
The 119th Annual Meeting continued the celebration of our back-to-back National Championship and all of the community champions in Athens. Congratulations to the award recipients:
- Ambassador of the Year - Thelma Collins, ABB
- CCSD Educator of Excellence - Sean Simpson, Clarke Middle
- Small Business of the Year - Athens Research & Technology
- Nonprofit of the Year - Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
- ATHENA Honoree - Alison McCullick, UGA Office of Community Relations
- Spirit of Athens - Doc Eldridge
- Upshaw Bentley Citizen of the Year - Rick Parker, Athens Housing Authority
Serving Our Members & Community
Since 1904, we have served our members and the community by fostering relationships and strengthening the ties that have secured Athens’ position as the hub of northeast Georgia.
The Chamber has become the regional leader on issues vital to a thriving business community and works hard to support other organizations dedicated to making Athens, GA the best place to live.
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Did You Know?

Premier Partners
Elite Partners

BBGA

First American

Piedmont

Fortson, Bentley

St Mary's

University of Georgia
Classic Partners
Supporting Partners
Friends of the Chamber

Kevin Price

Good Works

Pellicano Construction

Milestone Construction

Grahl Construction

Caterpillar

Terrapin

Landmark Properties

W&A

Georgia Heart Institute

NEGA Physicians Group

classic city bank

oconee construction services

superior air management