Sunrise Grocery

Address: 7568 Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512

Description: Union County's oldest running general store that was voted by Southern Living Magazine as "The South's Most Charming General Store "

History: Union County's favorite general store and place for boiled peanuts. This is considered to be the longest running business in Union County as it is believed to have opened it's doors in the early 1920's and has always ran as a general store and gas station. Throughout the years, many have become the owners of the store, with the most recent owners being Jason and Jesica Clemmons, who are 2nd generation owners. The store has grown in popularity through the years, most notably for it's boiled peanuts, but also for what is offered inside including photography, candles, postcards, stickers, snacks, and many other products. Jason, co-owner, displays his popular photography in the store which has found it's way to many prominent locations throughout the state such as the Georgia State Capitol, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, and more. The store also offers cabin rentals as well. The store is open 7 days a week from 9 A.M.-6 P.M. on Monday-Saturday and from 9 A.M.-5 P.M. on Sundays.

Fun Facts: 1. The store is most famous for It's "world famous boiled peanuts". 2. The store has been voted as Southern Living Magazine's "Most Charming General Store". 3. Co-Owner of the store, Jason Clemmons, is host to a Georgia Public Broadcasting show known as "View Finders", where he and his co-host, Chris Greer, go throughout the State of Georgia finding some of Georgia's finest natural photography locations. 4. The store stands as the oldest running business in all of Union County. 5. This is the last gas station you will pass in Union County on Highway 129 South before reaching Blood Mountain.