January 19 Chamber Weekly Newsletter

Today's Weird Holidays!

Every Tuesday, we will be sharing what the day's weird holidays are!


World Quark Day


National Popcorn 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!

100 Years Ago - December 31, 1920

"Col. W.S. Sumner of Poulan has successfully passed the examination and will practice law in Poulan. Mr. Sumner is very popular in the county and his friends predict that he will enjoy a good practice from the start.

The County board of Commissioners, recognizing the scarcity of money and the real hardship worked upon some nu enforcing the payment of taxes at the regular date, has decided to give thirty days of grace, that is you will be allowed until January 15th before affidavits will be issues. Of course interest at seven percent will be charged from December 20 but there will be no other penalty.

An epidemic of crime has broken out throughout the world, in the centres of population. It is of course greater, due in part to the great army unemployed. Yet in the rural districts where there is plenty of jobs available for all, the condition is not much better. Murders are an every day occurence, in this country during the past week there has been no less than five murders, and uprecedented number. Much of the crime is attributed to the state of mind of the people following a war."



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 Openings!

Dairy Queen Sylvester
Mark Casteel
509 E Franklin Street
Sylvester, Ga 31791
Phone: (229) 776-6992

Apply in person. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, friendly, able to smile and say thank you. Hiring both part and full time positions.

Ed's Truckstop
Gail Lee
209 Hwy 82
Poulan, Ga 31781
Phone: (229) 776-4795

Hiring cooks for day and night shift

Specialty Sales Company
Cari Shanklin
2848 Hwy 82 East
Sumner, Ga 31789
Phone: 229-776-8566
 

For more information or to apply, call (229) 776-8566 or email cari@specialtysalesco.com

Olam Edible Nuts
Kevin Gaines
209 E Seabrook Dr
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 776-7676

Quality Sorters  
Material Handlers  
Control Room Operator
Sorting Machine Operator
Machine Operators
 

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 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!


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Crisis and Support Hotlines

State Personal Protective Equipment Resources

For the list of state resources, click here!

Local Personal Protective Equipment Resources

Click "Additional Story Content" for list of resources!


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Welcome New Members!

Whip Land Services LLC
Stacey Jones
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 881-8785

Thank You Renewals!

Miss Georgee's Play-Kare
Georgee Pendley 
1306 N. Isabella Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 776-5993
Chamber Page
Member Since: 01/01/2001

Shipp Shape Lawn Service
Chris Shipp
115 Davis Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 776-9884
Chamber Page
Member Since: 01/01/2001

Ed's Truckstop
Gail Lee 
209 Hwy 82
Poulan, GA 31781
Phone: (229) 776-4795
FacebookChamber Page
Member Since: 11/16/2018

Excelsior Buildings LLC
Marc Ingram
 3724 US Hwy 82 W
Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: (229) 339-4144
Member Since: 02/20/2020

Dr. Henry Gordon Davis Jr., MD
Henry Gordon Davis Jr.
108 E Liberty Ave
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 776-2141
Member Since: 01/01/2001

Upcoming Events!

Kiwanis Club Meeting
01/20/2021
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Sylvester Womans Club
206 Pope St.

Board of Education Meeting
01/21/2021
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Family Connections Meeting
01/26/2021
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Henry Hall Woolard Center
709 Wallace St.
Sylvester, GA 31791

Value Added Producer Grant Workshop
01/26/2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Destiny Fitness Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting
01/14/2021
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
204 East Kelly Street
Sylvester, Ga 31791

Veteran Suicide Awareness Event
07/05/2021
Worth County Ag Pavilion
102 Rebecca Drive
Sylvester, Ga 31791

Payment Protection Plan Reopens

The Paycheck Protection Program will reopen on the week of January 11th. Community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on January 11th and Second Draw PPP Loans on January 13th. Shortly after, the PPP will open to all participating lenders. For more information, click here

Worth County Small Business Survey

Greetings!

The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee is conducting a survey to determine how a second shutdown would potentially affect small businesses in Worth County.

We encourage each of our members to partake in the survey by following the link below:
Worth County Small Business Survey

Mission Statement: Create and maintain good public relationships and chamber etiquette through increasing membership and revenue, visiting local businesses and supporting initiatives that highlight local businesses and our community.

The Martin News

Here is an article from last week's Martin News! For more from the Martin News, click the link here.

Help Stop the Spread - Answer the Call

Contact tracers are calling Georgia residents with life-saving information that will keep you, your loved ones, and your community healthy. Do your part. Answer the call.

For more information, 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.

The Georgia Business Action Network

(Click the image below to access the Legislative Update)

2021 Leadership Worth Application

What Would You Like to See?

We are excited to serve you all Sylvester-Worth County!

In an effort to serve you best, we would like to hear from you and gather ideas on what you would like to see from your Chamber!

Feel free to give us a call or send us an email.
229.776.7718
info@swcountychamber.com

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