Union County to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to Cryptocurrency Mining and Tower/Antenna Regulations

Blairsville, GA — Union County officials will host a public hearing on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the new gym (Sports Center) located on the Glenn Gooch bypass to discuss proposed changes to local ordinances governing cryptocurrency and data mining operations as well as tower and antenna standards.

The hearing aims to give residents an opportunity to learn more about the revisions to Chapter 44, Article III (Cryptocurrency and Data Mining) and Chapter 78, Article II (Tower and Antenna Standards) of the Union County Code of Ordinances. County staff will provide information and answer questions from the public.

According to the official notice, residents are encouraged to submit written comments in advance. Comments can be mailed to: Union County Government Attn: Jennifer Mahan 65 Courthouse St., Box 1 Blairsville, GA 30512

Or emailed to: executive@uniongov.com

The meeting is open to the public, and all interested parties are invited to attend. Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to participate should contact the County Clerk at 706-439-6000 as soon as possible.

The notice was posted at the courthouse and on the county website on May 29, 2026, and appeared in the North Georgia News on June 3, 2026.

This hearing represents an important opportunity for Union County residents to have their voices heard on emerging issues like cryptocurrency mining — which has drawn attention across North Georgia due to its potential impacts on power usage, noise, and local infrastructure — as well as updates to standards for communication towers and antennas.

For more information, residents can contact the Union County Government offices or visit Union County, GA | Official Website