The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Annual Meeting for over 100 years as an opportunity to honor businesses and community members, enjoy networking and fellowship, and share progress and goals with our membership. Join us for the 120th Annual Meeting, where we will hear from local community leaders and Dream Courageously together toward a bright future for Athens!

We are still accepting nominations for the 2024 Upshaw Bentley Citizen of Year, awarded to an individual who has performed outstanding and dedicated volunteer service to the Athens community. Nominate a deserving Athenian before this Friday, February 9th.

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting Sean Covey, President of FranklinCovey and son of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" author, Stephen M. R. Covey. Clarke County School District and other community partners joined us in a discussion about the Leader in Me program, launched at Barnett Shoals Elementary School during the 2020-2021 school year.

Grow with Google and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) is celebrating Black History Month by offering a free livestream event on YouTube catered to Black-owned businesses.

The event will feature live training from Grow with Google Digital Coaches, information about the USBC's ByBlack certification program, and a small business panel with entrepreneurs on trending topics including cybersecurity, digital ads, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and more.

The summit will be hosted on the Grow with Google YouTube channel.

Chamber staff, board members, and ambassadors enjoyed attending the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia's Empty Bowl luncheon. Together with our community, we can help to end food insecurity. Every neighbor, with enough food, every day.

Every Friday from February 9th to March 29th, we will have a Zoom call with a member of our elected delegation to the Georgia General Assembly. This is a great opportunity to hear about the issues of importance and the expected outcome of this very important session.

On February 9th, we are pleased to host Representative Houston Gaines.

Our first Women Who Work event of the year will focus on ways for women to focus on self-care while balancing busy lives and careers. We'll hear from Ali Hall, founder of Pure Balance Pilates.

Join us for an afternoon of wellness and connection with working women in Athens. 

Date and Time

Thursday, Feb 15, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST



Location

A 103 1075 Baxter St. Athens GA 30606

Join us at the 3rd 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.

This year's luncheon will be hosted by Cameron Jay Harrelson, a 2023 Gamechanger who has called Athens home for over a decade.

Date and Time

Thursday, Feb 22, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Location

1055 Barber

Join us as we celebrate City of Hope in Athens! 

Date and Time

Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Location

246 W Hancock Ave Athens Athens GA 30601

Cultivate Fitness & Health offers three distinct pathways to well-being, each with a flexible structure tailored to your unique needs.

Whether you choose Whole Life Fitness Coaching, Personal Training, or Custom Coaching & Training Fusion, you’ll be sure to find services that adapt to your lifestyle and wellness goals.

The Hyatt Agency, LLC is an Independent Insurance Agency

​Servicing the Augusta, GA, Athens, GA, and surrounding areas.

Our mission is to exceed everyone's expectations by providing the best coverage at the most affordable price! 

An Independent Agent is a producer that sells insurance products from various different carriers. As your risk advisor, it is our goal to make sure you have the best coverage for the most affordable price. Whenever we provide you with a quote, we look at multiple carriers to see which one would best fit your needs and budget!

Izzy + Co. is a team of Georgia based wedding + portrait photographers serving Atlanta, Athens, Savannah, and the Golden Isles for over a decade.

Our iconic imagery is timeless + chic, with an unmistakable editorial vibe. Colorful + bright, we speak to fun seeking couples and families who love a good adventure and are sentimentals at heart.

We delight in crafting a unique + tailored experience all the way from getting to know your stories to helping you design and create heirloom artwork for your home. 

At Izzy + Co, we believe in magic. We insist on inclusivity and radical acceptance. And we inspire by living a bold & unique life.

The Athens Homeless Coalition seeks an Executive Director to support the work of the coalition. This position will be funded as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and distributed through the Athens-Clarke County Housing & Community Development Office. The Board of Directors of the Athens Homeless Coalition seeks well-qualified individuals to lead an organization tasked with building collaboration between all agencies providing services to those experiencing homelessness in Athens, Georgia. This position will assist with the goals and objectives highlighted within the Athens-Clarke County Strategic Plan to Reduce and Prevent Homelessness, which you can learn more about below. Please review the job description when preparing your resume and cover letter to include previous associated roles, responsibilities, and skills.

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty completes 65 years of real estate service in the greater Athens area in 2023. First founded in 1958 by Charles Upchurch, II, CBUR has crafted a legacy of exceptional real estate expertise and development. Throughout the first 65 days of the year, Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty will be highlighting the impact, history, and people of the company through the 65 Days of CBUR campaign.

 Historic Athens has announced its Sixth Annual Historic Athens Mardi Gras Masquerade and Block Party will celebrate Athens’ thriving arts scene and local artists. Presented by Terrapin Beer Co., the masquerade will feature annual traditions such as live music, dance performances and lessons, and the crowning of the yearly Mardi Gras Court. Come dressed in your finest and most fun Mardi Gras attire to amplify the experience, and enter our new “best couple’s costume contest” for an early Valentine’s Day celebration.

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department will host “Movies by Moonlight,” event at the Morton Theatre on Sunday, March 3.

This rare indoor “Movies by Moonlight” event will feature the film “Dream Girls.”

Doors open at 3:00 p.m., seating begins at 3:30 p.m and the film follows at 4:00 p.m. 

This event is free of charge and is open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is not required. The public is reminded that downtown parking decks and street metered parking is free on Sundays. 

For more information, call 706-613-3770 or visit www.mortontheatre.com

Share your voice and shape the future of aging services in your community!

We have launched a community-wide needs assessment to ensure that we continue to provide relevant, impactful, and meaningful support to our aging neighbors. No matter your age, make your voice heard by filling out the short survey today!