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Gamechangers Award Luncheon!
Join us at the 2nd Annual Gamechangers luncheon where we will recognize 10 community leaders under the age of 40. We accepted community nominations for those young people who lead by example and collaboratively seek to implement a bright vision for the community.

2023 Gamechangers:
Your Chamber at Work
Save the Date: Annual Meeting on February 23rd, 2023!
We will celebrate with our membership and community at the 119th Annual Meeting on February 23, 2023. This special program will kick off with a highlight of the Chamber's successful 2022 as well as an update on the programs and plans set for the upcoming year.
The evening will with an awards ceremony in which individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact in our community are recognized. Please consider nominating a community member for these awards!
Nomination Forms:
Upcoming Chamber Events
Ribbon Cutting - January 12th, 4 PM - 6 PM
Join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate Dermatology Specialists of Georgia's new location on Chase St. in Athens!
Business Town Hall & Listening Session with CCSD - January 24th, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Clarke County School District and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering to provide local businesses the opportunity to speak directly with the district's new superintendent, Dr. Robbie Hooker, who will share his vision for CCSD. CCSD also welcomes input from the business community and looks forward to hearing your thoughts and questions. 
Special Greetings to our New Members of the Week!
Welcome to the AACOC, Farm Bureau Bank!
Farm Bureau Bank proudly serves members across the country, delivering a banking experience tailored specifically for the Farm Bureau® family.
Farm Bureau Bank opened its doors on July 12, 1999. We now work with your local Farm Bureau in 45 states and continue to grow as we provide new and exciting ways for Farm Bureau members to bank.
Welcome to the AACOC, Top Dawg Junk Removal!
When we saw that the people of Athens, GA and the surrounding areas were unsatisfied with franchise junk removal businesses, TopDawg Junk Removal was born to answer their calls!
  • Fast. We don’t just work quick. We’re there when you need us, too—even if that means being there today or tomorrow.
  • Full-service. Our professional staff do all the work and haul all the junk, meaning you never even lift a finger.
  • Affordable. We will provide you with an upfront quote telling you our inexpensive price before we even get to work.
Members in the News
Growing Business, Sunny Days Therapeutics, Accepts Insurance and Welcomes New Patients
Amber Buchanan, owner of Sunny Days Therapeutics, has put her best foot forward in providing needed services for the Athens community. Her entrepreneurial vision was sparked by her own personal journey of understanding the difficulties that exist in receiving resources for those with special needs. As a passionate and hard-working mother who is currently raising a son on the autism spectrum, she has experienced the difficulties of finding available services to improve skills and overall quality of life for children of all abilities. “The more I began to research, I learned that those in our special needs community under 18 have been on waitlists for 6 months to a year or even more.” Her mission was to find joy in helping others. She willingly sold her home, left her job, and found this joy through the creation of Sunny Days, hoping to extend this newfound radiance to both the neurotypical and neurodivergent community.
Community Announcements
Limited Ticket Release for the B-52s at The Classic Center
Thought it was too late to grab tickets? Classic Entertainment is excited to share that a limited number of tickets have been released for the previously reported sold-out B-52s performance at The Classic Center Theatre on January 10th.  
This release contains reserved seat tickets and exclusive party package tickets.  After-Show Party tickets include access to the private party, a custom B-52s poster- commemorating the Athens show, hors d'oeuvres, access to cash bars- featuring Michelob Ultra (and more), entertainment and music provided by DJ Cummerbund, and a special appearance by the band. 
 National Championship Watch Party 5PM
Live Wire Athens and the Robertson Family are excited to host the 2023 National Championship Watch Party on Monday January 9th at 5pm.
FEEL LIKE YOU'RE AT THE GAME!
Featuring: a 15 ft. cinema size screen, 3 additional screens, professional audio, a FULL BAR, Corn hole, Dart boards, and other games for the kids. 
Step into the TAILGATE ARENA - an outdoor champions-only fanzone with a jumbo screen, heaters, bar, and games. Weather permitting.
FREE Admission for all ages (limited seating available) Doors open to the public at 5pm. UGA VS TCU Kick-off at 7:35pm.
Thank you to all of our 2022 Chamber Champions!
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