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Goose Island, Georgia
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 Goose Island, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Goose Island, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Elevation | 1,489 ft (454 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 331838 |
Goose Island is a small place in Gilmer County, Georgia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Goose Island doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, the county government, which is Gilmer County in this case, takes care of things like roads, police, and fire services for the people living there. It's different from a city, which has its own rules and services.
Where is Goose Island Located?
Goose Island is found in the northern part of Georgia. It's located within Gilmer County, which is known for its beautiful mountains and forests.
To find Goose Island on a map, you can use its special geographic coordinates: 34 degrees, 47 minutes, 7 seconds North (latitude) and 84 degrees, 24 minutes, 9 seconds West (longitude). These numbers are like an exact address for any spot on Earth!
How High is Goose Island?
Goose Island sits at an elevation of 1,489 feet (about 454 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than places right next to the ocean. Being higher up can sometimes mean cooler temperatures or different types of plants and animals.
Time Zone
People in Goose Island follow the Eastern Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many big cities on the East Coast of the United States. During the summer, they switch to Daylight Saving Time, which is called Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). This means they move their clocks forward one hour to make better use of daylight.
