The 40 plus page draft of Fannin County's Consumption Ordinance starts this way: "AN ORDINANCE TO PERMIT CONSUMPTION ON SPECIFICPREMISES OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES AND TOAUTHORIZEFARM WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMSWITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF FANNIN COUNTY"
Last Tuesday, (December 8, 2008), Fannin County Commissioners voted to begin the process of enacting an ordinance to regulate the sale of beer and wine in the "unincorporated" areas of the county. At the meeting under tight security, it was clear that the battle between morals … (20 comments)
beer: North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain Neighbors Face a Tough Challenge
- 10/17/07 04:21 AM
Update: November 7, 2007 The voters of Fannin County voted 3871 to 3330 against passing the resolution to authorize the sale of distilled spirits. Read the full story as reported by precinct on the evening of yesterday's vote: The News Observer "To allow drink or not allow drink, that is the question" that faces Fannin County voters who will decide on November 6th. Although parts of Fannin are already allowed to sell beer and wine, and those who want to drink do, we have an important resolution before us. Fannin County, "gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains", where the lifestyle here is unhurried, tranquil and … (7 comments)
beer: North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain's Fannin County is Split...
- 09/30/07 01:05 PM
Fannin County nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia is almost split in half regarding the upcoming beer and wine referendum to be voted on in November. Business leaders and real estate developers would like to see the referendum pass so that the playing field can be opened up to attract nicer restaurants, boost tourism, create jobs, and keep revenue in the county. There was an article in the local paper, The News Observer written by Brian Finnicum regarding this issue. It seems that a group of people who would like to see this referendum pass have been using … (2 comments)
beer: Blue Ridge Mountains - A Night on the River!
- 09/22/07 11:05 AM
North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, Fannin County --- A Night on the River On November 6, 2007, Fannin County voters will decide whether or not to allow distilled spirits to be served in the county's restaurants. A benefit dinner is planned for A "Vote Yes" Benefit. Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Time: 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. Place: The Toccoa Riverside Restaurant 8055 Aska Road A choice of: Prime Ribe Au Jus Pecan Trout Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa Tickets are on sale now. Call 706-632-7891. $100.00 per couple or $65.00 per person.
Donna Yates, RealtorMountain Investments of North GeorgiaBlue Ridge706-633-0644 Celldonna@ellijay.comwww.move2northgeorgia.net
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beer: North Georgia Mountains Fannin County's Future - Distilled Drinks Yes or No
- 09/22/07 10:42 AM
On November 6, 2007, (North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains) Fannin County voters will decide whether or not to allow distilled spirits to be served in the county's restaurants. This issue is important to all residents in Fannin County.
Some have concerns that we cannot grow healthy businesses and the loss of tax revenue will mean higher taxes in the future. Other residents are concerned that it will change our quaint mountain town and they are not sure it is for the better. But all residents agree that we want Fannin County to be prosperous, beautiful and peaceful. Working together as a … (9 comments)
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