Union County

What Union County does

Union County, Georgia is a county government entity established in 1832 following the Georgia Land Lottery, headquartered at 65 Courthouse Street, Blairsville, GA 30512, delivering municipal services to county residents and property owners. The county operates across 16 internal departments and divisions including Fire Department, E-911 Emergency Dispatch, Parks & Recreation, Transportation, Building & Development, Tax Assessor, Transfer & Recycling, Emergency Management Agency, GIS, Veteran's Services, Senior Center, Road Department, Farmers Market, and the Canning Plant, plus a court system (Superior, Magistrate, Probate) and the Commissioner's Office. Service delivery combines physical infrastructure (13 fire stations, 88-site Poteete Creek Campground, Meeks Park, gun range, transfer stations, convenience centers) with digital channels powered by CivicPlus CivicEngage (website, Alert Center, Notify Me, RecDesk registration) and CodeRED emergency notifications. GIS mapping at georgiagis.com and Enhanced 911 with automatic caller location/phone-number display provide the core technical backbone for emergency response and land development.

The county funds its operations primarily through ad valorem property taxes (assessed at 40% of fair market value) levied by the county government, school board, and other taxing entities, supplemented by transaction-based fees: building permits ($500 commercial plan review, $100 per revision), transit fares ($3 first mile, $0.50 each additional), gun range memberships ($200 single / $300 family), athletic registration ($65), adult fitness sessions ($50-$65 per 4-month session), and alcohol/STR/business licensing. The Fire Department holds a Class 4/4Y ISO rating and handles approximately 2,400 emergency calls annually across a combination career (21) and volunteer (65) workforce. The county's only adjacent corporate entity is the Union County Governmental Finance Corporation, a nonprofit created in 2001 to assist in financing capital projects for public purposes.

Customer-facing distribution is delivered through three primary channels: in-person/call-in department offices (commissioner, permits, tax assessor, fire, E-911, transportation), a self-serve online portal covering forms, GIS, subscriptions, and registration, and field/paratransit service vehicles. The county's markets are strictly domestic, confined to Union County, Georgia. Significant strategic activity in 2026 includes Resolution R-2026-26 (April 16, 2026) imposing an emergency moratorium on cryptocurrency sites, data mining sites, and data centers, and Resolution R-2026-28 (June 12, 2026) imposing a moratorium on public sewer development, signaling active land-use and infrastructure capacity management. A new partnership with Oncourse Home Solutions (announced 2026-03-16) extends consumer water-line repair protection to Union County Water customers.

Name

Union County

Legal name

Union County, Georgia

Website

https://unioncountyga.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Union County, Georgia is a county government delivering public services to its residents, including fire/EMS, E-911 dispatch, parks and recreation, ADA transportation, building permits, property tax assessment, recycling, and senior/veteran services across Blairsville and surrounding communities.

Ownership category

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Product category

Local Government Administration

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Fire and emergency services
• Parks and recreation
• Property tax assessment
• Waste management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Blairsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ad Valorem (Property) Tax: Primary revenue source. Property taxes are based on fair market value established January 1 of each year, assessed at 40% of fair market value. Tax rate (mill rate) is levied by the county government, school board, and other taxing entities.
2. Building Permits and Fees: Fees collected for building permits, land disturbance permits, and inspections. Commercial plan review fees of $500 per submission, $100 per revision. Building permits valid for one year.
3. Fire Department Services: ISO Rating for insurance purposes: Class 4/4Y. Residences within 5 miles of stations with approved water source rated 4; those without are rated 4Y. The county also partners with Oncourse Home Solutions for water-related consumer protection services.
4. Transportation Fares: Transit service fees: First Mile $3, Each Additional Mile $0.50. Only cash or check accepted. Fees apply to riders 6 and older.
5. Gun Range Fees: Daily pass $15, Single person yearly membership $200, Family membership $300, Under 15 $5. Revenue supports facility operations and Range Safety Officers.
6. Alcohol and Business Licensing: Licensing fees for alcohol sales, short-term rentals (STR), and general business licenses managed through the Commissioner's Office.
7. Union County Governmental Finance Corporation: Nonprofit corporation created in 2001 to assist in financing and acquiring capital projects (real and personal property) for county public purposes. Previously financed county facilities property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Union County, Georgia is a county government entity that delivers municipal and public services to residents, property owners, businesses, and visitors. Core offerings include fire protection and emergency response, E-911 dispatch, parks and recreation programming, ADA-accessible public transit, property tax assessment, building permits and inspections, solid waste transfer and recycling, senior and veterans services, and a farmers market and canning plant. Services are delivered through staffed departments, physical facilities, and a CivicPlus-powered online portal, with funding derived from ad valorem property taxes, fees, and licensing.

Product overview

Union County, Georgia operates a comprehensive CivicPlus-powered government website serving as the official digital portal for county services. The county offers a diverse portfolio of public services organized across public safety (fire department, E-911 dispatch), recreation (parks, athletic programs, campgrounds, gun range), utilities (water partnerships, recycling), transportation (ADA-compliant transit), permitting (building/development), tax services, and community facilities (farmers market, canning plant, senior center). The website serves as the access point for news, alerts, permits, records, calendars, and department information for residents and visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Department Services
• E-911 Emergency Dispatch
• Transportation Paratransit Service
• Building & Development Permits
• Tax Assessment Services
• Meeks Park
• Poteete Creek Campground
• Union County Gun Range
• Parks & Recreation Programs
• Union County Farmers Market
• Union County Canning Plant
• Transfer & Recycling Services
• Senior Center Programs
• Veterans Services
• Alcohol and Business Licensing

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,400 emergency calls per year handled by Fire Department across 13 stations with 21 career and 65 volunteer personnel.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oncourse Home SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Union County Water has partnered with Oncourse Home Solutions to safeguard residents from unexpected repair bills. The partnership provides consumer protection services related to water services, helping residents avoid costly emergency repairs to water and sewer infrastructure.
• City of BlairsvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion County Fire Department is responsible for fire protection, prevention, and emergency services within the borders of Union County AND the City of Blairsville. The department serves as the operational members for the Emergency Management Agency of Union County.
• North Georgia Resource Management Authority (NGRMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGRMA co-sponsors the Adopt-A-Road program with Keep Our Mountains Beautiful (KOMB) and the County Commissioner to attract public involvement in cleaning up litter along county roads.
• High Country Artisans, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between High Country Artisans, Inc. and Union County Recreation Department to organize the Butternut Creek Festival. Also involves Union County Middle School Art Program, Union County Woody Gap School Art Program, Senior Center, and Library.
• Union County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Union County Recreation Department and Union County High School for youth sports programs including Soccer Youth Camp. School art programs also partner for festival activities.
• Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion County Emergency Management Agency works closely with GEMA for disaster preparedness, response coordination, and federally declared disaster management. County has received federal disaster funds 3 times.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion County works with FEMA through GEMA for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The county has received federal disaster declarations for blizzard (1993), tornado (1998), and hurricane (2004).
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Red Cross is a partner with Union County Emergency Management Agency for emergency preparedness and disaster response coordination.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion County is designated as a Firewise Community through NFPA's Firewise Communities Program, co-sponsored by USDA Forest Service, USDOI, and National Association of State Foresters.
• Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center (formerly University of Georgia Mountain Experiment Station)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership with the University of Georgia Mountain Experiment Station. The station was led by James W Dobson, Jr. for 38 years before retiring in 1991. The center conducts agricultural research relevant to the mountain region.
• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationCivicPlus provides the CivicEngage content management system powering the Union County government website. Provides modules for News Flash, Calendar, Agenda Center, Alert Center, Staff Directory, Notify Me subscriptions, RSS feeds, and forms.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UnionCountyGaGovt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/union-county-property-apprsr

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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