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Fannin eNewsletter July 18, 2017

Fannin County Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter

July 18, 2017

News for Members

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.

TONIGHT!!

North Georgia Boat Lift

13944 Appalachian Hwy., Morganton

$250.00 CASH DRAWING

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Fannin in Totality Area of Eclipse August 21:
Weekend Visitors can Receive FREE Glasses

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. Visitors who spend Eclipse Weekend in Fannin County at a local hotel, B & B or cabin will receive two pairs of

FREE Solar Eclipse Glasses by showing their lodging receipt at the Visitor Center. Lodging providers can also pick them up for their guests in advance.

Solar Eclipse Glasses are available for sale at the main visitor center for $1/pair.

Special Events Planned for the Eclipse

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Eclipse Train

Serenberry Vineyards Watching Event

Rolling Thunder River Company Eclipse Rafting Trip

Please let us know if you have a special event planned for the eclipse.

Totality in Fannin and Nearby …

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 seconds 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. Anyone interested in being a hole sponsor please contact Kim Foster at kimfoster@tds.net. We are now on a wait list for teams.

July Community Events Calendar

June 17 – July 22 – Community Quilt and Fiber Arts Exhibit,

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

July 13 – July 30 – Live Theater: Dearly Departed, Blue Ridge Community Theater

Chamber Events

Calendar

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 at11 a.m., Board Meeting at 12 p.m.

July 25 – Ribbon Cutting for High Speed Tactical and Safety Solutions at the Chamber at 10 a.m.

July 27 – Ambassador Lunch at the Blue Ridge Fry Shop, 560 East Main St.

12 p.m.

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The mission of the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce is to provide services to members, support existing business and promote economic development and tourism, while preserving and enhancing our community’s character, natural resources and quality of life.

Fannin County Chamber of Commerce

152 Orvin Lance Drive, Blue Ridge GA 30513
706-632-5680

www.blueridgemountains.com

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