Members in the News

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Casa de Amistad will hold 3 separate ESL Summer Camps for Adults in the Summer of 2023. Check out our camp dates @ https://athensamistad.com/
Categories: Education, Community
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
Get ready for this upcoming UGA football season by thinking ahead for your parking needs. The Classic Center offers season football parking passes in their 24-hour secure parking deck that is located less than a mile from Sanford Stadium, has access to indoor restrooms, and is just a short walk to downtown restaurants, bars, coffee, and ice cream! There are two season packages available. The ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, June 05, 2023
(ATHENS, GA) Lyndon House Arts Center is pleased to present the exhibition, "Sanctuary: Works by Mary Engel and Cheryl Washburn," on view from July 1 – October 7, 2023.  The artist reception will be held on Saturday July 8 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The "Sanctuary" exhibition combines the work of two artists with a shared passion for animals. Though their media of choice differs greatly, from Engel's ...read more
Categories: Community
Thursday, June 01, 2023
    ATHENS, Ga. — Enjoy a free concert at Athens-Clarke County Library featuring Aquatic Soul Band on Sunday, June 11, at 3:00 pm.   The Aquatic Soul Band is a band founded by Knowa Johnson, an event and mu-sic producer, and co-founder of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement. The band started its journey in 2019 and has quickly become a popular name in the Athens music scene. The Aquatic ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
May 2023 (Athens, GA). Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty President and Broker, Charlie Upchurch III accepted the Big Hearted Award on behalf of Coldwell Banker Commercial Upchurch Realty at the Coldwell Banker Commercial Global Conference on March 30, 2023, in Chicago.   The Big Hearted Award is presented to the office which has made the most significant and impactful contribution to community ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Athens Local Receives 30 under 30 Award ATHENS, Ga – The International Association of Venue Managers selects a class of 30 venue professionals under 30 years of age to be recognized each year. This year The Classic Center is honored to have one of its own among the recipients.Abigail Bergman, event planner at The Classic Center, was among the 30 recipients awarded in the IAVM Class of 2023. The ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
LearnFormula is a leading provider of professional development courses, packages and certificate programs. With approximately 500,000 subscribers, they operate in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Chamber Ambassador Peter Stoddard recently joined LearnFormula as a freelance video producer.  Peter will interview experts via ZOOM in law, accounting, engineering and other fields to ...read more
Categories: Education, Papers/Research, General News Article
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Athens, GA — Athens Technical College is waiving its $25 application fee now through the end of June for all graduating high school seniors. Applicants can use the code “GRAD2023” in the online application at www.athenstech.edu/apply or visit the admissions department in person. The college’s fall semester begins on August 21, 2023, and registration opens on June 13. “We want to continue to ...read more
Categories: Education
Monday, May 22, 2023
May 2023 (Athens, GA). Peggy Thrasher Law, REALTOR® of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty, earns the At Home with Diversity (AHWD) Certification presented by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and completes the NAR Fairhaven: Fair Housing Simulation.   According to the NAR, the AHWD coursework prepares REALTORS® to successfully work in a rapidly changing multicultural market by ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
ATHENS, Ga – The first phase of the 1,600 solar panels that will be placed on the rooftops of The Classic Center’s buildings is underway. The Classic Center is partnering with Cherry Street Energy to build Georgia's largest municipal rooftop solar energy system. The solar panels are projected to provide approximately 36% of The Classic Center facility’s annual electricity use. During this first ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Athens, Ga. – Dr. Brian Brewer, a native of Athens and a member of the first class of medical students at the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, is joining Dr. Milene Argo and St. Mary’s Internal Medicine Associates (SIMA), effective June 1.    A board-certified primary care physician, Dr. Brewer comes to SIMA from the University of Georgia Health Center, where he ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department (PUD) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2023 Drinking Water Quality Report. This annual report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), provides comprehensive details on the local drinking water quality throughout 2022. It serves as a testament to PUD’s commitment to transparency and the health of our residents by assuring ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Economic, Press Release
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Apply here to join the Fall 2023 Innovation Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs in Hospitality.   Are you thinking of starting a business in food, beverage, events, or tourism but have no idea where or how to begin? Let UGA’s Innovation District help with our Innovation Bootcamp program! Thanks to our sponsor, Truist, this bootcamp is a free opportunity for community members to receive focused support ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Economic, Press Release
Monday, May 15, 2023
May 2023 (Athens, GA). Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty associate broker and Global Luxury Certified agent, Ashleigh Baker, earns the Luxury Home Marketing GUILD™ Recognition from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.   Luxury real estate professionals are eligible for the GUILD™ recognition after earning the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™) designation and closing two ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Elevate Wealth Advisory, a wealth advising firm in Athens, Georgia, has added two team members: Brian Rosso, Wealth Adviser Associate, and Merri Mullinax, Hospitality Coordinator/Receptionist.   “We are thrilled to welcome both Brian and Merri to our team,” said Deanne Rosso, Elevate’s President & CEO. “They both bring with them vast experience and a wealth of knowledge, but more importantly, ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Economic
Thursday, May 11, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Ivy Ramage, Ivy@ClassicCenter.com 706.357.4414  ATHENS, Ga - The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 performing and visual arts scholarships:Laila Carter, North Oconee High School; Seager Hunt, Athens Academy; Kaylor Jones, Prince Avenue Christian School; Georgia Lance, Jackson County High ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Athens, GA - Historic Athens, a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and conserving the historical and cultural heritage of Athens, is proud to announce the upcoming Historic Athens Preservation Celebration at the Oconee Street School. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 19th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will celebrate the history of Carr’s Hill and commemorate ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
May 2023 (Athens, GA). Joe Silva Associate Broker of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty earns the At Home with Diversity (AHWD) Certification presented by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).   According to the NAR, the AHWD coursework prepares REALTORS® to successfully work in a rapidly changing multicultural market by understanding diversity sensitivity and how it applies to U.S. fair ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, May 08, 2023
ATHENS, Ga. – The Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library and Avid Bookshop present an evening with local author Will Leitch to celebrate the launch of his latest novel, The Time Has Come, on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. The book, set in Athens, blends suspense, humor and compassion in a story about seven strangers and one very intense evening at a small-town pharmacy. In the book, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, May 03, 2023
AthFest Educates has announced its full lineup for the 25th AthFest Music & Arts Festival. The annual fundraising festival in downtown Athens takes place June 23rd-25th and includes performances on three outdoor stages, plus AthFest Club Crawl Shows at 10 local music venues. All proceeds from the festival benefit AthFest Educates, a local nonprofit that supports high-quality music and arts ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Athens nonprofit AthFest Educates announced some of the over 100 acts that will play at the 2023 AthFest Music & Arts Festival, presented by Wicked Weed Brewing. The annual fundraiser festival, a showcase of Athens music, art and culture, will take place June 23-25th in downtown Athens and is the 25th year for the popular event. The free outdoor festival includes performances on the Wicked Weed ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community