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Community Participation July 17-19 For Copper Basin Renaissance Project The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute recently announced a Renaissance Strategic and Planning Process for the Copper Basin, including the cities of McCaysville, Copperhill and Ducktown, funded by the Lyndhurst Foundation. The Chamber will assist in coordination of the project, which will take a year to complete. The next step is public participation and input on July 17, 18 and 19, including focus groups and interviews of interested citizens and groups. If you are interested in participating in a group or interview, please email Jan Hackett, jahackett@tds.net, or Sarah Mickens, Sarahfccoc@outlook.com. The Renaissance project assists downtowns through the creation of a community-supported vision and plan. The RSVP is a downtown master planning process that result in the creation of a downtown planning document that illustrates the community’s vision for the future and provides the steps to get there. The final RSVP planning document helps local governments and community partners prioritize top downtown issues and work to establish a consensus around what must be achieved in the short and long-term. |
Member News & Events Taste of Amish Has Moved Same great products, new location! Be sure and visit Taste of Amish at their new location, 1412 Appalachian Hwy., Blue Ridge. Mercier Orchards Downtown Visit Mercier Orchards Downtown for deli and bakery goods as well as hard cider and wine tastings! Serving breakfast and lunch. You can find them in the historic 1926 People’s Bank building at 260 West Main St., Blue Ridge. (706) 946-3411 Scenic Railway Celebrates 20 Years Congratulations to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. They recently celebrated 20 years and more than one million riders during that time! In 1995 Wilds Pierce, owner of GNRR Railroad, met with members of the Blue Ridge Mountains Preservation Foundation, a local group hoping to save the rail line railway between Blue Ridge and McCaysville. Subsequently GDOT purchased the line from CSX, Members of the Preservation Foundation and North American Railcar Owners’ Assn. began clearing the line from Ellijay north to Blue Ridge, which had not handled traffic in over 20 years. In June 1997, GDOT leased the line to GNRR and on May 30, 1998, the first tourist excursion was made between Blue Ridge and McCaysville. |
Welcome New Members! A River Runs Through It A River Runs Through It is a cabin rental available through Mountain Laurel Cabin Rentals. Enjoy this newly renovated 3 bedroom 3 bath cabin located just steps from the Toccoa River in beautiful Blue Ridge, Georgia. Enjoy fishing, kayaking and tubing from the property. Some amenities include a charcoal grill, pool table, hot tub, gas log fireplace and wifi. Black Dog Mountain Rentals Black Dog Mountain Rentals is a full service cabin rental company, serving Blue Ridge, Georgia. Introducing their flagship rental, Huckleberry Hill on VRBO and Airbnb.
Buck Bald Brewing Patrick Keenan Coming August 2018 to Copperhill, Tennessee! Born in the mountains of Blue Ridge, GA, Buck Bald Brewing is dedicated to brewing the highest quality beer. They combine the best quality ingredients with careful attention to every detail. So when you’re thirstin’ for a tasty brew, look for the Hollerin’ Man on your tap handle or bottle. You’re sure to find beers that will whet your whistle and make you holler for more. Copperhill Brewery Harrison Abbott Coming August 2018 to Copperhill, Tennessee! Copperhill Brewery has a passion. A passion to brew high quality, diverse, and exceptional tasting craft beer. Brewing craft beer is truly an art form, and our goal is to brew an exceptional selection of craft beers that will set Copperhill Brewery apart from all others. They plan to create a tap room that will become a local hangout and loved establishment. Duane Thomas, Anchor Brokerage (678) 772-8723 Duane Thomas Duane Thomas is a Real Estate Agent with Anchor Brokerage, a Real Estate Agency that specializes in lakefront and commercial property. Okinawa Steak & Sushi Wade Gill Okinawa Steak & Sushi has been serving Ellijay a variety of fresh sushi delicacies and Japanese style cooking for 10 years. At Okinawa, each Sushi roll is an edible work of art masterfully created by trained Sushi Chefs. Now serving delicious Italian Desserts. Skyfall Cabin Skyfall is a brand-new, 3200 square foot modern cabin nestled in the North Georgia mountains. Skyfall is situated on a 1.5 acre lot with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, sleeps up to 8 adults and 4 children, 4 fireplaces, 3 levels, over 1500 square feet of outdoor deck with fireplace, hot tub, 65 inch TV, hammock, grill and stunning sunrise views over the mountains. Located in a brand-new, gated community with access to the Toccoa river, 10 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge, GA. 30 minutes to Aska Adventure area. |
Ribbon Cuttings – Congratulations! Congratulations to Wrapsody in Blue! They cut a ribbon to open their beautiful new addition, a porch custom designed to showcase the outdoor living space options available. |
Chamber Member Anniversaries! 3 Monkeys Home Accents DOTSGOOD Georgia Foothills Hand Surgery Reel ‘Em In Guide Service Total Lifestyle Concepts |
| June 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 * Pickin’ in the Park * Winery Tours & Tastings: * Brewery Tours & Tastings: |
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| Chamber Calendar of Events June 1 – Ribbon Cutting for Blue Ridge Scenic Railway 11:00 a.m. June 1 – Ribbon Cutting for Wrapsody in Blue, 652 East Main St., Blue Ridge 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. June 6 – Lunch N Leads, Blue Jeans Pizza and Pasta Factory, 11 Mountain St. 12:00 p.m. June 12 – Ribbon Cutting for Duane Thomas, Realtor with Anchor Brokerage at the Chamber 1:30 p.m. June 13 – Ribbon Cutting for Impact Design & Creations at the Chamber 11:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. June 27 – Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber Board Room, Executive Committee at 11:00 a.m, Board of Directors
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A Simple Pleasure Advanced Disposal Services AJ Petrillo, RE/MAX – Town & Country AngelFire 7 BBQ Baugh Home Builders, Inc. Best Solar Control Bill Banzhaf, Harry Norman Realtors Blue Ridge Community Theater Blue Ridge Cotton Company Blue Ridge Flowers Blue Ridge Framing Company Blue Ridge Inn Bed & Breakfast, LLC Blue Ridge Mineral Springs RV Park and Tent Camping Blue Ridge Mountain Moving & Packing, LLC Blue Ridge Village Bodyplex Blue Ridge Broadview Cove Apartments Canoe Chester Brunnemeyer’s Bar & Grill Chester’s Provisions Copperhill Country Cabins Custom Installations Edward Jones, Amanda Payne Enterprise Rent-A-Car Evolutionary K9 Fannin County Democratic Party Fannin County Empty Stocking Program, Inc. First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge Flying Trout Restaurant Frank X. Moore Law Georgia Cancer Specialists Georgia Foothills Hand Surgery Georgia Luxury Vacation Rentals – Buckhorn Lodge Glass Doctor Hair Studio, Jennifer Bryant Heartwood Community High Speed Tactical & Safety Solutions Hilburn Solutions, Inc. Humble Pie Boutique Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters Life is Good in the Mountains Margo’s Polish Bistro and Deli Michael Konkel, Coldwell Banker High Country Realty Morganton Grill Morganton Point Bed and Breakfast Inn Mountain Periodontics, Gregg R. Codelli D.D.S. Nancy MacLean, Century 21 In The Mountains Nevaeh Cabin Rentals Real Estate Around the Mountains REEL’EM IN GUIDE SERVICE Shamrock Septic Service SHEC (Southern Highlands Employee Committee) Silks for Less South State Bank Southern Car & Truck Center The Mailman Did It The Shops at Sycamore Crossing Toccoa Riverside Restaurant Tru Mountain Realty, LLC WildSide Custom Trailers ____________ Member Events | |