We had our very first Market on Main of the year on April 9, 2022. We had an amazing turn out of vendors and shoppers. It was a very chilly morning, and the wind was whipping things everywhere, however that did not keep people from coming to see what was all happening on main street. There was a total of ten vendors, including several food vendors. We also hosted three Easter egg hunts on the lawn in front of the Welcome Center. It was fun to see the kids running around and collecting their eggs. The child, to find the golden egg, won a prefilled Easter basket. Overall, it was a successful start to the Market on Main time and we look forward to the next one.  ​

Warren County is no stranger to film studios and a new one has recently opened in town.
Twilight Ebb, which is partnered with Indie Grip of Augusta and Southeastern Filmmakers, has joined the Warren County film community.
James Williams III, Twilight Ebb’s owner and president of Southeastern Filmmakers, is proud to call Warrenton home, even though he is originally from Maryland.
“First, I’m able to have a home base,” Williams said about bringing his company to Warren County. “I felt at home immediately in Warrenton.”
Twilight Ebb is a film production company officially founded in 2018, Williams said, though he started working on it back in 2009.
He said he wants to tell an objective story and give people a voice through that creative content.
Williams plans to bring Hollywood techniques and his knowledge about the film industry to Warren County.
To garner more interest in the film industry throughout the community, Williams is working to create a curriculum for college students.
Tammy Carden of Film Warren County said there is the possibility of a film school in Warrenton now, as well.
“The goal is to start classes this summer,” Carden said.

Check out the original article at: McDuffie Progress

At our annual Warren County Chamber Banquet, we had the honor to present El Maguey Mexican Restaurant with the 2021 Business of the year award. As a business that opened its doors during a pandemic and just kept right on pushing through, they have become a well-known staple for our community. People come from all over to experience the hospitality and delicious food that is served at El Maguey.  ​

At the annual Chamber Banquet, the children of Area Children’s Theater got a special treat. They thought that they were there just to help serve food, fill drinks, and clear tables. Little did they know that they would also be recognized for their service to our community throughout the year. As their Director, Jeffery Fowler stated, these children do many things within our community. Whenever there is an event that needs volunteers, they always jump at the opportunity to be a helping hand. It has been a long time coming for these kids got some attention and thanks for all they do to make sure events in our community have plenty of helping hands.  ​

There were special guests in attendance at our annual Chamber Banquet from the office of Congressman Jody Hice. Congressmen Hice’s Deputy Chief of Staff Jessica Hayes, and his Regional Representative Greg Ziesenhene to present Jeffery Fowler with this special recognition. Although Jeffery organizes this event and is the main contact to making it a success, he did not know that this honor would be given to him. He admitted himself that it is not very often that he is speechless, but that this did have that effect. His staff and his community are proud of the things he has accomplished and for the effort he puts into his work to make our town a better place. The recognition he most definitely deserves.​

On March 11, 2022, at the Warrenton Cultural Center we held the first ever Knox Fest. Although the event was scheduled to be outside, having to move it indoors did not slow anyone down. There were several food vendors along with arts and craft vendors. The building filled up with people who came to support our Knox Theater. People were able to purchase Knox merchandise and even enter to win a movie basket through raffle. At the end of the night, on our giant movie screen, we watched The Princess Bride. ​

Warren County fell just short in its bid for the school’s first Georgia High School Association state basketball championship on Wednesday, losing to Drew Charter School of Atlanta 51-50. 
The Screaming Devils led throughout the game, and by as many as six in the fourth quarter.  Drew closed to within one with a three-pointer inside the final 13 seconds, then stole the inbounds pass. A Warren County foul sent Cedric Taylor to the line for two free throws that gave the Eagles the lead. The Screaming Devils were unable to score on the ensuing possession as time expired.  
Ken’vonte Brinkley led Warren County with 15 points.  
“This season was amazing, nobody even thought that we would be here in Macon Coliseum,” said first-year Warren County Head Coach James Jennings. “Unfortunately, we fell short. But hats off to the guys that put in work from June to now and it show. I am just disappointed that I couldn’t fulfill my duties today and win them a championship”. 
The Screaming Devils finish the 2021-22 season with a 25-4 record. They won the Region 7-A Public Championship and featured three different players that averaged double figures in scoring: Seniors Lorenzo Johnson (22.5 points per game), Brinkley (11.1) and Rashad Myers (10.9) ​