Bethlehem, Union County
Bethlehem, Georgia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bethlehem, Union County.
| City | Bethlehem |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Union |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.90203 |
| Longitude | -84.077412 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Bethlehem is a locality in Union County, Georgia, United States. Bethlehem is located at 34.9020°N, 84.0774°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30620.0.
Bethlehem in Union County, Georgia, lies cradled by the rolling terrain of the North Georgia mountains, a landscape softened by the verdant embrace of deciduous forests. It lies 44.2 miles north-north-west of Gainesville, GA (from Gainesville, GA: bearing 341°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-north-west of Blairsville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that deepens as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of bruised plum and fading rose. Gentle slopes give way to wider valleys, where small farms and scattered homes punctuate the green expanse, their roofs glinting like scattered coins under the afternoon light. The character of Bethlehem is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the distant murmur of unseen creeks provides a constant, soothing soundtrack. The history of Bethlehem is a quiet one, intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Union County. For generations, the fertile soil has yielded crops, sustaining families and shaping the local economy. While grand pronouncements of industrial booms are absent, a steady, enduring spirit of self-sufficiency is palpable. The few businesses that serve Bethlehem are more than just commercial enterprises; they are gathering places, repositories of local lore, where conversations flow as freely as the water in the nearby streams. The distinctive character of Bethlehem is not marked by towering monuments or bustling marketplaces, but by the enduring strength of its people and their deep connection to the land they inhabit.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bethlehem, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bethlehem and Union County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bethlehem is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bethlehem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |