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For 250 years, America’s story has been shaped by communities like ours.

This June and July, Washington County will proudly celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with special events and hometown festivities.
Keep an eye on our page for updates, announcements, and ways to celebrate together! If you are planning something for America's 250th let us know we would love to add it to our calendar of events

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.

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Hello from the Chamber! For 250 years, America’s story has been shaped by communities like ours. This June and July, Washington County will proudly celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with special events and hometown festivities. Keep an eye on our page for updates, announcements, and ways to celebrate together! If you are planning something for America's 250th let us know we would love to add it to our calendar of events 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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