Athens to Host Young Gamechangers in 2025

GeorgiaForward’s Young Gamechangers is a unique and proven leadership action program that gathers 45 of Georgia’s brightest young minds to develop creative and viable recommendations for one community.

We are thrilled to announce that Athens has been selected as the 2025 host city for Young Gamechangers. 15 participants between ages 25-40 will be selected from the Athens area along with 15 from the Atlanta area and 15 from rural Georgia. Class participants tackle real community and economic development issues with colleagues from across the state, building up civic engagement tools like collaboration, compromise, and negotiation.

Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements here.

Would you like to grow your network and receive new leads? Join an industry-exclusive Chamber member Leads Group! Find our current group rosters here and email marissa@athensga.com for more information about getting connected.

Athens Area Chamber of Commerce President, David Bradley, celebrated alongside the Boys and Girls Club Youthforce FutureForce Ready graduates! For over a month, these graduates have shown unwavering dedication to their personal and professional growth, committing to their workforce journey.

Lead Athens Session

The 2024-2025 LEAD Athens Class participated in the Birth-18 Education Session last week. They heard from CCSD Leadership in a panel discussion and visited the Early Learning Center, Athens Community Career Academy, and Clarke Middle School. They finished the day learning about opportunities for involvement and hearing students' perspectives. The goal of this session is for participants to gain a deeper understanding of the scope of early learning, childcare, and public school education in Athens-Clarke County and grow awareness of the complex and dynamic role of education as it relates to the workforce, economic development, and other pieces of a healthy community. 

Athens MLK Day of Service is accepting Project Site applications through November 15th. Any nonprofit, healthcare, school, or other public organization in the Athens-Clarke County area are eligible to apply for assistance with a hands-on, meaningful service project to be completed by volunteers on January 20, 2025

Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Accepting Board Applications

The Chamber's Nominating Committee is gearing up to bring on a new class of members of our Board of Directors. If you think you might be interested or might suggest someone, please let us know. The job description for a Board member as well as the application is linked below. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on October 24th.

Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Classic City Flats. Classic City Flats is a brand-new luxury apartment community in Athens, redefining upscale living with a sleek, contemporary style. As the first of their kind on the North end of Athens, they are excited to bring a fresh and modern living experience to the area.

Date and Time

Thursday, Oct 24, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

The Ribbon cutting Ceremony will take place at 1:30.  

Location

157 Talley Crossing Athens GA 30601

Please join The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the Grand Reopening of Legacy Vill

of Athens. Legacy Village of Athens is an assisted living community serving the Athens and Oconee Area with a convenient location to 316, Epps Bridge and the Oconee Connector. They also offer memory care with a clear vision of daily activities and a bright, fun environment.  

Date and Time

Thursday, Oct 24, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

The actual Ribbon Cutting will take place at 3:30. 

Location

2040 Resurgence Drive Watkinsville GA 30677

Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate a HUGE accomplishment of St. Joseph Catholic Parish School. They have become the first and only STEM Certified school in Clarke County! St. Joseph is a STREAM school with STEM certification. Their curriculum is designed to ignite curiosity and foster innovation. St. Joseph integrates science, technology, religion, arts, engineering, and math into hands-on learning experiences that encourage students to think critically, work collaboratively, and develop the problem-solving skills they’ll need in the future! 

Date and Time

Friday, Oct 25, 2024

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

Location

958 Epps Bridge Parkway Athens GA 30606

Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Padgett. Since 1965, Padgett has proudly called Athens home. As a national franchise with offices across the country, they offer personalized accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services to small business owners. Their new office in Athens represents their ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and helping them thrive. With a rich history and a nationwide presence, Padgett continues to be a trusted partner in business success.

Date and Time

Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Location

1550 Timothy Road, Suite 101 Athens GA 30606

The mission of Northeast Georgia Youth Organization is to help children ages 3-18 of all races, religions, colors, beliefs and nationalities reach their potential. They seek to ignite the power and promise of all youth through professional support and through the creation of one-on-one relationships with mentors.

Date and Time

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Location

585 Vine Street Suite 2 Athens GA 30606

Kimberly Liebowitz, Owner of Connect & Grow Consulting, LLC, has 15 years of successful leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. Along with a proven track record of “tried & true” essential non-profit management skills, her ability to partner with clients to facilitate substantial growth while leading with the heart gives clients a nudge of inspiration and direction. Her self-proclaimed leadership style is tactical and practical. Kimberly understands the challenges that so many non-profits face and believes that with strategic insight, leaders will be armed with all the tools essential to building a non-profit’s fundraising effectiveness and rejuvenating teams with engaging solutions.

I've been photography almost anything and everything for twenty yours now (whew!). Over the last couple of years, I've narrowed my focus to branding/media kit content, personal portraits (headshots), and baby bundles. Although I still take on other projects, (mini sessions, family work, editorial stuff) that's what I enjoy the most.

In 2022, I opened my own studio, Studio Evermore! having a space to shoot branding content in has been really wonderful! Studio Evermore is also available for other photographers to rent as well!

At NEGA Each One Reach One, we believe in the transformative power of love, support, and community. Founded by Delecie Mccommons our nonprofit organization is dedicated to creating a brighter future for the youth of Clarke County and beyond. With a passion for helping others and a heart for service, Delecie embarked on a mission to make a difference in the lives of children facing adversity.

Our mission goes beyond just providing activities; we strive to create a sense of family and belonging for every child we serve. Through mentorship, support, and positive role modeling, we empower young individuals to reach their full potential and thrive in a nurturing environment.

Visit Athens - Destination Services Manager

The Destination Services Manager is responsible for managing the Housing Services program utilizing Passkey by CVENT. This role ensures the seamless execution of housing blocks for conventions, conferences, and sporting events, consolidating the booking process into one unified website experience for event attendees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service and operational management, demonstrating an ability to work closely with event planners and internal teams to provide exceptional service and support. This position reports to the Director of Sales.

To see all posted job listings, visit our website here. If you would like to list an open position, contact marissa@athensga.com.

Formerly Franny's Farmacy, Classic Citiva will hold Grand Opening on November 1, 2024

Cheer on the UGA Ice Dawgs Division I team as they hit the ice for their 2024 -

2025 home season at Akins Ford Arena beginning Monday, January 20!

Mark your calendars, and don’t miss out on the best deal possible with season tickets. For only $110, you can cheer on the UGA Ice Dawgs at every match at Akins Ford Arena this season.

“Our team has waited a long time to get a chance to play in front of the Ice Dawg faithful in Athens again. Akins Ford Arena is a dream come true for our program, and we look forward to continuing our winning tradition there,” says Captain Robby Witwer.

UGA Theatre presents “9 to 5: The Musical.” Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Book by Patricia Resnick. Directed by George Contini. A part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts Festival. Performances will be held in the Fine Arts Theatre at 255 Baldwin St. on November 14-15, 20-22 at 8 p.m. and November 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. Performances on November 21 and 22 will feature ASL (American Sign Language) Interpretation for deaf and hard of hearing audience members. Tickets are $18, $6 for students and can be reserved at ugatheatre.com/ninetofive or by phone at 706-542-4400 or in person at the Performing Arts Center or Tate Center box office.  

Ho-ho-hold on to your seats! MagicSpace Entertainment’s A Magical Cirque Christmas launches their very merry tour at The Classic Center Theatre this holiday season. The ultimate holiday extravaganza will mesmerize, twist, flip, and jingle for ONE SHOW ONLY on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Loaded with nostalgia, charm, comedy, music, and magic, A Magical Cirque Christmas makes a perfect date night, fun family adventure, or group outing. The show’s world acclaimed entertainers take audiences on a winter wonderland journey, immersing them in the spirit of the season and dazzling guests with their incredible talents.

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 community grants! Join them in congratulating the following organizations for their outstanding commitment to supporting the arts and advancing workforce development throughout the local community;

Love.Craft Athens’, Nuçi’s Space, and the Georgia Children’s Chorus.

Each year, The Classic Center Cultural Foundation awards up to $5,000 in grants to support performing arts, visual arts, and workforce development initiatives aligning with the hospitality industry in Athens-Clarke County. The Classic Center Cultural Foundation grant funding required a completed application including a proposal of the project, event, or performance the company/organization was looking to achieve. Organizations were given a timeline of one calendar year to complete the project.

Want to create a truly memorable Holiday Party? Live Wire Athens is the answer! Let us help you create a festive atmosphere that your employees will love. Limited dates remaining in 2024 so BOOK NOW!

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We had a lot of people, so a lot of drinks were flowing and the bar staff stepped up. I can not recommend Live Wire enough. So many events feel transactional, This one did not. Erin, Erika and the entire staff made the night magical." (Photo Credit: Aura Exposures Photography)

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