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Now is your chance to shout out an Athens organization or individual for lifting up our community! Each year, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce presents awards to recognize folks 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. | | Job Portal Employer Spotlight | |
The UGA Development and Alumni Relations' mission is to help UGA alumni and friends turn their love for the University of Georgia into meaningful action: mentoring a student, leading an alumni chapter, or creating a scholarship.
By posting opportunities on the Athens Achieves Career Portal, they 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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Follow Athens Achieves on Social Media! | | Blooming Village Studious Ribbon Cutting | |
Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the Ribbon Cutting for Blooming Village Studios. Blooming Village Studios is a yoga studio + coworking space that also includes a supervised playroom for kiddos. While parents are taking a yoga class or getting some work done in the coworking space, their children can play nearby!
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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
| | Soles of Athens Ribbon Cutting | | | | |
Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Soles of Athens.
Soles of Athens is a locally owned boutique shoe store specializing in comfortable, fashionable footwear for women, along with a small, thoughtfully curated selection for me. They are proud to offer a unique collection of stylish, quality brands—many you won’t find anywhere else in the Athens area.
Location: 798 Prince Ave Ste 200, Athens GA, 30606
Date: Oct 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM -3:00 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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We built Union Fare to be the place Athens goes when the game is on, when there's something to celebrate, or when you just want a great meal and a well made cocktail. Our connected indoor and outdoor space features a 80-foot screen, a full bar with craft cocktails and cold drafts, and a rotating lineup of food trucks serving everything from loaded tacos to smash burgers. When you're not catching the game, we host private events, watch parties, and nights out that feel a cut above the usual.
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Since 2001, Risk Management Partners, Inc. – RMP Safety Consultants has provided unparalleled training and support on workplace safety, staffing, and variety of HR issues.
Our core services include General industry and construction training, CPR, First Aid, and customized safety portals, Drug and alcohol training, Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance, Driver Qualification Files, defensive driving programs, and a plethora of others.
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BrightStar Care® of Athens / Greensboro, GA offers in-home care and medical staffing that goes above and beyond. We call it “A higher standard." We offer a wide variety of high-quality services—from in-home care to medical staffing. If you are looking for a trustworthy care provider or staffing partner in the area, please contact us. We’re here 24/7 to help you get started.
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The Georgia Cooperative Development Center (GCDC) is the statewide hub for shared ownership and cooperative development. We help communities, entrepreneurs, and organizations build enterprises where people share ownership, governance, and the value they create.
Through education, technical assistance, coaching, shared services development, and digital literacy, we support the models that strengthen local economies and expand opportunity across Georgia—from worker-owned cooperatives to employee ownership transitions and shared services networks.
| | Hockey Takes Center Stage at Akins Ford Arena This October | The Athens Rock Lobsters will open their third season in Athens with a pre-season matchup at Akins Ford Arena on October 10, against the Macon Mayhem, marking their first home game in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). Meanwhile, the UGA Ice Dawgs are celebrating a milestone of their own, 40 years of hockey in Athens. The Ice Dawgs will continue their season on home ice throughout October, with five themed nights | The Classic Center Theatre Celebrates 30 Years of Broadway this month with The Music Man | |
The Classic Center Theatre is kicking off its 30th year of
entertainment in Athens, GA, with Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, on October 20-21 as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Entertainment Series.
With two nights to choose from, there’s more opportunity to experience the Broadway magic of The Music Man at The Classic Center Theatre. Get your seats now and don’t miss your chance to see this beloved classic live on stage! Tickets are available at ClassicCenter.com.
| The Rivus Fan Experience Offers a New Way to Spend Game Day in Athens, GA | |
College Football fans can enjoy the excitement of game day, rain or shine, with the Rivus Fan Experience at Akins Ford Arena this Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
The all-day tailgate watch party experience goes beyond the UGA game, giving fans a fun and exciting place to catch all the biggest college football matchups happening around the country on the big screens inside Akins Ford Arena. Whether you’re heading to Sanford Stadium and looking for a great place to tailgate before or after the game, or just want to spend game day surrounded by college football action, the Rivus Fan Experience has something for everyone.
| | Athens Crush Sign Reigning IFL Most Valuable Player Liam Thompson | | |
The Athens Crush have made a major addition to their inaugural roster, signing quarterback Liam Thompson, the reigning Indoor Football League Most Valuable Player, the organization announced today.
Thompson joins the Crush following a spectacular 2026 season with the Green Bay Blizzard in which he established himself as one of the IFL’s most dynamic quarterbacks. He passed for 2,743 yards and 66 touchdowns while adding 784 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns, leading Green Bay to the No. 1 overall seed in the IFL and a berth in the league championship game.
| | Let's tackle hunger together! It's not too late to join the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia's Hunger Bowl 2026. Teams can participate throughout October by collecting food, raising funds, and rallying support to help our neighbors access nourishing food. Gather your coworkers, register your team, and make a difference all month long. Scan the QR code to sign up! | | |
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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