| | Leading the way to economic vitality and quality of life in Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton and all of beautiful Fannin County, Georgia. | Shop Small and share your support for the spots you call your own, whether it’s your barbershop or even your one-stop garden supply store. Places like these keep our community strong and vibrant, potentially employing friends, family and neighbors. On Saturday, November 25, invite your friends to Shop Small and show love for their favorite places. Because when small businesses succeed — we all do! #SHOPSMALL – November 25 | | We are now taking nominations for the 2018 Leadership Fannin Class! Please email Jan Hackett at jahackett@tds.net to submit your candidate’s name and email address. | | 34th Annual Banquet Saturday, January 27 at Brasstown Valley Resort (Spoiler Alert: We’ve got dueling pianos!!) | We are currently looking for ten sponsors for the 2018 year cash drawings. The cash drawings are held at three Business After Hours each year. The sponsorship cost is $75.00. This will get your business name placed on the advertisements for the business after hours events as well as mention at the event. Please contact Dianne Mallernee if you are interested in becoming a sponsor. Thank you! | | Ribbon Cuttings November 9 was the ribbon cutting for The Jewish Congregation of Blue Ridge. The Jewish Congregation of Blue Ridge is a new resource for Jews in and around Fannin County (North Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina). Their services are traditional, informal, and inclusive. For more information, call 828-644-3543 or 404-702-0878. | | November Community Events Calendar Recurring Events * Trivia Tuesdays, Fightingtown Tavern * Bingo, Kiwanis Fairgrounds * Trivia Night! Fannin Brewing Company | November 24 – Blue Friday, Blue Ridge 5:30 p.m. – Town Wide Caroling November 24 – Light Up the Basin, Downtown Copperhill/McCaysville 6:00 p.m. November 25th. – Light Up Blue Ridge 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.– Holiday Music playing 11:15 a.m. – Santa Arrives on the train noon to 3:00 p.m. – Tuba Christmas – on the Train Deck noon to 5:00 p.m. – FCHS Theater Group preforming at Sycamore Crossing 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Santa in the Gazebo visiting with children. Feed Fannin will be taking the Santa pictures. 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Alex Higgins – on the stage in the park 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Quinn Leach – On Depot St. 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Brass Quartet – on the Train Deck 5:30 p.m. – Parade starts 6:45 p.m. – Winners of the Window Decorating Contest are announced 7:00 p.m. – Lighting of the Great Tree 7:05 p.m. – Colin Raye will be singing O’Holy Night | | | | | Chamber Events Calendar November 15 – Board of Directors Meeting, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, Executive Board Meeting at 11:00 a.m., Board Meeting at 12:00 p.m. November 16 – Ambassador Lunch, La Pizzeria 12:00 p.m. November 16 – Golf Committee Meeting, Fannin County Chamber 12:00 p.m. November 20 – Tourism Committee Meeting, Fannin County Chamber 12:00 p.m. November 21 – Ribbon Cutting for A2B Transit at the Fannin County Chamber 11:00 a.m. November 23 – Thanksgiving Day, Welcome Centers Closed November 28 – CANCELLED!!!Business After Hours with Cash Prize Drawing at Fannin Brewing Company _______________________ Members To Member Ads | |