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Member News and Events
Don’t Forget to Vote! Early Voting has started. The primary election is May 22. Welcome to the Georgia Rural Development Council The Georgia Rural Development Council will come to Blue Ridge to meet regarding Equitable Use & Compensation of Right of Way Usage for
Emerging Communications Technologies on May 15 & 16. The meetings will be at Bear Claw Vineyards from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on May 15 and 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on May 16.
Fannin Regional Hospital presents “Dinner with the Doctor” Dinner with the Doctor will feature Dr. Kevin Bunn, Orthopedic Surgeon. The dinner is this afternoon at Willow Creek Falls at 5:30. Learn more about the doctor and there will also be a question and answer opportunity. Reservations are required. Contact Susan Kiker at (706) 964-2730. Fannin County Host to Georgia Outdoor Writers Association We were pleased to have Fannin County chosen as the host community for the Georgia Outdoor Writers Association’s Annual Conference. We had approximately 30 writers in the area for 4 days. Thank you to all of our wonderful partners who worked with us and made this a successful event. They had a great time, experienced many of the wonderful things that our community has to offer and they are looking forward to a return visit. |
Thank You Golf Tournament Sponsors!
The Spring Golf Tournament is happening May 22 at Old Toccoa Farm. Good luck golfers and thank you to all those who sponsored this event! Title Sponsor – ETC Communications Lunch Sponsor – Mountain Valley Community Bank Putting Contest Sponsor – Mountain Gateway Appraisal Teams – Ace Hardware, Appalachian Insurance & Financial Services, Blue Ridge Pharmacy, Copper Basin Federal Credit Union, Georgia Mountain Cabin Rentals, Keel Properties, Kevin Panter Insurance, Lifeforce, Mountain Valley Motors, NGYOA, North Georgia Sports Zone, Summit Inspections, Temple Baptist Church, Trane Rental Services, UNG, United Community Bank |
Welcome New Members! Allstar Photo Service McCaysville, GA, 30555 (706) 455-0912 Jerry Daves Allstar Photo Services specializes in special events, team sports, custom portraits and posters. Daffodil Hill Romantic Carriage House Suite (706) 851-4430 Barbara Noyes Daffodil Hill Romantic Carriage House Suite is a custom built suite perfect for those wanting to spend their honeymoon in Blue Ridge, GA. Enjoy a heated Whirlpool Jacuzzi in bedroom with king size bed, a separate large bathroom/dressing room, marble heart sinks and a double shower in this 2,200 square foot custom designed suite for two. The large gourmet kitchen is equipped with all the essentials and guests will have a supply of farm fresh eggs, homemade bread, bacon and waffle mix. The bottom floor houses their beautiful horses and three replica 1800’s carriages available for rides or learning to drive while enjoying your stay. Please call owners for rental availability. Delivery Dudes (706) 760-6857 Louis Brian Delivery Dudes is a full delivery company delivering food, groceries, etc. Whether you are in-town or out in a cabin Delivery Dudes will deliver to you! Riding the train? Delivery Dudes will have your picnic lunch waiting for you to enjoy when you arrive in McCaysville. Enjoy your lunch by the beautiful Toccoa River! Ed’s Supply Company Rodney Hayes Ed’s Supply Company offers HVAC/R wholesale. Flying Trout Restaurant Blairsville, GA, 30512 (706) 745-8000 Michelle Evans Flying Trout Restaurant offers seasonal “soul satisfying” southern favorites featuring only the finest ingredients. Setting out to be the best food in the South, their culinary team rocks a menu of classics. Always fresh, always new, always comfort food with attitude made just for you. Marketplace Ministries Mineral Bluff, GA, 30559 (404)323-2074 Steve Brown Marketplace Ministries is a non-profit faith based Georgia corporation formed to share Jesus with business leaders. Southern Comfort Cabin Downtown Blue Ridge Rentals 240 West Main St. Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706) 258-3737 JoAnn Antonelli The Martyn House Farm is a circa 1930’s Homestead located in Gilmer County on 18 beautiful acres and is home to Glamping.Their unique lodging consists of 3 Luxury Sleeping Tents, The Studio, The Cottage and The Millhouse. Guests can embrace the peace and quiet of nature, while still enjoying all the comforts of home. The Martyn House offers seasonal Farm to Table dinners, Second Saturday Workshops, Retreats and is an Artist Residency. |
| Ribbon Cuttings, Congratulations!
April 24 was the ribbon cutting for Viking Outdoor. Viking Outdoor proudly provides custom lighting, sound systems and water features for the mountain community. With over 20 years in the industry, the Viking can create the right system for you – call today! 404-952-3542 ________________________________________________ April 25 was the ribbon cutting for High Country Pest Control. High Country Pest Control offers structural pest control; termite, carpenter bees, etc. (706) 455-8672 |
Chamber Member Anniversaries! El Rio Mexican Restaurant Aska Lodge B&B, LLC Huck’s General Store
Noontootla Creek Farms
Walhala Ridge Furnishings Appalachian Beverage Blue Ridge Fry Shop Blue Ridge iClinic Blue Ridge Medical Group – Dr. Clifford Thompson, F.A.C.S., Dr. Jonathan Bloch, F.A.C.S. and Dr. Nathan Kincaid General Surgery Blue Ridge Medical Group – Dr. Emily Sue Burnham, Internal Medicine Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hells Hollow Copper Basin Federal Credit Union Eagles Rest Enterprise Rent-A-Car Goodspeed Architects, Inc. Grumpy Old Men Brewing, LLC King Heating & Air MotoXAdventures Papa’s Pizza To Go Ray Gaines Real Estate Around the Mountains The Farnham Law Firm |
| May Community Events Calendar Recurring Events * Trivia Tuesdays, Fightingtown Tavern Wednesday *Visitor Time, 10:00 a.m. – Noon, Tri-State Model Railroaders, Mineral Bluff Historic Depot * Bingo, Kiwanis Fairgrounds * Trivia Night! Fannin Brewing Company * Winery Tours & Tastings: * Brewery Tours & Tastings: |
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| Chamber Calendar of Events May 1 – Ribbon Cutting for Blue Ridge Bird Seed Co., 611 East Main St., Blue Ridge 11:00 a.m. May 2 – Lunch N Leads, Blue Jeans Pizza and Pasta Factory 12:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. May 3 – Leadership Fannin, Economic Development, Fannin County Chamber 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. May 4 – Ribbon Cutting for Blue Ridge Adventure Gear, 342 East Main St., Blue Ridge 4:00 p.m. May 11 – Leadership Fannin, Tourism, Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. May 16 – Golf Committee Meeting at the Chamber 12:00 p.m. May 17 – Leadership Fannin Graduation 2:00 p.m. May 22 – 2nd Annual Spring Golf Tournament at Old Toccoa Farm 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Tee Off 10:00 a.m. May 23 – Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber Board Room, Executive Committee at 11:00 a.m, Board of Directors
12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. May 29 – Business After Hours, Tri-State Model Railroad, 150 Railroad Ave., Mineral Bluff 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ____________________ Member Renewals Allen Construction Appalachian Beverage Appalachian Insurance & Financial Services Aska Lodge B&B, LLC Assist Homecare Services Automated Creations, Inc. B.R. Fitness Best Western Mountain View Inn Blue Ridge Adventure Wear Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company Blue Ridge Fry Shop Blue Ridge Heights, LLC Blue Ridge Lodging Association Blue Ridge Medical Group – Dr. Dillon Miller, Family Practice Blue Ridge Medical Group – Dr. Emily Sue Burnham, Internal Medicine Blue Ridge Mountain Canopy Adventure at Hells Hollow Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hells Hollow Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company Boat Dock Bar and Grill at Lake Blue Ridge Marina Broken Bull Brookstone Apartments Chick-fil-A Complete Home Services Coosa Creek Marketing Products Cucina Rustica Duplicating Products, Inc. Eagles Perch Lodge Eagles Rest Edwin C. Pound, III, MD, PC El Rio Mexican Restaurant Faith Presbyterian Church, USA Fannin County Board of Education Gene Rutkowski, Mountain Place Realty Georgia Mountains Hospice Grandaddy Mimm’s Distillery Green Leaf Lawn & Ornamental, LLC Grumpy Old Men Brewing Harry Norman, REALTORS Heartwood Health, Art and Yoga Hometown Foods IGA Huck’s General Store Humane Society of Blue Ridge Iron Bridge General Store & Cafe Jan Kantor Janken Daniels – BHGRE Metro Brokers John M. Hicks John Soave Custom Home Builders King Heating & Air Lisa Affordable Websites Maureen Roeland MotoXAdventures Mountain Education Charter High School Mountain Emergency Animal Center (MEAC) Mountain Gateway Appraisal Noontootla Creek Farms North Georgia Cabins & Land, LLC North Georgia Spas Ocoee Adventure Center Old Toccoa Farm Papa’s Pizza To Go Pedego Electric Bikes Perfect Word Data Services Persimmon Creek Campground,Trout Pond & Gem Mine Roper’s Heating and Air Service Satterwhite Log Homes Scott Nichols, Coldwell Banker High Country Realty Stonehenge Senior Living TANK TOWN USA Teatrees Boutique Spa Terry L. Wilson, LLC The Cleaning Booth The Diamond Center The Last Stop Grill The Toccoa Lodge TRC Hauling & Paving, Inc. Van Zandt’s Riverwalk Grill & Grocery Vista Scapes Wilderness Creek Falls & Ridge Brook of Blue Ridge Willow Creek Falls and Vineyard _____________ Member Events | |