Annually, Blairsville hosts the Lake Trahlyta Arts and Crafts fair in early August and the Sorghum Festival in mid-October.

According to 2000 Census, the City of Blairsville had a population of 659 persons. Between 1990 and 2000, the city experienced a population increase of 16.8%, compared to the state growth during this period of 26.4%.

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