TODAY'S HEADLINES

Thursday, November 17, 2022

105.3 WSGC News - The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Elberton have joined forces to announce that it’s Small Business Season in Elbert County.

Throughout the holiday shopping season, the chamber and Main Street are encouraging consumers to “Think Small” and earmark at least part of their holiday spending in support of local small business.

According to Rebecca Holliday, executive director of the Elbert Chamber, small business is the backbone of our economy. Approximately 64% of new jobs in the U.S. come from small business. When people spend their dollars locally, more money stays local. On average, for every $100 spent locally, $68 of that stays here.

Crystal Beebe, manager of Main Street Elberton, added that promoting Small Business Season is intended to encourage people to patronize all sorts of small businesses during the holidays. In addition to retail options, there are dining establishments, personal service providers and even local artisans that need local support. Small Business Season is a way to help local residents develop a better appreciation for how their spending affects our area and quality of life.

Main Street is planning a Candle Light Shop Night and Tree Lighting event on November 22 from 5 to 8 p.m., and the Chamber will be offering free gift wrapping for any gifts purchased that evening. Main Street is currently continuing its tradition of the “12 Days of Christmas Cash” giveaway. If you shop with Main Street members through Tuesday, November 22, and save your receipts, you can enter them during Candle Light Shop Night for a chance to win $500 cash or four chances to win $100 in Downtown Dollars.

Both groups will also be promoting Shop Small Saturday on November 26. By way of increased marketing and advertising, the Chamber and Main Street will be encouraging all businesses to participate in their efforts to raise awareness of how supporting small business improves the quality of life for the entire community.



The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Elberton challenge everyone in the area to support small business this holiday season.

105.3 WSGC News - The Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is organizing youth waterfowl hunts at the Richard B. Russell Project to take place during the months of December and January for youth participants ages 9-16.

Hunters will be selected by random drawing, and those selected to participate will be contacted with tentative hunt dates. The drawing for the first hunt takes place Friday, Dec. 2. To register for the drawing, hunters must call Brandon Dickey at 800-944- 7207, ext. 3408, at the Russell Project Office no later than Dec. 1 at 4 p.m.

A parent or guardian must accompany all youth hunters, and will be permitted to hunt and shoot waterfowl, too. All hunters, the youth and their parents/guardian, must check in at the lake project office at 4144 Russell Dam Drive, Elberton, and must be licensed in accordance with existing Georgia Hunting Regulations, including the Migratory Bird Hunting License and have state and federal waterfowl stamps. All state regulations and bag limits will be strictly enforced.



For more information, call 800-944-7207 or 706-213-3400.

105.3 WSGC News - The TJ & Friends Cancer Foundation will hold a benefit car show Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Danielsville City Park.

The show will include antiques, classic cars, hot rods, pickups, modifieds, bikes and race cars. Registration is $20 per vehicle, and trophies will be awarded for Best of Show, Best of Class and Best Top 20.

Food and drinks will be available, and Digger the DJ will be playing oldies music. The park is located at 91 Albany Street at U.S. 29 in Danielsville.



For more information, call Ed Miller at 706-783-5610, Angel Fisher at 706-340-3573, Stanley Dove at 706-202-8530 or Edith Brown at 706-202-7324.