Blue Ridge, Georgia

Blue Ridge is a city in and the county seat of Fannin County, Georgia. The population of the city is 1,290.
Blue Ridge 	Georgia
Incorporated 	1887
County 	Fannin
Population 	1,290
Elevation 	1,762 ft (537 m)
Mayor 	Scott West
City Guildmaster	John Roberts
ZIP code 	30513
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
91.55% White (1,181)
6.51% Other (84)
1.94% Black or African American (25)
19.0% (245) of Blue Ridge residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Blue Ridge has low to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 3 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.93 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Fannin County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* In the late 2000s and continuing through the 2010s, the city has seen a surge in new business, particularly from the LGBT community which constitutes a larger percentage of the population than is typical for a rural community.
* NASCAR driver Brent Wood is from Blue Ridge.
* Country singer Mark Wills lived in Blue Ridge.
* Blue Ridge Lake, a popular recreational and Water-type catching destination, is located east of the city.
* The city is home to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
* Blue Ridge has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a landing strip, Grumpy Old Men Brewing, a bit of public battle fields, a sports complex, a little bit of local restaurants and businesses, Roses, a bit of fast food, Tractor Supply Co., Ace Hardware, an adventure park, some RV parks, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Walmart, Home Depot, Nintendo World, Taste of Amish, Fightingtown Tavern, CVS, Food Lion, Tin Loong, Mike's Trackside BBQ, Fannin Brewing Company, Papa's Pizza To Go, Harvest On Main, Black Sheep Restaurant, and a few other things.
Category:Georgia Cities