The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is here to support our Members and community during this troubling time, so please reach out to us if there is anything we can do.

For precaution, we have canceled all meetings in the Chamber building until further notice. Thank you for your patience and understanding.


















To learn more about the new Federal tax date and how it might effect you, click here.

In order to assist the community during this time, the UGA Archway Partnership created this helpful guide with information and resources involving COVID-19. To view the resource guide, feel free to click here.

Produce Safety Guide

Handling Groceries during COVID-19

Sanitizing Reusable Grocery Bags





 

20,374

Is the most recent population number for Washington County, according to Census data.

Remember to participate in the 2020 Census to help update this number so that Washington County receives proper funding and representation for the future!



To learn more, click here!
 

2020 Kaolin Festival Update

As we continue to monitor COVID 19, the Kaolin Festival committee would like to give you an update on what the festival will look like this year (as of now). You can expect a Friday night concert, Saturday night concert, and the annual parade. We also are working hard to continue other aspects of the festival such as the mine tours, heavy equipment displays, and cruise-in. We want to continue this annual tradition in the safest manner possible for participants, attendees, and our community. We will continue to monitor safety precautions and executive orders, but for now this is the plan. Parade Applications will be available July 13th on our website.





Registration Form



Sandersville Farmers Market Now Open!

To get a Farmers Market application, click here.

To view the revised rules for this time, click here.




We are saddened to share that the Miss Kaolin Pageant has been postponed until 2021. All 2019 Queens will continue to hold their reign, including Miss Kaolin, Logan Wright. We do plan to continue to highlight the current queens and past during Kaolin Festival season so please be on the lookout for more details. We look forward to continuing this tradition and seeing everyone in 2021!

Georgia Safety Promise

We've made the promise, and now you can, too! Once you do, contact us, and we'll provide you with the materials you need to show that you've made the Georgia Safety Promise for your business and your customers.

Click here to sign up and see what it's all about!









Call or email the Washington County Chamber of Commerce to register and get Zoom login information!









We have missed our Members' faces, and we are excited to see everyone during our next Business after Hours. Please note that social distancing practices will still be in place, but help us welcome Country Financial's brand new location with a Ribbon Cutting, network with other business leaders, and enjoy hearing Chamber updates!







Washington County Featured in Georgia Trend



Washington County has been featured in the newest Georgia Trend magazine!

To see the feature, click here!
 

For updated CDC Guidelines for Businesses, click here:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fguidance-business-response.html
 
 
For a special DPH Poster that can be used within businesses, click here:

file:///C:/Users/Chamber-Pres/Downloads/CoronaVirus_Handwashing_Final_3.3.pdf





Over $204 million in lottery funds have been returned to Washington County between 1994 to present. To learn more visit:

https://www.galottery.com/en-us/benefitting-georgia/county-proceeds.html

















 

State Launches Internet Speedtest Pilot for Schools

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative (GBDI) is launching the Speedtest® by Ookla® pilot project statewide through August. This project is designed to equip school leaders with the clearest picture possible of internet connectivity for Georgia’s students and teachers for the upcoming school year.

To read more, click here.


Click here to see the WACO Summer Feeding Program!





In appreciation to our Armed Forces during National Military Month we are offering an application fee waiver to all active duty military and their dependents during the month of May.

To register:
https://lnkd.in/eHJYgMs





UGA is offering 10 FREE continuing education courses to the public that "cover a variety of hard and soft skills and apply to workers across a wide range of industries and fields" and will be available at no cost through June 30.
Visit the ink below for more information and/or to register. Self-paced and online.

https://news.uga.edu/10-free-continuing-education-courses/



OFTC Announces Plans for Fall Semester Classes

Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) recently announced their plans for the return of on campus classes and labs for the fall semester which begins on August 24. The college will maintain public health and safety guidelines which includes modifications to classes and day-to-day campus operations.

To read more, click here.

The City of Sandersville is seeking to fill the following position:
Full time Assistant Electric Director
 
Minimum requirements:

• Master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required or more than five years of related experience required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

 
Please review the job descriptions for specific job requirements.
 
Applications and full job descriptions may be picked up at Sandersville City Hall, 141 W. Haynes St., Sandersville, GA or online at www.sandersville.net
 
Completed applications must be received by 5:00 P.M. on Monday July 13, 2020.

To learn more about the SMART Benefit Program and other Member benefits, click here!