ESP Big Hearts Talent Show

ESP Big Hearts Talent Show

Bethlehem Church 985 Hog Mountain Road Winder, GA

The Vagina Monologues

The Cottage is thrilled to be hosting our fourth production of V’s (formerly Eve Ensler), The Vagina Monologues! Performances will be Thursday February 5th, Friday February 6th, and Saturday February 7th, 2026 at the Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture (373 N. Ch......More

The Cottage is thrilled to be hosting our fourth production of V’s (formerly Eve Ensler), The Vagina Monologues! Performances will be Thursday February 5th, Friday February 6th, and Saturday February 7th, 2026 at the Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture (373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA).   The play explores sexuality, reproduction, sexual violence, and other topics through monologues by individuals of various backgrounds. All proceeds will benefit The Cottage in providing free services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse. All performances begin at 8pm and doors will open at 7:30pm. The play is approximately 2 hours with an intermission.  

Marigold Auditorium for Arts & Culture

Monthly Bluegrass Jam Session

Join us at the taproom for an open bluegrass jam! Bring your instrument or just grab a seat and enjoy. This is a "come one come all" community event meant to connect our local folk artists.

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave, Athens GA

Network Lunch at Hyatt Place

Join us for the February Network Luncheon, hosted at Hyatt Place! Network Lunch is where you maximize your relationship ROI.  During this event, you'll hear from a featured speaker and our sponsors, who will give a brief presentation. Afterward, each attendee will h......More

Join us for the February Network Luncheon, hosted at Hyatt Place! Network Lunch is where you maximize your relationship ROI.  During this event, you'll hear from a featured speaker and our sponsors, who will give a brief presentation. Afterward, each attendee will have the time to introduce themselves with a quick elevator pitch. We encourage you to bring plenty of business cards, brochures, or promotional materials. With this event, we open the door for member businesses of all sizes to leverage an immense number of opportunities and resources as they network, learn, and grow as a part of the Athens area community. Thank you to our 2026 Network Lunch Sponsor, Hyatt Agency, LLC! Door Prizes provided by: 4 $50 Gift Cards   ArtsNOW Inaugural Charity Open — Complimentary Four-Player Team Join us for a fun-filled day of golf, food, contests, and purpose at the inaugural ArtsNOW Open. All proceeds support ArtsNOW’s work bringing arts-integrated education to classrooms across the Southeast. Through the generosity of one of our supporters, we are pleased to offer a complimentary four-player team (valued at $600) as a door prize. Date and Time: Monday, March 16th, 2026 | 10:30am - 4pm EDT Location: Jennings Mill Country Club: 1150 Chambers Court Watkinsville, GA 30677 US Learn more about ArtsNOW by visiting www.artsnowlearning.org. We look forward to seeing you on the course!" If you'd like to provide a door prize for this luncheon, please email [email protected]. 

Golden Pantry Ribbon Cutting

Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Golden Pantry's newest location at Beechwood!  After two years of redevelopment, this completely rebuilt store features expanded fueling sites and new options including diesel, recre......More

Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Golden Pantry's newest location at Beechwood!  After two years of redevelopment, this completely rebuilt store features expanded fueling sites and new options including diesel, recreational 90, and bulk DEF at the pumps. As a family-owned business serving Georgia since 1965, they offer a full-service deli with breakfast, lunch, and catering—all made from scratch daily, never frozen. They're also proud to issue community grants through their register round-up program and The Be Golden Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation. Free lunch will be served! Golden Pantry has always been a huge supporter of the Chamber and we are delighted to celebrate their newest location!

Opening Reception for "Emancipation to Integration: Black Education in Athens, Georgia"

Opening Reception for Emancipation to Integration: Black Education in Athens, Georgia The Historic Athens Welcome Center invites the community to a free Opening Reception for its new exhibit Emancipation to Integration: Black Education in Athens, Georgia on Thursday, Fe......More

Opening Reception for Emancipation to Integration: Black Education in Athens, Georgia The Historic Athens Welcome Center invites the community to a free Opening Reception for its new exhibit Emancipation to Integration: Black Education in Athens, Georgia on Thursday, February 12th from 4:00-6:00 PM. The exhibit shares the remarkable stories of formerly enslaved people, local Black educators and students of the Reconstruction era, the first students and teachers to integrate Athens schools and the University of Georgia, and the legacy of Black education in Athens. During the reception, guests will meet the curators of the exhibit and are welcome to tour the c. 1820 Church-Waddel-Brumby House. Your RSVP is greatly appreciated! https://www.athenswelcomecenter.com/events/bhm-exhibit

280 East Dougherty Street Athens, GA 30601

Regional Friday Legislative Call

Each Friday during legislative session, tune in for a virtual call with a member of our elected delegation to the Georgia General Assembly. This is an opportunity to hear about important issues and the expected outcome of the General Assembly. Calls will begin with a ......More

Each Friday during legislative session, tune in for a virtual call with a member of our elected delegation to the Georgia General Assembly. This is an opportunity to hear about important issues and the expected outcome of the General Assembly. Calls will begin with a conversation led by our co-host followed by audience questions.  Feb 6: Houston Gaines — Co-host: David Bradley, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Feb 13: Bill Cowsert — Co-host: Courtney Bernardi, Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Feb 20: Allan Powell — Co-host: Jill Parham, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Feb 27: Spencer Frye — Co-host: David Bradley,  Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Mar 6: Rob Leverett — Co-host: Jill Parham, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Mar 13: Eric Gisler — Co-host: Courtney Bernardi, Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Mar 20: Frank Ginn — Co-host: Jill Parham, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Mar 27: Houston Gaines — Co-host: David Bradley,  Athens Area Chamber of Commerce  

Click here to join the call Meeting ID: 264 718 351 359 75 Passcode: Mi3Ce3v2

Galentine's Day Celebration

Ladies, call your besties! Join us for a Galentine's Day Celebration at Lexington Vintage. 

Lexington Vintage; 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605

UGA Reverse Creative Career Fair

The Creative Reverse Career Fair is an innovative networking opportunity designed to empower students in creative disciplines. Unlike traditional career fairs, this event allows students to take the lead by setting up displays to showcase their portfolios, skills, and t......More

The Creative Reverse Career Fair is an innovative networking opportunity designed to empower students in creative disciplines. Unlike traditional career fairs, this event allows students to take the lead by setting up displays to showcase their portfolios, skills, and talents directly to employers. While open to all majors, the event is especially geared toward fine arts students and those exploring creative career paths that may not have a clearly defined connection to their major, such as photography, video production, social media/content creation, Illustration, or fabric design. 

The event will take place in the Lamar Dodd School of Art, First Floor Atrium.

Classic Swing Golf Lounge Ribbon Cutting

Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Oconee Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Classic Swing Golf Lounge.  Classic Swing Golf Lounge is a premium indoor golf simulator lounge and private event venue located in the heart......More

Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Oconee Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Classic Swing Golf Lounge.  Classic Swing Golf Lounge is a premium indoor golf simulator lounge and private event venue located in the heart of Watkinsville, Georgia. Spanning 2,600 sq. ft., the facility offers a cutting-edge and inclusive golf experience, tailored to enthusiasts, families, youth, and corporate clients alike. Their space features four state-of-the-art custom bays powered byTrackman iO simulators ensuring unmatched precision, immersive gameplay, and PGA-grade data analysis. Members enjoy secure 24/7 keycode access, while guests can book bays by the hour or attend community-driven leagues, clinics, and events. A stylish lounge transforms the space for sports watch parties, private celebrations, and corporate functions.

3rd Annual Bowling (and Bingo) 4 Bottoms

You’re invited to become a Bowling for Bottoms 2026 sponsor! Come join us in supporting families and make an impact in our community. The Athens Area Diaper Bank strives to eradicate diaper need by providing diapers to low-income families in the Athens area, while rai......More

You’re invited to become a Bowling for Bottoms 2026 sponsor! Come join us in supporting families and make an impact in our community. The Athens Area Diaper Bank strives to eradicate diaper need by providing diapers to low-income families in the Athens area, while raising public awareness of diaper need and its impact. Bowling for Bottoms is our annual fundraiser and a great opportunity for local businesses to support this important work! Join us in helping babies across our community stay clean, dry, and healthy this year. For more information, contact [email protected].

Starland Lounge & Lanes, Downtown Athens

Regional Friday Legislative Call

Each Friday during legislative session, tune in for a virtual call with a member of our elected delegation to the Georgia General Assembly. This is an opportunity to hear about important issues and the expected outcome of the General Assembly. Calls will begin with a ......More

Each Friday during legislative session, tune in for a virtual call with a member of our elected delegation to the Georgia General Assembly. This is an opportunity to hear about important issues and the expected outcome of the General Assembly. Calls will begin with a conversation led by our co-host followed by audience questions.  Feb 6: Houston Gaines — Co-host: David Bradley, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Feb 13: Bill Cowsert — Co-host: Courtney Bernardi, Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Feb 20: Allan Powell — Co-host: Jill Parham, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Feb 27: Spencer Frye — Co-host: David Bradley,  Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Mar 6: Rob Leverett — Co-host: Jill Parham, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Mar 13: Eric Gisler — Co-host: Courtney Bernardi, Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Mar 20: Frank Ginn — Co-host: Jill Parham, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Mar 27: Houston Gaines — Co-host: David Bradley,  Athens Area Chamber of Commerce  

Click here to join the call Meeting ID: 264 718 351 359 75 Passcode: Mi3Ce3v2

Small Business Government Contracting Success

This summit will be a chance for you to here from speakers from the SBA, University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center, Georgia's Dept. of Administrative Services, various lending institutions, and SCORE Northeast Georgia and to interact with other small bus......More

This summit will be a chance for you to here from speakers from the SBA, University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center, Georgia's Dept. of Administrative Services, various lending institutions, and SCORE Northeast Georgia and to interact with other small businesses. Speakers: Rose-Marie Drake, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Tulu Kaifee, University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Julian Bailey- Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) April Berry- ACE Loans John Beverstein, SCORE Northeast Georgia Anthony Spencer, Market Capital Lending Nancy Cleveland, Dave Hepner, Susan Johnson, Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator Training Topics: Business Financing, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Managing a Business, Networking Event, Selling to State & Local

Athens Clarke County Library- 2025 Baxter Street, Athens GA 30605

122nd Annual Meeting - Lights. Camera. Action!

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Annual Meeting for over 100 years as an opportunity to honor businesses and community members, enjoy networking and fellowship, and share progress and goals with our membership. Make plans to join us this year as......More

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Annual Meeting for over 100 years as an opportunity to honor businesses and community members, enjoy networking and fellowship, and share progress and goals with our membership. Make plans to join us this year as we celebrate all that makes Athens special!  

We are thrilled to announce that this year's event will be held in the Classic Center's Grand Hall! Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's): What is the dress code for the event? The theme this year is Lights. Camera. Action. Guests are welcome to lean in

Regional Friday Legislative Call

Each Friday during legislative session, tune in for a virtual call with a member of our elected delegation to the Georgia General Assembly. This is an opportunity to hear about important issues and the expected outcome of the General Assembly. Calls will begin with a ......More

Each Friday during legislative session, tune in for a virtual call with a member of our elected delegation to the Georgia General Assembly. This is an opportunity to hear about important issues and the expected outcome of the General Assembly. Calls will begin with a conversation led by our co-host followed by audience questions.  Feb 6: Houston Gaines — Co-host: David Bradley, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Feb 13: Bill Cowsert — Co-host: Courtney Bernardi, Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Feb 20: Allan Powell — Co-host: Jill Parham, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Feb 27: Spencer Frye — Co-host: David Bradley,  Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Mar 6: Rob Leverett — Co-host: Jill Parham, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Mar 13: Eric Gisler — Co-host: Courtney Bernardi, Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Mar 20: Frank Ginn — Co-host: Jill Parham, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Mar 27: Houston Gaines — Co-host: David Bradley,  Athens Area Chamber of Commerce  

Click here to join the call Meeting ID: 264 718 351 359 75 Passcode: Mi3Ce3v2