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Hello from the Chamber! Make sure you and your staff are ready: Business Emergency Prep Checklist Monitor & stay up to date with these sites: Washington County EMA National Weather Service Peachtree City Explore Georgia: Travel Info. Washington Co. EMA The Washington County EMA has been monitoring the weather & hosting daily briefing meetings with local community & public safety partners to plan, prep and prepare. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warning for parts of northeast, east-central, and even metro areas of Georgia from Friday night through Sunday morning. What’s expected: • Snow: Some areas — especially east and northeast Georgia — could see snow accumulations (up to a couple of inches in spots). • Timing: Wintry weather looks most likely Saturday. • Cold air and wind chills: Temperatures will plunge this weekend with dangerously low wind chills — possibly into single digits or below in some locations. • Hazardous travel: Roads, bridges, and overpasses could become slick and dangerous — plan accordingly and monitor local pages for travel advisories. Reminders: Plan ahead if travel is necessary Keep extra warm clothing, blankets, water, food, & medications on hand Charge phones and keep emergency supplies easily accessible Make sure pets and vulnerable neighbors are safe and cared for Check your home for cold-weather safety (pipes, heaters, carbon monoxide detectors, etc.) This forecast could change, so keep checking updates from the National Weather Service and local weather sources as the weekend approaches. Stay safe and warm, everyone! US National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia Washington County Georgia EMA Washington County Sheriff's Office, Georgia Washington County GA Board of Commissioners Our community uses CodeRED to send important alerts straight to your phone, email, however you select to receive alerts—including weather emergencies, road closures, and public safety notifications. Signing up is free and only takes a few minutes. Don’t wait until an emergency happens to get the information you need. Sign up today: https://accountportal.onsolve.net/washingtoncountyga Events and Outreach Education 2026 SBWC Regional Educational Series: “Bridging the Gap – Workers’ Compensation in a New Era.” This four-city seminar series will bring together professionals from across Georgia’s workers’ compensation community to explore timely topics, share insights, and strengthen collaboration across industries. Event Dates & Locations: April 15 – Lake Lanier Boathouse - Gainesville April 22 – UGA Tifton Conference Campus - Tifton April 27 – Savoy Automobile Museum - Cartersville May 6 – Savannah Convention Center - Savannah Each seminar will feature timely; thought-provoking sessions designed to inform and inspire: The State of the Board Legislative updates and Board initiatives from Chairman Ben Vinson. Hope in Motion Supporting the children of Georgia’s injured workers through Kids’ Chance. Legal Bridges Key case law decisions shaping the future of workers’ compensation. Bridges, Bottlenecks, and Breakthroughs Panel discussion on emerging challenges: undocumented workers, AI, aging workforce, FMLA overlap, and more. Modern Medicine Navigating post-pandemic realities with pre-pandemic rules. Bridging Stakeholder Interests Collaborative strategies for aligning diverse perspectives in workers’ compensation claims. Registration Opens December 1st Registration to attend a seminar is $100 per person until April 1^st. After April 1^st the cost will increase to $125. To register for this event, visit the registration portal. For more details, you can visit www.sbwc.georgia.gov. 2026 Sponsors 2026 Sponsorship Form Due January 31st https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKCo0oe3Ux-NUZFP7ug9jEL6LcL9F4RlgPjagUW4SbF9RQ2w/viewform?usp=dialog Office Hours
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