Each year, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce presents awards to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations taking our community to new heights. These awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting in February 2027. Please consider nominating a deserving business or individual for this recognition. Self-nominations are accepted. The nomination deadline is October 27, 2026. | | Employer tables are still available and there is no cost to participate. Please email jim@athensga.com for more information. | | |
By posting opportunities on the Athens Achieves Career Portal, local employers are investing directly in local talent and strengthening our regional workforce pipeline. We encourage other employers to follow their lead. Post your openings locally and connect with skilled candidates right here in our community. There is no cost to the employer or job candidates!
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Central Bark Ribbon Cutting
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Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Central Bark. Central Bark is more than dog daycare. They provide Whole Dog Care designed to support every dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Their enrichment-based daycare combines safe socialization, exercise, rest, and engaging activities tailored to each dog’s needs.
Location: 3155A Atlanta Hwy Athens GA 30606
Date: Oct 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hendershots Gallery Ribbon Cutting
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Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the Ribbon Cutting for the Hendershot’s Gallery Opening: Transitions & Constructs! Don’t miss this first Fall Art Show presenting collections by local artists. Happy hour drink specials and complimentary tapas will be available, along with a live panel discussion about the collections. After the ribbon cutting, Juancho Cano will perform a set of his electrifying Spanish-language performance art.
Location: 237 Prince Ave Athens GA 30601
Date: Oct 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
| | Women Who Work Speed Networking | | | | The Women Who Work Committee invites you to a night of networking at Tapped Athens. Sip on a glass of wine while you connect with incredible leaders from across the local business community through a speed networking experience. | |
Location: 297 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 30601
Date: Oct 20, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
| | Sew Gloria Designs Ribbon Cutting | | | | |
Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Sew Gloria Designs. Sew Gloria Designs is a locally owned creative craft shop in Athens, Georgia, dedicated to bringing people together through the joy of creativity and community. The shop offers a vibrant selection of yarn, beads, craft supplies, unique finds, classes, and creative events designed to inspire makers of all ages and experience levels.
Location: 2440 W Broad St Ste 15, Athens GA, 30606
Date: Oct 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
| | Bratcher Garage Doors Ribbon Cutting | | | | |
Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Bratcher Garage Doors. Bratcher Garage Doors is a family owned and operated and insured garage door business that replaces, repairs, and installs doors, parts, and openers. They pride themselves in giving the customer the options available to them and letting them decide, it's their door, it's their decision.
Location: 705 Sunset Dr. Athens GA, 30606
Date: Oct 23, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| | College Square Redesign Ribbon Cutting | | |
Location: College Ave.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| | Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for College Square in downtown Athens! The College Square Redesign Ribbon Cutting celebrates the successful completion of a transformative downtown revitalization project led by the Athens Downtown Development Authority with support from Athens-Clarke County Government. | | |
This special Halloween Business After Hours will feature a costume contest with prizes for winners in the following categories:
- Funniest Costume
- Scariest Costume
- Best Duo
So come in your best Halloween get-up with business cards on hand for a spooky good time!
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Location: 271 W Hancock Ave. Athens GA, 30606
Date: Oct 29, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
| | East Athens Wellness Experience Ribbon Cutting | | | | |
Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the launch of the East Athens Wellness Experience. The East Athens Wellness Experience will expand Farm to Neighborhood programming dedicated to providing healthy, affordable meals and educational programming around nutrition to limited-income community members.
Location: 585 Vine St., Athens, GA 30601
Date: Nov 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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O.N.B Washing is locally owned and built right here in Athens, and we're community-driven at heart, here to help our fellow Athens homeowners take pride in where they live. Here in Athens, our warm Georgia weather lets dirt, algae, and grime build up quickly on surfaces like your siding, driveway, walkways, and more, slowly taking away from the overall appeal of your property. That's where O.N.B comes in. With professional expertise and top-of-the-line equipment, we clean every surface flawlessly and restore your property to its best.
| Pointe Grand North Athens | |
Pointe Grand North Athens offers brand-new apartments and townhomes in Athens, GA. Every residence is either a modern two-bedroom apartment offering 1,170 sq. ft. of open, thoughtfully designed space or a spacious three-bedroom townhome with 1,772 sq. ft. to spread out and settle in. Close to local favorites like The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena, offering resort-style amenities, a full-size in-unit washer and dryer, and a pet-friendly community with no breed or weight limits. Schedule your tour today and see it in person.
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REV3 Homes at Millcreek is a 90-unit Build-to-Rent townhome community in Athens, Georgia, with REV3 Homes serving as the builder and leading the construction and delivery of the project. As the in-house homebuilding division of Trilogy Investment Company, REV3 Homes brings more than 125 years of combined residential construction and design experience to the development, with a focus on delivering high-quality, purpose-built rental housing in growing suburban markets.
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Your home isn’t just another project—and we don’t treat it like one. At Paint & Pleasure Pros, we approach every space with the mindset of treating it as if it were our own, combining respect, precision, and a standard that doesn’t cut corners. From thorough prep to clean, flawless finishes, every detail matters. We protect your space, communicate clearly, and deliver results that feel as good as they look—because you should feel proud every time you walk into the room.
As a female-owned and operated team, we bring a thoughtful touch, strong work ethic, and a commitment to doing things right the first time. Whether it’s a single room or your entire home, we make the process smooth, professional, and genuinely cared for from start to finish.
| | The Center at ACCA Hosts Open House to Launch New Brand | The Athens Community Council on Aging, now doing business as The Center at ACCA, hosted a community open house to mark the formal introduction of The Center at ACCA.The new brand reflects a broader vision for aging well. For nearly 60 years, ACCA has been known as an essential community resource, providing services such as Meals on Wheels, transportation, caregiver support, and other programs that help older adults remain healthy and independent. Those services remain at the heart of the organization, but The Center at ACCA is also a place to take a class, meet new people, travel, volunteer, try something new and stay actively engaged in the community. | Emmanuel University Announces Athens Orthopedic Clinic as Exclusive Sports Medicine Partner | Emmanuel University Athletics has announced a new partnership with Athens Orthopedic Clinic , naming AOC the exclusive sports medicine partner of Emmanuel Athletics. Through the partnership, AOC will provide comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services to the Lions, including physician coverage at Emmanuel athletic events and priority access to imaging and treatment seven days a week. The announcement is built on several years of collaboration between AOC and Emmanuel with the aim to enhance orthopedic care traditionally found at major athletic programs. | Making Place Exhibition and Programs Bring Southern Craft and Tradition to Athens | |
Southern pottery, hand-forged ironwork, and the people who carry these traditions forward will take center stage at Making Place, an exhibition and series of programs at the Athens Cotton Press, November 2-12, 2026. The exhibition will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours for special programs and lectures.
Bringing together wood-fired pottery from private collections and hand-forged ironwork, Making Place celebrates objects shaped by skill, time, and a deep connection to this region. Special events throughout the week invite visitors to explore the work, hear the stories behind it, and try their hand at a Southern pottery tradition.
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St. Mary’s Medical Group to open new office building in Oconee
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St. Mary’s Medical Group will open a modern new medical office building on Oct. 6 on Hog Mountain Road near U.S. 441 and Presbyterian Village.
The new location at 1077 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, will provide comfortable new space, modern amenities, and room to add additional providers and services for three St. Mary’s Medical Group practices: Endocrine Specialists of Athens, Georgia Family Medicine and St. Mary’s Neurological Specialists.
| Ready to Crush It? Athens Crush Announces Inaugural Dance Team Auditions | |
The Athens Crush are turning up the volume - and they’re looking for dancers ready to bring the energy to the field.
The new Indoor Football League (IFL) franchise has announced auditions for the team’s inaugural Athens Crush Dance Team, which will perform at all eight home games during the Crush’s inaugural 2027 season. Running from March through July, the 2027 season will bring professional indoor football, family entertainment, and plenty of excitement to Akins Ford Arena.
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Refresh, Restore, and Rejuvenate This October at Lunè Medical Spa
Fall is the perfect time to invest in your skin and confidence. This month at Lunè Medical Spa, we're offering exclusive savings on laser hair removal, CoolPeel® laser resurfacing, facial filler treatments, and SkinMedica® skincare. Whether you're looking to address summer skin damage, simplify your beauty routine, or enhance your natural features, our expert team is here to help you achieve your goals with personalized treatment plans and exceptional care. Schedule your consultation today and take advantage of these limited-time October specials.
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Don’t miss the 5th annual Boom Bash Senior Expo Friday, Oct. 30th at the Oconee County Civic Center from 10:00AM -- 2:00PM – Vendor spaces are going fast.
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