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Blood Drive 04/04/2013 Give Blood! Save A Life
Greet & Meet with Johnny Isakson
Best Friends Humane Society
Government Committee Meetings
Membership Committee
Retail Tourism
Bark n the Park
Relay for Life Golf Tournament
MOCK Council meeting WCHS
Tree Planting
I Luv LInens & Pearls
Student Government Tour
Georgia Leaders Luncheon
Survivors Dinner
Car & Bike Show
Great Sylvester Clean Up!
Downtown Sylvester Farmer's Market
Education Committee
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Career Day/Worth County Elem. School
Agriculture / Farmers Appreciation Committee
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Agriculture / Farmers Appreciation Committee
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Peanut Festival Pageant
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Retail Tourism | 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. 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
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.
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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 NewsExclusive Wellness Program for our Business Members!
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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! Worth County School NewsNETWORKING 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 Government NewsNew 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.
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Festival NewsGeorgia 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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