Location Advantages

Connections that count for more.

Accelerate shipping with multimodal speed. Stop and meditate against a magnificent view, take a new trail or delight in a double waterfall. Fannin County connections are strategic and meaningful.

Fannin County connects: To labor and opportunity in addition to an excellent fiber network and national and international markets. Equally significant are the connections to abundant natural beauty, an inviting lifestyle and a community ready to welcome your business and your team.

500,000+

workforce across 50-mile labor shed

15.1%

10-year growth rate across the labor shed

90 Miles

North of Atlanta

No. 1

“Top States for Doing Business”

100,000

100,000 acres Chattahoochee National Forest

10

wilderness areas

2

intermodal Class I rail-to-port connections

#1

Nation’s busiest passenger airport

231

direct flights daily to destinations across the nation and 45 countries

Access to dynamic demographics
Although Fannin County’s beautiful landscapes may feel a world away, our border location puts your operation within 50 miles of a growing population of more than one million, with a 500,000+ labor shed stretching across 21 counties in three states.

Strategic proximity and rapid transit
Located 90 miles north of Atlanta and 80 miles southeast of Chattanooga, Fannin County is accessible through a network of state highways and U.S. Highway 76, which connects to I-75, just 60 miles away.

Less than two hours away, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport offers 231 direct flights to destinations in each state and 45 countries. Two general aviation airports are within 30 minutes: Blairsville Airport just 20 minutes east of Blue Ridge and Martin Campbell Airport in Copperhill, TN.

Multimodal Options for Rapid Shipment

Highway

Extend market reach with transcontinental access on I-75, the nation’s primary north-south commercial corridor, stretching from the Miami area to the Canadian border.

Air

Ship globally at Hartsfield-Jackson, the Delta hub. The world’s busiest passenger airport shipped 700,000+ metric tons in cargo and mail in 2022 as the top choice for leading cargo companies.

Two rail-to-port connections

Nearby inland ports open another strategic global option. Just an hour away, the Appalachian Regional Port offers a direct CSX Class I rail link to the fast-growing Port of Savannah, a global gateway that shipped almost six million TEUs in 2022. The upcoming Blue Ridge Connector, less than 70 miles away, will connect to the Port of Savannah with an NS Class I rail link.

Highway

Extend market reach with transcontinental access on I-75, the nation’s primary north-south commercial corridor, stretching from the Miami area to the Canadian border.

Air

Ship globally at Hartsfield-Jackson, the Delta hub. The world’s busiest passenger airport shipped 700,000+ metric tons in cargo and mail in 2022 as the top choice for leading cargo companies.

Two rail-to-port connections

Tri-state strength, growth and opportunity.
Fannin County puts your enterprise in the center of a powerhouse tri-state region. For 10 consecutive years, Georgia has earned the #1 ranking in Area Development’s “Top States for Doing Business” survey and, for the past 20 years, the state has posted AAA ratings from all three credit rating agencies. At your door as well are the opportunities of the highly ranked business states of North Carolina and Tennessee.

In the heart of the nation’s best recreation.
Fannin County offers outdoor recreation for every taste and ability, from life-changing adventures to meaningful moments in the midst of awesome beauty: hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, four-wheeling, kayaking, tubing, rafting and riding the rapids. The Chattahoochee National Forest spreads over 100,000 acres in Fannin County, with 10 wilderness areas—including the Cohutta Wilderness, the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. With 1,367 miles of trout streams and 430 miles of trails and campgrounds, every day can be the perfect getaway in Fannin County.

Rafting, tubing, kayaking

There are numerous options available on the Toccoa/Ocoee River, including riding the rapids on the 93-mile river that flows through the southern Appalachian mountains. The Class III-V whitewater rapids here are challenging enough to be chosen as the site of the whitewater slalom events at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Boating and swimming

The Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area, with more than 3,000 acres, is an endless recreational resource: Boating, skiing, fishing, swimming and even a beach. It’s one of four lakes in the immediate region.

Trout fishing

The 100 miles of trout streams make Blue Ridge the Trout Fishing Capital of Georgia. The unique characteristics of the Toccoa River draw anglers looking for big trout. Tammen Park, below Lake Blue Ridge Dam, is a favorite fishing hole.

Hiking and outdoor adventure

Springer Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest is the southern terminus of both the 300-mile Benton MacKaye Trail and the landmark Appalachian Trail, allowing even shorter treks along these adventurous paths.

Nantahala Forest: Just 25 miles away, North Carolina’s largest national forest stretches over 500,000+ acres, unrolling 600 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and off-highway vehicle riders.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Just an hour and a half away is one of America’s most popular national parks.

Scenic Railroad

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway features vintage and open-air rail cars where riders can enjoy optimal views on a relaxing ride. The train leaves the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge and winds along the Toccoa River.

Arts Center

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is devoted to bringing quality exhibits, events, high-caliber arts education and programming to the community.

Community Theater

From its humble beginnings in 2000, the Blue Ridge Community Theater now produces six or more Main Stage productions annually as well as Black Box Theater productions. It also supports educational programming for youth ages 5-18 through Sunny D Children’s Theater Summer Camps and productions.