Tourism Advertising and Product Development
We are thrilled to advertise on various trailers that travel with student programs across the State of Georgia and beyond! It is a way for us to support the community while staying within the limitations of restricted advertising funding.
In addition to restricted advertising funds the Chamber & CVB manages, there is a portion that is allowed for physical attractions open to the public and used by visitors and locals alike. We call these funds Tourism Product Development (TPD) funds. Over the past few years, several small and large projects have been completed and paid for by TPD funds.
Horseshoe Bend Park:
New playground, sidewalk, and fencing around the playground
Pressure washing and cleaning
Small pavilion remodel and new picnic tables
New walking trail
New dog park
River access point
Improved signage
Tom Boyd Park:
New playground
New outdoor basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts
Green space improvements around the soccer fields including picnic tables
New fencing for field #8
Pond improvements (in process)
Tammen Park: Pressure washing and cleaning
Blue Ridge Park:
Field work
Tennis court repair
Master plan drawings
Old pool demolition
New pool design work
New pool construction (in process) *Only a portion of this project is funded by TPD.
US Forest Service:
Road improvements at Swinging Bridge
New picnic tables and trash cans at the Lake Blue Ridge Day Use Area (Green Creek)
New kiosk at the Lake Blue Ridge Day Use Area (in-process)
TVA Park next to the Marina: New picnic tables and trashcans
The Baugh House Museum: New placards
Check out this video from 2022 highlighting some of the projects completed by Tourism Product Development funds.