News for Community
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship, which each year provides $2,500 gifts to five colleagues who have been accepted into a nursing program of study.
Scholarship recipients can be nurses who are studying to advance their career or colleagues who are studying to become a nurse.
The scholarship was established by ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Friday, December 05, 2025
ATHENS, GA – December 3, 2025 - The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena are preparing for another holiday season filled with community traditions and seasonal experiences.
Visitors arriving at The Classic Center will first encounter Tinsel Trail, presented by Women in Construction and The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, where decorated trees from community businesses and organizations ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
St. Mary’s Health Care System and The Classic Center Authority have reached a multi-year agreement designating St. Mary’s as the official health care provider of Akins Ford Arena and The Classic Center.
“At St. Mary’s, we believe that health and well-being extend beyond hospital walls,” said Stonish Pierce, President and CEO of Trinity Health Georgia, which includes St. Mary’s. “Our ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Monday, November 17, 2025
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the successful conclusion of the 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Program, a statewide leadership and economic development initiative that brought an exceptional cohort of young professionals to Athens-Clarke County for months of collaborative research, innovation, and community problem-solving.
As a dedicated partner and supporter ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community
Thursday, November 06, 2025
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This article is your pocket translator for business language. You’ll learn the meaning behind terms like “cash flow,” “equity,” and “ROI” — not just their definitions, but how they work together to shape your day-to-day as a business owner or entrepreneur. You’ll also find a quick checklist, a sample table of key terms, and FAQs to help you go from confused to confident.
Starting Out: ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Chamber, Community
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Trade shows still work. But the game has changed — it's no longer just about who shows up or how polished your booth looks. It’s about how fluently you use digital tools to stretch your message across time, space, and channels. From pre-show buzz to post-show data loops, what used to be a three-day hustle is now a month-long choreography. Get that rhythm right, and your booth becomes more than a ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
