The key to Athens' economic vitality is a strong public education system. We celebrate the efforts of CCSD in the work they have done and are proud to be partners in more effectively bringing the business and education communities together.  

Join us on October 15th as we re-establish the Seeing is Believing Bus Tour!

During this adventure, you will have a chance to get to see some extraordinary programs, learn about innovative initiatives and talk to key decision makers. 

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce was delighted to host Dr. Joe Sutherland, Founding Director of Emory University's Center for AI Learning. Dr. Sutherland presented an information session to demystify AI and its impact on our future and the state. Thank you to session attendees for engaging in an enlightening discussion about the future of AI. 

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce our newest intern, Angel Akintoye. Angel is a senior at the University of Georgia, pursuing a degree in Political Science with a minor in International Affairs and a concentration in Pre-Law. Passionate about community engagement, she has remained actively involved throughout her college career. At UGA, Angel serves as the Community Outreach Director for the Arch Policy Institute. Her experience extends beyond campus, having interned with the Office of U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as a DEI intern at Flagstar Bank.

BBB Serving Atlanta & NE Georgia is proud to announce that our annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Impact Award application is open. This award celebrates businesses that lead by example and hold themselves and others accountable for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. This award seeks to honor outstanding organizations and individuals within our 47 county service area that go above and beyond to encourage equality across all areas of diversity, including age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion and socio-economic background.

Date and Time

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM EDT



Location

Athens Area Community Foundation

150 W Hancock Ave.

Athens, GA 30601

Join us for a discussion centered around leadership, team-building, and professionalism with female leaders in the Athens community. Our panel includes Jo Barnes of Georgia Conflict Center, Kiarra Trammel of Encourage H.E.R Academy, Sarah McKinney of Athens Area Community Foundation, and Holly Ward of Shore Coaching Services.

Join us for a fun Business After Hours at Showtime Bowl! This event is light on programming and focused on fun and networking with old and new friends in the business community. Bring plenty of business cards to exchange with new networking contacts!

Attendees will have the opportunity to bowl at no charge thanks to our sponsors at MORE!

Date and Time

Thursday, Sep 26, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT



Location

555 Macon Hwy Athens GA 30606

Calling all Schedule C’s and Corporations to join us for a day of business and tax refinement in partnership with Crowning Tier Group and the Athens Chamber of Commerce! Tax analysis and planning will be available through pre-registration and a $100 deposit. Lunch will be provided and parking will be available on the street and in the parking deck. Programming will be capped at 30 participants (15 Schedule C’s, 15 Corporations).

Date & Time

Friday, September 27, 2024

9:00 AM  3:00 PM

Location

Synovus Downton Athens

150 West Hancock Ave. Athens, GA

Join us for a special 'Pancakes and Policy' Breakfast Meeting with UGA President Jere Morehead.

Date and Time

Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

At Fine Fettle, we're dedicated to ensuring you have access to all the resources and information you need to obtain your medical cannabis card as a qualifying patient.



Our spacious and welcoming store offers a diverse selection of top-quality medical cannabis products, ranging from tinctures, soft chews, pressed pills, mints and more. Whether you're a seasoned medical patient or new to the medical cannabis scene, our knowledgeable and friendly staff are on hand to provide expert guidance from your first visit.

Showtime Bowl, Inc. owns and operates a family entertainment center in Athens, Georgia.

We have 32 lanes of Modern Automatic Scoring Bowling, a Video Game and Billiard area, Party and Conference Rooms and Food & Drink from the 11th Pin.

In addition, we offer:

• League Play For All Ages
• Group Lane Bookings
• Children’s Birthday Party Packages
• Catering from 11th Pin Food and Drink available

Come home to bright, classic comfort at Westpark Club. The spacious, sophisticated interiors of our 1 & 2 bedroom apartments inspire you from every angle, while our community amenities were designed to enhance your routine and streamline your days. This is your perfect retreat near UGA, Epps Bridge Centre, SR 316, Atlanta Hwy with access to abundant options for fun and necessities. Get cozy, stay connected, and revel in all the convenience.

Project Safe Celebrates 21st Groovy Nights

Project Safe will present their annual Groovy Nights Fundraiser on September 21st at 8:00 P.M and feature performances by Athens locals and music by DJ Tic. We will have Erin and Josh Podvin as the emcees. The event will be at the VFW on Sunset Drive. 

Groovy Nights is one of the main fundraisers for Project Safe. The event is a retro lip-sync battle and disco party. This year seven teams are competing for trophies for Judges’ Favorite and Audience Favorite. Regular Tickets are $35 and table seat tickets are $55. Both include food and drink.

Dr. Kathleen Herring, a primary care physician who is board-certified in internal medicine, has joined St. Mary’s Internal Medicine Associates (SIMA). She is now accepting new patients, with same-day or next-day appointments available in many cases.

Dr. Herring comes to St. Mary’s Medical Group from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, N.C., where she has served as Chief Resident for the past year. As Chief Resident, she supervised other resident physicians in outpatient offices and urgent care settings. She also led teams of residents, interns and medical students on inpatient wards in the hospital and provided hospitalist cross-coverage from 2022 until joining St. Mary’s. 

Join us at F45 West September 23 until September 29, 2024 for "Welcome Week"

New visitors can experience the F45 Difference for FREE! You read that right - seven new workouts on us!

Welcome Week is all about making fitness accessible to everyone. Our goal is to make fitness approachable, eliminate any intimidation, and ensure everyone feels part of our community from the time they walk through the door. So bring your friends, family, coworkers - everyone is welcome! Call us at (706) 395-3313 or email westathens@f45training.com to sign up!

Bipper Media is running a giveaway through the month of September to promote their email newsletter.

One winner will be randomly selected to win a free one page website, valued at $2,000. The giveaway will end on September 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST. If the winner already has a website, the prize will be another service offered at the same value.

To enter the giveaway, the user can join the Bipper Media email newsletter here. Shortly after signing up for the newsletter there will be a survey sent to the participant’s inbox. After completing the survey, there will be a confirmation email for the giveaway.