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The new driver's license office is now open and serving Towns and Union County residents. Conveniently located on Glen Gooch By-Pass in Blairsville , Georgia , the center issues new driver's licenses, renews licenses, and provides photo-IDs. Reinstatement services are expected to be available in the near future and will be an added bonus.

Larry Garrett has worked closely with the Department of Driver Services (DDS) to iron out details and establish a time-table for the project. Garrett says, "Commissioner Lamar Paris worked for many months to get this service available in our area. Now Towns and Union County drivers can get a license without a trip to Blue Ridge or Gainesville . People can save on gas and avoid long lines, too."

Day-long visits to out-of-town DDS offices are a thing of the past since people started taking advantage of the local office. Union County resident Geneva Mathis recently stopped by to renew her license. It took approximately 15 minutes from start to finish including parking.

The local driver's license office is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. although testing is not done after 4:30 pm .

Written tests for automobile, motorcycle, and commercial licenses are given at the new office. Road tests for automobiles and motorcycles are also available by appointment but commercial road tests must be taken in Gainesville .

Directions to the new Driver Services center are as follows: From Hiawassee take 76 west, pass the Blairsville Wendy's, to the first stop light. Take a left on Glen Gooch By-Pass. Go up the hill. Union County High School is on the left and the new Driver Services Center is on the right.

From Blairsville pass Home Depot and take a right at the next stop light. Go up the hill. Union County High School is on the left and the new Driver Services Center is on the right.

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