News for Community
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
AthFest Educates will once again award its annual grants for arts education for local K-12 students. The application period for grants will open July 10th for the 2026-2027 school year. Grant applications will be accepted through August 28th and are available for teachers and community educators, nonprofit organizations, public schools, or local or state government agencies serving Clarke County ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Friday, June 26, 2026
Athens, GA - The new Indoor Football League (IFL) franchise coming to Athens, Georgia may not have a team name yet, but it now has a proven leader as head coach.Veteran coach Rob Keefe has been named the inaugural Head Coach and Director of Football Operations for the Athens franchise, which is set to begin play in 2027 at Akins Ford Arena. One of the most accomplished coaches in indoor football, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A solid business plan is the foundation of a business that lasts — and the data backs that up. Business planning can help companies grow faster, and entrepreneurs who start the planning process early are typically better at establishing legitimacy with customers, partners, and funders.
In Athens-Clarke County, that edge matters. Between the University of Georgia drawing a constant influx of ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Thursday, November 06, 2025
TL;DR
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: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release