NOTICES

Click Here

Walking Trails

Cost:  FREE

About
Meeks Park is made for walking! With scenic trails throughout the park, you will forget that you are exercising.

The total for all trails in Meeks Park is 24,397 feet or 4.62 miles! 

Walking is one of the easiest, most enjoyable, and most profitable forms of exercise. All you need is a good pair of shoes and comfortable clothing!

Sustained walking sessions for a minimum period of thirty minutes a day, three to five days a week, with the correct walking posture, has various overall health benefits such as reducing the chances of cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, and depression

Life expectancy is also increased by walking even for individuals suffering from obesity or high blood pressure. Walking also increases bone health, especially strengthening the hip bones. Best of all, it burns calories!

How do I start?

Watch your posture. Walk tall. Think of elongating your body. Hold your head up and eyes forward. Your shoulders should be down, back and relaxed. Tighten your abdominal muscles and buttocks, then fall into a natural stride.

Be sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after walking. Incorporate a warm up, cool down, and stretches into your routine. Start your walk at a slow pace, stop and do a few warm up / flexibility drills. Then walk for the desired length of time. End your walk with a slower cool down pace and stretch well after your walk. Stretching will make you feel great and assist in injury prevention. (Do not bounce when stretching.)

If you are new to walking, start off with slow, short sessions and build your way up gradually. If you have any health concerns or medical conditions, be sure to check with your doctor for advice before you begin a routine.

Announcements

NOTICES

There will be a CALLED MEETING of the Union County Commission on
Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. located at 65 Courthouse Street,
Blairsville, Georgia in Courtroom A.

The purpose of this meeting will be the adoption of the proposed revisions to the Union County Code of Ordinances pertaining to Chapter 10, Article III, Section 10-80(A)(2) addressing Temporary Special Event Licenses for the sale of alcohol and Chapter 38, Article III, Section 38-51 addressing Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments along with the adoption of the proposed Commercial Firing Range Facilities Ordinance. No other business will be conducted.

________________________________________________________________________________
NOTICES OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

At a Called Meeting scheduled for November 30, 2023 at 5:00pm, Union County Government will be adopting the proposed revisions to Chapter 10, Article III, Section 10-80(A)(2) related to Temporary Special Event Licenses for the sale of alcohol.

The final draft of this Ordinance will be available on the website and hard copies will be available in the Union County Commissioner’s Office and in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court no later than Friday, November 10, 2023.

The following meetings have been held or have been scheduled in relation to this ordinance:

1st Reading – September 21, 2023
Public Hearing – October 19, 2023
2nd Reading – November 9, 2023
____________________________________________________________________________

At a Called Meeting scheduled for November 30, 2023 at 5:00pm, Union County Government will be adopting the proposed revisions to Chapter 38, Article III, Section 38-51 related to Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments.

The final draft of this Ordinance will be available on the website and hard copies will be available in the Union County Commissioner’s Office and in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court no later than Friday, November 10, 2023.

The following meetings have been held or have been scheduled in relation to this ordinance:

1st Reading – September 21, 2023
Public Hearing – October 19, 2023
2nd Reading – November 9, 2023
________________________________________________________________________
At a Called Meeting scheduled for November 30, 2023 at 5:00pm, Union County Government will be adopting the Commercial Firing Range Facilities Ordinance.

The final draft of the Commercial Firing Range Facilities Ordinance will be available on the website and hard copies will be available in the Commissioner’s Office and the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court no later than Friday, November 10, 2023.

The following meetings have been held or have been scheduled in relation to this ordinance:

1st Reading – September 21, 2023
Public Hearing – October 19, 2023
2nd Reading – November 9, 2023