Greene County Chamber of Commerce

GCFP Chairman Steve Ruzika cuts the ribbon to celebrate the new facility, alongside friends, employees, and volunteers. CONTRIBUTED

GCFP Chairman Steve Ruzika cuts the ribbon to celebrate the new facility, alongside friends, employees, and volunteers. CONTRIBUTED

‘Simple’ mission for GCFP at new location

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Greene County Food Pantry (GCFP) relocated to its new building at 1220 Siloam Rd., Greensboro, last December but celebrated the milestone with a Feb. 5 ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce.The local nonprofit has been in operation since 2007.
Volunteers, staff, and members of the board of directors of Saint Mary’s Health care system celebrated the opening of the Good Samaritan Hospital’s Upscale Thrift Store Tuesday. The new shop also joined the Chamber of Commerce. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Volunteers, staff, and members of the board of directors of Saint Mary’s Health care system celebrated the opening of the Good Samaritan Hospital’s Upscale Thrift Store Tuesday. The new shop also joined the Chamber of Commerce. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Good Samaritan Hospital’s Upscale Thrift Store opens

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Lake Oconee’s Saint Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital officially opened its new Upscale Thrift Store on Aug. 26. The Greene County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the same day.
Lake Country Books & Gifts owners Ted and Tammy Callaway have created a cozy haven for book enthusiasts. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Country Books & Gifts owners Ted and Tammy Callaway have created a cozy haven for book enthusiasts. CONTRIBUTED

Greene Chamber welcomes Lake Country Books & Gifts

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Greene Chamber of Commerce recently held the grand opening of Lake Country Books & Gifts, a charming new bookstore located at 109 Harmony Crossing, Ste. 5, in the Harmony Crossing Shopping Center. Owners Tammy and Ted Callaway have created a cozy haven for book enthusiasts.
Owned and operated by local entrepreneur Grace Caricofe, Gracefully Baked Bread Company has become a beloved staple in the community. CONTRIBUTED

Owned and operated by local entrepreneur Grace Caricofe, Gracefully Baked Bread Company has become a beloved staple in the community. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Chamber of Commerce welcomes Gracefully Baked Bread Co.

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Greene Chamber of Commerce recently announced the addition of Gracefully Baked Bread Company to its growing membership. Owned and operated by local entrepreneur Grace Caricofe, Gracefully Baked Bread Company has become a beloved staple in the community.
Jeff and Alanna Davis, owners of Window Wizardz, receive the Heartbeat Award. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Jeff and Alanna Davis, owners of Window Wizardz, receive the Heartbeat Award. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Greene Chamber announces award winners

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards luncheon last Tuesday at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, to celebrate the achievements of local businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact in the community.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Chamber hears from Augusta member about Hurricane Helene

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Stories of the devastation from Hurricane Helene highlighted the Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet on Tuesday.Stories included a message from Evan Clark, who is employed by Chamber member Matthews Motors, which is based in Augusta and Aiken.
Multiple state and county representatives spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Panel May 14. CONTRIBUTED

Multiple state and county representatives spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Panel May 14. CONTRIBUTED

Hwy. 44 conversation dominates legislative breakfast

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Legislative Update Breakfast on May 14 at Atlas Ministry in Greensboro. The event informed attendees of recent changes made within the state legislature, including those that may affect Greene County.
The Millwood and McClendon families celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony at PJ’s Coffee during the open house event May 16. The Greene County Chamber of Commerce held the event to welcome the families to the local business community. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Millwood and McClendon families celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony at PJ’s Coffee during the open house event May 16. The Greene County Chamber of Commerce held the event to welcome the families to the local business community. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

PJ’s Coffee holds grand reopening with new owners

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce recognized Lake Oconee’s PJ’s Coffee with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16. The coffee shop is now under new ownership and is working to bring some changes to the business.
Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones was the featured speaker at the awards luncheon hosted by Ritz Carlton at Reynolds last week. COURTESY OF LAUREN BROCK

Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones was the featured speaker at the awards luncheon hosted by Ritz Carlton at Reynolds last week. COURTESY OF LAUREN BROCK

Greene County Chamber of Commerce hosts annual awards luncheon

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Mika Mills, president of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, took to the stage last week at Reynolds to recognize Greene County business leaders.
The Clayton Street Jazz Band once again played throughout the evening’s awards evening.

The Clayton Street Jazz Band once again played throughout the evening’s awards evening.

Chamber hosts 2022 Awards Dinner

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards dinner at Festival Hall on Sept. 20. The Clayton Street Jazz Band performed throughout the evening, and the food was catered by Lamar Kersey of Kersey Catering.
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