April 2 - April 8
"Ask not what your community can do for you, but WHAT can you do for your community"

New Members!

Well Services
Mr. Ricky Headrick

275 Tempy road
Sylvester, GA 31791
229-776-5230
rickyheadrick@aol.com


i luv linens and pearls
Ms. Sam Moses

112 N. Isabella Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
Visit our Website
229-344-5183
iluvlinensandpearls@gmail.com

Chamber Members

1 of A Kind
100 Mile Peanut Pickin Yardsale
Ag Georgia Farm Credit
Agri-AFC, LLC Sylvester
AIC Wireless
Albany Department of Labor
American Nails
American Sunbelt Auctioneers, Inc
Ashley's Business Solutions, Inc.
Astro Exterminating Service, Inc
AT&T Georgia
B&C Sporting Goods
Banks Funeral Home
Barbara Odom
Barnyard Creations
Beckstrom Photography
Becky Geer
Best Friends Humane Society
Billie and Vickie Young
Birdsong Peanuts
BJ's Country Cafe
Boy Scout Troup 100
Brooks Auto Parts
Brownlee-Bozeman Agency
Bryan and Jordan Body and Paint Shop
Bryce Johnson
Calhoun Produce
Camille Taylor, Century 21, Smith, Branch
Charlotte Jolley
City of Poulan
City of Sumner
City of Sylvester
City of Warwick
Coastal Plain CASA, Inc.
Colony Bank of Worth
Colquitt Regional Home Care/Worth County
ConAgra Foods BSC AP
Conger LP Gas, Inc.
Country Bouquet & Bridal Registry
Countryside Animal Clinic
Custom Cut Signs & Graphics
D & B A/C and Mechanical Service, Inc
Dairy Queen of Sylvester, Inc
David Register
Dialysis Clinic, Inc
Donna King
Dorothy D. McKellar
Dough Gaughf Plumbing & Electrical
Doug Hughes Pest Control
Down Town Sylvester Farmer's Market
Dr. Henry Gordon Davis Jr., MD
Dr. Larry D. Daugherty, DMD, PC
Ed Rynders
Emerald Garden Center
Event Technical Services, Inc.
Factory Connection, LLC
Family Vision Outreach, Inc.
Farm Commodities, Inc.
Farmers Home Furniture
Fat Boy's Backyard BBQ & More
First Baptist Church
Ford Insurance Agency, Inc
Fred Dent
Free Diagnostics Auto Repair
Fresco Italiano
Futrill Auto Parts, Inc
Gail R. Wiles
Georgia Peanut Festival
Georgia Power Company
Gibbs Pecan & Shelling
Glenn's Corner Pharmacy
Globe Financial Services
Green Mountain Lodge
Green Oaks Center
Greg Sellars
Gwen Isdell
Hairitage Salon
Hal Carter Construction
Handy Andy
HealthPlus Family Practice
Heritage Bank of the South
Herring CPA Group
Housing Authority of City of Sylvester
Hometown Cleaners
Hudson and NeSmith CPA'S
i luv linens and pearls
J.H. Harvey's Co., LLC
Jackson's Soul Food
Jay Crowe, Attorney at Law, LLC
Jean Brooks
Jeff Hobby
Jefford's Farms
Jim Hinton Oil Co. of GA, Inc.
Jimmy Sanders, Inc.
John L Green, Sr.
John McPhaul
Johnson Tax Service
Jump Start Automotive
Karen McDonald
Kentucky Fried Chicken/ Taco Bell
Kiwanis Club of Sylvester
Langdale Chevrolet
Lawhorne Storage
M & J Farms
ManPower
Mary Alice Shipp Community Develop. Corp
Matt Medders
Medders Associates Survey, Inc.
Medders Enterprises, Inc.
Medders Irrigation, LLC
Milan Food Mart
Miss Georgee's Play-Kare
Mitchell EMC
Mobley Gin Company
Montgomery Promotions, Inc
Moultrie Technical College
NAPA
Nell Ford
Nethers Old Fashioned Pork Skins, Inc.
Norman Crowe, Jr.
Norman Park Gin
Olam Edible Nuts/Universal Blanchers
Paradise Estates Apartments
Paragon Foods, Inc.
Personal Finance
Phoebe Worth Family Medicine
Phoebe Worth Medical Center
Pine Shadows Manor, Inc.
Pinson Memorial United Methodist Church
Plantation Publishing Company, Inc.
Poulan Pecan Co., Inc.
Powell Contract Services LLC
Powell's Refrigeration
Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc.
Radio Shack Dealer
Relwof Farms Trucking, Inc.
Ridley Monk
Ruth's Cottage / The Pancake House
Sarah McCrary
Security Finance
Shelly McPhaul
Shipp Shape Lawn Service
Short & Paulk Supply Company
Snipes Piggly Wiggly (Tom Tom Foods)
Southern Auto Lock / Montgomery
Southern Express Lube, Inc.
Southern Woods Plantation, Inc.
Southland Transportation, Inc.
Specialty Sales Company
Stuart Pate State Farm Agency
Summer Palace
Sumner Peanut Co., Inc.
Sunbelt Ford, Inc.
SunTrust Bank
Superior Machine Works
Sylvester Animal Hospital
Sylvester Banking Company
Sylvester Computer Guy
Sylvester Farmers Market
Sylvester Health Care, Inc.
Sylvester Inn
Sylvester Plaza, LTD Partnership
Sylvester-Worth County Rec Dept
The Melanie Hurst Corp
The Sylvester Local News
Timothy Coley
Total Merchant Services of GA
Tyson Steel Building Products, Inc.
Venice Meeks
Virginia Andrews
Visions of Sylvester
Walgreens
Warwick HealthCare
Warwick Septic Tank, Inc.
WCHS Achievement Boosters
WCHS Band Boosters
Well Services
William C. Rouse, Contracting
Williams Insurance Agency, Inc.
Willie Mae Marlin
Woodmen of the World
Worth Air
Worth County Elementary School
Worth County Extension Service
Worth County Forestry Queens
Worth County Health Department
Worth County High School
Worth County Middle School

Worth County Primary School
Worth Finance Corporation
Worth Gin Company, Inc.
Worth Insurance Agency, Inc.
Worthit2u.net

Mark Your Calendars!

Blood Drive
04/04/2013
Give Blood! Save A Life

Greet & Meet with Johnny Isakson
04/04/2013
The Sylvester - Worth County Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to meet and greet with Senator Johnny Isakson. Senator Isakson hopes those attending will come ready to share their thoughts and concerns on the critical issues facing our State and Nation. We look forward to seeing you there.

Best Friends Humane Society
04/06/2013
Have you been Lure Chasing? Bring your best friend and join the fun! Refreshments will be available for purchase in the Hut

Government Committee Meetings
04/08/2013
Meets Quarterly on the 2nd Monday

Membership Committee
04/09/2013
Meets Quarterly on the 2nd Tuesday

Retail Tourism
04/18/2013
Meets Quarterly on the 3rd Thursday

Bark n the Park
04/20/2013
Check in 6:30 - 7:30

Relay for Life Golf Tournament
04/20/2013

MOCK Council meeting WCHS
04/22/2013
City Council Chambers

Tree Planting
04/23/2013
Gervaise Lawhorne Pond Shipp Park Area

I Luv LInens & Pearls
04/23/2013
Ribbon Cutting/Tentatively

Student Government Tour
04/24/2013
All day event Worth County High School students tour different government entities in Worth County learning their different jobs and duties.

Georgia Leaders Luncheon
04/25/2013
Fresco Italiono

Survivors Dinner
04/26/2013
Phoebe Worth Hospital

Car & Bike Show
04/27/2013
Xars & Bikes Free to Enter

Great Sylvester Clean Up!
04/27/2013
Sign up @ 9am City Hall Council Chambers Car & Bike Show registration @ 11am - Parkin Lot Old Depot Pic Nic with Mayor & Council Grill starts @ 11am Entertainment begins @ 1pm Awards Ceremony begins @ 2pm

Downtown Sylvester Farmer's Market
05/04/2013
Gran Opening

Education Committee
05/11/2013
Meets Quarterly on the 2nd Monday Youth Leadership and Government Tour

Business After Hours
05/17/2013

Career Day/Worth County Elem. School
05/17/2013

Agriculture / Farmers Appreciation Committee
05/21/2013

Agriculture / Farmers Appreciation Committee
06/18/2013

Government Committee Meetings
07/08/2013
Meets Quarterly on the 2nd Monday

Membership Committee
07/09/2013
Meets Quarterly on the 2nd Tuesday

Agriculture / Farmers Appreciation Committee
07/16/2013

Retail Tourism
07/18/2013
Meets Quarterly on the 3rd Thursday

Peanut Festival Pageant
08/17/2013

Agriculture / Farmers Appreciation Committee
08/20/2013

Education Committee
09/09/2013
Meets Quarterly on the 2nd Monday Youth Leadership and Government Tour

Membership Committee
09/09/2013
Meets Quarterly on the 2nd Tuesday

Agriculture / Farmers Appreciation Committee
09/17/2013

Retail Tourism
09/19/2013
Meets Quarterly on the 3rd Thursday



Isakson to attend Meet and Greet at Sylvester Chamber of Commerce

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-GA, will attend a Meet and Greet with residents and elected officials in Sylvester, Georgia on Thursday, April 4th at the Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce. Isakson will give a brief update from Washington and take questions from the audience. Isakson hopes those attending will come ready to share their thoughts and concerns on the critical issues facing our State and Nation.  The public and the media are invited to attend.
 
Thursday, April 4th 2013, 2:00pm-3:00pm

Isakson, a businessman and member of the Senate Finance Committee and the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has held listening sessions and attended meet and greets across Georgia in order to spend time with and learn from constituents.  Drawing from these meetings, as well has his own experience, he has offered solutions to restore the nation’s economy and job market. 

Please contact Jody Redding, staff member for Senator Isakson, at 229-322-2274 or jody_redding@isakson.senate.gov with questions or to RSVP.

Nasty stomach virus blasting through Southwest Georgia, and there’s no vaccine

A virus that causes diarrhea, throwing up, nausea and stomach cramps is sickening people across Southwest Georgia, and Public Health officials are urging residents to take special precautions to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease.

“We are getting reports from schools, child care centers, restaurants and other facilities of clusters of norovirus-like illness, and we’ve had positive norovirus test results back from locations in more than one community,” said Southwest Health District Epidemiologist Jacqueline Jenkins. “At this point we can say the infection is pretty much everywhere in our District.”

Read the Full Press Release


Join us for a ribbon cutting for I Luv Linens and Pearls, LLC

April 23, 2013 @ 11:00AM
Owner: Sam Moses
112 N Isabella St, Sylvester GA


New Location at 502 W Franklin Street!

In response to tremendous local support, the Sylvester Computer Guy has moved to a new, larger location which opened April 1st! Located at 502 W Franklin Street (Hwy 82) next to A Bag to Go, the new store features a dedicated parking lot, roomy sales floor, larger service counter, and a bigger, lockable workshop. In addition to repair services for computers and gadgets, the new store will better accommodate other offerings such as ink/toner supplies, fax/copy center, website design, and more!


 
As a fundraiser for the Relay for Life of Worth County, ConAgra Foods, Inc./Peter Pan Peanut Butter has compiled a cookbook "Cooking to Make a Difference" which will go on sale around the middle of April.  Cookbooks are $10 each and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. The printing costs of the cookbook were sponsored by ConAgra Foods/Peter Pan.

A date will be posted when the cookbooks arrive on the ConAgra Foods Team page of the American Cancer Society/Worth County Relay for Life website.  You may purchase your cookbook at the Sylvester-Worth Chamber of Commerce, Snipes Piggly Wiggly and Ed's Truck Stop.

Thank you for your support in the fight for a cure.


As part of a statewide celebration of Georgia's cities, Sylvester will host a series of events including a car show,  tree plantings and activities with Worth County High School students.

The 10th Annual Great Sylvester Clean-up on Saturday, April 27 concludes the celebration.  Join us that Saturday for two hours to beautify our city. In our most recent litter survey, citizens agreed litter costs taxpayers money and hurts the environment. Join us!

After the Clean-Up stay downtown for a Car and Bike Show. (See the flyer this page.)

Community Fundraisers



Best Friends Humane Society
On sale now!!!! 50/50 tickets are available for purchase!!! Only $2 each or 3 for $5. They will be available at several locations throughout Sylvester - the Local, the Computer Guy, the Chamber of Commerce and the Shelter (additional locations will be posted next week). If you would like to purchase or sell tickets - call 229.777.7774.

Give Us Your Input



DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA AND HOW IT CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS???

 
The City of Sylvester Downtown Enhancement Program and the Sylvester-Worth County Chamber want to hold some Small Business Seminars quarterly and we need your help in identifying the need and best times to hold the classes. Please take the time to fill out the attached survey and mail it back to the City or the Chamber. We are wanting to hold the first class the end of March and your input would be greatly appreciated!!

Download The Poll, fill it out, then send it to us by mail, fax, or drop it by the office!

THANK YOU !!!

Chamber News

Exclusive Wellness Program for our Business Members!

Click for More Information

Take Advantage of Member Benefits!

We want to offer our community LOCAL reasons to Stop and Shop in our own community. If you haven't already taken advantage of the many benefits our Chamber Web Page has to offer you now is the time to do so. Log in and browse the back end of our web page and create your own "Mini" Web page and create your own coupons! Let's show off why we are definitely "WORTH" the Trip!

Sylvester-Worth Co. News

Blood Drive
Margaret Jones Library
April 4, 2013
3pm - 7pm

More information... (229)776-2096

Downtown Sylvester Car & Bike Show

Worth County School News


NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Sign your business up today to participate in Career Day at the Primary School.  Expose your business
employee needs to our young students at an early age!!

View Invitation

 

Classes & Seminars



Chamber members receive a discount,
only a few openings left!




(Click Banner to see classes offered this month!)

Government News




New Online Filing & Searching for
Secretary of State’s Corporations Division.

Click for More Information



Looking for the inside scoop on General Assembly '13? Click for Jim Finch's latest update from Under the Gold Dome.

The Georgia Department of Economic Development budget presentation has also been uploaded to our site.  Click here to view it.


DISCLAIMER: THE SYLVESTER- WORTH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DOES NOT ADVOCATE OR ENDORSE ANY CANDIDATE OR LEGISLATIVE ISSUE. The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce feels it is important TO GET THE FACTS on legislative issues and candidates. The information in this box is provided to inform the public on forums available for informational purposes only.

Stop & Shop!



Worth County is a Work Ready Community! Ask your Chamber of Commerce how you can become Work Ready, too!

If you have upcoming events that you would like to share, please contact the Chamber and let us help to spread the word. A strong Chamber is the sign of a strong community. Ask your Chamber of Commerce how you can become A PART OF THE CAN DO CREW! We are dedicated to keeping you updated on events in our Community and hope that we will see you there supporting your Community!

Karen M. Rackley
President/Executive Director
karen@swcountychamber.com
229-349-7703 (Cell)

info@swcountychamber.com
Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce
229-776-7718 (phone)
229-776-7719 (fax)
229-776-6657 (GA Peanut Festival)

VISIT LOCAL LINKS BELOW:


 


 


Festival News

Sumner Egg Festival Vendor App
Updated for 2013!

Click for the Vendor Welcome Letter
 


Georgia Peanut Festival Vendor Apps
Updated for 2013!
Click for the Vendor Welcome Letter
Visit the Events Page for links to updated apps.

Peanut Festival Pageant
August 17, 2013 in the Sumner Auditorium
GET YOUR Applications now for the Georgia Peanut Festival Pageant, August 17, 2013 at the Sumner Auditorium and join us for 50 Years WORTH Celebrating.

Click for Application



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