When Tim and Debbie Smith saw support growing for local law enforcement officers through meals and gift cards to restaurants, they asked themselves, “What is it we can do?”
From that question came Fannin County - Back the Blue. The Smiths are selling t-shirts, hoodies, hats and window stickers with the theme, “Back the Blue” on the front, and “Georgia Proud, American Strong” on the back.
Debbie said their idea came from a simple approach that when you want to help you “do what you do well” and share it.
Owners of North Georgia Sports Zone in Blue Ridge, the Smiths will be giving all the net profits from their fundraiser to the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office and Blue Ridge Police Department. There will be a pro-rated share, Debbie said, because the sheriff’s office is much larger, but the Smiths want to be sure both agencies receive a donation.
The items can be purchased at https://fannin-county-back-the-blue.itemorder.com/sale. A link to the site is on North Georgia Sports Zone’s Facebook page and website. Or, the items will be available in the business on East Main Street in Blue Ridge.
Orders for the fundraiser will be taken through August 30 with those orders being ready for pickup by September 4.