| | Leading the way to economic vitality and quality of life in Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton and all of beautiful Fannin County, Georgia. Together we prosper. | | Tuesday, July 18 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the North Georgia Boat Lift 13944 Appalachian Hwy., Morganton, GA, 30560 | | Fannin in Totality Area of Eclipse August 21! On August 21, 2017 there will be a total eclipse of the sun that can be seen in totality in parts of the North Georgia Mountains, including the Blue Ridge area. Where and How to Watch Find a clear spot with a good view of the sky. You can see the sun and the eclipse wearing special eclipse glasses; do not look at the sun without safety glasses. Here are some examples: Chamber Visitor Center at 152 Orvin Lance Drive – 55 seconds of totality at 2:34:50 p.m. Lake Blue Ridge Dam – 1 minute 2 seconds of totality at 2:34:50 p.m. Morganton Point Recreation Area – 1 minute 8 seconds of totality at 2:34:50 p.m. Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville – 1 minute 31 seconds of totality at 2:34:15 p.m. Downtown McCaysville – 1 minute 35 seconds of totality at 2:34:10 p.m Ocoee Whitewater Center – 1 minute 46 minutes of totality at2:33:45 p.m. | | 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament The Chamber’s 25th annual golf tournament will take place on October 2 at Butternut Creek Golf Course. There are a few team spots left. Anyone interested in signing up for a Corporate Team or being a hole sponsor please contact Kim Foster at kimfoster@tds.net. Corporate Team Form Hole Sponsor Form | | July Community Events Calendar Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Recurring Events * Trivia Tuesdays, Fightingtown Tavern * Bingo, Kiwanis Fairgrounds * Trivia Night! Fannin Brewing Company * Pickin’ In Horseshoe Bend Park Saturday | | | | | Chamber Events Calendar July 11 – Golf Committee Meeting, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce 12:00 p.m. July 17 – Tourism Committee Meeting at the Chamber 12:00 p.m. July 18 – Business After Hours – Lake Blue Ridge Civic Association at the North Georgia Boat Lift, 13944 Appalachian Hwy., Morganton 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. July 19 – Board of Directors Meeting, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, Executive Committee Meeting at 11:00 a.m., Board Meeting at 12:00 p.m. July 25 – Ribbon Cutting for High Speed Tactical and Safety Solutions at the Chamber 10:00 a.m. July 27 – Ambassador Lunch at the Blue Ridge Fry Shop, 560 East Main St. 12:00 p.m. ________________________ Member to Member Ads | |