Special Olympics 2009 Fall Games October 23-25

The weekend’s festivities will begin on Friday evening with the Parade of Athletes and the lighting of the Special Olympics Flame, which officially opens the 2009 Fall Games. Competitions, which include soccer, tennis, golf, volleyball, flag football, bocce and roller skating, begin on Saturday morning. Venues for the competitions are Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, Cobb’s Glenn Golf Course and Skateland USA

WEEC planned

The proposed 32,000-square-foot center would be constructed on 21 acres adjoining the Anderson Joint Regional Water System property. It would feature exhibits related to the lake, have fishing piers, boat access, walking trails and an outdoor amphitheater.

Downtown Anderson October Events

Music on Main - every Thursday
Greek Festival - Sat. 10/3, Sun. 10/4
Chili Cook Off - Tues. 10/27

“Celebrate Anderson” - Sunday, Sept. 6

“Celebrate Anderson” gives residents, visitors reason to celebrate the Day before Labor Day - free outdoor concert and spectacular Zambelli fireworks finale!
 

USA Today reports slow housing market in Anderson County

Home sales dropped 10.3% in June, compared with the same month in 2008, and home prices were down 20%

OCONEE, PICKENS AND ANDERSON COUNTIES FORGE PARTNERSHIP

ANDERSON COUNTY –- On Friday, June 19^th, leaders from the Tri-County area met to discuss the effects of the economic downturn on our region and to forge a partnership focused on mutually beneficial collaboration and joint economic development. Council Chairmen from Oconee, Pickens and Anderson Counties met with Tri-County Technical College President Ronnie Booth and Tri-County Vice President for Economic Development John Lummus with the mission to form a cohesive vision for the economic advancement of the Tri-County region and to work toward resolution of issues dealing with the Tri-county Landfill.