While not an impressive mountain, at 1,545 ft (471 m)[1] the summit is the highest point in Georgia south of Interstate 20.

[4] The Native Americans used this promontory as a reference point on their east–west trading path and are believed to have used the summit for sacred ceremonies.

[6] In 2003, Carroll County earmarked about $19 million for land conservation, parks and recreation.

In early 2005, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) helped the county protect Blackjack Mountain.

The acquisition of Blackjack Mountain will protect a very scenic viewshed and preserve over 312 acres (1.26 km2) of pines and mixed hardwoods, two small lakes, several small tributaries, a federally designated wetland and a valuable wildlife habitat.