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Employees of Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce member businesses and their immediate families have access to a 10% tuition discount at Athens State University through the Chamber’s learning partnership with the university. Since the partnership began in August 2023, Chamber members have submitted 126 discount forms and received more than $44,000 in tuition savings. The…
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Chamber members, community partners, friends and colleagues gathered on July 31 to celebrate President & CEO Crystal Brown on her final day with the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce as she began her retirement after more than 14 years of dedicated service. Crystal joined the Chamber staff in 2012 and had served as President &…
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Chamber members gathered for After Hours at Ignite Real Estate Academy on July 30. The event provided an opportunity for members to network, make new connections and visit with the Chamber’s new President & CEO, Reggie Ash, during his first week with the organization. Thank you to Ignite Real Estate Academy for hosting and to…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Decatur City Schools’ newest educators during the annual New Teacher Welcome Breakfast on July 30 at First Baptist Church. The breakfast celebrated teachers and administrators preparing for the 2026-27 school year while providing an opportunity for community leaders to officially welcome them. Superintendent Dr. Michael Douglas introduced the…
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The 20th annual Summer Welding & Electrical Technology (SWeETy) Camp gave 30 female students entering grades 9-12 the opportunity to explore careers in welding, electrical technology and advanced manufacturing through four days of hands-on learning at Calhoun Community College. Throughout the week, students received instructor-led safety training before gaining experience with welding techniques, electrical technology…
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The Morgan County Communications Department received two first-place awards at the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) annual awards competition, held during the National Association of Counties Conference in New Orleans. One of the winning projects was the “Love Where You Live” brochure, a collaborative effort between Morgan County Communications Director Michael Wetzel and…
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Approximately 190 business and community leaders gathered on July 21 for the Chamber’s 2026 Legislative Update at the DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront. Moderated by Scott Mayo, Executive Director of the Cook Museum of Natural Science, the forum featured Senator Arthur Orr, Representative Terri Collins and Representative Parker Moore as they discussed the 2026 legislative…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted Breakfast & Biz on July 16 at The Magnolia Room in Decatur featuring guest speaker Keith Jackson, founder and owner of Keith Jackson Leadership. During the session, Keith challenged attendees to rethink what it means to lead, emphasizing that leadership is not defined by a title but by…
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The Morgan County Event Center is now open in the Cotaco community, providing residents with a new place to stay active, gather with others and enjoy a variety of recreational activities. Located at 388 Union Hill Road in Lacey’s Spring, the 34,627-square-foot facility features two full-size basketball courts, four volleyball courts, six pickleball courts, an…
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The Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center (E-Center), in partnership with Redeemed Digital Studios, has launched The Scene, a new app designed to help residents and visitors discover local restaurants, events, attractions and things to do throughout the community. Whether you’re planning a night out, searching for weekend activities or exploring somewhere new, The Scene makes it…
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