FANNIN COUNTY NEWS

FCDA hosted a virtual meeting with Richard Montanaro, Small Business Development Center, and Lisa Adkisson, Georgia Department of Labor. Mr. Montanaro provided advice and suggestions for businesses as it related to COVID-19 recovery. He provided some valuable tips for...

In an effort to streamline information related to COVID-19 for businesses , the FCDA created a webpage to house and update all resources.  https://old.fannindevelopment.com/

Executive Director of the Fannin County Development Authorioty, Christie Gribble, was asked to present what development authorities can do to assist businesses, such as those in the vacation rental market.  Check her out by clicking the video below.  

Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble presented a 2019 year end summary to her FCDA Board of Directors and Commissioners in Jan and Feb. The FCDA was involved with over 100 new jobs in 2019 and and was involved with the potential of...

The 2020 Fannin Youth Initiative Leadership Program (FYI) kicked off on January 23rd, 2020 with 14 students from the high school.  Spearheaded by Christie Gribble, Fannin County Development Authority, and Mrs. Lynn Burch, Fannin County High School, FYI in 2019 with 10...

In partnership with Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute – Economic Development Research Program (EDRP) team, the FCDA is exploring the strengths and weakness of entrepreneurship and innovation in Fannin.  Fannin County was recognized earlier this year as...

Fannin County jobs increased by 1,409 (27.4%) between 2013 and 2018 according to Garner Economics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Georgia was 10th in job growth in the U.S. with a 13.1% growth rate. Fannin County gained more jobs than neighboring counties of...

Fannin County, Georgia recently achieved designation as a TVA Rural Certified Community. Rural Certified Communities launched in 2018 as a collaborative effort by TVA Economic Development, its Rural Cabinet partners and Strategic Development Group. Strategic...

Fannin County Development Authority, in partnership with the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and Fannin County School System, successfully completed the inaugural Fannin Youth Initiative (FYI) Program on April 23, 2019.  The program was rolled out to 10th and 11th...

Christie Gribble of Fannin County, Georgia recently graduated from TVA’s Valley Workforce Institute. The Valley Workforce Institute, developed and sponsored by TVA Economic Development, is designed to assist economic developers in understanding and selling their...