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The Bone Dry Roofing Company was founded in 2003 by Chad Collins and Travis Webb. Headquartered in Athens, Georgia, Bone Dry was founded based on a desire to build an industry-leading professional roofing company that put customer relationships and excellence of craft above all else. Bone Dry Roofing commits ourselves to excellence in every project we undertake, and believe that good business is about creating lasting relationships with our community and the people we serve.

Hometown Hero: Jennifer Dollander, Alumni Cookie DoughCommunity Connection: Camilla Bracewell, Community Advocate Local Business Spotlight: Chad Collins, Bone Dry Roofing

The David Henry Hardigree Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1992, is located on Old Greensboro Road just .4 mile outside Watkinsville.  It is a private, non-profit organization with 501(c)3 charity status.  The Sanctuary was established by Ms. Vivian Ward and named in honor of her grandfather who was a life-long resident of Oconee County.     The Sanctuary is 88 acres of natural habitat, a perfect setting for outdoor education programs and a wildlife sanctuary.  Amenities include restrooms, a picnic pavilion for members and guests, and a one acre pond for fishing with a footbridge at one end.  

Hometown Hero: Matt Stevens, Creature Comforts BrewingCommunity Connection: Mark Madison, United Way of Northeast GA Local Business Spotlight: Steve Scruggs, Executive Director of Hardigree Wildlife Sanctuary

Scott Chamberlain is the founder of Caring Man In A Van. Scott and his son started the business back in 2007. Caring Man In A Van offers personal care transportation for you or your loved ones. Their services include ambulatory, wheelchair, or stretcher utilizing late model vehicles and trained staff. They offer you safe and clean air conditioned transportation for all local and long distance services at a reasonable rate. Their company was founded based on the personal experiences they had with Scott's mother requiring transportation by wheelchair. He found the transportation business to really have two options for transportation: Ambulance which was very expensive and Non-Emergency Medicaid or County transportation which was very unreliable. He felt there was a better way to service the Senior and Disabled community, offering personal care and attention. Doing simple things like, being on time for appointments, providing a clean comfortable vehicle to ride in, having a driver that really cares about your we

The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau provides complete Athens visitor information on our website, www.VisitAthensGA.com. Browse online for things to do in Athens, free attractions, and plenty of other ideas for planning your Athens Georgia getaway!  

Established in 1981, Rainbow International® offers home restoration, commercial restoration and carpet cleaning services through over 400 locations worldwide. Our restoration services cover fire damage restoration, water damage restoration, mold removal, smoke damage restoration, and more. When disaster strikes you can rely on rapid and professional restoration service from Rainbow International. Our service locations are on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Rainbow International is fully certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification. The IICRC has served as the industry guardian for inspection, restoration and cleaning services for over 30 years.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens is to inspire and enable all young people - especially those that need us most - to realize their full potential as responsible, caring, and productive citizens.​ The Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens has provided a clean, healthy, and safe environment for youth ages 6 to 18 for over 50 years.  Our after-school activities are designed to fully engage our members in skill building exercises while encouraging them to have fun.  

The Red & Black Publishing Company, Inc. is an independent, private, not-for-profit corporation. Founded in 1893, the paper operated for 87 years under the University of Georgia. In 1980, the State Board of Regents approved independent status for the organization. The Red & Black circulates the largest college newspaper in Georgia. Each week we distribute 10,000 copies of the print edition both on and off campus, reaching nearly 45,000 students, faculty and staff. The print edition — and daily online content — cover University of Georgia and Athens news, sports, arts, music, culture and opinion pieces. The print and digital platforms carry classifieds and advertising for local and national products and services. We also publish a magazine, Ampersand, which covers food, fashion, music and entertainment. The Red & Black is operationally and financially independent from the University of Georgia. The organization receives no student activity fees or other funding from UGA. Operations are sustained th

Nikki collaborates with action-oriented people who want more fulfillment personally or professionally by providing clarity, strategy, and ongoing motivation to achieve their goals and aspirations.

ALONG WITH... Hometown Hero: Victor Peel, Vic's VintageCommunity Connection: Andie Bisceglia, Grow It Know It Organization Local Business Spotlight: Scott Chamberlain, "Caring Man in a Van"

ALONG WITH... Community Connection: Valerie Bell, Director of Athens Regional Library Local Business Spotlight: Alvieann Chandler, Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau

ALONG WITH... Hometown Hero: Bobby Poss, Growing Up in Athens Community Connection: Don Nelson, Journalist Local Business Spotlight: Stacey Casey, Rainbow International

ALONG WITH... Hometown Hero: Spencer Frye, Director Athens Area Habitat for Humanity Community Connection: Elizabeth Earl, Director of Development United Way NE Georgia Local Business Spotlight: Sterling Gardner, Boys

ALONG WITH... Hometown Hero: Jennifer Brown, Program Coordinator Children's Medical Services Community Connection: Michele Johnson, Executive Director of Mercy Health Center Local Business Spotlight: Rebecca Burns, Red & Black

ALONG WITH... Hometown Hero: Leslie Cobbs, Counseling Advocate at Nuci's Space Community Connection: Jeremy Daniel, UGA Mentor Program Local Business Spotlight: Nikki Tobias, Grounded Vision

The Oconee Area Resource Council (OARC) is a local 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation that serves as the local decision-making body for the Georgia Family Connection. OARC identifies the needs of the community and works to fill those needs by combining resources and services. Our goal is to ensure that all residents of Oconee County will live in a healthy, safe and stable environment. To this end, we bring together community partners to develop, implement and evaluate programs that address the challenges facing Oconee County residents. 

ALONG WITH... Hometown Hero: Josh Jones - Pastor for Athens Church;  Community Connection: Susie Weller - Director of Children First Local Business Spotlight: Amanda Davis - Oconee Area Resource Council

Master the fine art of living at Presbyterian Village Athens, the brand-new state-of-the-art Life Plan Community coming soon to pastoral Oconee County. You’ll love every maintenance-free day surrounded by friendly, like-minded neighbors while having a secure plan for your future. Enjoy being just minutes from a multitude of cultural and music events, sports, dining and more. Presbyterian Village Athens offers an active retirement lifestyle unlike anything you’ve experienced before.  

Meet Featured Guest Jerry Varnado - The North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church Hometown Hero: James Fair - President and CEO of Athens Athletic Hall of Fame Community Connection: Mr. Shannon McCullough - Director of Education for Classic Center Local Business Spotlight: Alex Patterson - Presbyterian Village