Annual Golf Classic 2017
Richard Scully • May 11, 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
(Jay Merritt, Clay Chester, Tom Rief, Jacob Joiner)
2nd Place EMC Engineering
(Alex Perry, Dean Reese, Matthew Inman, Jesse Mitchell)
3rd Place SB&T
(Bill Turoski, Dennis Mangham, Tim McLean, Mike Johnson)
2nd Flight
1st Place Bank of Lee
(Ronnie Middlebrooks, Jimmy Cooper, Wes Henry, Joe Sheffield)
2nd Place AT&T
(Terry McGahee, Bruce Shearer, Dennis Harrell, Courtney Brinson)
3rd Place Georgia Power
(Wade Littleton, Horace Hudgens, Henry Everson, Shelton Johnson)
3rd Flight
1st Place Metro Power
(Duane Howell, Andy Boyett, Randle Walker, Scott Williams)
2nd Place Shiver Lumber
(Wade Shiver, Kyle Schuchmann, Kurt Lamon, Stuart Sinyard)
3rd Place Kubota/Southern Tractor & Outdoors
(Mike Horne, Bo Flowers, Trey Jones, Marty Weeks)
Thank you to all who participated and supported this event. We want to give a special thank you to our tournament sponsors Colony Bank, Griffin Lumber & Hardware, ServPro, Georgia Power, Procter & Gamble, Merritt Insurance & Investments and all the businesses that sponsored a hole for the tournament! Also thanks to all the sponsors on the raffle items. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a wonderful time!
On Thursday, March 13th 2025 the Lee County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 18th Annual Under the Oaks Art Show and Reception in the restored Train Depot. We had 40 entries and a wonderful celebration of local talent. Congratulations to our winners! Paintings & Mixed Media 1st Place: #5, Green Grape Agate - Madye Carter 2nd Place: #11, Under a Rock - Lisa Cosper 3rd Place: #30, Tranquil Sunset - Hyekyung Hannah Seo Honorable Mention: #12, Gracie - Kathie Entz People’s Choice: #31, Impromptu - Mary Sumners Photography 1st Place: #40, Lightyears and Fathoms - Doug Wolfe 2nd Place: #26, In Living Color - Eden Morris 3rd Place: #23, Swamp Sandhill - James Malphrus Honorable Mention: #39, Grove Life - Doug Wolf People's Choice: #22, Cypress 19 - James Malphrus
On Thursday, January 16th, 2025, the Lee County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for 7 Brew Coffee, located at 1379 US-82 W, Leesburg GA 31763! 7 Brew specializes in all kinds of different drinks! They have over 20,000 drink combinations and more sugar free options than anyone else on the market! Their team, energy, speed of service, and customization truly set them apart from their competition. Although they are a big franchise chain, 7 Brew in Lee County is a small family-owned business that is proud to be in our community.
On Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, in partnership with the Lee County School System - LCSS and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, the Lee County Chamber of Commerce held the 2025 STAR Breakfast! The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors the most academically successful student based on their SAT scores (during one test administration), class standing, and scholastic averages. Congratulations to Lee County’s 2025 STAR Student, Christopher Dowling! Christopher chose Mrs. Lindsay Young as his STAR teacher, as she has had the greatest impact on his academic journey.
hank you to every business and organization that participated this year. The floats were outstanding, and our judges had an INCREDIBLY difficult time choosing winners! We enjoyed seeing all the time, love, and details that went into each design this year, and we can't wait to see what you come up with next year!
On Friday, November 15th, 2024, the Lee County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening celebration for First National Bank, located at 1559 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763! First National Bank specializes in providing personalized banking solutions beyond the walls of their office. Their focus is on relationship banking, offering exceptional services tailored to each customer’s unique needs. With deep roots in the community they serve and a commitment to innovation, the team of dedicated professionals at First National Bank will be there to help you succeed every step of the way.
On Thursday, November 7th, 2024 the Lee County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 35th Annual Dinner. It was a wonderful celebration of our community and the people and businesses that call it home! We mingled, enjoyed live music, and had a wonderful dinner with colleagues and friends! Continuing on the City of Leesburg’s 150th Anniversary celebration, we reflected on how far our community has come. Our resiliency and commitment to each other show exactly why life works well here!
On Saturday, October 19th the Lee County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Leesburg held the 3rd Annual ‘Burg Bash Festival! Vendors lined the field and tasty eats could be found anywhere you looked. Attendees enjoyed afternoon sounds from Thomas Merritt Band and danced the night away to tunes from Swingin' Medallions!
On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, the Lee County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia held a Ribbon cutting to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Girl Scouts DreamLab! Located inside the Walmart on Ledo Road, 2825 Ledo Rd - Albany. What is a Girl Scout DreamLab? It’s a flexible space that evolves to meet the interests and hobbies of girls today. Whether that is coding and programming a robot, recording a podcast, culinary exploration, or more, the Girl Scout DreamLab is a showplace of the Girl Scout experience in action.
On Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, the Lee County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for AMG Mobile Detailing LLC! AMG is an Auto Mobile Detailing company that specializes in standard auto detailing, paint corrections, ceramic coating, oxidation removal, stain and odor control, and more! Owner Earl Guest focuses on honesty and integrity and it’s evident in the quality relationships he has built with his clients.
On Friday, September 13th, 2024, the Lee County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Superior Site Services, located at 336 GA Hwy 32 E – Leesburg, GA. Superior Site Services is a construction site and utility company that specializes in clearing, site preparation and underground utilities. Commitment to excellence drives everything they do and that is evident in their timely project completion, cost-effective practices, and lasting partnerships with their customers.
