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The 120th Annual Meeting encouraged Chamber members and guests to Dream Courageously about their vision for a bright future for Athens. Congratulations to the award recipients:
- Ambassador of the Year - Thelma Collins, ABB
- CCSD Educator of Excellence - Jakelyn Spencer, Cleveland Road Elementary School
- Small Business of the Year - Condor Chocolates
- Nonprofit of the Year - Athens Community Council on Aging
- ATHENA Honoree - Jennifer Zwirn, Small Business Owner
- Spirit of Athens - Michele Pearson Tucker, Edward Jones
- Upshaw Bentley Citizen of the Year - Jinx Patel
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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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