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February 27, 2025 Roberta Crawford County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting-“Stayin’ Alive in ’25!”
Nominations for the 2025 Annual Chamber Awards
Business of the Year
Any Chamber business is open for nomination as Business of the Year. Using the criteria by which a nominee has demonstrated their value of leadership, community participation, or work to provide Crawford County a badge of superiority as a great place to work and live. As businessmen or women, they are usually always supportive of community projects with time, talent or funding and who may have provided all three elements producing successful ends to projects in education, employment, or the beautification of our county.
Click here for the nomination form.
Submission Instructions: Please complete the form and return to the chamber by email (robertacrawfordcoc@gmail.com), postal mail, or in person no later than Friday, January 24. Forms are also available at the Chamber office.
Youth or Youth Group of the Year
For an individual youth nomination, the award is judged upon the following criteria: Qualities of leadership in youth’s school; service both to school and activities in the community; achievements in church, community, leadership roles and community service; and academic achievements.
To nominate a youth group, the award will be presented to a youth group who has demonstrated qualities of leadership in their community and area of service. The award is also based on achievement, leadership and community service.
Submission Instructions: Please complete the form no later than Friday, January 24. If you need a printed nomination form, please go by the Chamber office and submit by January 24.
Citizen of the Year
This award is to be given to an individual or group of individuals whose behind-the-scenes community service merits recognition for: a selfless one time act benefiting the community or an individual and/or a long time service which has enriched the quality of life in Crawford County. Individuals of the year are people who make an impact by service to the community spiritually, socially or economic value the person has demonstrated during the entire year. The award is based on the self-sacrificing behavior or acts of kindness inside or outside groups and or special projects undertaken.
Submission Instructions: Please complete the form no later than Friday, January 24. If you need a printed nomination form, please go by the Chamber office and submit by January 24.
Roberta/Crawford Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award
The Roberta/Crawford Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual or couple whose exceptional lifetime contributions of community leadership and philanthropic endeavors have impacted the quality of life of the Crawford County citizens. These individual(s) typically have touched not only the members of the Chamber but have worked tirelessly to make our community a better place to live, work and play. It takes hours of tireless dedication and devotion to leave the indelible footprints of a civic legacy. Their accomplishments will be measured forever by the recipient(s)’ vision, leadership and philanthropic commitment on behalf of the citizens of Crawford County.
2013 Recipients Charlie and Betty Harris
2014 Recipient Libby Scarborough
2015 Recipient Martha Carter
2016 Recipient Joanne L. Hamlin
2017 Recipient Former Rep. Robert F. Ray
2024 Recipient Kathleen Cook
Submission Instructions: Please complete the nomination form no later than Friday, January 24. If you need a printed nomination form, please go by the Chamber office and submit by January 24.
It is just around the corner in 2026…Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale! Visit Crawford County in the great little city of Roberta on 341 north and south!
Beginning in Barnesville, Georgia follow US Hyw.341 travel south to the beaches in Brunswick for the best buys and most fun you can have for two days!
Or…come enjoy the two days or make money selling your “Stuff” March 13-14, 2026. 8:00 am – 6:00 pm both Friday and Saturday.
It’s Georgia’s longest yard sale features official vendors selling everything from antiques, locally crafted items, food, and the traditional yard sale fare.
Mark your calendars for a great time in Roberta Crawford County and the longest “yard sale” event from Barnesville to the Beaches of Brunswick, Georgia!
IT’S ALL IN THE FACES![/caption]All of this and much more
FOR THE LOVE OF MUD! COME JOIN THE FUN!
IT’S ALL IN THE FACES!
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Lizella Baptist Church welcomes all to be in the presence of Jesus by attending our service on Sunday. We have Sunday School for adults, teens and children. Our Wednesday evenings we offer services to strengthen the Words of Wisdom to bring you closer to our Lord and Savior.
Everyone is Welcome to attend Lizella Baptist Church!
Come join us or call us at ….
Adress
2950 S Lizella Rd, Lizella, GA, United States, Georgia
(478) 935-8632
admin@lizellabaptist.com
lizellabaptist.com
Your Chamber of Commerce is working to build your community and recognize our business and industry. This begins with the Board of Directors and the Executive Director. All are people who are Chamber Members and are elected by the chamber membership. Sole position, Executive Director, is hired by the Board of Directors.
Roberta Crawford Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors serve three-year terms. President is voted by the board and will serve additional two years. President Elect will serve two years and is voted on by the current board and will succeed retiring board President. Membership elects all board members, who will serve a three-year term. One-year terms are appointments by the Chamber President or by yearly election of board members.
Each year, the Roberta Crawford County Chamber of Commerce holds elections to provide a stable governing force. Board members are intent to fill business voids or provide guidance to members if needed. All are electable candidates after serving terms. They do this to serve this community. None will receive compensation.
This is an introduction of your Chamber Board of Directors:
Introducing our Chambers Executive Board 2024
President Ryan Johnson 2023-2025
President-Elect Loretta McCrainie 2923-2025
Treasurer – Cynde Dickey
Past President- vacant
Board Members: 2024
Matt McDonald- December 31, 2025
Ricky Cosnahan, December 31, 2025
Robin Dunaway, December 31, 2025
Todd Youngblood, December 31, 2025
Martha McAfee, December 31, 2024
Anthony Aikens BOE Superintendent, December 31, 2024
Jessie Pyles December 31, 2024
Matt McDonald- December 31, 2025
Ricky Cosnahan, December 31, 2025
Robin Dunaway, December 31, 2025
Todd Youngblood, December 31, 2025
John Simms, December 31, 2026
Evelyn Chester, Chester Food Bank – December 31, 2025
Nick Walsh, – Olin Epoxy December 31, 2024
Natalie Bradley – Flint Energy December 31, 2024
Patti Temple, Chamber’s Executive Director is serving you this year for 13 years. Member of Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) and your chamber is recognized as a Certified Chamber of Commerce.
years. Member of Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) and your chamber is recognized as a Certified Chamber of Commerce.Lorretta McCranie December 2023-elected to serve as President Elect 2023
Kathleen Cook – December 31, 2023, term end Service to the chamber for over 14 years
Stephanie Harris – December 31, 2023, term end serving family
Joanne Hamlin, December 31, 2023, Service to community continues with Keep Roberta Crawford Co. Beautiful
Places to go and things to see…we have it in Crawford County
Crawford County is on the trails…Explore Highway 341 and Peaches to the Beaches; Agritourism Trail Hwy 41/341; Historic Driving Trail on US 341; Peach Blossom Trail.
Looking for camps or learning centers; We have those too!
Looking for a destination?
Looking for a destination place to sit and eat ice-cream, or buy stawberries in the spring and all varieties of Georgia Peaches through out the summer?… go see what Dickey Farms in Musella, Georgia! Sit and eat ice cream while rocking away the afternnoon in the big country rockers. Afternoon treats available like strawberry ice cream or peach ice cream. Season vegetables and canned goods and jellies or other wonderful items to use or give as a gift. It is a destination adventure!
This company is over 100 years old and known for its hospitality. Located in Musella, Georgia and on US Hyway 341 and open all year.
Camp Grace, Spirit Quest, Sun Valley Arabians
Sun Valley Arabians– offering swimming lessons in summer months and riding lessons all year 
Sun Valley Arabians entertains with horse shows in competition. This is a place you will be able to show your horse or be a part of the audience. Come and enjoy the out doors at a wonderful place for horse lovers!
Spirits Quest
We partner with horses to provide a space for our clients to meet their therapy and personal goals in an environment that many find more helpful than traditional talk therapy. The organization that I belong to is involved in peer reviewed research to study the continuing success of this model. We use a team approach, all unmounted, and most importantly, ethics are paramount, as well as confidentiality. It’s both a little complicated to explain at times and incredibly cool.
I am passionate about it as a provider, and I would love to tell you more about it in greater detail and answer all your questions!
All of the hor
ses have been rescued and keep your secrets. Owner Operator, Paige Jobe has created her desire to save and rescue horses and give them a job that they have advantages and well paid in love and respect.
ses have been rescued and keep your secrets. Owner Operator, Paige Jobe has created her desire to save and rescue horses and give them a job that they have advantages and well paid in love and respect. To investigate call and talk with Paige 478-960-4977. you will see the advantages of this program for children or adults.
These animals are happy to listen to any problem you have ….will be gone and never told. All are animals who have a job and now they also are well cared for as rescue animals.
www.spiritsquest
Camp Grace
Camp Grace sits on 300 acres in Crawford County.
Camp Grace is a retreat center throughout the year and a summer camp for at-risk youth across the south. We partner with ministries from all over for an overnight experience to escape the real world. Camp Grace creates an environment that grows dreams, changes hearts and inspires life change among all those who visit.
Contact Courtney Meeks Davis for information and reservations for your time at Camp Grace.
Camp Director Courtney Meeks Davis
(478)951-0766thecampgrace.com
Peace and quiet with open space walks…This is a camp for all to enjoy in God’s Love.
Artists among us! Some in hand work, artist with the words and even scupting
Quilts are treasured, especially when hand crafted as Diane Dye will tell you.
Regarding those in our community who are gifted in the arts like the following four people, we have many more who have talents by pen or pen and pencils with splashes of paint and hues as well. Let us know at the Chamber and we will show you off in Did you know about this?
Victoria Simmons, has produced two books. Vanish Towns Remembered in Crawford and Peach County. A good read for history preservation and to sit back and read the romantics of the past. The towns gone are still remembered in many history books, however, Simmons researched and found old photos of towns in the book. Her research added to the lesson in history of the towns in Crawford and Peach County that have vanished but still are remembered. Here second book is written by hearts following and here ministry…Day at a time with God. Those readers who have purchased the book have turned the book into a read until finished… instead of one day at a time.
Three Authors-three different audiences
Tony Byram, a retired educator and coach, has written a book entitled Gametime. In his book, Tony presents a fictional account of what the outcome might be if the ten best teams of his career were to compete against one another. Each team is described in detail and the outcomes are based on real life statistics and individual talents. Twenty-one of his thirty-six years of coaching were spent in Crawford County. The players come alive and they get their chance to shine once again years after hanging up their cleats. Many players are named in the book.
Stephen (Steve) Davis, a retired banker, penned a collection of stories, jokes and anecdotes. The stories may be humorous, but all teach “life lessons”. The expression “Boomer Boys” refers to the generation that was born post WWII. Many of the characters in the book are kin to the author and many are friends and acquaintances, so the author’s experiences are related to real people. Steve did not want to lose the stories, so he began writing them down some thirty years ago. He does a great job of passing the stories on.
David Hunt, a retired educator, writes children’s books about dogs. The main character is a Maltese-Yorkie named Sweet Willie McDuffie. During trips to the veterinarian, when Wilie was a puppy, David would make up songs about Willie, which resulted in the song “Sweet Willie McDuffie” and that’s when the author decided to write a book. Two Willie McDuffie books have been published: “Willie Takes the High Road” and “The Furry Worrier”. The stories are about bullying and worry.
Norma Jeanne Trammell, an artist in her own right, does a wonderful job of illustrating The Willie McDuffie books. She once taught the fourth grade and kindergarten in Crawford County. She presently resides in Monticello, GA. Visit her website at www.normajeantrammellart.com.
There are many others out there who gifted artists are let us see some of your works! See our quilters and our other artists at the Georgia Jug Fest where artistry is celebrated. The art of professional horse riding is an old form of horse riding sitting upon a trained horse.
Many artists are among the many in our city and county who pick up a brush and begin to paint a portrait or outdoor scene. Potters like Shelby West, Stephen Johnson and Pam Perry and more coming up and out of our schools, taught to produce their own artistic offering to the public. You will see the results at the annual Georgia Jug Festival and Old Knoxville Days, held in May each year. Celebrate the artists we have in our community.
Need a place to come tour our Museums, Hear the stories personalizing our over 150 year old buildings in Knoxville, Crawford County Georgia: the Old Jail, Pottery Museum, The Georgia Post Building, and majestic and full of stories of Crawford County…”the Old Courthouse.” See the Monument dedicated the Col. Benjamine Hawkins and his grave site located off of GA 128 West on Hawkins Road.
Built in 1852, likely by Henry Crews, this vernacular courthouse is among the oldest in Georgia. It replaced an earlier structure on the same location which was destroyed by fire in 1829. After extensive renovations and remodels during the 19th and 20th centuries, it was no longer deemed practical and a new courthouse was opened across the street in 2002. Now it is used as one of Crawford County Museums. One may visit the museum Monday through Friday by calling 478-836 3825. This is just one of the counties museums:
The Georgia Post Building is the smallest building on the Georgia Preservation Buildings and it business celebrates 100 years business. Crawford County Old Jail was erected in 1824 and was used until the 1970’s. Many stories to tell especially the one escape of a prisoner through the bars on the second story. Brick building is erected in a two story square. The Pottery Museum, houses the relics of pottery created by the many potters in this county. Each year the third Saturday in May this history of pottery is celebrated as the Georgia Jug Festival and Old Knoxville Days. However you may visit all 
Come see us and visit our many museums and historic
downtown Roberta.
Georgia Jug Festival
“for the love of mud”
See you May 18, 2024!
Jug Fest crafts and pottery are the best!
For the love of Mud!
The Kiln at Knoxville Bottom will be Saturday May 13 by Stephen Johnson and Shelby West. Shelby will be putting some of his talent in the kiln and selling them at Georgia Jug Festival. Both young men accomplished potters. Many thanks to these local students who have been with the Jug Fest since it was a very young years…Little Brown Jug Fest was Shelby Wests first demonstration and sales. Stephen followed with his students on the field and his own creations. Pottery Lives in Crawford for the love of mud!
Georgia Jug Fest is ready to go in the area of Crawford Co. Historical Society 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. First event of the day! Go on line to apply and you can run to win or just to enjoy the shorter fun run. Race Director – Ashley Gordon has information on the Macon Track/OrthoGA Race Series race forms will be posted on series by the end of January 2024. ” For the love of mud…put your track shoes on!
All day fun and music coming your way !
Dance and tap your toes to bands and eat until you just can’t eat anymore tour the old buildings. Enjoy family fun!
Many stories will be told at the Crawford County Jail!
Look for our Festival Card brochure and come festival with us
For the Love Of Mud
Crawford County Historical Society, Jug Fest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
8th Annual GA Jug Fest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
May 18, 2023 Knoxville, Georgia Many stories will be told at the Crawford County Jail! come tour our old buildings!
Check out the growing list of Sponsors we also have Crawford Family Medicine and Knoxville Store and both are Silver supporters. We thank all the many people who assist in some way to make Georgia Jug Fest Fun! Check out the Chamber Facebook for updates and Facebook Ads! For the love of mud! Come Festival with us May 20, 2023! at the 17th Georgia Jug Festival. Visit www.GeorgiaJugFestival.org
No Admission and Free Parking —save you money to by from our Pottery and Art Vendors …that will be more fun!
The West se Contest will be on display at the Harris Arena with our CCHS Art Show; Memorial Birdhouse has been sponsored by the West Family for over 11 years to promote pottery making by youth. Pull the truck race was great for last year
“for the love of mud!” As Always!…It is Free Admission, Free Parking and Free enjoyment for the family unless you choose to purchase from our many pottery and craft vendors we plan to have. Children’s Little Brown Jug area will be filled with old time events, pottery and craft making and so much more! Come have Fun on May 18. 2024. Then in the evening we will finish in Roberta with tug of war, corn hole tournament and even some sort of racing…(more to come on this surprise.)
Events to look forward to:
Lunch and Learn held at Musella Baptist Church, Musella, Georgia 2024.
Potters, Arts and Crafts available for your shopping needs! Stephen Johnson, Shelby West, Jon and Constance Brinley, Derrek Bellflower, Kris Robson, and many others have been contacted to show the wonderful potter hand made. Kiln will be fired on May 13 and many items will be ready to sell including Johnson and West pottery.
Pottery – Potters and Crafters have time to sign-up–Dead Line April 20, 2024.
Arts, Crafts and more! Here is the List! Shelby West, Hay’s Clay (Stephen Johnson) and hoping all the potters you are glad to see each year will be set up so loist will be updated as they come in: Shelby West; Stephen Johnson; Young CCHS Potters have creations ready to fire. Our wood workers and other crafts will be set up for all to visit and buy lovely gifts. Many have gone the old ways stitching beautiful Quilts, clothing, children’s things, wood working, gardeners choice plants and much more. Business on the Field will be most
Entertainment on the field
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Band performances from 10:30 till 9 pm in Roberta. watch forthe update on band
Friday May 17, 2024 – Miss Jug Festival and Little Miss Jug Fest–Please pick up the form from the city of Roberta
The Puppy Pageant on stage at the fair field. 
Plan to come Enjoy a beautiful day! Check out the Chamber and our Jug Fest Facebook for updates and Facebook Ads!
Georgia Jug Festival and Old Knoxville Days is Co-sponsored by Crawford County Historical Society and the Roberta-Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
more are as follows:
I will be updating this information very soon! For the love of mud! look at our Sponsors! Support them and THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Sponsor Recognition/Our List Grows by Our Community Involvement
Roberta Drug Store Atlanta Sand and Supply Crawford County Government /Honorable Commissioners Roberta City Mayor and Council Flint Energies Georgia Power Champion’s Restaurant
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Southern Rivers Energy Georgia Community Bank Community Ambulance
Special Thanks to Media Friends
Guide to Georgia -where you want to be anytime of the year! The Georgia Post and all those who support in our business and industry.
Thank you Sponsors! We Can’t Do it Without YOU!