Chamber News for Members

March 2023

Don't Miss March's Business After Hours at Bar 21!

Thank you to our Cash Drawing Sponsors!

Angela Stewart DeLorme, P.C. Attorney at Law, Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company, Brotherhood Oil Quick Lube and Tire Center, Century 21 Blue Ridge Vibe Realty Group, Copper Basin Federal Credit Union, Fannin Regional Hospital, Mountain Valley Community Bank, Noontootla Creek Farms, Superior Scapes and Toccoa Riverside Restaurant!

Welcome Leadership Fannin Class of 2023!

Thanks to Rob Kaser, Program Coordinator and Candace Youngberg, Steering Committee Chair. Thanks also to the steering committee members: Christie Gribble, Denver Foster, Glenda Reilly, Suzanne Davenport, Jode Mull, Sheree Ralston and Beth Kieffer.

SPLOST

Go to the polls on March 21^st!

We know many of you have made multiple trips to the polls over the past few months, but getting out to vote on March 21^st is extremely important for our community. The vote is to extend the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) that was first passed in 1995. A “yes” vote would extend the 1% SPLOST on all sales for six years, and the total estimated amount for Counties and Cities is $56 million.

Furthermore, based on 2022 data, visitors contribute to 60% of overall spending in the County. This means that our visitors have the potential to support $33.6 million in capital outlay projects, such as road repairs and water projects, for our community. This is in addition to the estimated projection of $19.2 million over the next six years that goes into the County’s general fund from hotel/motel tax paid by visitors. Visitor spending is a huge contributor to lower taxes for the citizens of Fannin County.

On March 21, 2023, polls will be open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

*Please note that the March 21^st vote is not for the Education SPLOST (eSPLOST). Education SPLOST will be on the ballot in November 2023.