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Community Information
Welcome to Fannin County, Georgia, Including the cities of Blue Ridge, McCaysville, and Morganton, Georgia.
Located just 90 miles north of Atlanta via I-575, Fannin County is Georgia's gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the southern tip of the Appalachians. It is located on the Tennessee, North Carolina line.
Appalachian Heritage
Cherokee Indians controlled the area today known as Fannin County.
Classes & Community
View our community-focused events, classes, fundraisers, etc.
Conservation
At the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce & CVB, we believe in the importance of preserving our beautiful natural environment.
Economic Development
Fannin County has a variety of small business and industry and welcomes expansion and new business.
Education
Fannin County has a variety of excellent, educational establishments in the area.
Healthcare
Fannin County’s medical facilities are competently serving the needs of a growing population of families and retirees.
Local Government
Local governments and information for Fannin County and the cities of Blue Ridge, McCaysville and Morganton.
Real Estate
Find your dream home away from home. Georgia's Blue Ridge has a wide variety of experienced real estate professionals ready…
Volunteer Opportunities
Our many civic organizations offer opportunities to get involved, meet people and have fun working with others on these worthy…
Fannin County at a Glance
Information and statistics about Blue Ridge, McCaysville & Fannin County, Georgia.
Population
Blue Ridge: 1,253
Fannin County: 25,436
Economic Profile
Housing Units: 17,812
Median Household Income: $54,857
Per Capita Income: $36,058
Labor Force
Labor Force: 10,553
Unemployment Rate: 2.6%
Taxes
Property Tax - The effective tax rate in Fannin County is $616.24 per $100,000 of property at fair market value. This rate applies to all land, buildings, machinery, equipment, and inventory.
Sales Tax - Cities and county have 3% local sales tax in addition to the 4% state sales tax. Local Hotel/Motel Excise Tax is 6% in unincorporated Fannin County and 8% in the City of Blue Ridge. Hotels also have a $5 per day transportation assessment.
Georgia Income Tax – is 6%.
Utilities
Electric Power – Fannin County is served by Tennessee Valley Authority, distributed by Tri-State EMC and Blue Ridge Mountains EMC.
Water and Sewage
City of Blue Ridge - Water & Sewer
City of McCaysville – Water & Sewer
City of Morganton – Water Service
Telecommunications
AT&T Communications – McCaysville & Copperhill
Ellijay Telephone Company (ETC) – Countywide
TDS Telecom – Countywide
Natural Gas
Natural gas is available in the Blue Ridge area. For information regarding services and hook-ups, please contact Atlanta Gas Light's Energy Connection Center at 770-994-6105.
Public Services
Fire Protection: Fannin County Fire Department is a combination department consisting of 30 full-time fire medics and over one hundred volunteer firefighters and first responders with a paid fire chief and deputy fire chief. The department consists of fifteen stations, each with a class A pumper and most with an additional tanker and pumper. The department also has one aerial truck. Eight stations also contain a rescue/squad truck.
The county is classified as an ISO 5 /5 X for insurance purposes. More information can be found here.
Emergency Services: There are four fully staffed ambulances stationed in the Fannin County cities of McCaysville, Blue Ridge, Morganton, and Dial.
Each ambulance contains a paramedic and an Emergency Medical Technician who provide 24/7 coverage. In addition, there are three reserve ambulances and eight first responder rescue vehicles at various fire stations. More information can be found here.
Police Protection: Information about the Fannin County Sheriff's Office can be found here. Information about the City of Blue Ridge Police Department can be found here.
Garbage: Service provided by private contractors.
Zoning: Blue Ridge has a zoning ordinance. Fannin County has a land use plan.
For detailed information and demographics, see: Fannin Development Authority
Useful Phone Numbers
Emergency Numbers
Fannin County
Copper Basin Area, Tennessee
| Copper Basin Fire & Rescue | (423) 496-3341 |
| Polk County Sheriff Department | (423) 496-3301 |
| Ducktown City Police Department | (423) 496-3301 |
State Wide
| Georgia State Patrol | (706) 632-2215 |
| Poison Control | 1-800-222-1222 |
Post Offices
Fannin County
| Blue Ridge | (706) 258-3337 |
| Epworth | (706) 492-3588 |
| McCaysville | (706) 492-2105 |
| Mineral Bluff | (706) 374-5853 |
| Morganton | (706) 374-5836 |
Copper Basin Area
| Copperhill | (423) 496-7712 |
| Ducktown | (423) 496-5467 |
| Farner | (423) 496-4564 |
| Turtletown | (423) 496-2545 |
Fannin County
| Animal Control | (706) 632-3845 |
| Board of Commissioners | (706) 632-2203 |
| Board of Education | (706) 632-3771 |
| Board of Registration & Election | (706) 632-7740 |
| Building Inspector | (706) 258-5175 |
| Burn Permit (877) OK2-BURN | (877) 652-2876 |
| Clerk of Superior Court | (706) 632-2039 |
| Economic Development | (706) 632-4450 |
| Family Connection AmeriCorps for Family Services | (706) 632-6063 |
| Flag Adult Education Center | (706) 946-3524 |
| Land Development | (706) 632-8361 |
| Library | (706) 632-5263 |
| Magistrate Court | (706) 632-5558 |
| MATS (Mountain Area Transportation System) | (706) 632-7203 |
| Probate Court | (706) 632-3011 |
| Public Health Department | (706) 632-3023 |
| Recreation Department | (706) 632-7696 |
| Road Department | (706) 632-5481 |
| Tax Assessor's Department | (706) 632-5954 |
| Tax Commissioner | (706) 632-2645 |
| Industrial Development Authority | (706) 632-4450 |
| Senior Center | (706) 632-5438 |
City Halls
| Blue Ridge | (706) 632-2091 |
| Copperhill | (423) 496-5141 |
| Ducktown | (423) 496-3546 |
| McCaysville | (706) 492-4921 |
| Morganton | (706) 374-5770 |
Georgia State Offices
| Department of Family & Children Services | (706) 632-2296 |
| Georgia Department of Labor | (706) 632-2033 |
| Department of Natural Resources | (800) 241-4113 |
| Department of Transportation | (404) 631-1990 |
| Georgia Forestry Commission | (706) 374-6232 |
| Georgia State Patrol Driver's License Office | (678) 413-8400 |
| Social Security Office | (866) 331-2309 |
| UGA Cooperative Extension Service | (706) 632-3061 |
Utilities
| Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. | (800) 292-6456 |
| Tri-State Electric Membership Corporation | (706) 492-3251 |
| ETC Communications for Phone Internet and Cable | (706) 946-2271 |
| TVA Water Release | (800) 238-2264 |
| TDS Telecom for Phone and Internet | (866) 571-6662 |
Medical Services
| Blue Ridge Medical Center | (706) 632-3711 |
| Appalachian Physicians Walk In Clinic | (706) 946-4200 |
Georgia Mountain Health | (706) 946-4647 |
Legal Services
| Appalachian Circuit District Attorney | (706) 632-2496 |
| Probation Office | (706) 632-2149 |
| Appalachian Circuit Superior Court Judge | (706) 258-5204 |
Schools
| Fannin County High School | (706) 632-2081 |
| Fannin County Middle School | (706) 632-6100 |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | (706) 632-5772 |
| West Fannin Elementary | (706) 492-3644 |
| East Fannin Elementary | (706) 374-6418 |
| Mountain Area Christian Academy | (706) 374-6222 |
| Mountain Education Charter High School | (706) 632-6100 |
Other
| Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association | (706) 632-2144 |
| Blue Ridge Ranger District (USFS) | (706) 745-6928 |
| Better Business Bureau (our area - Chattanooga) | (423) 266-6144 |
Waste Management | (706) 632-6519 |
| North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network | (706) 632-8400 |
| The News Observer (Newspaper) | (706) 632-2019 |
| Polk County News | (423) 438-1883 |
| Mountain Country Radio (WPPL) | (706) 632-9775 |
Information Please Magazine
A special publication from the News Observer in Partnership with the Fannin Chamber of Commerce.
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