Local Jewelry Artist Displays Works at Chamber of Commerce

Need a special and unique last minute gift? Visit “Merry & Bright,” a show and sale of beautiful, one-of-a-kind pendants created by Athens jewelry artist Sheila Collins of Sheila Wraps Stones. Visit the Athens Area of Chamber of Commerce at 246 W Hancock Ave. during normal business hours in December to enjoy the show and take advantage of 20% off for Chamber members on your purchases. Venmo and PayPal accepted for payment.

Thank you to our ATHENA Luncheon Event Sponsor!

MainStreet Family Care works hard to make sure you don’t have to leave town to take care of your health. From urgent care to illness care to preventative care and now primary care, we deliver high-quality medical care for the entire family right here, right now; keeping you close to home and getting you back on your feet fast.

Thank you to our Pancakes & Policy Sponsor!

What makes Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Co. special is the level of experience in its associates. Over half of the associates have at least 20 years of service at the plant under their belts. This helps create a deeper understanding of customers and consumers within their markets and communities.

Chamber Cash Mob

What is a cash mob? Inspired by flash mobs, cash mobs occur when a group of people assemble to make purchases in support of local businesses and the overall community. We will meet at the Chase Street Warehouses and visit Love.Craft  Athens to shop their hand-crafted goods and Divas Who Win Freedom Boutique to shop their carefully curated selections of clothing, shoes, and survivor-made gifts. Attendees will also get to see a special performance by the Love.Craft band! We'll end the evening with a visit to Nighthawks Lounge.

Date and Time

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

Women Who Work Holiday Party

Date and Time

Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

Join us for a Women Who Work Holiday Party at Canopy,

featuring aerial performers and a presentation by Leslie Gordon. Leslie Gordon helps individuals transform their expression through speech, voice, and accent training specialized to their unique needs and gifts. By tuning into your authentic

speech, you will increase your confidence in your message

and make a deeper connection with others. Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served. 

Welcome to the AACOC, Athens Soap Co.!

Annoyed at commercial soaps, Athens Soap Company has decided to bring all-natural and handmade products to each of you! Their soaps are handmade daily, here in Athens, GA. They are determined to make sure you have safe and affordable products in the most natural way possible.

With their first location in Gainesville, Beautiful Mess is North Georgia's first permanent jewelry and hat bar! In addition to those staples, they also feature gold & silver jewelry and more. Their newest location recently opened on Clayton Street in Downtown Athens. Visit them for unique and beautiful holiday gifts!

Welcome to the AACOC, Timber Lane Construction!

Timberlane Construction is a small, family-run, residential construction company. Over the years, their dedication to customer satisfaction and attention to detail from the first meeting through project implementation has resulted in their reputation of high-quality custom homes and renovations in Athens, GA. Timberlane's amazing crew is the reason for their success, and together they have over 125 years of experience in the construction industry.

Just before Thanksgiving, St. Mary's Health Care System and its colleagues and volunteers donated 206 frozen turkeys – weighing more than a ton – to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and the Greene County Food Pantry to help families in need this holiday season.

Each year, St. Mary’s partners with its food service provider, Metz Culinary, to give a free turkey to each colleague and volunteer as a token of appreciation for their dedication and service. During the weeks before Thanksgiving, St. Mary's leaders personally hand out frozen turkeys at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, and St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, as well as at ancillary facilities in Athens, Bogart and Watkinsville.

The Development Operations Coordinator plays an integral role in the success of the Food Bank by providing support for the development team, overseeing data and gift management, executing donor stewardship activities, and identifying opportunities based on donor trends and reports. The Development Operations Coordinator makes possible the work of frontline fundraising through a culture of support, inquiry, analysis, and information.

The Clarke County Mentor Program is hiring a PART-TIME PROGRAM COORDINATOR to help take our growing program to the next level. If you have a passion for working in the area of youth development and would like to make a positive impact in your community, this could be the job for you! Please click below to review the job description and application details. We hope to hear from you soon!

Postmaster's Report

As you and your family prepare for the holidays, it's always advisable to send your holiday mail and packages well in advance to ensure they reach their destinations on time, but we understand that sometimes cards or packages are sent last minute.

Here are the key recommended holiday shipping and mailing dates for expected delivery within the U.S. by Dec. 25:

·         Dec. 16: USPS Ground Advantage (5-day); First Class Mail (5-Day)

·         Dec. 20: Priority Mail (3-Day); USPS Ground Advantage (2-Day); First-Class Mail (2-Day); and Priority Mail Express (2-Day)

·         Dec. 21: Priority Mail Express (1-Day); and Priority Mail (2-Day)

For complete recommended holiday shipping and mailing information, please visit usps.com/holidaynews online.