News for Community

Monday, October 27, 2025
ATHENS, GA – October 21, 2025— Get ready for a full day of hoops, energy, and hometown pride!Classic City Showcase is tipping off on Saturday, December 13, at Akins Ford Arena, bringingtogether some of North Georgia’s top basketball programs for an action-packed slate of games."I am thrilled that Akins Ford Arena will be hosting our local high schools in the Classic CityShowcase,” said Brad Akins, ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, October 27, 2025
ATHENS, GA – October 23, 2025— Downtown Athens is just one month away from shining even brighter as The Classic Center Theatre sets the stage for a season packed with show-stopping hits, starting with Clue, the first show of the highly anticipated 2025–2026 Broadway Entertainment Series, presented by Akins Ford. This Broadway season promises an unforgettable mix of beloved favorites and bold ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Velocity Technology Partners is offering a complementary and impactful 15-minute cybersecurity training designed specifically for busy professionals. In just one session, your team will learn the most common tactics cybercriminals use such as phishing emails and fake login pages, and how to spot and stop them before damage is done. It’s short, practical, and immediately applicable to any ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Monday, October 13, 2025
Bogart, Ga. – October 9, 2025 – St. Mary’s and the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, Sept. 18, to celebrate the opening of ArrIVe Infusion Therapy on Malcom Bridge Road near Bogart. ArrIVe brings to the community a new and better way of providing patient-centered outpatient IV infusion care. The occasion marked more than the relocation and expansion of ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Friday, October 03, 2025
Launching your first business is a moment of transition: you’ve moved from planning to execution, and the choices you make now will shape how sustainable and profitable your company becomes. Beyond day-to-day costs, the smartest founders allocate resources to foundational investments that remove friction, build trust, and set the business up to scale. Below are key areas where early investments ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
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