Today's Weird Holidays!
Every Tuesday, we will be sharing what the day's weird holidays are!
National Double Cheeseburger Day
National I.T. Professionals Day
National Dot Day
Throw Back Tuesday
Every week, the Sylvester Local has a section in their newspaper called "Looking back through the Years". This section showcases different events that happened on certain days many years ago. Every week, we will be showcasing parts of their section in our newsletter!
60 Years Ago - September 8, 1960
"Edwin Chutt, operator of a crop dusting plane, pleaded guilty to charges of failure to grant right of way and was fined $50. SHeriff D.S. Hudson said Chutt claimed the plane developed mechanical trouble and he was attempting to land on the Moultrie-Sumner paved road. As he was nearing the ground the wing of his plane struck and broke the windshield of a car driven by Mrs. H.B. Tomkins.
Walter D. Chapman, machinist's mate first class, USN, husband of the former Miss Vera M. Walker of Sylvester, is serving aboard the attack cargo ship USS Thuban operating with the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. Also, Army PFC James E. Tharpe, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tharpe of Sylvester, is participating with other personnel from the 3rd Armored Division in a field training exercise in Grafenwohr Germany.
Gerald Carter of Minton, has been named Star Georgia Planter for District 1, Future Farmers of America and will compete on a state level in Macon in October."
If you'd like to see more from the Sylvester Local, please visit their website here. You can also subscribe to the Sylvester Local by calling them at (229) 776 3991.
Job Opportunities!
The state is hiring temporary hourly workers for COVID-19 response. If you are interested, click here!
SBDC Free Webinars!
"In order to help small businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19, we are currently offering all continuing education programming at no direct cost for the calendar year 2020 thanks to special funding from the CARES Act."
To help businesses recover, SBDC is offering free webinars at no direct cost for the year 2020. To see what they have to offer, please click here.
Free COVID-19 Awareness Course
OSHAcampus is offering a free course on COVID-19 awareness. This course will help you to understand how the virus spreads and how to best protect yourself from it.
To access this FREE course, click here.
COVID-19 Test Registration
Quick Guide to register for COVID-19 testing!
Visit the website, https://covid19.dph.ga.gov/ or scan this QR code!
For a guide to how to register, click the QR code to access the guide.
Crisis and Support Hotlines
Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line - 866-399-8938
The Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support line provides 24/7 free and confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resource information as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is staffed by volunteer mental health professionals and others who have received crisis counseling training.
Georgia Crisis & Access Line - 1-800-715-4225
The Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) is available 24/7 to help you or someone you care for in a crisis.
CARES Warm Line - 1-844-326-5400
Call or text every day of the year 8:30 am - 11:00 pm for help with substance abuse challenges.
COVID-19 Hotline - 844-442-2681
The Georgia Department of Health has this hotline for people who believe that they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed. They ask that if you show symptoms or have been exposed, please also contact your primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic.
Peer2Peer Warm Line - 888-945-1414
This line provides Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support of the phone 24 hours a day. You can also visit their website at www.peer2peer.center
Local Personal Protective Equipment Resources
Daughtry's Empire Market
Carol Daughtry
105 N. Isabella St.
Sylvester, Georgia 31791
(229) 821-3246
Masks and Hand Sanitizer
Snipes Piggly Wiggly
631 E Franklin St
Sylvester, Georgia 31791
(229) 776-5868
Face Guards, Hand Sanitizer
Disinfecting & Sanitizing Solutions​
Lizette Hatcher
Owner of DSS, LLC
(770) 713-2138
Local Distributor
Disinfectant
Glenn's Corner Pharmacy
631 E Franklin St
Sylvester, Georgia 31791
(229) 776-3600
The Gift Barn
111 E. Franklin Street
Sylvester, Georgia 31791
(229) 449-7812
Face Masks
M & M Sales
Ches Linda Phillips Mangham
(229) 389-7446
Masks, Face Guards, Shields for Businesses, COVID-19 Signage
The Sylvester Computer Guy
502 W Franklin Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 234-2317
Masks, Face Shields, Hand Sanitizer
Land Works
Eric Hatcher
102 N Isabella Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-1077
Sanitize and Disinfect
Alchemy Games & Coffee Shoppe
Timothy Haire Jr.
121 E. Front Street
Sylvester, Georgia 31791
(229) 463-7040
Hand Sanitizer, Free Essential Oils for Sanitizer, Cloth Masks
Sylvester Best Deals
Jeaneen Harrell
115 W. Kelly St.
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 821-3402
Reusable Masks, Disposable Masks, Hand Sanitizer
State Personal Protective Equipment Resources
For the list of state resources, click here!
Geocaching
Geocaching is a way for you to see the community. The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber has hidden Geocaches all around Worth County. It is up to you to explore and find them.
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Census 2020
Click here to find out more about why the 2020 Census is important to you!
Welcome New Members!
Kona Ice
Gary Morefield
Website - Facebook
Join Date: 09/10/2020
Nether's Soul & Seafood Cafe
Diane Nether
Join Date: 09/10/2020
The Looking Glass Salon
Satilla Tillery
Join Date: 09/14/2020
Thank You Renewals!
Run for your Lungs!
Shelia Knight
P.O. Box 1594
Albany, Ga 31702
Website - Facebook - Chamber Page
Member Since: 09/10/2015
Park Built Body Co.
Stacey Roberts
2661 Hwt 82 West
P.O. Box 447
Sylvester, Ga 31791
Phone: (229) 776-6948
Fax: (229) 776-5550
Website - Facebook - Chamber Page
Member Since: 09/25/2013
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings!
The Martin News
Here is an article from last week's Martin News! For more from the Martin News, click the link here.
News From Worth Elections!
Hello to all of our Worth County voters!
Early Voting for the November 3rd election will start Oct. 12 and end on Oct. 30. There will be Saturday voting on Oct. 24 9am - 4pm.
This is a general election so you will not be required to choose a party.
You can register to vote now until October 5th.
Absentee ballots will not be sent out until after September 15th. Sample ballots will be available also.
If you receive an absentee ballot application in the mail... they are valid but that does not mean that our office sent it to you. There are groups around Georgia who help get the word out and try to get everyone to vote. If you have already submitted an application simply throw away the one you received in the mail or pass it to a friend.
Starting September 15th we will have a dropbox outside the courthouse for you to drop off your absentee ballot or applications.
As always our office is here to answer any questions you may have.
The Oakfield and Warwick precinct will be combined again for the November election. We have made some adjustments to make shorter wait times. These are the only precincts with adjustments. All of the other precincts will remain the same and open. We appreciate your patience and understanding the midst of this pandemic. Stay safe as we secure your votes!
WorkSource Southwest Georgia Programs
Georgia Peanut Festival Updates
For over 50 years, the Georgia Peanut Festival has been a premier event in Southwest Georgia. This year, due to growing concerns for the safety of our visitors, volunteers, and vendors, the committee has made the difficult decision to cancel ALL activities planned for the remainder of the year. The decision to cancel was not made lightly or spur of the moment. The committee has closely monitored information from the Governor, our local health department, and other entities for several months. Please know that while our hearts are saddened for 2020, we are also excited to begin work on next year’s festival. Please plan on joining us in October 2021.
COVID-19 Resources
For more updates, please visit our Facebook page. We also encourage you to look at other resources such as the CDC and the Georgia Department of Health for updates about COVID-19. For more updates, please visit our website.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has recently unveiled their ''Reopening Business Digital Resource Center". This site provides up-to-date state guidelines, sector-specific guidance, small business advice, and other resources to help businesses safely return to work. For access to this website, please click here.
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
The Georgia Center for Nonprofits has put together to collect info on how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting nonprofits. Click here!
The Georgia Business Action Network
(Click the image below to access the Legislative Update)
2021 Leadership Worth Application
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