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Tourist Development Council

Council Members:

Leota Wilkinson, Chair

Robbi Correa

Michele Myers

Greg Bacon

Beata DiCarlo

Natalie Herrington

Damali Kelly

Keith Valentine

Vacant Seat for Non-Accommodation Tourism Business

Scheduled TDC Meeting dates are:

All TDC Meetings begin at 9:00 am and are held at the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Georgia-Pacific Board Room.

  • August 20, 2026
  • November 19, 2026
  • February 2027
  • May 2027
  • August 2027
  • November 2027

*Meeting dates will be publicly noticed and may be subject to change.
TDC recommendations are sent to the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners for final approval.

TDC Event Grants:

Interested in hosting an event in Putnam County?
The TDC Event Grant program is designed to support initiatives that attract visitors and enhance our community.

To get started, email the Tourism Department at Tourism@chamberpc.com and use the following resources.

  • Attend the annual TDC Event Grant Workshop, where event planners can learn more about the TDC, how grant funding works, application tips, marketing best practices, and reimbursement guidelines to help ensure full grant award eligibility. The Workshop Presentation is found here. ( 2026 Event Grant Workshop Final.pdf)
  • Request research insights and strategy sessions to strengthen your event and application.
  • Check the Events Calendar to see what’s happening around your event date.
  • Connect with the Tourism Team early to identify available dates, avoid conflicts, or explore opportunities to collaborate with existing events.
  • Submit your TDC Event Grant Application.  TDC Event Grant Guidelines and Applications can be found below.

Applications are reviewed based on the primary deadline listed in the TDC Event Grant Schedule below, so we encourage you to plan ahead. While applications submitted after the main deadline may still be considered, funding is limited and not guaranteed.

Please note that the Applications below are now fillable PDFs to make it easier for you to submit your application digitally.

If you have additional questions, email Tourism@Chamberpc.com or call 386-240-2322 to speak with the Vice President of Tourism.

Applications:

TDC Minutes:

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