Fannin County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Blue Ridge, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 25,854 residents in 2024, up from 25,320 in 2020. It covers about 387 square miles of land and was created in 1854.
- County seatBlue Ridge
- Population (2024 estimate)25,854
- Land area387 square miles
- Created1854
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
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Cities and Towns in Fannin County
Fannin County has 3 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge (county seat) | 1,246 | |
| McCaysville | 1,165 | |
| Morganton | 294 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Epworth and Mineral Bluff.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 76
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 2, SR 5, SR 60, SR 515
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Cohutta WMA (wildlife management area)
- Blue Ridge WMA (wildlife management area)
- Coopers Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Blue Ridge Lake, Toccoa River, Jacks River, Fightingtown Creek, Conasauga River, Hemptown Creek, Sugar Creek and Noontootla Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Fannin County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Fannin County borders Dawson County, Gilmer County, Lumpkin County, Murray County, Union County, Cherokee County, NC and Polk County, TN.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Fannin County, Georgia?
Blue Ridge is the county seat of Fannin County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Fannin County, Georgia?
Fannin County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Blue Ridge, McCaysville and Morganton.
What counties border Fannin County?
Fannin County borders Dawson County, Gilmer County, Lumpkin County, Murray County, Union County, Cherokee County, NC and Polk County, TN.
Is there a printable map of Fannin County?
Yes. The Fannin County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Fannin County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 25,854 people lived in Fannin County on July 1, 2024, up from 25,320 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)