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Monday, September 24, 2018
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Welcome to our new partners!
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Braver Realty
Brad Tucker
Athens, GA 30606
brad@braverrealty.com
Lakeview at Jennings Mill COA
Gib Johnston
Watkinsville, GA 30677
gibj@bellsouth.net
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Upcoming Events
September 27:
State of the Schools Luncheon, OSB Operating Center, 11:30 a.m.
September 28:
Ribbon Cutting, Dr. Phone Fix, 11:30 a.m.
October 1:
Ribbon Cutting, Michael L. Gill State Farm, 11:30 a.m.
October 3:
A.M. Exchange, Oconee Chamber of Commerce, 7:45 a.m.
October 4:
Business After Hours, (SEE LOCATION in RSVP BELOW), 5:15 p.m.
October 4:
Ribbon Cutting, Oconee Veterans Park new multipurpose fields, 5:30 p.m.
October 11:
Candidates Forum with the Athens Area Chamber, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
October 12:
Open House-Drop In, New Revolution Taekwondo, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
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We are in need of volunteer help on the day of the Fall Festival, Saturday, October 20
th
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jestess@oconeechamber.org
or by calling (706) 769-7947.
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State of the Schools
Luncheon
RSVP REQUIRED
September 27, 2018
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Oconee State Bank Operations Center
7920 Macon Hwy.
Watkinsville, GA 30677
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Ribbon Cutting
September 28, 2018
11:30 a.m.
Dr. Phone Fix
55 Nancy Drive
Watkinsville, GA 30677
*We will be cutting the ribbon at the Chamber*
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Ribbon Cutting
October 1, 2018
11:30 a.m.
Michael L. Gill State Farm
1160 Capital Ave.
Watkinsville, GA 30677
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October 3, 2018
7:45 a.m.
A.M. Exchange
Oconee Chamber of Commerce
55 Nancy Drive
Watkinsville, GA 30677
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October 4, 2018
5:15 p.m.
Business After Hours
St. Mary's (Athens Exchange)
2470 Daniells Bridge Rd. Building 200 (in The Exchange)
Athens, GA 30606
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Since December 2012, Verity Payroll Solutions, LLC. has been a leader in payroll, bookkeeping, and HR services. Located in Athens, Verity Business Solutions, LLC. sponsors all of their non-profit clients' events and has newly become involved with the UGA Small Business Development Center. Clients who utilize Verity Payroll Solutions, Inc. will receive their first month of service free!
Verity Business Solutions, LLC.
1111 Hearthstone Way
Athens, GA 30606
(678) 837-5291
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Pub on Main is having another lawn party and you are all invited!
This time Terrapin will be all over, while DJ Keith Hill spins his beats.
Kids face painting, lawn games and a BBQ BUFFET.
Bring your lawn chairs and stay all night!
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Chosen for Life Ministries is hosting our second, juried Fine Art Exhibit and Auction on
Thursday, October 11, 2018
at Redeemer Presbyterian, Lower Warehouse. This is our 2nd annual local show, with local artists, benefitting local foster and adoptive families. All guests' attendance and purchase of artwork supports the work CFLM is doing to equip our community to care well for orphaned and vulnerable children - giving guests a chance to be a part of sharing beauty in this community while adding beauty to their home!
We would love for your business or organization to sponsor the event and join us in bringing our community together for a night of art and support for children! For more information about the event, you can visit
chosenforlifeministries.org/events/art
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: David Bradley
Athens-Area Chamber of Commerce
706-549-6800
Courtney Bernardi
Oconee County Chamber of Commerce
706-769-7947
Local Chambers Partner to Host Candidate Forum
The Athens-Area and Oconee County Chambers of Commerce are partnering to host a Candidates Forum on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 6:00-8:00 pm. The Forum will be held at Piedmont Athens Regional in the Medical Services Building, 3
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Floor Auditorium, located at 242 King Avenue, Athens, Ga.
Commitments have thus far been received from the following candidates: Senator Bill Cowsert (Senate District 46); Senator Frank Ginn and Dawn Johnson (Senate District 47); Representative Deborah Gonzalez and Houston Gaines (House District 117) and Representative Jonathan Wallace & Marcus Wiedower (House District 119).
Tim Bryant, News Director for WGAU, has agreed to serve as moderator and WGAU will broadcast live.
The Forum will have the following format:
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90 seconds available for an opening statement from each candidate.
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Candidates will be asked 5-6 questions. Each candidate will be given the opportunity to answer the same question. Each will have 90 seconds to answer each question.
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Each candidate will have a maximum of two rebuttals – candidates must select when to use them and rebuttals will be no longer than 60 seconds.
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There will be 60 seconds for a closing statement from each candidate.
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Questions will be pre-determined and not provided to any candidates. Questions will be impartial in nature and devoted to a relatively standard set of issues. Written questions may be solicited from the audience but the moderator will be given the right to reword any presented question.
For more information about the Candidate Forum, please contact David Bradley, President/CEO of the Athens-Area Chamber or Courtney Bernardi, President of the Oconee County Chamber.
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Board of Directors
Andrew Wallace, Chops & Hops
Anna Gillespie, University of North Georgia
Brad Tucker, Georgia Square Collision
Cindy Haddon, Walton EMC
Clint Watson, Creed Fitness
Cristi Donahue, Oconee State Bank
David Walton, Fox's Pizza
Lorie Petersen, BankSouth
Mychell Lang, Mutty Paws
Nathan Bartlett, Georgia Power
Ronda Holloway, Ronda Holloway CPA, PC
Stuart Cofer, Cofer's Home & Garden
Tammy Gilland, Piedmont Athens Regional
William Rennie, Law Office of Russell W. Wall, LLC.
Associate Board of Directors
Dr. Jason Branch, School Superintendent
John Thorsen, Athens Academy
Jared Clark, Westminster Christian Academy
Seth Hathaway, Prince Avenue Christian School
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Chamber Executive Board
Chairman of the Board
Clint Watson, Creed Fitness
Chair Elect
Tammy Gilland, Piedmont Athens Regional
Treasurer
Ronda Holloway, Ronda Holloway CPA, PC
Secretary
Cristi Donahue, Oconee State Bank
At Large
Stuart Cofer, Cofer's Home & Garden
Past Chair
Cindy Haddon, Walton EMC
Chamber President
Courtney Bernardi
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Oconee Chamber of Commerce
55 Nancy Drive
Watkinsville, GA 30677
www.oconeechamber.org
(706) 769-7947
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