Your Weekly Chamber Update

October 7, 2025

We are the Rural Community of the Year!

Huge congratulations to our community on being awarded Georgia Rural Community of the Year at the Rural Prosperity Summit! Our 55+ civic organizations demonstrate the power of collaboration and dedication. We’re honored to have representatives from Fannin Children’s Fund, Open Arms, Family Connections, The Craddock Center, and Kiwanis of Blue Ridge showcasing our community’s remarkable work. Our many non-profits are truly stars driven by incredible, caring people!

Click here for full press release!

Don't Miss Tonight's Candidate Forum!

Watch it LIVE on Fannin Rebel TV, ETC TV 3, and the Fannin Chamber Facebook page.

The Fannin Rebel TV YouTube channel can be found here.

October's Business After Hours is at Healing Farm Foundation!

Thank you to our Cash Drawing Sponsors!

Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company, Capital City Home Loans, Century 21 Blue Ridge Results, Blue Ridge Vibe Realty Group, Copper Basin Federal Credit Union, Hussey Gay Bell, Jahna Allen REMAX Town & Country, Ocoee Animal Hospital, Phil Minnes Agency, Phoenix Roofing Systems, Project Chimps, RV Tech and Inspect, Service Master Restoration, Smooth Sailing Business Solutions, The Mill at Noontootla Creek, United Community Bank

33rd Annual Golf Tournament is October 14!

Sponsored by Blue Ridge North Georgia Ford and Ansley Real Estate \ Christie's International Real Estate

Thank you Sponsors!

Title - Blue Ridge North Georgia Ford and Ansley Real Estate | Christie's International Real Estate

Longest Drive - Blue Ridge Medical Center

Pin Flag - ETC

Lunch - The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm

Beverage Cart Sponsor- Century 21 Results, Blue Ridge Vibe Realty Group

Golf Putter - Keith Sumner Custom Homes

Hole-In-One - Kevin Panter Insurance

Tent - Blue Ridge Mountain Outfitters, Cool Roofing, Dovetail Accounting, Escape to Blue Ridge, Jahna Allen, RE/MAX Town & Country, Pruitt Health Hospice & Palliative Care, Pruitt Health Skilled Nursing & Rehab, Smokey Bear Cigars and Cafe, State Farm (Paul Davenport and Rebecca Mathis), TeaTree Spa
Entertainment - Capital City Home Loans

Big TV Score Board Sponsor - Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals

Score Card -- WoodmenLife

Putting Contest - Hussey Gay Bell

Good luck teams!!

Golf Teams and Hole Sponsors CLICK HERE!

SAVE THE DATE for our next Young Professionals Meeting at Twisted Tomato Blue Ridge on Tuesday, October 21 from 5-6:30 with more fun and networking!

Get a jump and RSVP to Admin@BlueRidgeMountains.com or by clicking the link below!

Meeting Payment Link

Nominations Needed for Leadership Fannin 2026!

If you are interested in participating or would like to nominate someone for Leadership Fannin, contact Nicole Rohner at Admin@BlueRidgeMountains.com. She will need the name, company and contact information for your nominee. Nominees will receive an application with dates later in the year.

Join us for Eggs & Issues on Friday, November 21 at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for networking. Breakfast begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Eggs & Issues will feature Chris Clark, President & CEO Georgia Chamber with local leadership & elected officials. The cost to attend is $40 for Chamber members and $50 for future Chamber members.