Annual Events

ANNUAL EVENTS

By Richard Scully 12 Feb, 2019
Congratulations to Caroline Taylor; Lee County’s 2019 STAR Student!  She chose Mrs. Kelly Dowling, as her STAR Teacher.  Mrs. Dowling taught Caroline 12th grade AP Calculus.The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Education sponsor the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program.  Students are selected on the basis of their SAT scores (during one test administration), [...]
By Richard Scully 08 Nov, 2018
 The Lee County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 30th Annual Dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday, November 8, 2018.  We celebrated 30 years of service to our community and honored some individuals who deserve recognition for giving back to their community!  Pictured from left to right:Non-Profit of the Year The Anchorage/Bob LynchBusiness of the Year: Knights Apparel & Gifts/John & Andrea Williams, Greg KnightPartner in Education: Dawn HarrellMan of the Year: [...]
By Richard Scully 13 Feb, 2018
Congratulations to Auric Saha; Lee County’s 2018 STAR Student!  He chose Mr. Robby Davis, as his STAR Teacher.  Mr. Davis taught Auric 11th grade AP Language. The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Education sponsor the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program.  Students are selected on the basis of their SAT scores (during one test administration), cla [...]
By Richard Scully 02 Dec, 2017
What a day for celebrating the Christmas Spirit in Lee County!  The morning started off with a little fog but shortly after the parade stepped off the sun began peeking its way out of the clouds!    It was one of the largest crowds that had ever lined up for the 29th Annual Spirit of Christmas Parade and the 8th annual “Spirit of Christmas Festival” which followed.  There were 100+ parade applicants with over 150 showing up to pass in review. 45+ vendo [...]
By Richard Scully 09 Nov, 2017
​The Lee County Chamber of Commerce hosted its twenty-ninth annual dinner and awards ceremony.  We celebrated 29 years of service to our community and honored some deserving individuals who deserve recognition for giving back to their community! Pictured...From Left to Right ​Business of the Year                         South Georgia Heating & C [...]
By Richard Scully 11 May, 2017
​​Clubs were swinging and balls were flying at the Lee County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Classic held May 11, 2017 at River Pointe Golf Club.  The teams were divided into three flights and ranked 1st through 3rd.  We would like to congratulate the winners: 1st Flight 1st Place     Merritt Insurance & Investments                 &nbs [...]
By Richard Scully 17 Mar, 2017
The Lee County Chamber of Commerce held its 10th Annual Under the Oaks Arts Festival on Thursday, March 17, 2017 at the Bindery at Oakland Library.​1st Place Art#24StallionJohnathan Perry2nd Place Art#22Canada GeeseRobert Peavey3rd Place Art#45Forgotten HomeDebbie WalkerHonorable Mention Art#23RetiredRobert PeaveyPeoples Choice#25I'll Be Waiting For YouJohnathan Perry​1st Place Photography#2A Foggy Morning in GeorgiaJohn Antoniewicz2nd  Place Photography#190092Kellie Mo [...]
By Richard Scully 07 Feb, 2017
Congratulations to Chihye Kim; Lee County’s 2017 STAR Student!  She chose Ms. Deborah Howell, as her STAR Teacher.  Ms. Howell taught Chihye 10th Grade Honors Literature. The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Education sponsor the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program.  Students are selected on the basis of their SAT scores (during one test administ [...]
By Richard Scully 28 Jan, 2017
A Mystery Dinner Theatre: “All My Murders” The 13th Annual Mystery Dinner Theatre sponsored by the Lee County Chamber of Commerce and the Lee County Palladium Players was held Saturday, January 28, 2017 at The Bindery at Oakland Library.  The meal was catered by Southern Elegance and the show was directed by Robby Davis.  “All My Murders!”…an audience-participation mystery and comedy.  A rehearsal of America’s favorite daytime [...]
By Richard Scully 03 Dec, 2016
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