Your February Chamber Newsletter

The College of Coastal Georgia's Camden Center will be hosting a health fair on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at 10 am until 4 pm on the campus at 8001 Lakes Blvd., Kingsland. The Fair is open to the community as well as to College of Coastal Georgia students. The Blood Alliance will be conducting a Blood Drive from 10 am to 3 pm. Identification is required in order to donate blood.

The Southeast Georgia Health System will have a the Wellness on Wheels van at the event providing such services as blood pressure checks, blood sugar tests, pulmonary function studies, dexascan screening for osteoporosis and urine tests for laboratory analysis. The Mobile Mammography unit will also be there. Mammograms will be available by appointment (call 510-3301 to schedule). You must have a physicians order for the procedure. There is a charge for this procedure. SGHS will also have representatives from the Heartburn Care Center, Radiology, the Wound Care Center and their Dietitian on site.

Other participants in the health fair include Camden County Health Department, Camden County PSA Leisure Services, the Red Cross, Advance Rehabilitation, Georgia State Patrol Safety Education Unit, the American Cancer Society, Family Matters Counseling and several physicians.

Please contact the Camden Center at 912-510-3301 for additional information.

A Valentine's Day to Remember

Have you been waiting for the perfect time to say "I do"? A Valentine's Day to always remember is only minutes away! Everyone dreams of the perfect wedding. The Mizell House Inn & Gardens of Folkston, Georgia is now taking reservations for Valentine's Day. Share in the long standing tradition in the city that for years has been known as the wedding capitol of the nation.

The historical Charlton County Courthouse has shelves of leather bound volumes with hand written unions documented in their courthouse records dating back to the late 1800's. One only has to look up at the massive stone columns and wonder just how many couples passed through the doors to purchase their marriage license-hopeful of their future dreams of true love, life, family and happily ever after.

Mizell House Inn & Gardens is offering wedding packages for those couples wishing to commit their love and lives forever. Already married couples interested in renewing their vows on Valentine's Day are welcomed to reaffirm their commitment as well. Wedding Packages include everything you will need for a small intimate wedding and options Valentine, Will you Marry Me Now and Again? for up to 10 guests.

Make this Valentine's Day one you will never forget at Mizell House Inn & Gardens. Whether it is your first time taking your vows or a recommitment ceremony there is a package perfect for you and your sweetheart! What a truly romantic story for you to share with future generations.

All the arrangements have been made in advance, all you have to do is call in your reservation. Reservations, consulting and special requests can be made by calling the event coordinator at 904-219-4240 or emailing events@mizellhouse.com. Also visit the web-site www.mizellhouse.com for more information. Deadline for Reservations is Friday, Feb. 6th 2009. Reservations are limited, first come first serve. Please reserve your ceremony early to ensure you will receive your ideal time slot. Congratulations and Happy Valentine's Day!

The Mizell House is a 1917 estate on 5 acres of gardens located in Folkston, Georgia. It offers five charming guest rooms and additional lodging at the Folkston House Bed & Breakfast (www.folkstonhouse.com). The historic home has hosted events ranging from 25 to over 600 guests and currently has event dates still available for 2009.