Helping build the Future of Telfair County One Day at A Time Just the Fax Newsletter November 2013 A publication of the City of Milan 2 Mt. Zion St. P.O. Box 87 Milan, GA 31060 (229) 362-4290 City of Scotland 969 Main St. P.O. Box 197 Scotland, GA 31083 (229) 868-2315 November 2013 Featured Chamber Members Nominations now being accepted for the 2014 Telfair County Man, Woman & Business of the Year The Business of the Year Award is given to recognize the contribution of a Telfair County local business, organization or agency that has made a positive contribution to fostering and promoting business vitality in Telfair County. The Man and Woman of the Year Awards are given to recognize a Telfair County Man and Woman for their generosity of spirit and volunteerism and long-term community support and dedication. The winner of each category will be announced at the 2014 Annual Telfair County Chamber Banquet which will be held on February 27, 2014. Nomination forms can be obtained from the Telfair County Chamber of Commerce by calling (229) 868-6365 or requested by email at rogers@telfairco.org or from the Chamber website ; under Programs. Deadline to submit nominations: December 31, 2013 Nominations received after this date will not be considered. Submit nomination forms to the 9 East Oak St. McRae, GA 31055 Fax: (888) 575-2477 Brick by Brick
Save the Date for the 2013 Christmas Extravaganza Events Christmas in Lumber City Lumber City, GA Monday, December 2, 2013 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Hosted by the Lumber City Womans Club Visit with Santa (Bring your own camera) at the Farm Day Café Building located at intersection of Main St. & Central Ave. across from the Bank of Lumber City. Shopping and Dining with Lumber City Merchants (Many will be offering Christmas Specials) Lighting of Lights 7 p.m. Jingle Bell Walk (McRae/Helena, GA) Thursday, December 5, 2013 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. (no fee to participate) Bring you Jingle Bells and take a stroll with us thru downtown Helena and McRae, GA. Lineup for walk begins at 5:00 p.m. in front of Helena City Hall located at 7 Forsyth St., Helena, GA and begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. The walk ends at the located at 9 East Oak St., McRae, GA. All ages and groups are invited to participate but children under age 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Christmas Night Out McRae & Helena, GA Thursday, December 5, 2013 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Shop, Dine & Visit with the McRae & Helena Merchants, Restaurants & Churches. Entertainment provided at various locations! A variety of organizations will be setting up at the during this event. Make sure to stop by and visit with them! Santa & his Elves will be at Toni s House of Style 16 S. First Ave. McRae, GA 31055 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Brunch with Santa Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge 80 Live Oak Trail Helena, GA Hosted by the Friends of Little Ocmulgee State Park Saturday, December 14, 2013 9 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Tickets will be available soon! Person by Person
2013 Telfair County Christmas Parade Friday, December 6, 2013 6:00 p.m. Parade Entry Forms are now available. Parade Theme: Inspirational Christmas Rules & Entry Forms can be obtained from: 9 East Oak St. ~ McRae, GA Downloaded from web: Deadline to enter November 27, 2013 This year s parade will be telecasted by WSST- TV, Cordele, GA and aired in over 400,000 households! This telecast is made possible by the following sponsors: Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge (Helena, GA) The Merchants & Citizens Bank (McRae, GA) World Outreach Church (McRae, GA) This year s parade theme will be Inspirational Christmas Parade begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. The parade route will begin on Eighth St. in Helena, GA and travels down Oak St. in McRae, GA ending at the Piggly Wiggly. The Chamber invites businesses, industries, churches, civic organizations and individuals to place an entry in the parade (floats, cars/trucks, golf carts, walkers, etc.) Floats only will be judged and trophies awarded for 1 st and 2 nd place. Floats will be judged on: a) Overall appearance b) Special effects c) Creativity/Workmanship d) Use of theme: Inspirational Christmas All entries must pay an entry fee: Commercial $10.00 Non-Commercial $ 5.00 This parade takes place after dark, so as a safety precaution, CANDY THROWING will not be allowed during the parade. Also remember, no entry is allowed to have a live Santa Claus as Santa will be riding on the fire truck. Business by Business
Relay for Life Fund Raiser McRae Correctional Facility Presents Tee Off Fore Cancer Golf Tournament November 23, 2013 Little Ocmulgee State Park s Wallace Adams Golf Course Field limited to 18 teams. Please call ahead and reserve your team s spot (229) 868-7778 Chris Clark at Ext: 42257 Richard Daniel at Ext 52250 Shotgun Start 1 p.m. 4 Man Scramble $200 Per Team Lunch Provided Range Balls Provided Lunch and Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. 1 st Place will be paid for two flights Hole Sponsorship $50 A sign advertising your business will be placed at a tee box the day of the tournament. Bolt by Bolt
Upcoming Events at the Telfair Center for the Arts Pure Country Saturday November 16, 2013 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Kendra Welch With Mark Cartwright Come and enjoy a great evening of entertainment with Country music at its best Kendra is fresh from a crowd pleasing performance with Rusty Williams at Little Ocmulgee State Park. Mark s recent hit topped the charts for five weeks. Tickets $10 Tickets are available at the door or At Bowen s Jewelers 18 W. Oak St. ~ McRae, GA (229) 868-6201 Free Parking Middle Georgia Concert Band Christmas Concert Telfair Center for the Arts 903 W. College St. McRae, GA 31055 http://tcfta.com (229) 868-7114 December 14, 2013 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $10.00 Mark you Christmas Holiday Calendar for a special performance of the sixty-member Middle Georgia Concert Band. Step by Step
Telfair County Job Fair/Career Expo Telfair County and surrounding county Employers are invited to participate! Booth space is free! Employer participation in this event will allow you as employers to display your business to the public and to talk to students and the public who are seeking career guidance, advice and employment. Even if you do no currently have a hiring need, we invite you to participate. Registration forms can be requested by emailing Paula Rogers at rogers@telfairco.org For more information About this event: Telfair County Chamber of Commerce (229) 868-6365 rogers@telfairco.org Looking for a Job or Better Education??? Then Fall for a Better Career at the Telfair County Job Fair/Career Expo Tuesday November 5, 2013 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Telfair County Recreation Department 408 E. Oak St. McRae, GA 31055 Learn how to get your GED or a degree with Oconee Fall Line Technical College and Little Ocmulgee Instructional Center (OFTC will be waiving application fees at this event) Meet potential employers! Many employers will be onsite to take employment applications. Suggested items to bring Resume High School Diploma ~ GED~ College Degree Social Security Card Driver s License Birth Certificate Georgia Work Ready Certificate
Christmas Day the Healthy Way $25 Registration Fee When November 23, 2013 Time 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Where Little Ocmulgee State Park Join us for a fun-filled day that includes: Holiday Wreath and Décor Presented by Ms. Tommy Stone of Stone s Florist Participants will create a holiday wreath to take home! Healthy Party Foods Presented by Ms. Debbie Selph of A Taste of Home Catering. Delicious samples will be available to taste! Handling Holiday Stress Christmas Shopping on a Budget Brought to you by: Telfair County Extension Office and Laurens County Extension Office Jewelry-Making Participants will create a piece of jewelry to enjoy themselves or give as a gift! Several Vendors will be on hand to help you get started on your Christmas List! 31 Bags Pampered Chef Jewelry Mary Kay Avon Vinyl-Lettering Space is limited, so call today to reserve your spot! Phone: (229) 868-6489
Community Updates on Facebook, Website and Star 102.7 Telfair County Chamber of Commerce Tune in to Star 102.7 Friday, November 1, 2013 9 a.m. for Chamber Community Update 9 East Oak Street McRae, Georgia 31055 (229) 868-6365 rogers@telfairco.org One Day at A Time