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June Small Business of the Month

Congratulations to the June Small Business of the Month! Five Star Painting of Athens is owned by a mother-daughter team who focus on great service and building community. You'll see their work all over town, from parks, schools, and homes to the walls of the Chamber office. Discover the Five Star difference! ⭐

Your Chamber at Work

VisitAthens Merch Store

Did you know that VisitAthens has Athens, GA merch? Check out the official merchandise page for Visit Athens, Georgia to find a great selection of Athens t-shirts, hats, baby onesies, and more!

Upcoming Chamber Events

Everlasting Aesthetics MedSpa Ribbon Cutting


Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Everlasting Aesthetics MedSpa. Everlasting Aesthetics MedSpa offers advanced aesthetic and wellness services in a welcoming, personalized environment. The mission is simple: We are here to help you look good, feel your best, and live confidently!



Location: 1026 12 Oaks Dr STE B Watkinsville GA 30677

Date: 7/9/2025

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

Lavender Hill Bed and Breakfast Ribbon Cutting

Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the official opening and ribbon cutting of Lavender Hill, a delightful bed and breakfast and intimate events venue nestled in the Eastside corridor of UGA’s campus. Guests are encouraged to explore the property and get to know the staff and vendors and to wear their favorite summer inspired seersucker or sundress!


Light bites and libations curated to pay homage to the whimsy of the summer season will be served.



Location: 2569 Riverbend Rd, Athens, GA 30605

Date: 7/10/2025

Time: 2:00-5:00 pm (Official Ribbon Cutting at 2:30)

Presence & Play in Business

Presence & Play in Business is a dynamic, experiential workshop for Athens Area entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners who want to get out of their heads, connect more deeply with clients and colleagues, and feel more freedom in front of a crowd. Led by Chase Brantley, an award-winning performer and director, this workshop taps into a deeper, more playful way of showing up in your work and leadership. Through lighthearted games, you'll explore how and when you're most charming, most loved, and most effective in front of a crowd.


Location: Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave Athens GA 30601

Date: 7/17/2025

Time: 3:30 pm-5 pm

Thank you to our event sponsor, Peach State Federal Credit Union!

Location:  Coca-Cola Bottling Company.  650 Athena Dr

Date: 7/22/2025

Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

During this event, you'll hear from a featured speaker and our sponsors, who will give a brief presentation. Afterward, each attendee will have the time to introduce themselves with a quick elevator pitch. We encourage you to bring plenty of business cards, brochures, or promotional materials. With this event, we open the door for member businesses of all sizes to leverage an immense number of opportunities and resources as they network, learn, and grow as a part of the Athens area community.

Connect & Celebrate: A Networking Event with Ace Handyman Services

Connect & Celebrate is a casual networking event hosted by Ace Handyman Services NE GA! Join us at Athentic Brewing Company for an evening of great connections, free food, and complimentary drinks. Whether you're a local business owner, professional, or community member, come unwind, mingle, and celebrate with us!

Location: Athentic Brewing Company,  108 Park Ave, Athens, GA 30601

Date: 7/22/2025

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Members in the News

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

Riverdance will launch a brand new North American tour, Riverdance 30 – The New Generation, that will visit The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA, on February 12, 2026.

The New Generation rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics.

Job Postings

Family Connection-Communities in Schools Site Coordinator


Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens seeks qualified applicants for 2 new Communities In Schools Site Coordinators, one at the elementary level and another at the high school level. The Site Coordinators will work collaboratively with building personnel to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Bank South Loan Collateral Specialist


The Loan Collateral Specialist is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This position must be comfortable working with documentation and ensuring policies and practices are followed while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.

Bank South Loan Processor


BankSouth is currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our Loan Processing team. This is an ideal opportunity for a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in the real estate arena to transition to an "in house" position as well as Loan Processors with experience working for a high-volume commercial/business lender. 

Welcome New Chamber Members!

BMS Recruiting Pros

BMS Recruiting Pros is a passionate group of people who love what we do. Whether you’re looking for that next job or that next hire, we will do whatever we can to make it happen!

Ginger Kid Collectibles

Ginger Kid Collectibles is Athens' Premier Action Figure - Sports & Trading Cards Store. They carry a wide variety of Action Figures from Mythic & Cosmic Legions to Hasbro and McFarlane, and everything in between! They also have Sports - Pokemon - Entertainment - TCG's. New Sealed Product as well as Singles and Slabs.

Basic Workshop

Basic Workshop crafts custom residential and commercial architecture and interiors, blending timeless design, innovation, and personal detail to create spaces that truly feel like home.

Member-to-Member Deals


Trumps Catering is pleased to offer all Athens Area Chamber of Commerce members a 10% discount on catered food and non-alcoholic beverages. When inquiring, mention your Chamber membership to the Sales Office.

Community Announcements

Multiple Offices for Lease in the Historic Hunnicutt House

325 N. Milledge Ave

Athens, GA 30601

For more information, contact Emily Black

904-226-8856

office@katewines.com

 Athens Restaurant week will have 62 restaurants, coffee shops, breweries/craft cocktail bars, and sweet spots the most in the history of the event!  This year, we are thrilled to welcome the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as the presenting sponsor. In addition to the great food and special Restaurant Week deals you've come to know and love, be on the lookout for additional special events and stories highlighting the dedication of Georgia farmers and producers who bring fresh, quality ingredients to our tables every day.

You're invited! F45 West Athens is turning 2! We're inviting our wonderful Athens community to join us in celebrating! Live Dj, vendors and MORE! Reserve your spot TODAY! 

Would you like to be an Exhibitor at CCSD Convocation 2025 and have an opportunity to interact with district employees? Here’s your chance! This year's convocation will be held on July 30th and will bring together ALL 2,900+ CCSD employees from across the district to kick off the 2025-26 school year for a day of professional development. As part of our convocation, we are including an Exhibition Hall for local businesses to share information about their goods and services with CCSD's employees!

You're invited to hear about the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia's 2025 Neighbor Survey on September 9th, with the Athens Wellbeing Project.

Please join us for a meal that matters. Listen to what our neighbors say about their experience of food insecurity, and explore how we can respond with collaborative and compassionate action. 

2025 Chamber Champion Sponsors

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