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Retail Demographics
Fannin County has a growing retail market from bustling one of a kind shops in downtown Blue Ridge and McCaysville to large commercial additions like, Home Depot.
2006 Retail Sales by Store Group ($ x 1,000)
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Total Retail Sales |
| Food & Beverage Stores |
$39,787 |
| Food Service/Drinking |
$28,157 |
| General Merchandise |
$6,629 |
| Clothing |
$6,996 |
| Furniture/ Appliance |
$11,148 |
| Motor Vehicle & Parts |
$64,464 |
| Gasoline |
$79,343 |
| Building Material & Gardening |
$46,782 |
| Health & Personal Care |
$25,752 |
| Other Retail |
$16,428 |
Fannin |
$325,486 |
Source: Demographics USA 2006
Fannin County Average Effective Buying Income
Trade Area Average Effective Buying Income |
$37,042
$38,069
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Source: Claritas
Estimated Inleakage/Outleakage of Retail Trade
in Fannin County
Total Retail Sales |
$325,486 |
Estimated Total Retail Sales Inleakage/Outleakage |
$53,998 |
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Grocery Stores |
$8,777 |
Other Food/Beverage Stores |
($198) |
Food Service & Drinking Places |
($362) |
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General Merchandise |
($27,219) |
Clothing |
($6,239) |
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Furniture |
$2,023 |
Electronics & Appliance Stores |
($4,589) |
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Motor Vehicles & Parts |
$7,541 |
Gasoline Service Stations |
$45,225 |
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Building Materials & Garden Equipment |
$16,749 |
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Health & Personal Care Stores |
$13,118 |
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Other Retail Stores |
($827) |
*If positive, leakage is a net trade surplus for the county; if negative leakage is a net trade deficit for the county. Source: Demographics USA 2006
DOT Average Daily Traffic Counts
Location |
Start Point |
End Point |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
Hwy 515 |
Dupont Carder Rd. |
Ballewtown Rd. |
14,643 |
17,480 |
14,420 |
15,550 |
N/A |
Hwy 515 |
Ballewtown Rd. |
Dogwood Ln. |
13,980 |
15,830 |
13,770 |
13,280 |
14,830 |
Hwy 515 |
Bullen Gap Rd. |
Cook St. |
14,909 |
16,970 |
14,700 |
13,500 |
14,740 |
Hwy 515 |
Scenic Dr. |
Blue Ridge Dr. |
16,906 |
16,940 |
18,120 |
18,420 |
18,400 |
Hwy 515 |
Josh Hall Rd. |
Windy Ridge Rd. |
N/A |
N/A |
20,140 |
19,320 |
19,700 |
Hwy 515 |
McKinney Rd. |
Old Quarry Rd. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
19,400 |
Hwy 515 |
County Rd. |
Lakewood Hwy. |
N/A |
N/A |
19,640 |
16,870 |
N/A |
Hwy 515 |
Blue Bird Rd. |
Totethrow Rd. |
8,994 |
10,630 |
10,820 |
6,660 |
N/A |
Hwy 5 |
West Fain St. |
Old Hwy 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
12,590 |
11,830 |
12,520 |
Hwy 5 |
Collis St. |
Toccoa Ave. |
N/A |
N/A |
10,820 |
9,910 |
10,170 |
Source: Georgia DOT Average Daily Traffic Counts 2006
2007 Daily Traffic Count Data
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
Week Average |
Hwy 515 (South of Hwy 5) |
21,380 |
20,807 |
20,787 |
22,020 |
27,670 |
26,381 |
22,649 |
23,099 |
Hwy 515 (North of Hwy 5) |
25,457 |
24,592 |
24,964 |
25,969 |
31,629 |
29,790 |
24,520 |
26,704 |
Hwy 5 |
16,764 |
16,346 |
16,185 |
16,930 |
19,454 |
17,457 |
13,672 |
16,688 |
Source: Greater Traffic of Atlanta
Tourism and Second Home Impact
Tourism is a major economic driver in Fannin County with an overall economic impact of $23 million annually. Tourists on family vacations and weekend get-a-ways fill the streets of downtown Blue Ridge and the over 800 rental cabins.
Fannin County Welcome Center Activity |
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2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
Guest Register |
18,284 |
18,764 |
18,660 |
20,804 |
21,438 |
Visitor Guides Mailed |
9,554 |
13,837 |
16,740 |
20,089 |
18,581 |
Relocation Packets |
632 |
747 |
975 |
886 |
887 |
Brochures to VICS |
15,950 |
27,465 |
32,610 |
30,400 |
27,277 |
Scenic Railway |
40,000 |
56,000 |
56,000 |
56,000 |
57,000 |
2002-6 Fannin County Tourism Indicators
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2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
Tourist Expenditures |
$20,640,000 |
$21,550,000 |
$22,330,000 |
$23,900,000 |
$26,230,000 |
State Sales Tax |
$860,000 |
$890,000 |
$910,000 |
$950,000 |
$1,000,000 |
Local Sales Tax |
$620,000 |
$650,000 |
$670,000 |
$710,000 |
$770,000 |
Employment |
300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
320 |
Payroll |
$5,550,000 |
$5,640,000 |
$5,670,000 |
$5,680,000 |
$6,110,000 |
Hotel Motel Tax |
$117,348 |
$135,080 |
$162,696 |
$187,365 |
$252,563 |
Source: Fannin County Chamber of Commerce, GA Dept. of Economic Development, Travel Industry Association
Fannin County Tax Digest for Improved Property
Tax Bills Mailed within Fannin County 9,356 (64.6%)
Tax Bills Mailed outside of Fannin County 5,157 (35.5%)
Bills Mailed Outside Fannin County By State |
Top Cities |
% of Total |
State |
# Bills |
# Bills |
City |
Median Income |
61% |
Georgia |
3,123 |
543 |
Atlanta, GA |
$42,242 |
26% |
Florida |
1,357 |
327 |
Marietta, GA |
$45,094 |
5% |
Tennessee |
257 |
165 |
Blairsville, GA |
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2% |
North Carolina |
99 |
149 |
Copperhill, TN |
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1% |
Alabama |
55 |
119 |
Roswell, GA |
$84,752 |
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5% Other States |
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109 |
Naples, FL |
$75,209 |
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Florida (By City) |
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% of Total |
City |
# Bills |
% of Total |
City |
# Bills |
17% |
Atlanta |
543 |
8% |
Naples |
109 |
10% |
Marietta |
327 |
4% |
Miami |
54 |
5% |
Blairsville |
165 |
3% |
Orlando |
41 |
4% |
Roswell |
119 |
2% |
Ft. Myers |
35 |
3% |
Alpharetta |
98 |
2% |
Ft. Lauderdale |
33 |
3% |
Cumming |
91 |
2% |
Tampa |
31 |
3% |
Woodstock |
89 |
2% |
Bradenton |
29 |
55% Misc. Other Cities |
2% |
Marco Island |
26 |
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75% Misc. Other Cities |
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