Today's Weird Holidays!
Every Tuesday, we will be sharing what the day's weird holidays are!
National Curried Chicken Day
National Kiss a Ginger Day
National Pharmacist Day
National Sunday Supper 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."
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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 emai lcari@specialtysalesco.com
Free COVID-19 Awareness Course
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COVID-19 Resources
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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!
Crisis and Support Hotlines
State Personal Protective Equipment Resources
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Local Personal Protective Equipment Resources
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Welcome New Member!
Dental Partners of SWGA (2nd Location)
George Whiddon
Join Date: 01/06/2021
BluWave 3 Minute Express Wash
Mark & Sandi Giddens
306 East Franklin Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
Join Date: 01/07/2021
Thank You Renewals!
Elite IMAGES Promotional Products
Heather Barnard
124 Liberty Avenue
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 777-0055
Facebook - Website - Chamber Page
Member Since: 03/01/2011
Short and Paulk Supply, Inc.
Ray Dupree
1008 W Franklin Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 776-3471
Website - Chamber Page
Member Since: 01/01/2001
ComNet Technical Solutions, Inc. (CTSI)
Tammy McCrary
1200 Whispering Pines Road
Albany, GA 31707
Primary Phone: 229-446-9641
Facebook - Website - Chamber Page
Member Since: 02/27/2018
Medders Irrigation
Doyle Medders
1006 E Franklin Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 776-8595
Facebook - Website - Chamber Page
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Doug Hughes Pest Control
Pegi Hughes
118 E Kelly Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 776-4834
Chamber Page
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Summer Palace
Demar Milton
305 W. Kelly Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 881-4724
Chamber Page
Member Since: 02/20/2013
Taylor Insurance Service
Roy Taylor
2000 N Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31602
Phone: (229) 247-6411
Facebook - Website - Chamber Page
Member Since: 02/08/2018
Southern Sky Center for Diverse Arts and Culture, Inc.
Eda Garcia Sam X White
708 N. Westberry St.
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 272-4000
Member Since: 11/06/2015
Snipes Piggly Wiggly, Tom Tom Foods
Kyle Tomlinson
631 E Franklin Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 776-5868
Facebook - Chamber Page
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Destiny Fitness
Hannah Cave
201 W. Franklin St.
Sylvester, GA 31791
Phone: (229) 821-3154
Facebook - Website - Chamber Page
Member Since: 06/07/2018
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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