Congratulations to the August Small Business of the Month!

The Joint Development Authority of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and the City of Winterville is pleased to invite you to apply for its JDA Turntable Revolving Loan for Small Business Growth program. This program is designed to provide low-interest (2%) 30-month loans ranging from $3,001 to $25,000 to small business in Athens-Clarke County and the City of Winterville to help them grow their business, create new, better, and sustainable job opportunities for the people who live in our area, and make the Athens / Winterville area a place people want to live and work.

The program is targeted to for-profit businesses that meet the strategic priorities for this fund. Businesses that are physically located in Athens-Clarke County or the City of Winterville and that are current on their ACC or City of Winterville occupational tax and have paid it for at least the past 3 years are eligible. For more information or inquiries contact myung.cogan@accgov.com.

The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates the qualities embodied in the ATHENA Leadership Model and who:

· Achieve the highest level of professional excellence;

· Contribute time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community; and

· Actively assist others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award. Please submit nominations no later than September 17, 2024.

Learn how to use AI to streamline your tasks, increase your income, and succeed in your endeavors at our event!

Date and Time

Thursday Sep 5, 2024

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Location

Coca Cola Bottling Company

650 Athena Dr.

Athens, GA 30605

Thank you to our sponsor:

During this event, we will hear from our sponsor and member speaker. Afterwards, each attendee will have the time to introduce themselves and present their elevator pitch. We encourage you to bring plenty of business cards, brochures, and promotional materials.

Date and Time

Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM EDT



Location

Monsignor Donovan Catholic HS

590 Lavender Rd. Athens, GA 30606

Date and Time

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM EDT



Location

Athens Area Community Foundation

150 W Hancock Ave.

Athens, GA 30601

Join us for a discussion centered around leadership, team-building, and professionalism with female leaders in the Athens community. Our panel includes Jo Barnes of Georgia Conflict Center, Kiarra Trammel of Encourage H.E.R Academy, Sarah McKinney of Athens Area Community Foundation, and Holly Ward of Shore Coaching Services.

Join us for a fun Business After Hours at Showtime Bowl! This event is light on programming and focused on fun and networking with old and new friends in the business community. Bring plenty of business cards to exchange with new networking contacts!

Attendees will have the opportunity to bowl at no charge thanks to our sponsors at MORE!

Date and Time

Thursday, Sep 26, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Location

555 Macon Hwy Athens GA 30606

At our Medical Spa in Athens, GA, we provide FDA-approved innovative and evidenced-based aesthetic procedures, to restore confidence, beauty, wellness, and empowerment to our clients, by highly skilled board-certified medical professionals in a serene and safe environment. Our medical spa in Athens, GA provides a sanctuary where clients can unwind and indulge in personalized treatments tailored to their unique needs. Whether you’re seeking advanced skincare solutions, non-surgical body contouring, or holistic wellness therapies, our comprehensive range of services ensures that every visit to our spa is a transformative experience towards looking and feeling your best.

At Stanfield, we're not just bringing our professionalism and expertise to your HVAC needs - we're bringing a heritage of honesty, integrity, and dedication to our customers each and every day. That's probably why we've been voted the #1 Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor in the area year after year.

After years as a judge and prosecutor, Leslie started her law firm in 2017 to provide strong, skilled, and strategic defense to people charged with crimes or facing possible loss of their professional license. Clients defending criminal charges and protecting their professional license want someone who knows the system, will fight to protect them, and work to get the best possible result. Throughout Northeast Georgia, Leslie seeks the best results by regularly fighting for clients at trial, before license boards, and on appeal.

The Athenaeum is pleased to present a newly commissioned exhibition by New York-based artist, Rose Salane. The exhibition will be on display at the gallery from September 12th to November 23rd. The artist will give a lecture on September 11th at the Lamar Dodd School of Art at 5:30 pm in Auditorium S151. An exhibition opening will be held the following evening at the Athenaeum, September 12th from 6pm to 8pm.

The President's House Foundation, a non-profit organization founded to promote the preservation of the UGA President's House for the benefit of the community, is pleased to announce that the Board of Regents and University of Georgia administration have been presented with innovative solutions to preserve the historic President's House. This significant effort follows a series of discussions that took place in January, where representatives from the Foundation met with key university officials, including Board of Regents Chairman Harold Reynolds and UGA President Jere Morehead, to discuss the future of this iconic property.

Please join us for a conversation about the future of the Athens-Clarke County (ACC) Leisure Services Department. This plan will shape the development, maintenance, and enhancement of ACC parks, facilities, and programs for the next five to ten years.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please consider sharing your thoughts through the project website, which will be available on the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services website.