The owners of PAC Wellness (the gym in Glenwood) Glen Posey with his son Greer, Windy & Ricco Angel (not pictured) and Vince Clark celebrated with an official Ribbon Cutting by the Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 26th .  Mayor, GM Joiner offered a few words of encouragement and welcome as Vince cut the ribbon.  The ribbon cutting was followed by tours of the facility and a business after hours with delicious refreshments until 7 p.m. 

Everyone enjoyed getting to see what the gym has to offer and we wish you well.

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Mr. Wright McLeod will be at the Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday,  11:00 a.m. on April 25th to meet the folks of Wheeler County.  He is seeking the congressional seat in our district and this would be a great opportunity to see what he has to say.

Mr. Wright is a retired Naval Aviator having flown F-14 Tomcats  in Operation Desert Storm. 

As a Naval Officer, an attorney, a municiple judge and a small business owner, he has a record of leadership and service.

Come meet him for yourself.

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Pac Wellness also known as “the gym in Glenwood”  if you check them out on facebook, will be having their ribbon cutting AND host a business after hours on Thursday, April 26th.  The events will begin with the ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. and then the business after hours will continue until 7 p.m.  with refreshments and door prizes.  It will be a great time to drop by and get a peek behind the doors to see what great things are happening there.  So, mark your calendar you won’t want to miss it!

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Another wonderful Wheeler County Day. Wednesday, April 11, 2012 the Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce had the honor of presiding over 3 Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies in Glenwood.

We want to congratulate Ms. Jeanette Coursey, the owner/operator of Megan’s Diner on Hwy 280 in Glenwood. She had her employees with her to celebrate and they are:  Brittany Brown, (holding ribbon); Kaci Owens, (holding ribbon) Harry Ogle and Tracy Wooten is not pictured. 

Chamber members present were: Rochelle Culver, Louise & Billy Humphrey, Bobby Cox, Ann Thompson, President Gene Hopkins, Carol Bragg, next row: Sue Joiner, Brenda Cornett, Mayor GM Joiner; back row:  Ronnie Gilder, Monroe Goss, Janice O’Brien, Fred Gilder, Lynn Johnson,  Andy Brownley, Keith & Sandra McNeal, and Craig Adams.

We also want to congratulate the folks at Wimpey’s Custom Designs Cabinet Co. Inc.  in Glenwood.  Mr. Troy Wimpey cutting the ribbon held by his wife Sabrina Wimpey (right) and mother Dorothy Wimpey (left).  Also present were his father, Mr. Larry Wimpey; children: Alex Wimpey, Alayna Wimpey; Tyler Wimpey, and nieces, Jordan, Isabelle and Madison Williams.  Employees:  Eddie Mathis, Shaun Ricks, and Cole Busby. 

Chamber members were:  Carol Bragg, Ronnie Gilder, President, Gene Hopkins, next row:  Monroe Goss, Fred Gilder, Andy Brownley, Lynn Johnson,(in front of Lynn)  Sue Joiner, Sandra McNeal and Mayor GM Joiner, Craig Adams, Bobby Cox, Ann Thompson, Louise & Billy Humphrey, Brenda Cornett, Janice O’Brien and Keith McNeal.

We offer our congratulations to Mrs. Chiquetha Williams, Owner/Operator of Almost Paradise Beauty Salon in Glenwood.  She is a Master Cosmetologist and Instructor.  She had with her, her employees: Sharay Braddy, Esthetician Apprentice; Cornney Harvey, Receptionist; Owen Mann, Stock Holder and Mrs. Williams husband and co-owner, Lawrence Williams (not pictured).

Chamber members: Carol Bragg, Mayor GM Joiner, Sue Joiner, Rochelle Culver, next row:  Ann Thompson, Monroe Goss, Keith McNeal, back row:  Fred Gilder, Sandra McNeal, Lynn Johnson, Billy Humphrey, Louise Humphrey, Craig Adams, Brenda Cornett, Bobby Cox, President Gene Hopkins, Janice O’Brien, Ronnie Gilder.

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Congressman John Barrow will be coming to meet with citizen’s of Wheeler County at the Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 5th at 2:00 p.m.  This is a great time to come and meet the Congressman.  As the new districts come into effect Congressman Barrow will be up for election in our district.  This is your opportunity to see what he has for us in Wheeler County.

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Being safe is no accident! Come out to Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s South Campus in Dublin on April 10 to learn how to stay safe and test your skills with the Virtual Texting Simulator to see if you are at risk of injury to yourself and others. The Texting Simulator, which is open to all ages, will be on display 9 am – 4 pm and at 12 noon the National Crime Prevention Task Force will be presenting a seminar on staying safe. You must be 18 years or order to attend this seminar. Bring your lunch to the 12 noon presentation – drinks will be provided. Don’t forget, April 10th, ….Texting Simulator and Safety Seminar at the DuBose Porter Center at OFTC. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 478-275-6589.

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As a Wheeler County citizen you now have the opportunity to be notified of potential emergency situations, severe weather, and general notifications.

CodeRED Weather Warning is a unique service that automatically calls citizens in the path of severe weather just moments after a warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. This limited CodeRED Weather Warning subscription is available to you at no direct cost.

Click on the link below and you can enter the information needed and determine the information you want to receive.  It is just that simple. 

We would encourage everyone to do this for themselves and to encourage others in our county to get signed in as well.

https://cne.coderedweb.com/Default.aspx?groupid=EUmeongVISkgLpfv%2bGfccg%3d%3d

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Heart of Georgia Altamaha Workforce Investment Act now has a program to help you hire unskilled workers and get reimbursement up to 90% (depending on the number of employees you have) while they are being trained. 

 This new Agricultural On-the-Job Training program is geared to help our farmers find needed workers as they acquire the skills and knowledge to perform the tasks necessary to farming operations.

 For more information on this you can call Sherry P. Hardeman at 478-374-6573 or Jenica L. Sheffield at 478-374-6572.

Either of these ladies will meet with you and explain exactly how this program works.

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