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Webinar hosted for businesses – SBDC & GDOL
April 22, 2020
- FCDA hosted a virtual meeting with Richard Montanaro, Small Business Development Center, and Lisa Adkisson, Georgia Department of Labor. Mr. Montanaro provided advice and suggestions for businesses as it related to COVID-19 recovery. He provided some valuable tips for business survival and recovery. Mrs. Adkisson talked about the GDOL...

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Gribble featured on Vacation Rental Back of the House Guru
March 18, 2020
- Executive Director of the Fannin County Development Authorioty, Christie Gribble, was asked to present what development authorities can do to assist businesses, such as those in the vacation rental market.  Check her out by clicking the video below.

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Gribble presents 2019 year end summary
February 19, 2020
- Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble presented a 2019 year end summary to her FCDA Board of Directors and Commissioners in Jan and Feb. The FCDA was involved with over 100 new jobs in 2019 and and was involved with the potential of 350 new jobs in the future. Gribble said the...

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2020 Fannin Youth Leadership program kicks off!
January 27, 2020
- The 2020 Fannin Youth Initiative Leadership Program (FYI) kicked off on January 23rd, 2020 with 14 students from the high school.  Spearheaded by Christie Gribble, Fannin County Development Authority, and Mrs. Lynn Burch, Fannin County High School, FYI in 2019 with 10 students. FYI is a program designed to provide students in Fannin County...

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FCDA explores entreprenuership
November 19, 2019
- In partnership with Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute – Economic Development Research Program (EDRP) team, the FCDA is exploring the strengths and weakness of entrepreneurship and innovation in Fannin.  Fannin County was recognized earlier this year as one of 10 top “resilient” communities in...

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Fannin Jobs Grew 27.4% in the Past Five Years
August 7, 2019
- Fannin County jobs increased by 1,409 (27.4%) between 2013 and 2018 according to Garner Economics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Georgia was 10th in job growth in the U.S. with a 13.1% growth rate. Fannin County gained more jobs than neighboring counties of Gilmer, Pickens, Union and Towns. Pickens...

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Fannin County Designated In TVA’s Rural Certified Communities Program
May 31, 2019
- Fannin County, Georgia recently achieved designation as a TVA Rural Certified Community. Rural Certified Communities launched in 2018 as a collaborative effort by TVA Economic Development, its Rural Cabinet partners and Strategic Development Group. Strategic Development Group administers the program, providing third party evaluation and feedback related to strategic planning efforts...

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Fannin High Students Complete Inaugural Fannin Youth Initiative Program
May 1, 2019
- Fannin County Development Authority, in partnership with the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and Fannin County School System, successfully completed the inaugural Fannin Youth Initiative (FYI) Program on April 23, 2019.  The program was rolled out to 10th and 11th grade students in January 2019 and included five sessions where...

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Local Economic Developer Graduate of TVA’s Valley Workforce Institute
April 16, 2019
- Christie Gribble of Fannin County, Georgia recently graduated from TVA’s Valley Workforce Institute. The Valley Workforce Institute, developed and sponsored by TVA Economic Development, is designed to assist economic developers in understanding and selling their workforce assets and address talent pipeline challenges in today’s economy. The...

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Shell Speculative Facility Completed
August 30, 2017
- The Fannin County Development Authority completed a 20,000 SF Shell Speculative Facility in April 2017. It is located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia at 63 Kyle Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. *Click picture to watch aerial pan of building and property Expandable to 40,000 SF 24 ft ceiling Designed for back office or light...

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