To register, click here.





All Young Professionals & YP’s at heart are invited to join us for this upcoming YP event! It will be a great time of discussion about books you’ve read or ones you need to read. Plus, hear updates from our own local author, Lakeshia Poole!

To register, click here.





*This is the rescheduled date from August 20th.



Washington County Featured in
Georgia Trend & Sandersville Scene 



Washington County has been featured in the newest Georgia Trend magazine & The Sandersville Scene. Swing by or give us a call for your copy today ! 

Georgia Trend virtual link: 
To see the feature, click here!



Exciting NEW Chamber Benefit

Each Chamber member will receive a complimentary subscription to the Georgia Trend magazine. Be on the lookout for your first edition arriving in you mailbox in September!







To view the recording of the Hospitality Industry and COVID Webinar, click here!





To view the recording for the Annual Drugs Don't Work Meeting, click here!

2020 Kaolin Festival Update






Sandersville Farmers Market Now Open!

To get a Farmers Market application, click here.

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





With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, The Washington County Extension / 4-H office is limited access by appointment only. We have to be very creative and innovative with our programming, while continuing to see the public. We are still collecting soil, plant and water samples with accessible bins placed in front of the office with instruction. If you have any questions, please call us today at 478.552.2011.

Washington County Census Response Rate :   45.3%

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!
 

The Washington County COVID Task Force put together a little video for our community.

So here are a few friendly reminders from some familiar faces. Join Us ! #wacocares

To view the video, click here!





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!



CDC Guidelines for Businesses

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
 
 
DPH Posters

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






 





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.














 

Meet our new faculty and staff for 2020-2021!
Top Row: Ashley Garin, Receptionist; Matthew Harris, Upper School SAT Prep and Computers; Katie Daniels, Preschool Aide
Bottom Row: Candace Kennedy, Kindergarten; Shelby Everett, 6th Grade Sub and Coaching Staff; Amanda Davis, Early Pre-K





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/








Annual Back To School Bash 
Through local business donations, over 600 book bags were filled and given out to local Washington County students. Many thanks to the Washington Co. Sheriffs Dept. for the outpouring of resources for the event. 
 

The City of Sandersville is seeking to fill the following position:
Full time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
 
Minimum requirements: Applicant must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, have a valid GA driver’s license, and the 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 August 17, 2020.

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

 

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies — The Inc. 5000

Pineland Cogentes Ranks No. 630 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 746 Percent.

To read more, click here.




Available Friday, August 14th 



 

Pecan Grove Apartments

Offering affordable housing for families, seniors, and persons with disabilities! Rents range from $0 to $575 per month for qualified applicants.

647 Ferncrest Drive
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-9080


 

 

New: BBQ Sandwich!
Deal of the Month: Double Cheeseburger Combo for only $4.99