Hey Chamber Members!
It's time for another business check-in!

We've created a short survey so that you can let us know how COVID-19 has impacted your business and how we might best serve you during this time.

To take the survey, click here!










This meeting will be an opportunity for the local business community to come together, share information about the economic situation they are facing, and provide feedback on what resources and initiatives would be most helpful in the economic recovery of our community in the wake of COVID-19.

To register for the event, 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!

2020 Kaolin Festival Update







 

Register NOW!

This 2-day, 235-mile fully supported paved-road ride is happening on October 23 & 24, 2020.  Take advantage of EARLY-BIRD PRICING until August 31. Regular pricing starts Sept. 1.

 

Check out our FAQ page for answers to all your questions. If we didn't answer your question there... Call or text Mary Charles Howard, ride organizer: 706-338-8054   The Athens to Savannah Ride is the annual fundraiser to build the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail.  Thanks to our early sponsors!  Be a ride sponsor.

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 :   47.3%

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!





Our local Complete Counts Committee is asking all industry leadership to PLEASE provide a 10 minute opportunity for employees to fill out their Census form, whether online or by phone. They can go to www.my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 (Spanish translators available). 
 
They only need to provide their address to get started. The entire form is 9 questions long. Every person counted brings in an estimated $2,300 annually to Washington County based on our 2010 Census data, meaning a family of 5 adds over $100,000 in federal funding for Washington County. With the current response rate we are set to lose 248 MILLION dollars in funding over the next ten years.

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

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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.














 

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!
 

 

Pineland Cogentes Announces Merger with Professional Network Services

Pineland Cogentes, Inc., a subsidiary of Pineland Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and technology solutions and managed service providers in Georgia and North Carolina, announced today the merger of Pineland Cogentes and Professional Network Services. Professional Network Services, PNS, was founded in Roanoke, Virginia by David Topping, Gary Klik, and Jeff Lunsford in 1994. Professional Network Services provides experience and service offerings in IT Managed Services, Infrastructure cabling, telephony, video surveillance and building access control systems. 

To read more, click here!











 

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


 

 

 

Deal of the Month: Bacon Cheeseburger Combo for only $5.49