Henry County Chamber of Commerce September 2020 HenryCounty.com News Magazine

A HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION | YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS

HENRYCOUNTY.COM HAMPTON • LOCUST GROVE • MCDONOUGH • STOCKBRIDGE SEPTEMBER 2020

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CHAIR’S MESSAGE

THE CHAMBER SUPPORTS COMMUNITY UNITY PAGE 4

INDUSTRY PROFILE

CHILDCARE PROVES ESSENTIAL TO RE-OPENING SCHOOLS AND ECONOMY PAGE 6

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN HENRY COUNTY — BUSINESS BOOSTER WEBINAR HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAGE 10

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MISSION STATEMENT: To serve as a voice for the business community, provide quality service and programs that meet the needs of members, improve the economic environment of the community, and create a legacy of leadership for the future.

DID YOU KNOW: Have you ever wanted to be on TV or radio? One of the benefits of membership is the opportunity to do a 1-2-minute interview that will be broadcast on SCB-TV, the local cable channel. This interview provides an outlet to the community that will let them know about your business and how to contact you.

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IN THIS ISSUE 4

CHAIR’S MESSAGE

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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CHAMBER NEWS

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INDUSTRY PROFILE

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LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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CHAMBER FEATURE

The Chamber Supports Unity

Taking #10for10 Can Lead to More for Henry County

Childcare Proves Essential to Re-Opening Schools and Economy

HCDA Works Behind the Scenes to Land More Than 1700 Jobs for Henry County

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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP Welcome to new and renewing members

$2.5 Million CARES Act Roll Out Featured

Finding History Inspires Youth Leadership

20th Annual Golf Tournament

The Henry County Chamber of Commerce Magazine is published by the Henry County Chamber in partnership with the Henry Herald.

For editorial information contact Barbara Ingram, bingram@henrycounty.com.

For advertising opportunities contact Mary Ann Holland, (770) 957-9161 x223, maryann.holland@henryherald.com.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

CHRISTY CHEWNING Member Engagement Coordinator Central Georgia EMC 2020 Chair Henry County Board of Directors

THE CHAMBER SUPPORTS COMMUNITY UNITY “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.”

— J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

What is the role of a Chamber of Commerce? The variety

dialogues to the community to address the impact of bias,

and scope of Chamber activities are unlimited. The Chamber

systemic failings, and diversity. We want to have open

promotes the area’s business economy and encourages

conversations to improve the businesses in the county and the

business and industrial investment to broaden the tax

quality of life for all citizens in Henry County.

base and provide employment. To business prospects and newcomers, the Chamber represents the community’s pride and self-image.

Chambers of commerce are also involved in non-commercial

Even when COVID-19 made us change our timeline on many programs, our mission for the year did not change. We want you to know that you belong to an organization that wants to collaborate with our businesses and our community.

areas such as education, human relations, environmental,

Why, because we are energized by a shared drive and

cultural, and governmental concerns. These challenges have

passion. We want to engage with one another, sharing a

caused Chambers of Commerce to become a viable force in

vision of the future and sharing the collective influence to

seeking solutions to today’s social problems.

make the vision happen. As a chamber and community

This year we have focused on our collaborative partnerships with the Henry County Government, Henry County Schools, and the Henry County Development Authority to provide information, encouragement, and guidance for our entire community during this time of change. We are bringing 4 | HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.henrycounty.com

leader, we want to lead by impacting our county and transforming our future. If we belong, engage, and lead, we will prosper, not only in growing our individual businesses but also by enriching our community.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE TAKING #10FOR10 CAN LEAD TO MORE FOR HENRY COUNTY Can you spare 10 minutes to guide the next 10 years?

It is a simple question. One that, if we all commit to that 10 minutes, we can shape the future of Henry County, its infrastructure, its healthcare, its education, and more.

JOSEPH HENNING President & CEO Henry County Chamber of Commerce

Public responses to Census 2020 will conclude at the end of this month. And millions of dollars are at stake. Your response to the census is important in determining our collective future.

Follow our #10for10 hashtag on social media. Encourage your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to

complete the census.

Visit 2020census.gov today and complete the census. When you are done, challenge others with the #10for10 tag.

Thank you!

$5 MILLION AVAILABLE TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS

CARES ACT

ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Access to $5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) are available to qualified businesses and nonprofits through applications submitted through the Henry County Board of Commissioners website.

The CARES Act provides payments from the CRF that may only be used to cover costs that are necessary expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, that were not budgeted. The costs must be incurred during the period beginning March 1, 2020 and ending December 30, 2020.

CARES Act reimbursements will assist the county, small businesses and individuals of Henry County and the allocations will be 40 percent to the county, 30 percent to small businesses (up to $10,000 per small business) and 30 percent to nonprofits. For information on eligibility for grant funds, visit the Henry County website.

Applications will be vetted through the county’s Grant Department and then moved to a committee for evaluation.

To be considered for CARES funding, businesses and nonprofits must have their primary office located in Henry County and meet additional eligibility requirements.

Applications will continue to be processed until all funds have been disbursed. For more information on the CARES Act Funds or the application process, please contact Nathifa Cunningham at 770-288-6541.

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INDUSTRY PROFILE CHILDCARE PROVES ESSENTIAL TO RE-OPENING SCHOOLS AND ECONOMY Across the nation when response to the COVID-19 pandemic caused businesses to close and workers to stay home, many childcare programs closed too, except for those serving essential workers. All together demand dropped by 60% to 75% nationwide in March and April.

Entering the seventh month since Georgia ordered businesses to shelter in place, the childcare industry is considered by many to be a part of the essential infrastructure. Many childcare businesses have continued to operate and have done so with minimal interruption due to the pandemic. A wealth of new information derived from studies around groups that cared for the children of essential and frontline workers led recently to the release of new CDC guidelines for re-opening schools.

Recognizing that social distancing is difficult with young children, some of the successes at childcare facilities involved dividing children into groups of 9 or fewer children per adult with no mixing of children or adults between groups.

Children are provided their own craft materials and limited sharing with toys.

Temperatures of each child (and parents) are taken daily at drop-off and parents are not allowed to enter the buildings. Children are delivered to the parents outside at the end of the day. Every staff member is required to wear a mask and, of course, there’s continual disinfecting and cleaning.

David Mann, President and Director of Missions at Strong Rock Christian School said that they determined it was critical for families and their children for challenges to be met in order to remain open. “By implementing appropriate mitigation strategies, the Strong Rock Early Learning Center could remain open safely and meet the needs of families,” he explained.

Eagles Landing Christian Academy which serves K-3 –12 closed in March and re-opened in June when restrictions eased. They spent the summer months planning and training for re-opening and developed a comprehensive plan which they posted online. Their childcare protocols and best practices follow closely the CDC Guidelines and helped them to re-open safely and without incident.

The Chamber recognizes the essential work of its childcare industry members during these challenging times.

Jennifer Flores, owner of Cedars Preschool at Locust Grove, and her team created a “Thank you for washing your hands” call-out to motivate children in their care to enjoy handwashing. When asked about measures taken to prevent infections, Flores said, “On week one, we implemented hand-held foggers six times a day, which create a fine mist disinfectant over everything. We also take temperatures continually and during naps. That’s when the Tylenol wears off.”

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COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2001 WEST JODECO ROAD STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281 678-770-4462 WWW.COMMUNITYCHRISTIANSCHOOL.NET MEMBER SINCE 2002

GRIFFIN FIRST ASSEMBLY EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING ACADEMY FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2000 WEST MCINTOSH ROAD GRIFFIN, GA 30223 • 770-227-2080 @GFADAYCARE ON FACEBOOK MEMBER SINCE 2009

MCDONOUGH METHODIST ACADEMY

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NORTH HENRY ACADEMY

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STRONG ROCK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 4200 STRONG ROCK PARKWAY LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248 678-833-1200 WWW.STRONGROCKCHRISTIANSCHOOL.COM MEMBER SINCE 2007

SUNBROOK ACADEMY

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SUNBROOK ACADEMY AT LUELLA 235 WALKER DR. MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 770-914-1933 WWW.SUNBROOKACADEMY.COM MEMBER SINCE 2015

TABERNACLE OF PRAISE CHURCH

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HCDA WORKS BEHIND THE SCENES TO LAND MORE THAN 1700 NEW JOBS FOR HENRY COUNTY

F. J. “JOSH” FENN

Starting in late July, three major firms announced plans to expand operations into Henry County netting approximately 1764 jobs in 2021. The exciting news came in a span of about three weeks as Governor Brian Kemp made the official announcements on behalf of each of the firms. In each case, it was clear that the Henry County Development Authority (HCDA) helped stick the landing in bringing these new businesses to the area.

Zinus USA, Inc. Announces First U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Facility On August 18, Zinus USA, Inc., a rapidly growing e-commerce mattress and furniture company and subsidiary of Zinus Inc., announced that they will develop their first North American advanced manufacturing facility in McDonough, GA. The company will invest $108 million and create 804 jobs in Henry County.

The HCDA, under the leadership of Executive Director F. J. “Josh” Fenn, works With over 40 years of experience in the home furnishings industry, Henry County Development Authority to promote economic development in Zinus has expanded to 20 countries across the globe and plans to Henry County through the attraction of continue growing their international footprint in the coming years. new investment and jobs and the retention and expansion of Zinus has several distribution centers across the U.S., but this marks existing industries. the company’s first U.S. manufacturing facility. The company’s other Purple Plans to Invest $21 million in Henry County manufacturing facilities are in Indonesia and China.

Manufacturing Facility Through its investment, one of the largest in Georgia since the Executive Director

On July 27, Purple Innovation, Inc. (“Purple”), the comfort technology company known for creating the Purple® Mattress, announced that it has selected Henry County for its third U.S. manufacturing facility. Purple plans to make a $21 million investment in a 520,000-square-foot facility, delivering 360 jobs to the area. The company is expanding its manufacturing operations to the East Coast to meet consumer demand. Individuals interested in career opportunities with Purple may visit purple.com/careers for more information.

start of the new fiscal year, Zinus will bring hundreds of good paying advanced manufacturing jobs to the area. The new manufacturing facility is expected to open in the first half of 2021 and will also serve as a U.S. distribution center for the company.

RIBBON CUTTING

The Home Depot Announces New Henry County Supply Chain Facility A second expansion announcement was made on August 4, by Georgia-based The Home Depot. The company announced its plans to build a total of three new warehousing facilities in DeKalb, Fulton, and Henry Counties. This expansion project will deliver approximately 1,000 jobs to greater metro Atlanta.

M3 CREATIVE STUDIO

Contact: Michael Mueller 3904 Jodeco Rd. • McDonough, GA 30253 (404) 482-2667 • www.m3creative.net

In 2017, The Home Depot announced a plan to invest $1.2 billion in its supply chain to expand its distribution network with approximately 150 new facilities nationally. This investment will expand the company’s current same-day and next-day delivery options to 90% of the U.S. population. Georgia is a hub for the company’s Southeast supply chain operations and its national delivery strategy.

The Home Depot is currently hiring 600 associates for its new 657,600-square-foot Henry County warehouse located at 3150 Highway 42 South in Locust Grove. Interested jobseekers should visit careers.homedepot.com for more information or text JOBS to 52270 for a link to apply for local positions.

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Contact: Maurice Florence 922 Eagles Landing Parkway • Stockbridge, GA 30281 (678) 586-5838 • www.eatyardbirdz.com HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.henrycounty.com

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Henry County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Proudly Serving Henry County

Publication of HenryCounty.com is made possible in part by the support of the Board Members of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce.

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Christy Chewning, Chair, Central Georgia EMC Lincoln Parks, Chair-elect, Web Mobile Fusion Sharon Ponder, Immediate Past Chair, Bennett International Group Shaun Mock, Secretary/Treasurer, Snapping Shoals EMC Laura Turner, CVB Chair, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Dr. Elna Poulard, Vice Chair for Government and Education, Family Support Circle Morrelle McCrary, Vice Chair for Economic and Community Development, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Steve Nail, Vice Chair for Chamber Development, Nail Heating & Air Conditioning Joseph Henning, President & CEO

CLASS OF 2020 Scott Mahone, Mercer University Genie Moore, Mary Kay Consultant Kedon Williams, Southern States, LLC Kerry Arnold, Heritage Bank Sharon Ponder, Bennett International Group Steve Nail, Nail Heating & Air Conditioning CLASS OF 2021 Carolyn Wright Fraser, Edward Jones Financial Adviser Morrelle McCrary, RAM-Tech PC Solutions Christy Chewning, Central Georgia EMC Dr. Elna Poulard, Family Support Circle Kevin Demmitt, Clayton State University Thomas Williams, Kaiser Permanente CLASS OF 2022 Brent Huckaby, BB&T Lincoln Parks, Web Mobile Fusion Kena Ceasar, Ameris Bank

Maggy Martinez, Starbound PR Firm Lydia Pierre, Pierre Branding Group Rosa Marroquin, Georgia Power CHAIR APPOINTEES Laura Turner, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Dr. Murray Williams, Southern Crescent Technical College Shaun Mock, Snapping Shoals EMC EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis, Henry County Schools Superintendent Scott Harrison, Henry County Water Authority Amy Kuhns, Leadership Henry Chair Taylor Welch, Leadership Henry Representative Don Dunlap, Youth Leadership Henry Chair Mayor Robert Price, City of Locust Grove

Mayor Steve Hutchison, City of Hampton Mayor Billy Copeland, City of McDonough Mayor Anthony Ford, City of Stockbridge Chair June Wood, Henry County Board of Commissioners Josh Fenn, Henry County Development Authority Dr. Lily Henson, Henry County Hospital Authority CHAMBER STAFF Joseph Henning, President & CEO Barbara Ingram, Director of Communications Gary Sparrow, Director of Membership Phyllis Reeves, Office Manager CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU STAFF Laura Luker, Director of Tourism Aisha White, Digital Content Manager Janna Szeto, Partner Relations Manager

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CHAMBER NEWS $2.5 MILLION CARES ACT GRANT ROLLOUT FEATURED The opening of the Henry County CARES Act Grant Restart Program was the subject of the Virtual Business Booster Luncheon held on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Hundreds of Chamber members and Henry County businesses tuned in at the noon lunch hour for the live webinar which broadcast also on Facebook Live.

Henry County staff members, Shannon B. Sagnot, Director of Administrative & Constituent Services and Community Development, and David Smith, Henry County Director of Finance, presented information about the Henry County federal CARES Act (Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) supplemental grant funding allocated to support small businesses.

VIRTUAL BUSINESS BOOSTER LUNCHEON SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • 12:00 NOON ONLINE

PANEL DISCUSSION — WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN HENRY COUNTY: NEEDS, TRENDS, BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES

Familiar with the topic, Chamber president Joseph Henning moderated the discussion about how the County intends to award $2.5 million in grants for job retention and creation. “While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the global, national, and local economy, Henry County is committed to offering assistance where possible for the small businesses that are the fabric of our communities,” explained Joseph B. Henning, Chamber CEO. An additional $2.5 million will soon be available for non-profits.

The Business Booster Luncheon will feature a panel discussion on September 17, via Zoom and Facebook Live. The event assembles a panel of workforce development experts who have Henry County as a primary focus area. The recent surge in supply chain logistics and advance manufacturing and technologies will bring nearly 2000 jobs to the area in the next year and positions Henry County as a leading hub for additional growth. But are we ready?

Are we adequately prepared with a pipeline of skilled workers and technicians to fill the hiring needs of the recent business expansions? Will businesses in the area be able to become a part of the supplier ecosystem?

The live Q & A provided details about the grant, who qualifies, and how to apply. To view the Business Booster Luncheon, visit www.Together4Henry.com.

Join us during lunch for this discussion so relevant for business leaders and employers of Henry County. To register, visit the Chamber website Events page at henrycounty.com.

“Doing Business in Stockbridge” Initiative, presented by Councilman Elton Alexander and Southern Crescent Women in Business, Inc., Sept. 1, 10 AM – 12 PM on Zoom

IT’S HAPPENING IN HENRY September 2020

McDonough Scarecrow Contest Registration

Register now thru September 23 The Scarecrows begin setup September 25 and goes through September 30. All scarecrows should be set up by October 5 to qualify for Judging. Come by and vote for your favorite scarecrow October 1 – 29. Social distancing required; masks recommended.

Winners will be announced via Live Facebook October 30. For more info, call 770-957-3915.

This free online webinar is open to all community members. Preregistration is required. Email zpearson@cityofstockbridge-ga.gov or call 404-565-5109 for more info and how to register.

Labor Day Weekend Sale at Tanger Outlets, Locust Grove September 4 – 7 Southern Crescent Tech Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training September 9 & 10, 8AM – 12PM, $199/person The Yellow Belt Program is an introduction to Six Sigma plus Learn.

It includes the fundamentals of Six Sigma and is a foundation for advancing to the Green Belt Level of this quality management system.

For more info, contact: economicdevelopment@sctech.edu or 770-228-7364.

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Camp Horizon Free Digital Kids’ Grief Camp September 12 (In-home)

Open to any child, ages 6 – 16, living in over 40 counties surrounding Atlanta who has lost a loved one. Kids will have fun while enjoying activities designed to promote healing, growth, and learn coping skills and how to manage emotions.For more info, visit sacredjourneyhospice.org.

To register, email camphorizon@sjh1.com.

Day of Joy Henry County September 12, 9 AM, Big Springs Park, 64 Veterans Dr. McDonough Join us as we gather for a time of worship & prayer at 9 AM and from there we will go to various points of the City/County.

Joyful believers will participate in acts of service throughout our county. Register online through Eventbrite or Facebook.

Southern Crescent Women in Business 2nd Annual Funding Pitch September 17, 6 PM – 8:30 PM, Virtual Eventbrite: Fundingpitch2.eventbrite.com

Import Alliance Atlanta Meet Rescheduled for September 19 – 20, Atlanta Motor Speedway Visit www.importalliance.org for details.

2020 Charity Day September 18, Tidal Wave Auto Spa

100% of all proceeds benefit charities 42 Hwy 81 W, McDonough, 470-388-5059

Bear Creek Festival September 26, 9 AM – 5 PM, Downtown Hampton

The Bear Creek Festival will host antique dealers, food vendors, many arts & craft vendors and a kid’s area.

For more info, visit www.hamptonga.gov.

CHAMBER NEWS COMMUNITY DIALOGUE PANELISTS ANALYZE A CALL FOR REAL RACIAL PROGRESS

BY FACING DIFFICULT TRUTHS Community Dialogue Book Club

Tears We Cannot Stop

By Michael Eric Dyson

Monday, September 21 10:00 AM Zoom and Facebook For registration info, visit the events page at henrycounty.com

The fourth in a series of Community Dialogue book discussions takes place on Monday, September 21, at 10:00 AM. Produced by the Henry County Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Chamber CEO and President Joseph Henning, the monthly event will broadcast live on Zoom and Facebook. The book, Tears We Cannot Stop, by Michael Eric Dyson will be the topic of the discussion.

The Chamber encourages Henry County to participate in the Community Dialogue Book Club discussions on their respective dates. If you miss a discussion, do not worry! Every event can be found on the Chamber’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE BOOK CLUB 2020 SCHEDULE Date October 26

Author Ta-Nehisi Coates

Book Title Between the World and Me

November 30 Robin DiAngelo

White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism

December 14

How to be an Antiracist

Ibram X. Kendi

LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP FINDING HISTORY INSPIRES YOUTH LEADERSHIP

By Lyndsay Theado

History has taken such an enormous role in the present-day conversation that the Youth Leadership Henry board of directors could not let the missed class for “County History Tour Day” slip through their fingers. Through brainstorming sessions, some trial and (quite hilarious) error, and working with Henry County Historian Gene Morris, the Youth Leadership Henry Class of 2020 was sent out on a history scavenger hunt throughout the county during the month of August.

While able to work individually to maintain social distancing the class has taken their families for a ride through notable places throughout Henry County’s past. The students have visited places such as the Locust Grove Institute, a 1890’s era college preparatory school that is now the city hall, to Floyd Chapel Baptist Church in Stockbridge where Martin Luther King, Sr. preached his first sermon, to the old Smith’s Power Plant foundations, a hydroelectric power plant founded in 1919, along Airline Road at Cotton Indian Creek. We hope the history of our community will continue to help shape the leaders of tomorrow! #YLHClassOf2020

Youth Leadership Henry is a program of Henry County Chamber of Commerce.

Isha Shah of Luella High School at Floyd Baptist Church

Chandler Harris of Impact Academy at Smith’s Power Plant Foundations

Carter Lemelin of Academy for Advanced Studies at Locust Grove Institute HENRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.henrycounty.com

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CHAMBER FEATURE

20th Annual Golf Classic

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020

Heron Bay Golf & Country Club 5100 Heron Bay Boulevard Locust Grove, GA 8:00 a.m. Registration • 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Lunch and Beverages Provided Cash Awards Presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Teams, and for the Winner of Putting Green Contest

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SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LEVELS: PRESENTING

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CHAMBER FEATURE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis Superintendent

770-957-6601 770-914-6178 FAX

www.henry.k12.ga.us 22 N. Zack Hinton Parkway McDonough, Georgia 30253

YOUR SOURCE OFPOWERANDINFORMATION.

City of Stockbridge

Anthony S. Ford Mayor 770-389-7910

4640 North Henry Boulevard Stockbridge, GA 30281 https://www.cityofstockbridge.com/

City of McDonough

Billy Copeland, Mayor

136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA 30253 770-957-3915 • mcdonoughga.org

City of Locust Grove Robert Price, Mayor 3644 Highway 42, Locust Grove, GA 30248

(770) 957-5043 locustgrove-ga.gov

Henry County Tax • Commissioner’s Office 140 Henry Parkway • McDonough, GA 30253

1709 Highway 20 West Westridge Business Center McDonough, GA 30253

(770) 957-5786 henrycounty.com

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Michael Harris Tax Commissioner

(770) 288-8139 • mharris@co.henry.ga.us • www.henrytc.org

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How We Can Be Here For You Between the pandemic and market volatility, you're sure to be facing a lot of stress. We're here for you -– ready to listen, support and navigate this together. We have several ways to keep in touch. Give us a call.

Call or visit any of our sixteen financial advisors in the Henry County area. To find an Edward Jones office near you, call 1-800-ED-JONES visit www.edwardjones.com.

Lin Watts,or AAMS® Financial Advisor

MKT-12308-A

How We Can Be Here For You

305 Olde Towne Way Mcdonough, GA 30252 678-583-1325

edwardjones.com Member SIPC

Between the pandemic and market volatility, you're sure to be facing a lot of stress. We're here for you -– ready to listen, support and navigate this together. We have several ways to keep in touch. Give us a call.

Lin Watts, AAMS® Financial Advisor

305 Olde Towne Way Mcdonough, GA 30252 678-583-1325

edwardjones.com Member SIPC Craig Carroll 305 Olde Towne Way Mcdonough, GA 30252 (678) 583-1325

Member SIPC I www.edwardjones.com

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We're saving a place for you...

Whether you are looking for on-campus instruction or virtual/online instruction done right, you have a choice.

admissions@eagleslanding.org • 678.818.1072 2400 Hwy. 42 North, McDonough, GA 30253

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