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May 2019
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Congratulations!!  
 
Winner of the $25 gift certificate and Rodeo tickets!
Jessie Lynne Hudson (An American Cowboy)
Voting ended at 5:00 pm on May 9, 2019.
 
Thank you to everyone that submitted a picture.
 

Have you had your Joy Juice today?

The joy of Jesus is not to be analyzed....but to be internalized!

When we overthink and try to figure out all the details of e
very situation and what could be or may happen in the future, we are analyzing and intellectualizing...and sometimes even overemphasizing. David Jeremiah tells us that we can become paralyzed when we analyze, if we are not careful.  
 
In the story of the Good Samaritan, you will remember that the Levite (who was a servant of the temple, a minister of worship and an interpreter of the law) came upon the hurt man along the road to Jericho after the priest had already passed him by. He took the trouble to go near and look at the victim ....but then he was paralyzed as he analyzed. He crossed over to the other side and made no attempt to help.

Then came the Samaritan. Keep in mind that the Jews and Samaritans hated one another. That is why this parable was so "strange" to those who listened to Jesus' story. The man who truly showed compassion and proved himself a "good neighbor" was the one who was least expected to do so.
May we be like the Good Samaritan and without analyzing, be open to showing compassion regardless of who needs our help.

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Georgia Peaches have arrived at Bishop's! 423-9151 - at Bishop's Country Store.
 
806 N. Grant Street
 
Use your "Chamber Advantage Card" for 10% off  
(excludes Fert., Chem. & Seed)
 
 
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Biggers Electric & Plumbing, LLC is proud to announce they have moved to a new location and facility in which their shop and office are now at the same location. Their new location is 141 Paulk Park Rd in Fitzgerald. (229) 425-4242 
 
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How cute is the Mamacita shirt?
Dress it up with this fun cardigan and earrings.

Earrings-$18
Shirt-$36 Small Medium Large
Cardigan-$36 Small Medium Large
Shorts-$32 Small Medium 2X
 
The Cotton Gin
113 Buchanan RD.
229-423-5732
 
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King Tuts
507 S. Grant Street
229-423-6611

Graduation is only a couple of weeks away!! They have some great gifts for your grad!! They also do engraving on select items!!
They are open from 10:00-6:00 Monday-Friday
10:00-2:00 Saturday!

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Offering the best Jamaican and American foods in Fitzgerald Georgia.
 
287 Benjamin Hill Drive West
Fitzgerald, Georgia
(229) 736-0704 
 
 
Curry Goat
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Thank You to Our Renewing Members!
It's your membership and support
that makes your chamber and community strong!

Buy LOCAL produce & seafood!!
 

 
The best way to enjoy the most delicious fruits and vegetables is to buy them when they are in season and to properly care for them.  
 
Building & Zoning Clerk/Receptionist 
 
1. What is your role for the County?  
 
My role is the Building & Zoning Clerk/Receptionist
 
The Zoning Office provides the following services to Ben Hill County Residents:
♦ In charge of county building maintenance
♦ Issues building permits
♦ Issues business license
♦ Administer zoning ordinances
♦ Process zoning & re-zoning applications
♦ Inspects subdivision applications
The Building Maintenance Department provides the following services to Ben Hill County Residents:
♦ Maintain all county buildings and grounds
♦ Daily inspection of the quality of county owned wells and water supply
Receptionist
♦ Greet the Public
♦ Answer the Phone
♦ Issue Purchase Orders
♦ Order all department supplies
 
2. How long have you worked for Ben Hill County?  
 
7 years
 
3. What is your favorite part of your job?  
 
One of the favorite parts of my job is working with my co-workers. They are an exceptional group of women who not only do and know their jobs, we are an actual family and we learn from each other. It makes me excited to come to work every day.  
 
I also love serving the public through the different services Ben Hill County offer. Through serving them, I have learned more about the town I was born and raised in.
 
By issuing building permits and business license I use a map that locates properties and property owners and to my surprise there are several roads that I've never heard of. And it changed the way I looked at Fitzgerald/Ben Hill County.
 
Working for Ben Hill County has been a great learning experience with Local County Government and how it works.


Healthcare professionals: join Hospice of Tift Area for a free webinar titled "Managing Difficult Family Dynamics During Illness and Death" on Tuesday, May 21 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Hospice of Tift Area is located in Tifton at 618 N. Central Avenue.

This educational event features experienced professionals offering their own expertise on the topic.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 
Describe the explanatory matrix of family conflict at end of life; 
Distinguish between modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for family conflict during illness and death; 
Discuss the role of provider boundaries in working effectively with families in conflict; 
Identify strategies to implement a strengths-based approach to working with families in conflict.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
This program is valid for 1.5 hours of CE credit. The CE cost is $9 per certificate*. CE credits are available for 1 year, until May 20, 2020. A complete list of board approvals for this webinar program is posted to HFA's website at www.hospicefoundation.org.

To register, please contact Kathy Moneypenny at [email protected] or call 229-353-2753
 
2019 Rockin' Band Camp is coming up quickly! May 28th - May 31st your child can receive instruction from some of the best musicians around. They will become better vocalist, guitar players, bass players, drummers, keyboardist, and wind instrument players all while learning in a positive environment!

The students musicians will also have the opportunity to open up the Friday Night Concert at The Historic Grand Theatre featuring Derrick Dove and The Peacekeepers! Derrick Dove
and Jamie Richardson will also be instructors at the band camp!  
 
Click in the link for the band camp registration form.

 


Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers - Into the Mystic - Van Morrison Cover
Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers - Into the Mystic - Van Morrison Cover




 
 If you live in the southwest Georgia area, be sure to register for the Georgia Chamber's 2019 Regional Small Business Series! Hear speakers and panelists discuss innovation and entrepreneurship that will impact our states future!
 



Help us fill in your Chamber's Calendar of Events!  Contact the Chamber Office at 229-423-9357 or email [email protected] with your group's scheduled events and activities. It's a great way to promote you organization, your event - and Fitzgerald, Georgia!
 
 

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