McCaysville is a city in Fannin County, Georgia. The population was 1,071 at the 2000 census. McCaysville is situated along the Georgia / Tennessee border in the North Georgia Mountains.

The Toccoa River runs right through McCaysville and then flows northwest into Tennessee where it is called the Ocoee River. The Ocoee is noted among fishermen for its sunfish, trout, and bass. It is also well known to whitewater enthusiasts for its rapids. There are many excellent trout streams nearby including the Jacks River and the Conasauga River.

The North Georgia Mountains provide many exciting opportunities for outdoor recreation and are within minutes of Grant's Summit. The Appalachian Trail, a 2,100 miles long foot path, follows the crest of the Appalachian Mountains and extends some eighty miles through the primitive areas of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Rising at times to elevations over 4400 feet, the Trail offers unlimited hiking adventure of exceptional challenge and variety.

Then there's the lakes which offer a multitude of outdoor fun including boating, skiing, and bass fishing. From hiking and fishing, to festivals and train rides, there's all kinds of excitement within minutes of Grant's Summit!

Fannin County is named for Georgia native James Fannin, who fought and died during the Texas Revolution.

Fannin County has one of the best school systems in the country. The Fannin County Board of Education operates three elementary schools, a middle school, and a comprehensive high school which offers vocational education in an additional facility located on campus. Student enrollment for Fannin County averages above 3200. For more information read the Fannin County School District Mission Statement or visit their web site.