Chamber of Commerce

The Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce sign hangs from the Crawford Depot. New “Patriot Bucks” program aims to boost small businesses by rewarding residents for shopping local. (Photo/Ansley Gavlak)

The Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce sign hangs from the Crawford Depot. New “Patriot Bucks” program aims to boost small businesses by rewarding residents for shopping local. (Photo/Ansley Gavlak)

Chamber launches Patriot Bucks to encourage local spending

Ansley Gavlak
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Shopping in Oglethorpe County just got easier with the launch of Patriot Bucks. The $10 cards were to be randomly mailed to 250 households this week to encourage local spending. The cards can be used like cash for any item or service at participating businesses within the county.

Chamber sees personnel changes

Jennifer Xia
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Ronnie Boggs stepped in as chairman of the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce earlier this year following the resignation of former chairman Williamson Sintyl.
Chamber of Commerce board members (from left) Peter King, Ronnie Boggs, Linda Parish, Tom Thon, Claudia Reit, Owen Bullard and Williamson Sintyl host the first business after hours meeting of the year on Jan. 25 at the Crawford Depot. The meeting gave the board time to introduce themselves and their goals. (Sarah Myers/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Chamber of Commerce board members (from left) Peter King, Ronnie Boggs, Linda Parish, Tom Thon, Claudia Reit, Owen Bullard and Williamson Sintyl host the first business after hours meeting of the year on Jan. 25 at the Crawford Depot. The meeting gave the board time to introduce themselves and their goals. (Sarah Myers/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Local businesses continue to be focus of chamber

Sarah Myers
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Williamson Sintyl became the new chairman of the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce last month. After being elected to a three-year term by the other board members, Sintyl took on this role with the intention of “serving, supporting and promoting local businesses.
Owen Bullard, who was named the chairman of the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce in February, has made it a priority to reinvigorate the organization. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Owen Bullard, who was named the chairman of the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce in February, has made it a priority to reinvigorate the organization. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

He’s all business

Jesse Wood
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Owen Bullard, the new chairman of the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce, has several ideas to revamp the chamber, including establishing a women’s networking group.
Oglethorpe County Zoning Board members Robert Drew (left) and Jimmy Shealy discuss business with code compliance officer Jeff Sharp at the board meeting on Monday. The board approved a plan for a new coffee shop and a meat processing operation. (Photo/Sarah Donehoo)

Oglethorpe County Zoning Board members Robert Drew (left) and Jimmy Shealy discuss business with code compliance officer Jeff Sharp at the board meeting on Monday. The board approved a plan for a new coffee shop and a meat processing operation. (Photo/Sarah Donehoo)

Zoning board approves coffee shop, deer processing plant

Sarah Donehoo
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Oglethorpe County is one step closer to having a new coffee shop.   Amy Delfin-Torres’ plan to open a coffee shop at 9 Callaway Road was approved by the zoning board on Monday night.
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Chamber of Commerce to host 11th annual Firefly Cruise In

Jalen Beckford
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce will host the 11th Annual Firefly Cruise In from 1-5 p.m. Sunday. This family-friendly car show will take place at the Courthouse Square in Lexington.    “I’m feeling really good about it this year,” said Linda Parish, the chamber’s office manager.