Chamber Tidbit Tuesday - Milt Miller & Stadium Ribbon Cuttin

Welcome New Member!

Sunshine Coffee Co.
(229) 500-6758
116 E KellY Street
Sylvester, Ga 31791
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Join Date: 09/18/2024

Thank You 2024 Renewals!

Sylvester-Worth County Family Connection
(229) 376-0094
607 W Pinson Street
Sylvester, Ga 31791
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Member Since: 07/13/2015

Thank You 2025 Renewals!

Alpha Pregnancy Center
(229) 821-3398
408 N Livingston Street
Sylvester, Ga 31791
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Member Since: 08/29/2016

Georgia Power Company
(888) 660-5890
101 Georgia Power Road
Albany, Ga 31701
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Member Since: 01/01/2001

Upcoming WCHS Football Games

Eggs & Issues Political Forum

Now Taking Leadership Worth Applications!

Job Openings!

Ruth's Cottage & The Patticake House
Ruth's Cottage Shelter Advocate PRN
Part-time with weekend shifts, including some overnight and holidays. Must have a current GA Driver's License and dependable transportation. Job will include working with adult victims of sexual assault, including working in a hospital setting.

Transporter Advocate
Full-time with benefits. Must have a current GA Driver's License with a clear record of safe driving. Job will include transporting clients of RCPCH on the agency's 15 passenger bus, training to work within the emergency shelter, and will be considered an advocate.

For more information, please click here
If interested, please click here

Best Friends Humane Society
Position will include, but not limited to, kennel tech (cleaning, baths, etc.), help with enrichment, intakes, and adoptions
Must be 18+ and have dependable transportation
If interested, please stop by in person or email resume to director@bfhsworth.com

WALB News 10
IT Manager
Position will oversee the operation of all networking and computer equipment across multiple departments within the facility
If interested, please click here

One Digital HR Corner

Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2024
Group health plan sponsors must provide the annual Medicare Part D creditable coverage disclosure notices to Medicare-eligible individuals before Oct. 15, 2024 -- the start date of the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D.

5th Circuit Upholds DOL's Authority to Set Minimum Salary Requirement for White-collar Exemptions
The 5th circuit has held that the U.S. Department of Labor's authority to define and delimit the terms of the executive, administrative and professional exemptions includes the power to set a minimum salary requirement for white-collar exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Business Bootcamp

Did you know we have a whole tab on our website dedicated to helping new business owners?
Our Business Bootcamp page is full of resources, forms, and links to help you on your journey and to help our community thrive! Just click here to see all of the help you have right here at your fingertips.

SBDC Training Opportunities


The Small Business Development Center offers a wide variety of in-person and virtual seminars to help grow your small business. Click here to learn more!

News from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce


The Georgia Chamber of Commerce serves you by acting as the voice of Georgia's business community. They are consistently advocating for policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and prosperity across the state. Click here to learn more about what the Georgia Chamber does for you.

News from the US Chamber of Commerce


The US Chamber of Commerce represents millions of businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions across the US. They promote policies that enhance competitiveness, invite innovation, and drive economic growth. Click here to learn more about what the US Chamber does for you.

Sponsorship Opportunities!

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Happy Workiversary!

Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting!

Join us on Friday for the Ribbon Cutting at the Worth County Stadium & Milt Miller Field. Attendees will be provided a walk-thru tour of the new fieldhouse as well as allowed to tour the new concession stand. After the tour, we invite everyone to enjoy lunch provided in the fieldhouse cafeteria.

Daily Grind Ribbon Cutting

Exercise Your Right to Vote!



The next election date is November 5, 2024. Stay informed on important election dates, candidate information, and more by visiting our Voting Information tab on our website:
https://www.swcountychamber.com/voting-information

Upcoming Events!

CASA Volunteer Training
09/24/2024 & 10/01/2024 & 10/08/2024
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM

AA Meeting
09/24/2024 & 09/27/2024 & 10/01/2024 & 10/04/2024 & 10/08/2024
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 pm at the old Board of Education Building off Isabella Street.

Alpha Pregnancy Center Open House
09/24/2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Alpha Pregnancy Center Open House
408 N. Livingston St
Sylvester, Gq 31791
We want to invite the community to join us for a walk-through of our clinic to see our day-to-day operations. 

Curriculum Workshop
09/24/2024
08:45 AM - 09:45 AM
Worth County Primary School

Kiwanis Club Meeting
09/25/2024 & 10/02/2024
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Chamber Annex
301 E Franklin St
SYLVESTER, GA 31791-2192

Board of Directors Meeting
09/26/2024
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Worth County Board of Education
103 Eldridge Street
Sylvester, GA 31791

Bow Tie & Pearls Celebration
09/26/2024
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Southern Woods Plantation

SWC Book Club
09/26/2024
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Daily Grind Coffee Shop
104 N Main Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
Last Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm at Daily Grind Coffee Shop

4H Village Community Garden Healthy Living
09/26/2024 & 10/03/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Village Community Garden
The Ag Village Trail
Sylvester, GA 31791
Join the Village Community Garden every Thursday at 10:00 am for a Health & Wellness Workshop! They invite health & wellness professionals from all over to come and talk about a variety of topics.

WCHS Rams Football - Brantley County - Home
09/27/2024 - Brantley County - Home - 7:30 PM
10/04/2024 - Thomasville - Away - 8:00 PM

Worth County Stadium & Milt Miller Field Ribbon Cutting
09/27/2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Worth County Stadium & Milt Miller Football Field
304 E Street
Sylvester, GA 31791

1st Annual Camp Osborn 3D Archery Shoot
09/28/2024
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Camp Osborn Boy Scout Camp
480 Camp Osborn Rd.
Sylvester, GA 31791-2192

WCHS Competition Cheer Schedule
09/28/2024 & 10/05/2024
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
The WCHS Competition Cheer Schedule is posted to the district calendar and on our WCHS Competition Cheer Athletic webpage - https://wchs.worthschools.net/.../competition-cheerleading
Make plans to come out and support our athletes this season! #GoRams

Sylvester Woman's Club Food Drive
09/28/2024
Sylvester - Worth Chamber of Commerce
122 N Main Street
Sylvester, GA 31791

A&M Farms Fall Opening Day
09/28/2024
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
A&M Farms
359 Hillhouse RD
SYLVESTER, GA 31791-2192
Come join us for the first weekend for the fall season.

BFHS Bingo
10/01/2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Sweet Caroline's
123 E. Front St.
SYLVESTER, GA 31791-2192

County Board of Commission Meeting
10/01/2024
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Daily Grind Ribbon Cutting
10/01/2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Daily Grind Coffee Shop
104 N Main Street
Sylvester, GA 31791

Starting a Food Product Business in Georgia
10/03/2024- 10/04/2024
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Golden Triangle
4344 Albany Highway
Dawson, GA 39842

Kids Morning Out
10/05/2024
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pinson Memorial Church
109 E. Pope St.
Sylvester, GA 31791
Stories, games, activities and fun on the first Saturday morning each month.

Clothes Closet
10/05/2024
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pinson Memorial Church
109 E. Pope St.
Sylvester, GA 31791
Clothes closet open to the public on the first Saturday of the month

Food Pantry
10/05/2024
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pinson Memorial Church
109 E. Pope St.
Sylvester, GA 31791
Food Pantry open/food box give away first Saturday of each month

Sporting Clays Tournament Fundraiser
10/05/2024
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Scout Service Center
3005 N Ashley Street
Valdosta, GA 31602

Beginner Soap Making class at KSM
10/05/2024
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Kelly Street Market
116 E Kelly Street
Sylvester, GA 31791

City of Sylvester Mayor and Council Meeting
10/07/2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

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Mitchell EMC's Teacher of the Week!

Retro FM and Mitchell EMC are partnering to bring you the Mitchell EMC Teacher of the Week!

Nominate your favorite teacher by visiting the link below:

retrofmalbany.com/teacher-of-the-week

Be sure to let them know in 50 words or less why your teacher deserves to be named Mitchell EMC Teacher of the Week!

One teacher will be named Teacher of the Week each Friday during the John Patrick Afternoon Show from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A teacher will be chosen every week from now until the end of the school year when they will announce the Mitchell EMC Teacher of the Year!

60th Annual Georgia Peanut Festival

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