Blue Ridge, Georgia
Blue Ridge is a city of 1,323 people in Fannin County, Georgia, founded in 1886.
Why visit Blue Ridge
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Swan Drive-in, Blue Ridge Depot and Fannin County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Blue Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is a city in Fannin County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 1,253. The city is the county seat of Fannin County and the largest city in the county.
From the Wikipedia article Blue Ridge, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
Blue Ridge Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Fannin County, the United States of America
Fannin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
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James W. Baugh Homeplace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park
Park · 1.0 mi
4584 Old Highway 76, Blue Ridge
Restaurants and cafes30
Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · Barbecue, Burger · 0.5 mi
3870 East First Street, Blue Ridge
Mar 30-Nov 10: Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su...
Monte Alban Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
5004, Suite 1 APD Highway
Su-Th 08:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:30-22:00
Sue's Best Burger in Town
Restaurant · Burger · 0.5 mi
3855 East First Street, Blue Ridge
Mo, Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:30-15:00
Circle J Family Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.6 mi
4004 East First Street, Blue Ridge
18 more on the map.
History
Prior to Decolonization of the Americas (1770–1820), the area that is now Blue Ridge was inhabited by Cherokee and other Indigenous peoples.
Blue Ridge was laid out in 1886 when the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad was extended to that point. It was incorporated in 1887 by colonel Mike McKinney, who built the railroad. In 1895, the seat of Fannin County was transferred to Blue Ridge from Morganton.
From the History section of Blue Ridge, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship11
Padgetts Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (historical)
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 0.5 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare4
Map of Blue Ridge
79 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 25°F | 5.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 28°F | 4.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 34°F | 5.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 41°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 50°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 58°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 33°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 29°F | 5.5 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Blairsville Exp Stn (21 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fannin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-05-05: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dalton Municipal Airport (DNN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 33 miles away.
- McCaysville 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Ellijay 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Murphy 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Chatsworth 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Jasper 28 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Dahlonega 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Hayesville 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Dawsonville 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Dalton 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Cleveland 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, in Fannin County at sunset 05, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Blue Ridge shops - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- A Hampton Inn hotel in Blue Ridge, Georgia 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, in Fannin County at sunset 08, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A Hampton Inn hotel in Blue Ridge, Georgia 01, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A Hampton Inn hotel in Blue Ridge, Georgia 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, in Fannin County at sunset 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, in Fannin County at sunset 06, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, in Fannin County at sunset 04, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Blue Ridge train depot - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Fannin County Elementary School in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge - panoramio (3), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, in Fannin County at sunset 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Blue Ridge park - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge - panoramio (2), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge - panoramio (1), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Blue Ridge City Hall - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, in Fannin County at sunset 07, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, in Fannin County at sunset 01, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Blue Ridge train - panoramio, jwshaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Small Lady Liberty Blue Ridge, BakedintheHole, CC0
- Blue Ridge Highway 515 - panoramio, jwshaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Actors perform the play The Foreigner by Larry Shue at the Blue Ridge Community Theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in 2026 04, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform the play The Foreigner by Larry Shue at the Blue Ridge Community Theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in 2026 06, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform the play The Foreigner by Larry Shue at the Blue Ridge Community Theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in 2026 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform the play The Foreigner by Larry Shue at the Blue Ridge Community Theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in 2026 10, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform the play The Foreigner by Larry Shue at the Blue Ridge Community Theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in 2026 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform the play The Foreigner by Larry Shue at the Blue Ridge Community Theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in 2026 08, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform the play The Foreigner by Larry Shue at the Blue Ridge Community Theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in 2026 11, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform the play The Foreigner by Larry Shue at the Blue Ridge Community Theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in 2026 09, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Actors perform the play The Foreigner by Larry Shue at the Blue Ridge Community Theater in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in 2026 12, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Blue Ridge Depot, Blue Ridge (Fannin County, South Carolina), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Baugh House, 411 West First Street, Blue Ridge (Fannin County, Georgia), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Old Fannin County Courthouse, Blue Ridge, Georgia, KudzuVine, Public domain
- Repaz on Main (French restaurant) - panoramio, jwshaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mated Janney Type E railroad coupling, as seen from above. 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Mated Janney Type E railroad coupling, as seen from above. 01, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A modern BP gas station or filling station in the United States 04, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A modern BP gas station or filling station in the United States 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
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