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Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce

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Cochran-Bleckley
Chamber of Commerce

102 N. Second Street,
Suite A,
P.O. Box 305
Cochran, Georgia 31014
(478) 934-2965
Fax: (478) 934-0353

Cochran-Bleckley Chamber CEO:
Kathryn Fisher

Administrative Assistant:
Marcia Manning

Chamber Board of Directors


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Bleckey County Courthouse
(478) 934-3200

Bleckley County Profile

Cochran City Hall
(478) 934-6346
Apply at City Hall for a Business License

www.Business.Gov
Website for Small Businesses and the U.S. Government

Demographics

NEWS

The Cochran Journal Newspaper
478-934-6303
Fax: 478-934-6800


Bleckley Progress On-Line Newspaper
Dave Whitaker

Mid-State Magazine


Mid Ga. News

13 WMAZ
Central Ga. Video

PHONE NUMBERS

Bleckley County DFCS
(478) 934-3172

Cochran Police
(478) 934-4282

Bleckley County Sheriff
(478) 934-4545

Bleckley County Extension Office
(478) 934-3220

Cochran Better Hometown:
(478) 934-0017
John Ricks

Bleckley-Cochran Industrial Development: (478) 934-2965

Health Dept: (478) 934-6590

Bleckley County Hospital: (478) 934-6211

Landfill: (478) 934-8363

Cochran-Bleckley Library
(478) 934-2904

Post Office: (478) 934-7587

Recreation Dept: (478) 934-3225

Senior Citizens Center: (478) 934-3223

Senior Adults: Add your name to the
"Are You OK List".
Do you want the Cochran Police Dept. to call and check on you regularly? They need your name, 911 address, medical condition, and two emergency contacts.
Cochran Police
Phone: 478-934-4282
Fax: 478-934-3232

Cochran-Bleckley United Givers Fund
Contribute through payroll deductions to UGF and all of your donations stay in Bleckley County and benefit local agencies.
(478) 934-1766

Bleckley County 4-H
(478) 934-3220

Communities in Schools
and Family Connection

(478) 934-4300

Parent to Parent of Georgia
(478)934-3694

Habitat For Humanity
now reaches into Bleckley County. Located at Stuckey Habitat Complex
711 Soperton Highway
Eastman, Ga.
(478)374-4841 or (478)374-2193.

Looking for a place for your Special Event? Georgia Red Barn
has separate Indoor and Outdoor areas available for rental.
Located at 429 Hudson Jones Rd., Cochran.
Phone(478) 951-1214
Weddings, Receptions, Banquets, Parties, Reunions, Private Dining.

The Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra Classic Music Series
(478) 934-9575
Hawkinsville Opera House
(478-783-1884

Looking for a place to retire?
Cochran, Georgia's
Colonial Village

This active adult retirement community has beautiful and elegantly stylish homes which compliment a small lake, walking trail, and winding roads lined with an abundance of shade trees.

BE A HOMETOWN HELPER
Support the School Band. Help low income students in Cochran who can not afford monthly band rental of instruments. Many of our Cochran students can not participate in the band for financial reasons.

Click this link if you need information about the
Cochran Masonic Lodge #217

Cochran Georgia is located 40 miles south of Macon, Georgia, and is the home of
Middle Georgia College


THE COCHRAN-BLECKLEY ARTS ALLIANCE

The Arts Alliance is located at 113 W Dykes St, Cochran, Georgia, (478) 934-2781. The Arts Alliance provides programs and events that benefit the community, through partnerships with community groups and businesses. The events and programs are always fun and unique.

The Cochran City Auditorium located at 102 N. Second Street in Cochran, may be rented for events such as beauty pageants, band concerts, choir recitals, plays, etc. The cost is $150.00 ($100 rent and a refundable $50 deposit). Built in 1923, the historical auditorium has been restored and consist of a stage and seating for 350 people. To reserve the auditorium contact the Chamber of Commerce, 478-934-2965. Click this link for a
Rental Form

The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber is the projected VOICE of the business community, ready to help promote industry and rural growth, and we support the educational communities as they strive to produce a strong workforce. We encourage all business owners and private citizens join the Chamber and become advocates for prosperity and progress.

An individual membership costs only $50.00; and $75.00 for a couple or family membership. The membership dues amount varies according to type of business and number of employees. Call 478-934-2965 for more information.

Cochran's 2nd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival and Street Dance
is scheduled for October 18, 2008!

VENDOR FORM

      Vendor deadline is October 13, 2008.

Click this Link for more information:    COUNTRY FEST WEBSITE

Cochran Christmas Parade - First Friday in December!

Click this link to view some of our

Cochran Christmas Photos

2007 Christmas Parade Video:

The 2007 BIKING BLECKLEY Metric 100

Third Saturday in February

Biking Bleckley Metric 100 is an annual event which takes place on the third Saturday in February. It is a bike ride over the rural, country roads of Middle Georgia; perfect for families and new cyclists, as well as experienced riders. Supported with MAPS, refreshment breaks, and local law enforcement. All roads are in very good condition and are flat to moderate rolling hills. The Metric 100 is a big loop with other routes branching off and heading back to the start.
For overnight accommodations and other general info, contact the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber.

Georgia Bikes Biking News

BIKING BLECKLEY WEB PAGE

On MARCH 24 - 28, 2008!

SOUTHEASTERN CUSHMAN CLUB

celebrated their 25th Anniversary!

Southeastern Cushman Club holds an annual meeting in Cochran each year in March. The SECC is a family oriented club that is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of vintage Cushman motor scooters.

Stop by the Bleckley County Recreation Department for the Show Scooter Competition and Judging!

             


Let's Go to Cochran!

The Southeastern Cushman Club and the Cochran-Bleckey Chamber of Commerce always has lots of activities planned for Cushman Week.



SECC's 2008 25th Anniversary Video Cushman 25th.wmv

Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more details, (478) 934-2965.

Cushman Motor Scooters
One of the most famous Cushmans was the model 53, a military model from the World War II era. It was designed to be dropped by parachute with Army Airborne troops, so the motor scooter became known as the Cushman Airborne. They were also used around military bases for messenger service.

HILLSIDE RV PARK & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

The Hillside RV Park

which is located approximately one mile from Cochran - on US Highway 23, GA Highway 87. For more information call: 478-934-6694.

Twice a year we have the Bluegrass Festival in Cochran, Georgia. The Spring Bluegrass Festival takes place in May and the Fall Bluegrass festival will be in September!

You can expect lots of family-oriented fun and entertainment such as music festivals and arts and crafts shows. The Hillside RV Park has kitchen and dining areas that can seat 80 people, 300+ water/electric RV hookups, campgrounds, playgrounds, and amplitheater. The Park hosts the popular Hillside Bluegrass Festival which is held every year in May and September.

On May 15, 16 & 17, 2008 18th Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival will take place at the Hillside Bluegrass RV Park located in Cochran, Bleckley County

Upcoming Events at Hillside Bluegrass Park!

COCHRAN-BLECKLEY RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Keep your kids busy at the Recreation Department, located next to Cannon Auto Sales on
Dykes Street!

Softball and Baseball registration: January
Soccer registration: July
Football Registration: September
Basketball Registration: November

For more information call (478) 934-3225.

GOLFING BLECKLEY

Bleckley County has two golf courses:

Uchee Trail Golf Course at Uchee Trail County Club Country Club Road. It is an 18-hole semi-private golf course (478) 934-7891.

The Woods Golf Course & RV Park is a 27-hole public golf course. 9-holes links style. 18-holes rolling terrain with lots of trees. The Woods also has 22 RV campsites with full hookup and laundry facility. Friendly and affordable. The golf course is open 7am to dusk. Phone: (478) 934-0731.

Fishing at the Lake

Come explore our Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area! It is a 106 acre lake stocked with crappie, largemouth bass, bream and catfish. It is intensively managed to maximize fishing success. Due to its unique location and close proximity to the Ocmulgee River, this area offers many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. It is a great place for a family outing and has picnic tables, restrooms, fishing piers, and concrete boat ramps. Phone: 478-934-2965

COCHRAN MOTOR SPEEDWAY

The Cochran Motor Speedway holds car races every Friday and Saturday night (weather permitting). It's great family fun. Pit Gates Open at 4:00 PM; Grandstands Open at 5:00 PM. For more information: call 478-934-4470 or call Arlene Pittman: 912-245-3671. Find us on the Map.

The Chamber is currently offering limited edition prints of the
Mullis-Howard House,
1912-2008. The beautiful old home was torn down on March 14, 2008.

Our fine art prints are on acid-free paper and have been signed and numbered by Cochran Artist, Marcia Manning. The prints come in two sizes 11X14 - $25; 18X24 - $50

Contact: 478-934-2965

LINKS: HOWARD HOUSE DEMOLITION PHOTOS by Edgewater Media.

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Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce


Cochran Rental Info

  • Mid-State Development & Rental Property - Derek Childs - (478) 934-4633
  • Ranny Cannon Rental Property & Car Rentals - (478) 934-6351
  • Housing Authority of Cochran - (478) 934-6374
  • McVay Heights Apartments - (478) 934-6643
  • Pecan Points Apartments - (478) 934-4301; 1 bedroom unit $358; 2 bedroom unit $374
  • Royal Inn Motel - (478) 934-0943
  • Budget Inn Motel - (478) 934-8151
  • Georgia Red Barn for Weddings, Parties, etc. - (478) 951-1214