“CHAMBER NEWS”

Monthly Publication of the Elbert County

Chamber of Commerce www.elbertga.com

November/December, 2014

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

DR. STUART ERWIN, DMD PC

Please join the practice of Dr. Stuart W. Erwin as they host Business After Hours and Open House on Tuesday, December 16th. They will also be welcoming Dr. Amanda Erwin Chandler to their

practice. Light refreshments will be served.

Dr. Stuart Erwin graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry in 1975. He spent 3 years in Texas serving in the Army, after which he returned to Elberton. He opened his practice, Stuart W. Erwin DMD PC, in July of 1978 and has been

providing dental care to the community ever since.

Dr. Amanda Erwin Chandler is a native of Elbert County and is thrilled to be returning home. She graduated as valedictorian from ECCHS in 2005 and went on to attend the University of Georgia. After graduating from UGA, she followed in her fathers footsteps and attended Georgia Regent University (formerly The Medical College of Georgia). She graduated top of her class this past May with her Doctorate of Dental Medicine and has joined her father in his practice. Dr. Chandler’s husband, Dr. Jordon L. Chandler, also graduated from GRU with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine and will be caring for the community of Franklin Springs at his practice,

Chandler Dental Partners.

The Chamber would like to thank Superintendent Chuck Bell and his staff for the tour and delicious food enjoyed by

everyone that attended Business After Hours on October 16th at ECCHS. We are so proud of the renovations and additions that make this a state of the

art facility.

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2015 TWILIGHT STROLL BY THE

GRANITE BOWL

The 12th Annual Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl will be held on Friday,

January 9th, 2015. Registration will be held at the Elbert Theatre beginning at 6:00 pm. We will have a one mile “Fun Run”, a 5K and a 10K. Committee members are currently looking for sponsors. Platinum sponsors are $1000, Gold-$500, Silver - $300 and Bronze $150. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please call the Chamber at 706-283-5651. Registration forms are available online at www.elbertga.com.

CHRISTMAS PARADES

The Elberton Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Chamber and the City of Elberton, will be held on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30 pm. The theme is “What Christmas Means To Me”. Contact number 706-283-5651 or 706-213-3204. There is a no entry fee. The Bowman parade will be held on Saturday, December 6th at 2:00 pm. Bowman will also have a Bizarre from 10-4 on the Bowman Square. Contact number 706-245-5432. The Montevideo Parade will be December 21st at 2:00

pm.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The Nominating Committee consisting of Chairman PJo Phelps, Jason Smith, Michael Rutherford, Greg Gunter and Daniel Graves will be accepting

recommendations from the membership for potential nominations for the Board of Directors. New directors serve a term of two years. Please mail your recommendations by December 31st to the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 537.erton

GA 30635

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INDUSTRY OF THE MONTH

The Community Pride Committee of the Elbert County Cham-ber of Commerce selected King’s Monument Company as In-dustry of the Month for November. Pictured at the recognition are: (l-r) Pam Brown, PJo Phelps, Mendy Christian, Marty King, Trudy King, Bill Brown, Val Evans and Phyllis Brooks. Congratulations to King’s Monument Company.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

The Community Pride Committee of the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce selected Swift Fire Protection, Inc. as Business of the Month for November. Pictured at the recognition are: (l-r) Phyllis Brooks, Pam Brown, Harry B. Floyd, Val Evans, Merrill Franklin, Cindy Howell, Jason Franklin, Bill Brown and PJo Phelps. Absent from the pic-ture was Josh Franklin. Congratulations to Swift Fire Pro-

tection, Inc.

SAFEHOUSE MINISTRY

SafeHouse Ministry is entering it's 19th year assisting individuals in Elbert County and our six surrounding counties. This short-term emergency shelter assists women and children who find themselves homeless due to domestic violence, homelessness and/or natural disaster. Along with shelter ministry we also assist folks with food on a daily basis from our food bank and also furniture if people are in need due to a house fire or just sim-ply leaving a domestic situation and cannot return home. SafeHouse is a faith-based ministry that depends on grants, and financial gifts from individuals, churches, civic groups, etc. The number of individuals serviced for the first half of 2014 totals over 3,000. This is all made possible through the prayers and support of faithful individuals. SafeHouse is asking if you or your company will select them as one of the agencies that you sup-port.

SALVATION ARMY

On behalf of the Salvation Army, the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce will be accepting canned/dry goods to be used to prepare Christmas food boxes. Items can be dropped off at the Chamber Office from 9-5, now until Dec. 10th.

GRANITE CITY FALL FESTIVAL

The Granite City Fall Festival was a success in spite of the cold weather that moved in for the weekend. Thanks to the many that came out to support the ven-dors. There were approximately 2000 in attendance. One event that draws a crowd each year is the giving away of the granite pumpkin donated by Clint But-ton. This year’s winner was Ashley Williams. Congratulations to Ashley!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Chamber would like to welcome into our membership the following:

Leann C. Smith

and

The Elberton Kiwanis Club

Contact - Amy Campbell

If you know of potential new members please let us know so that we may contact them.

CANDLELIGHT SHOP NIGHT

Main Street Elberton will sponsor Candlelight Shop Night on the Downtown Square on Tuesday, November 25th from 5:00pm -7:00pm. There will be a $500 cash prize awarded to one lucky person who has shopped locally during the 12 Days of Christmas Cash prior to the Candlelight Shop Night, merchant discounts, extended hours, luminaries around the square, antique fire truck rides, Sister City Boston Butt pickup and crafters. There will also be carolers singing. We hope you will come out for a great evening on the Downtown Square as we kickoff the holiday season.

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS

Need gift ideas? The Chamber has tote bags, Chamber cookbooks, Elbert County Historical Cookbooks, Jeanne Mack note cards, Aurolyn Hamm-White’s book, Pinetown Cemetery and Martha Phillip’s two books, Written on Rock and Carved. Stop by today, we will be glad to

help you with your Christmas shopping. Questions about the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment? Starting November 15, 2014 – February 15, 2015, MEDLINK Georgia, Inc. has certified Navigators in their Centers to assist you. Call: 706-677-4568 for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS-DATES BOARD MEETING DATES 2014/2015

Nov 20,21,22,23 - Santa’s Sleigh – Philomathea Masonic Lodge December 4 Nov 22 - Parking Lot Party with Clay Page January 8 Nov 23 - Christmas Open House - Kreations by Kathy/Southern Accents February 5 Nov 23 - Christmas Open House - Petal Pusher Florist March 5 Nov 23 - Fall/Christmas Open House - Woodson Florist April 3 Nov 25 - Candlelight Shop Night-Downtown May 2 Nov 27/28 - Thanksgiving Holidays June 4 Dec 4 - Elberton Christmas Parade July 2 Dec 6 - Bowman Christmas Parade and Bazaar August 6 Dec 21 - Montevideo Christmas Parade September 3 (For detail on any of these events, please call the Chamber) (706-283-5651)

CHAMBER MISSION - The mission of the Elbert

County Chamber of Commerce is to promote commerce,

tourism and growth that enhances the quality of life in

our community.

VISION STATEMENT - “Elbert County - Small

town charm with recreational opportunities, rich

heritage and smart growth.”

THE ELBERT COUNTY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

and

DR. STUART ERWIN, DMD PC

INVITE YOU TO ATTEND

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

AND OPEN HOUSE

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

5:30 - 6:30

LOCATION - 22 LAUREL DRIVE

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

FROM THE OFFICERS AND STAFF OF

THE ELBERT COUNTY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

PJO PHELPS, JASON SMITH, MICHAEL RUTHERFORD,

BILL DAUGHTRY, JIMMY HILL,

PHYLLIS BROOKS AND GWEN CHILDS