Join us on February 22nd at 1055 Barber for 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.

Erin Thompson Podvin graduated from Clarke County High School. After moving away for college and Peace Corps service, Erin returned to Athens and it has been her home ever since. She says of Athens, "There is something about this community that is riveting, that draws people."

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!

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 16th, we are pleased to host Representative Spencer Frye.

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

Join us as we celebrate the opening of Cottage Door Realty!

Date and Time

Tuesday, Feb 28, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Location

246 W Hancock Ave Athens Athens GA 30601

Join members of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and Oconee County Chamber of Commerce for a special Speed Networking event, hosted by Live Wire Athens! Bring plenty of business cards and get ready for a fast-paced networking event with old friends and new faces! Finger foods will be provided.

Date and Time

Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM EST

The Athens Area Society for Human Resource Management (AASHRM) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the standards of performance in all phases of Human Resources.

They provide a forum for the professional development of their members in order to allow for the exchange of ideas relative to every phase of human resource management, such as: Management Best Practices, Health, Safety, and Security, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, Recruitment and Placement.

GA Eye Partners is a group practice of ophthalmologists and optometrists dedicated to providing their patients in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia with the highest quality medical and surgical specialty eye care. Their services range from disease-specific medical exams to complex specialty surgical care. They accept a wide range of insurance plans.

They provide a full range of surgical procedures at their state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center. They also offer a variety of cosmetic services including fractional laser resurfacing, Botox©, and facial fillers.

Lullwater at Jennings Mill Apartments is the answer to your quest for quality living. Come home to well-appointed amenities, functional features, and newly designed homes following the latest trends. Their Athens, GA apartments offer quick access to the city's rich cultural attractions, rocking music scene, and delicious Southern food. 

Book a tour of their brand-new apartments for rent in Athens, GA, to enjoy the leisure and convenience that await their residents!

ABB presented a check to United Way of NE Georgia on Wednesday, February 7th in support of the non-profit. The check comes from the employees of the ABB plant in Athens, and the money donated will be matched by the corporate division!

The Watson-Brown Foundation announced Monday two staff changes at the T.R.R. Cobb House. Sam Thomas, longtime Curator of the historic house museum, will step into a part-time position on February 12. With Thomas’s semi-retirement, Ashleigh Oatts has been promoted to Curator. In this new capacity, Oatts will be responsible for museum interpretation, overseeing its future conservation, and organizing special events.

Dr. Erick Avelar, a cardiologist with St. Mary’s Oconee Heart & Vascular Center, will present a public program Thursday, Feb. 22, on how new imaging technology is making it easier than ever to prevent heart attacks. The public is invited.

This Coffee & Conversation program will take place at St. Mary’s Hospital in Assembly Rooms A and B from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., accompanied by coffee and a light breakfast donated by Chick-fil-A Athens.

Laura Whitaker and Nick Smith of Extra Special People invite you to the Big Hearts Weekend on February 16th and 17th at Athens Church. The event will include a Talent Show and Black Tie Gala.

 The Lyndon House Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of the 49th Juried Exhibition on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. with an opening reception. The exhibition will be on view until May 4, 2024. This year’s juror is Jen Sudul Edwards, Chief Curator and Curator of Contemporary Art at The Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina.  

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty REALTORS® Lisa Langford and Bonnie Dunn list early 1800’s historical home on 1490 Whit Davis Road. Situated on almost 10 acres, the southern home is on the market for $799,000 and is believed to be the second oldest home in Athens, GA.

Join Elevate Wealth Advisory for a February Tax Planning Webinar

Tax planning in retirement can be harder than you think! Your tax rate may vary widely over the years based on the timing and order in which you use different sources of money to pay for your living expenses. You want to apply the tax code in an organized and efficient way. Join our President & CEO Deanne Rosso for tips and tricks on saving taxes and freeing up more resources for your retirement.

About the Speaker:

Deanne S. Rosso, CFP®, is the president and a Wealth Adviser at Elevate. She works closely with clients to understand their needs and create customized financial solutions by analyzing the current situation, researching investment options, and coordinating the plan’s implementation.

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!

Only 3 Days Left to Shape the Future of Aging Services!

Four fabulous local actors will read Look Away Dixieland by Jeff Auerbach.

Following three generations in a changing South, this Eugene O’Neill Semi-finalist for best unproduced new American play seeks to understand how we reckon with our past: as individuals, as families, and a society. Look Away Dixieland follows the family of a dying man as they must reckon with his confession to an infamous unsolved racial murder. How do we reckon with a past evil when that evil is a part of who we are? “This play unrepentantly foregrounds the very real racial violence that haunts both our past and our present. We are sure it will generate a lot of discussion.” – Dr. John Patrick Bray, PiP Co-Chair and Associate Professor, UGA Dept. of Theatre and Film Studies.

FREE and open to everyone AGE 16 AND OLDER! Refreshments available, donations appreciated!