Cisco is a part of the Dalton region of northern Georgia located in the Chattahoochee National Forest known for its rich Cherokee Indian history and beautiful hiking trails. Nearby attractions include Carter Dam, which holds the title of largest earth-rock dam east of the Mississippi River, and Fort Mountain State Park. Visitors flock to the area each spring for the Murray County Spring Festival. In the fall, visitors enjoy the splendor of the mountain landscape painted in beauty as the leaves change colors. Among the biggest companies in Cisco are Filler Products-Cisco Mine and Hensley Dozing and Septic Systems. The biggest schools here are the Murray County Public Schools. One of the best places to visit when you are in Cisco is Chief Vann House Historic Site, former home of James Vann, a Cherokee Indian chief.