http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com The Wrightsville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce & Better Hometown Program Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:11:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Shown helping Better Hometown and the City of Wrightsville prepare the Christmas lamppost bows for storage are (l to r) Irene Sahaydachnaya from the Ukraine, Heba Rbehat from Jordan, and Haya Almaskari of Oman. Thanks to these Johnson County Exchange Students the bows will be fresh and ready for use ... http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/713/ The newly formed Johnson County Development Authority, hosted a community-wide meeting on the morning of  March 5, 2010, at the depot. Willis Wombles, Chair, presided. Working together towards a common goal for the city and county was the topic presented at the well-attended meeting. http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/johnson-county-development-authority-meeting/ Follow the Wrightsville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce on Facebook http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/follow-us-on-facebook-2/ Follow Better Hometown on Facebook http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/follow-us-on-facebook/ [caption id="attachment_694" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Gifted students participate in tree plantings"][/caption] The City of Wrightsville Tree Board celebrated Georgia Arbor Day on February 19th by planting six trees in and around the downtown area. Will Tanner, local forester, graciously donated all trees to the project. A Little Gem Magnolia was planted on the courthouse ... http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/682/ [caption id="attachment_679" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Winners: Historic Coloring Book Contest"][/caption] Winning entries of Better Hometown's Historic Wrightsville Coloring Book Contest have been announced and are shown in photo (left to right): First Place, Ramsey Hadden; Second Place, Alli Brantley; Third Place, Haley Carter. The contest is offered each year to Johnson County ... http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/historic-coloring-book-contest/ Get directions http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/directions-to-wrightsville-georgia/ The Chamber held their annual banquet on Thursday, February 11th at  the First United Methodist Church Reception Hall.  A large crowd was in attendance and hilarious entertainment was provided by Tim Triplett, comedy hypnotist who has spent years entertaining clients all over America.  With diplomas in advanced Stage Hypnosis, Complete Mind Therapy, ... http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/chamber-banquet-february-11/ The Chamber is preparing a taste-tempting cookbook featuring favorite recipes from our past & present Chamber Members.  We would like you to submit 3 or 4 of your favorite recipes so you can be represented in our memorable collection.  Recipe Collection Sheets are available at the Chamber Office. http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/chamber-cookbook/ On Thursday, January 21, our local Piggly Wiggly Store hosted a Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Double Tree Coffee Shop. There was an abundance of good food, door prizes and conversation! Thanks, Bill Methvin and employees, for a great time! http://www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com/thank-you-piggly-wiggly/