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Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company is a labor of love
August 27, 2025 - Fannin Co. Development The old expression “for the birds” traditionally referred to something considered pointless or insignificant. But for Jaime Davis, there is nothing trivial about it. In fact, providing “for the birds” has become her life’s work as well...
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Campground Exemplifies KOA Standards
August 27, 2025 - Sponsored Content Fannin Co. Development Authority After camping for 30 years, John and Beth Kieffer always envisioned opening a campground. While working in Blue Ridge, John found a beautiful piece of property on the Toccoa River, and knew it was the perfect place. “We fell in love with the area...
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Panel Built thrives on dedicated employees, value
August 19, 2025 - If the free movie nights or company-wide bowling outings aren’t enough, Mike Kiernan believes there are other incentives for employees to remain with Panel Built, Inc. “They sometimes laugh when I say it,” says the company CEO. “But I tell them that if someone joins...
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Leadership Fannin Graduates a Class of 30
June 4, 2025 - It is considered the gold standard of effective marketing: word of mouth. Whether seeking a great restaurant, good movie or trustworthy auto mechanic, few advertising campaigns could ever match the power of a personal testimony. When it comes to seeking a desirable place to live, visit or start a business,...
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Fannin Chamber and CVB commits to major conservation initiative
May 7, 2025 - Enjoy the natural beauty, the abundance of scenic trails, the breathtaking vistas and panoramic views. Fannin County has become an increasingly popular destination for people who appreciate nature and experiencing the wide-open, great outdoors. And the Fannin Chamber & Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is determined to keep it...
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Georgia Trend Magazine takes note of Fannin County’s progress
April 25, 2025 - The Fannin County Development Authority has maintained a busy agenda in recent months and it has not gone unnoticed. Georgia Trend magazine, the only business publication that covers the entire state, highlighted some of the new initiatives being enacted by the Fannin County Development Authority in its most recent edition. ...
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Middle school ‘shark tank’ helps students get down to business
February 11, 2025 - It’s roughly a six-hour drive to the nearest ocean access from Fannin County. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t an occasional shark sighting in this bucolic mountain community. In recent years, eighth graders at Fannin...
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Patricia Webb honored for decades of contributions to arts and culture
December 14, 2024 - BLUE RIDGE - Patricia Webb, a lifelong advocate for the arts and humanities, has been awarded the prestigious Governor’s Award for Arts and Humanities, recognizing her nearly 30 years of leadership and innovation in the arts community of North Georgia. The award was presented by the Office of...
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New business offers fine-dining experience in the comfort of home
November 5, 2024 - After more than 30 years of preparing meals at a variety of successful restaurants, Chef George Lochli is taking his skills on the road. Literally. Chef George’s new concept, Blue Ridge Cabin Cuisine, offers customers the best of both worlds: enjoying a fine dining experience while never...
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Mercier Orchards honored as third best in the U.S.
October 29, 2024 - Now the whole nation knows: Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge is a great place to find apples. A recent edition of USA Today, one of the nation’s most widely circulated news sources, highlighted the Top 10 orchards in the nation, as selected by experts and voted on by readers....
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