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Summer Just Got Cooler: Ice Skate inside Akins Ford Arena this July
Summer Just Got Cooler: Ice Skate inside Akins Ford Arena this July ATHENS, GA – July 1, 2025 — Looking for a cool way to beat the summer heat? Akins Ford Arena is opening its doors for indoor ice skating for a limited time this month! From July 17- 20, 2025, visitors of all ages can enjoy a unique opportunity to lace up their skates and hit the ice. Escape the sweltering Georgia heat and step into a cool, icy escape, right in the heart of Athens. The arena's state-of-the-art ice rink offers a fun,
Scrappy, Smart, and Digital: Crafting a Lean Marketing Plan That Works
Digital marketing on a tight budget is the modern business equivalent of running a marathon in flip-flops—possible, but only if the strategy is sharp. While large companies pour millions into ad campaigns and influencer deals, small businesses and solo ventures often need to get creative just to stay in the race. That doesn’t mean quality must suffer; it just means each move needs to be deliberate. The difference between waste and return is often in the details, and there are clever, less obvious ways to
Marissa Chastain of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
Marissa Chastain of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institute for Organization Management A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Marissa Chastian, IOM, Vice President of Operations of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded
Nourishing Neighbors – Neighbor Survey Results: A Community Breakfast
You’re invited to hear about the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia’s 2025 Neighbor Survey, completed in partnership with Athens Wellbeing Project. Please join us for a meal that matters. Listen to what our neighbors say about their experience of food insecurity, and explore how we can respond with collaborative and compassionate action. A hot breakfast will be catered by Mama's Boy. thanks to Jackson EMC for sponsoring this community event. Location: The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia 890 Newton Bridge Rd
Dr. Christopher Ward named St. Mary's Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Christopher Ward, MD, MBA, FACEP, CPE, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of St. Mary’s Health Care System, including its hospitals in Athens, Lavonia and Greensboro, effective Monday, April 14, 2025. Dr. Ward brings more than 30 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience to his new role with St. Mary’s. Most recently, he served as CMO for several hospitals in the Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, Texas, a unique joint venture between HCA and Methodist Healthcare
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