Joie + Co is a new boutique in Sandersville, GA that features clothing and accessories for children, tweens, teens, misses, and curvy!

Visit them today at 602 S Harris St, Sandersville, GA 31082!

As one of our newest Members, Georgia Hi-Lo Trail is brand new, starting in April 2019, even though the idea has been in the works for 4 years!

They are building America’s longest paved multi-use trail from Athens to Savannah, Ga (through Sandersville) to empower rural people.

As they build this trail, they offer community programs to empower the next generation with the skills they need.

​Developing this trail will create an economic engine and community gathering place that the entire community can enjoy and benefit from (economically and physically) for generations to come!

​One of our newest Members, James' Barber Shop, all began in 1961 when the owner began working as an apprentice. He worked in two shops located in Tennille, GA for other proprietors before opening his own shop in Sandersville, GA in 1973.

James' Barber Shop specializes in basic haircuts, flat tops, and beard and mustache trims!
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Their favorite part of working in Washington County is talking to long-time customers and friends, and making new ones along the way. They have enjoyed serving Washington County and have had the privilege of giving many people in the community their very first haircut!

​Headed by the Washington County Farm Bureau, the Chamber worked to promote April as Anti Litter Month.

The City of Tennille, the City of Davisboro, the City of Sandersville, the Citizens Bank of the South, and the Georgia Department of Transportation all strove to help keep our communities beautiful with initiatives such as Trash Amnesty Day.

​We even made a few videos highlighting their anti litter efforts! The videos had over 5,000 views! 

Our April 2019 Business After Hours was held at Paul F. Thiele Park in Downtown Sandersville.

​Not only did attending Members get to experience the usual networking, food, updates, and laughter, but they also got to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting of the redesigned East Haynes Street. 

The Young Professionals of Washington County met at the Owl's Nest at 116 before our April Business After Hours for a fun April Mixer! 

They had a great and relaxing time of networking, food, and beautiful handmade art. 

Chamber Member, American Railcar Industries in Tennille, GA, has now been operating for 25 years.

They have over 80 employees, many of whom have been working for ARI for 20+ years, and they expect to continue to grow even more, adding their employee count to over 100.

Shown below are some of ARI's long-time employees, all of whom have been working for ARI for 20+ years.

• Eric Smith - started 1994
• Travis Williford - started 1994
• Chris Lewis - started 1996
• John Tallington - started 1996
• Chris Lanthrip - started 1996
• Jason Prince - started 1996
• Chad Wadley - started 1997
• Joe Purvey - started 1998
• BJ Thompson (Plant Manager) - started 1999