Your Weekly Chamber Update

August 2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with McCaysville and the Copper Basin.

Following Saturday night's severe storms and flooding, our thoughts are with everyone affected in the McCaysville area. Several local businesses, restaurants, and community assets, including our beloved Horseshoe Bend Park, experienced impacts from the flooding, and many are now focused on cleanup and recovery.

We are grateful for the first responders, public works crews, TVA, volunteers, business owners, and neighbors who have stepped up to help one another during this challenging time.

As recovery efforts continue, we encourage everyone to support our local businesses as they reopen and to remain patient as repairs are made. We will continue sharing updates as information becomes available and look forward to seeing McCaysville and the Copper Basin regain momentum.

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Leadership Fannin Alumni Event

We hope you can join us for an evening of connection and fun on Tuesday, August 11th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm, 194 Golf Drive, Mineral Bluff.

This is a great opportunity to network with fellow Leadership Graduates.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and receive one complimentary drink—additional beverages will be available for purchase. Spouses or significant others are welcome to attend.

Cost: $45 per person
Click here to pay.

Prepayment is required with registration.

Reserve your spot by August 4.

Please note: refunds will not be issued.

August's Business After Hours at Kiwanis Fairgrounds

to Kick off the Kiwanis Rodeo!

Thank you to our 2026 Cash Drawing Sponsors!

Amazing Auto Glass, Blue Ridge Medical Center, Capital City Home Loans, Car Crafters, Copper Basin Federal Credit Union, Ford Interiors, Hussey Gay Bell, Jahna Allen, REMAX Town and Country, Kevin Panter Insurance, Mountain Emergency Animal Center – MEAC, Phil Minnes Agency, Phoenix Roofing, PMI North GA Mountains, Susan Ross, Ansley Real Estate – Christie’s International, Troy Shirbroun, Blue Ridge Vibe, CENTURY 21 Results

Learn how to use AI as a behind-the-scenes marketing assistant to plan content, organize ideas, strengthen messaging, and save time without losing your authentic brand voice. This course will show small business owners how to simplify social media marketing while keeping their content personal, intentional, and human-centered.

Click here to sign up.

Member Services

August Member Spotlight

Mickey's Appalachian Electronics & Signs.

We're proud to recognize Mickey's Appalachian Electronics & Signs, a local business that has grown and evolved while continuing to serve our community with quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.

While many people know Mickey today for creating custom and specialty signs, that's not where the business began. Mickey first built his reputation providing computer sales, service, and computer repairs, helping residents and businesses with their technology needs, which he still does along with car stereo installs, Wi-Fi camera installs and so much more! Mickey's Appalachian Electronics & Signs is a great example of a local business that has adapted, grown, and continued to meet the needs of the community. We thank Mickey for his continued support of our community and local businesses.

Ambassador of the Quarter, Amber Thomas

Amber Thomas owner of House Doctors is the Ambassador of the 2^nd Quarter. House Doctors of North Georgia helps homeowners care for and improve their homes. Amber believes that building relationships and serving others is just as important as the work they do everyday with House Doctors. One of the greatest blessings of owning House Doctors is the flexibility it gives Amber to volunteer; she volunteers with Blue Ridge Humane Society & Fannin County Family Connections. As a Chamber Ambassador, she enjoys welcoming new businesses and helping them become part of our incredible community. Amber and her husband George have 4 grown children and enjoy life on their mini farm, where they care for dwarf goats, miniature horses, chickens, dogs, and cats, keeping life fun!

Thank you Amber for the work and support that you give to the Chamber.

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