The Middle-Of-Nowhere General Store With Some Of The Best Boiled Peanuts In Georgia
Modern life is great: we love the conveniences of the internet and cell phones. But do you ever long for the simpler times of the past? One place where you can feel like you stepped back into less complicated days is Sunrise Grocery in Blairsville. This spot is tucked away into the mountains and is an escape from modern times. Not only is this an old-fashioned general store like the kind that existed for decades before big box stores took over the world, but it also happens to have some of the best boiled peanuts in Georgia.
Sunrise Grocery is the oldest business in Union County that is still in its original location. It's the quintessential mountain general store that will make you feel like time is standing still.
Sunrise Grocery's owners realized they couldn't compete with big box stores that started to move into the area over the last few decades, so instead of selling general goods, the primary focus is now on locally-produced products you can't find at a Walmart or Dollar General.
And, of course, you can pick up some of the best boiled peanuts in Georgia right here! Boiled peanuts are a staple of Southern cuisine, and the ones here are world-famous, having been highlighted in Southern Living magazine.
Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. Practically all of her free time is spent trapping and fixing stray cats. She also likes reading, playing Pokemon Go, and going to concerts. Her dog Cece is the best dog in the whole world. You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
