Athens Jaycees

04/08/2026

Our latest speaker was our very own David Wildes! David joined the Jaycees in November 2024 and currently serves as the Services Chair on the Jaycees Board of Directors. He joined the Jaycees precisely because it was an organization dedicated to personal and professional development through service to the community. He also serves on the Board of the Friends of the Library organization affiliated with the Athens Clarke County Public Library as the co-chair for the biannual Book Sale fundraising events. In his day job, David is the Senior Program Coordinator for International Business at the UGA Terry College of Business where he manages the IB co-major academic program and international internships. By night, he is a graduate student in the UGA Master of Public Administration Program. David has done an incredible job as our Services Chair and we look forward to a great year of service projects!

03/26/2026

We’d like to thank MC Horne for coming as our guest speaker! MC serves as the Marketing and Relations Manager for Brickkicker Inspection services where she specializes in building and maintaining strong relationships with local real estate professionals. She’s helped grow the companies reach leading to safer and healthier properties for homebuyers. Investors, and business owners.

03/22/2026

Recently we had the opportunity to assist Our Daily Bread for their breakfast shift. Our Daily Bread has operated as a community kitchen since 1989 providing meals and other vital resources to Athenians facing homelessness and extreme poverty.

Located at First Baptist Church off Pulaski Street here in Athens, Our Daily Bread serves over 500 men and woman each week for breakfast and lunch while also providing access to hygiene kits, health screening, job training resources, and more.

We’re proud to be able to assist Our Daily Bread in providing much needed services for those in need.

Learn more about Our Daily Bread using the link below:
https://downtownministries.org/our-daily-bread/

03/05/2026

This past week we had the privilege of hosting our top contributors from our 2025 Toys For Tots drive! Toys For Tots is our biggest project each year and it would not be possible without the hard work and dedication from these amazing local businesses and partners.

We’d like to give a huge thank you to the following top contributors and their representatives!

• Publix Georgetown Square - Olga
• Burton & Burton - Carlene Godfrey & Lisa Meriweather (pictured)
• SBG Athens - Rory Singer (pictured)
• Publix Butlers Crossing - Brad Barnes
• Society for Creative Anachronism - Thomas Carani
• Hayward Allen Toyota - Phil Cross
• Athens Ford - Adam Mets & Noble Langston (pictured)
• Mars Hill Baptist Church - Rebecca Bunce & Lynn Kamerer (pictured)
• Athens Chevrolet - Mike Burge
• USMC Recruiting Office - SSG Johnathan Galeas
• Salvation Army of Athens - Nicole & Sheldon (pictured)

02/18/2026

This past week our guest speaker was our very own Dr. Alex Duggan! Dr. Duggan is a practicing physician at St Mary’s and gave a fascinating talk about testosterone and its impact to men’s health. We appreciate Alex for his continued involvement in the Jaycees and for educating us on such an important topic!

02/11/2026

A belated post for our Martin Luther King day of service. This year we were able to work with Friends of Brooklyn Cemetery to assist in cleaning and restoring their grounds. Established in 1882, the Brooklyn Cemetery was one of the first African American cemeteries in Athens, GA. Residing on the western side of Athens, It served as the final resting place for many residents of the Brooklyn/Hawthorne area. We are proud to be able to assist in preserving the rich history of Athens!

If you would like to donate to Friends of Brooklyn Cemetery or learn more about their organization, you can visit their website at http://www.brooklyncemetery.org.

01/21/2026

We kicked off 2026 with our National Championship watch party, and just like the Indiana Hoosiers we stay winning! Special thank you to resident member Alex Duggan for hosting! This group did some amazing things in 2025 and we could not be more excited for another incredible year.

09/12/2025

This week we had Jon Segars as our guest speaker. Jon is the Director of the UGA Student Veterans Resource Center and presented some very interesting information regarding the relationship the university has with its veteran student population.

02/05/2025

Had an amazing time at the Athens Jaycees’ Annual “January Jog” on Saturday, January 4th, at The Yard at Wire Park in Watkinsville! 🏃‍♂️❄️ Despite the chilly temps, we had such a great turnout and a successful event! Huge thanks to all of our sponsors and the awesome volunteers who made this possible. 🙌 Your support means the world to us! And of course, a big shoutout to the wonderful people of Athens who make this community so special! 💙 ***pictures from 2024***

11/15/2024

We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our dear friend and mentor, Chad Thomason. Chad was not only a pillar of the Athens community but also made a lasting impact throughout the state of Georgia.

His leadership was instrumental in the reemergence of the Athens Jaycees, bringing us together and inspiring us to carry forward his vision. Many of us are part of this group today because of Chad’s dedication and belief in its purpose. He truly embodied the values of our creed in every aspect of his life.

Chad was more than a leader—he was a mentor and a true friend to so many of us. He guided with wisdom, gave generously, and brought joy and laughter wherever he went. His influence and spirit will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

We remain committed to supporting his family and friends with our prayers, love, and strength. As Athens Jaycees, we will honor his legacy by continuing the work he was so passionate about and striving to live with the same purpose and heart that he showed us all.

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