Fannin County At-A-Glance

Population: 21,634 (2004)

Unemployment: 4.3 percent (Dec. 2005) vs. 4.9 percent for the state

Top Employers: Fannin County School System, 455; Fannin Regional Hospital, 233; Fannin County Government, 225; Ingles Markets, Inc., 110; Blue Ridge Healthcare, 109; Ace Hardware & Building Center, 101; Home Depot, 81

Sources: Georgia Department of Labor, U.S. Census Bureau, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce