Sylvester | Worth County
Chamber of Commerce
"Ask not what your community can do for you but what can you do for your community."
122 N Main Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
229-776-7718
Updates:
For more updates, please visit our Facebook page. We also encourage you to look at other resources such as the CDC and the Georgia Department of Health for updates about COVID-19
Please read: •Curfew from 10:00 pm - 6:00 am •No public or private gatherings with 10 or more people •Grocery stores/retail stores can only operate at 50% of the Fire Marshall occupancy including employees and they must maintain physical distance space of 6 ft. •Gyms/physical fitness facilities can remain open if there are less than 10 people and there is someone there to monitor for symptoms and ensure physical distance is observed. •Absolutely no in-room dining! Curbside, pickup, delivery, or drive thru only and there is to be no consumption on premises. Only 3 customers are allowed inside at a time to pay and must maintain distance. •All entertainment businesses such as game/pool halls/clubs are to remain closed. •Churches and graveside services are allowed with physical distance and no more than 10 people. •All playgrounds, parks, and recreation centers are closed.
This order is in effect today through 11:59 pm April 13th, and will be adjusted as needed.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance Program The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for a small business. These loans can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. Learn more and apply online.
Learn more and apply here!
Georgia Department of Labor Emergency Unemployment The Georgia Department of Labor updates rules so that Georgia employers may partial claims online on behalf of their employees for any week during which an employee (full-time/part-time) works less than full-time due to a partial or total company shutdown caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Any employer found to be in violation of this rule will be required to reimburse GDOL for the full amount of unemployment insurance benefits paid to the employee. Download the How Employers File Partial Claims Desk-Aid found on the GDOL Alert Page and follow the step-by-step instructions. Filing partial claims results in your employees receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefit payments faster, usually within 48 hours for claims filed electronically. Employees for whom you file a partial claim are NOT required to report to a Georgia Department of Labor career center, register for employment services, or look for other work.
Learn how to file claims here!
Conquering a Business Crisis
Contact your local UGA SBDC office for assistance with any of the items in this guide. With 17 offices across Georgia, there is an office near you. A complete list of offices is available at the end of this document. To access the document, click here.
Phoebe Worth Medical Center
Animals and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
CDC has not received any reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19. Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by COVID-19.
For more information on the Coronavirus and your pets, click the button below.
Business Weekly Spotlight
3G's Auction Company's owners Todd and Sherry Spence are professional auctioneers who are committed and driven to provide the utmost in your auction experience. Sherry, the 2015 Georgia State Champion Auctioneer, has been in the auction industry over 20 years. 3G's Auction, established in 2010, has experienced tremendous growth since the doors first opened. The dedication to the people, both buyers and sellers, and the reputation 3G's Auction Company has acquired speaks for itself.
Sherry and Todd are committed to providing professional, high-quality service to all who choose 3G's Auction Company to handle their auction needs. "We are not afraid of hard work and we pay very close attention to detail".
3G's Auction has successfully conducted Estate Auctions, Charity/Benefit Auctions, New Merchandise Auctions, Used Merchandise Auctions, Antique Auctions, Livestock Auctions and more.
If you have an estate or items you need to be sold, 3G's Auction can do it!
Todd & Sherry have had to postpone all auctions, temporary, due to COVID-19. Once the all clear is given by the government and local leaders, they will be ready to help and serve all who seek services provided by 3G’s Auction Company.
“The safety, health of our clients, our customers and the communities we assist are our top priority. Our love & prayers will continue for all. May our faith in the Lord and in His plan for us be united. And may we all remain vigilant and strong throughout these unknown times.”
Greater New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
Best Friends Humane Society in Worth County Reagan Williams 787 Ephesus Church Road Poulan, GA 31781
Sylvester Computer Guy Josh Beckstrom 502 W Franklin Street Sylvester, GA 31791
Worth County Health Department
Gina Connell, RN 1012 W. Franklin Street PO Box 785 Sylvester, GA 31791
Specialty Sales Company Cari Shanklin 2848 Hwy 82 East Sumner, GA 31789
Art Sign Company Inc Mabel Knight 2241 Toledo Drive Albany, GA 31705
Popham Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Mock Road Mini Storage
Larry D. Knight
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting!
The upcoming election on March 24, 2020, has been postponed until May 19, 2020. Early voting will resume on April 27, 2020.
Business After Hours has been postponed until further notice!
South Georgia Banking Company (SGBC) is accepting applications for the 2020 Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship. This Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Community Bankers Association (CBA), awards $1,000 annually to four (4) deserving high school seniors who plan to attend a Georgia College/University/Technical School beginning the Fall semester after they graduate. The (1) applicant who is selected by SGBC as the local winner will be awarded a $500 cash scholarship before moving on to the CBA selection process. The goal of The Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote community banking. The scholarship is named after long-time CBA Chief Executive Officer, the late Julian Hester and his late daughter, Jan Hester. Jan was a senior at the University of Georgia when she died in an auto accident in April of 1990. In addition to supporting community banking, this scholarship is an opportunity to pass on the positive qualities both Julian and Jan Hester exemplified to further the development of tomorrow’s generations. You can find additional details about the scholarship and the requirements for applicants by clicking the image above. Please help spread the word about this scholarship and encourage qualifying high school seniors in your community and schools to fill out an application and return it to their nearest South Georgia Banking Company branch or mail it to SGBC, P.O. Box 1505, Tifton GA 31793 to be received before Friday April 3, 2020.
The Georgia Business Action Network
(Click the image below to access the Legislative Update)
Geocaching is a way for you to see the community. The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber has hidden Geocaches all around Worth County. It is up to you to explore and find them.
Paul Pro Pressure Washing Benefit:
Paul Pro Pressure Washing would like to offer chamber members 10% off any service provided by them!
Secure Record Solutions Benefit:
Secure Record Solutions would like to offer chamber members 10% off their first shredding services. Whether it is a one time purge or the first year of a regular shredding program, if you are a chamber member, you get 10% off!
Do you enjoy being a part of the Chamber? Then tell everyone! Share this flier with your friends and help us spread the word on the benefits of being a Chamber member!
Ruth's Cottage and The Patticake House
Sexual Assault Advocate
Upcoming Community Events!
The Phoebe Career Fair will be rescheduled for a later date!
Join SRTC for their STEAM Youth Camp to learn all about bunnies!
Join SRTC for their STEAM Youth Camp to learn all about chicks!
Join the Best Friends Humane Society as the present the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" in Murder at the Orient Express on May 8!
Come out to the Police vs. Firefighters Baseball Game for their Guns and Hoses Charity Event!
Experience the Ride of a Lifetime by riding a Huey Helicopter on April 4th for $50!
Join A&M Farms for an Easter Egg Hunt on March 28th!
Our Business After Hours has been postponed to a later date!
Join Family Vision Outreach Inc. for a Rib Festival Fundraiser!
Upcoming Event Applications
Annual Run for Our Veterans
(Rescheduled for July 4th)
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Have an event? Post it Here......
The Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage you to submit all Worth County events to the Community Calendar on our website. We want everyone who lives or visits to know what is happening in our community. This calendar is open to the whole community. Churches, Businesses, Concerts, Civic Organizations, Fundraisers, etc...
We make every effort to ensure the events are posted, however, the best way to ensure your event is highlighted is to go to www.swcountychamber.com, click news & events, click calendar, and then follow instructions for submitting an event.
*This calendar is open to any event being hosted in Worth County or by a chamber member.
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