November 25, 2025

Eggs & Issues 2025

We had the honor of hosting Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Art Center for a powerful presentation on Georgia | 2050, a forward look at our state's future workforce training needs and the opportunities ahead.

Thanks to our elected officials and local leaders who spoke: Senator Steve Gooch, State Representative Johnny Chastain, and Commissioner Jamie Hensley.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for community connection and a look at what’s ahead for Georgia!

December's Business After Hours is at Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association!

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

2026 Cooperative Marketing Grants

The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and CVB, the designated destination marketing organization for the City of Blue Ridge and Fannin County, announces the availability of 2026 funds for the purpose of supporting tourism marketing projects that provide economic benefits to Fannin County and attract out-of-area visitors. The full application can be found here. The deadline for applications is January 31st, 2026. If you have a question, reach out to Christie Gribble at president@blueridgemountains.com.

There's still time, and time is of the essence. Georgia’s rural hospitals are struggling — and your support can make a difference for our local hospital and our community!

The Georgia HEART program is a dollar-for-dollar Georgia Income Tax Credit program, whereby individuals, married couples, LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, pass-through entities, and separate entities can redirect their 2025 Georgia income taxes to Blue Ridge Medical Center.  

By taking just a few minutes, you can learn the ease of redirecting your Georgia taxes, money you are already required to pay to the DOR, to Blue Ridge Medical Center and truly be a part of bolstering our local hospital's stability and expanding access to care. Click HERE for more information.

All tax payments need to be complete by December 31, 2025. However, time is of the essence. Rural hospitals across Georgia are competing for the maximum allocation of $100 million across the state.

Member Services

Check Out Our Series, Did You Know...

This monthly series will be a helpful reference for Chamber Members! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube account for more great videos!

In this month's Did you Know, hear how shopping small this holiday impacts the community!

Ribbon Cuttings

Ambassador Group Members Needed!

Now is the time to make a New Year's resolution to do more networking, and the Chamber's Ambassador Group is a perfect way to meet more people while gaining exposure for your business.

Ambassadors meet for lunch every month, attend Ribbon Cuttings and Chamber events, and represent the Chamber in the community.

Deadline to sign up for the Ambassador group is December 5. Contact Glenda Reilly at Membership@BlueRidgeMountains.com or call (706) 632-5680 to get more info or sign up!

Chamber Calendar

November 27

Thanksgiving Day

December 2

Business After Hours at Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

December 3

Lunch and Leads

For More Information on These Events Click Here

News & Updates for our Tourism Partners

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