Weekly Podcast, Sept. 4
I. Support for Law Enforcement
A. Gov. Abbott calls on everyone to support police on day of Deputy Darren Goforth’s funeral
II. City of Athens Tests New Recycling Program
A. A pilot program by the City of Athens, Republic Services and Keep Athens Beautiful aims at increasing recycling and reducing the stress on city streets. Currently, Republic collects trash twice a week and recycling once a week in Athens. Under the program being tested, the schedule will be trash pick-up on Tuesday and recycling on Friday.
III. Young Entrepreneurs Program to Begin
A. This year the chamber will be starting a Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) class. YEA! is a 30-week program available to middle school and high school students wanting to learn how to start a business.
IV. Shout Outs.
A. Michael: TVCC Cardettes, Ryan Mansfield and everyone else who followed the Card game on Twitter last Saturday night.
B. Garrett: HP Car Accessories in Athens
C. Jeff: Everyone volunteering to work at concessions stands on Friday night.