Make a living where the living is good
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, on the Tennessee-North Carolina line, Fannin County is conveniently located to major metropolitan areas. Whether you are looking for a special place to start a business, raise a family, or simply be a part of a friendly and welcoming community, we have much to offer. Fannin County is a haven for entrepreneurs and new business initiatives, and the Development Authority is eager to help. The county has three incorporated cities -- Blue Ridge, Morganton and McCaysville, (which shares a downtown with Copperhill, Tenn.) -- and plenty of open space to grow a business and raise a family.
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90 Miles North of Atlanta
1 ½ hours from Chattanooga
2 ½ hours from Asheville
2 hours from Airport
Opening a Business or Expanding One
Fannin County prides itself on being supportive of established businesses while also striving to build the infrastructure needed for new business. The county’s Chamber of Commerce & CVB, more than 1,000 members strong, is “dedicated to welcoming new businesses to our thriving community,” says Chamber President and CEO Christie Gribble. “We are a destination that many people desire to live and work.”
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With an unemployment rate that has been hovering between 2.5 pct. And 2.7 pct., Fannin County is well below what has historically been considered “full employment,” by most economists. See the link below for a list of openings.
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Workforce Training
EDUCATION PIPELINE HIGHLIGHT
Fannin County has two excellent technical colleges, North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville and Chattahoochee Tech in Jasper. These colleges have economic development programs to assist with training employees and develop curriculum for future staffing needs. The technical colleges also assist with the State’s nationally recognized Quick Start training program, which is provided as an incentive by the State of Georgia.
NATURAL FUN IN
GEORGIA’S BLUE RIDGE
Surround yourself with beauty, relaxation, and natural fun in Georgia’s Blue Ridge. The recreation and outdoor opportunities in the area include hiking, biking, rafting, horseback riding, fishing, and more. If outdoor recreation isn’t your speed the area also has a wonderful Arts Center that offers a variety of art programs and an active Community Theatre that produces several productions a year.
FANNIN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK SITE
Fannin County Industrial Park Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513
- 4.54 ACRES
- PRIMARY USE: INDUSTRIAL, VACANT LAND
- 1.5 MILES FROM APPALACHIAN HWY
CONNECT WITH US
We are here to listen. We are here to help. The Fannin County Development Authority is bringing people together who share a common goal: to help our county plan for the kind of growth that will benefit all involved.
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Erick Youngberg, Executive Director |
HOUSING IN FANNIN COUNTY
Affordable housing is a priority for the county's Development Authority. Low-cost options are a vital need for supporting a growing local workforce as well as providing for students in Fannin who want to remain in the county. The Development Authority has been actively pursuing multiple options for meeting this important need.