Posts by Sara Ray
Smoothie King Opens in Douglasville
Smoothie King manager, Nikhil Patel, staff, customers and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 15th. Smoothie King promotes the concept of “blending with a purpose”, and provides a variety of smoothies tailored for each customer. They are located at 9488 Highway 5 in Douglasville. From the…
Read MoreThis is Douglas County! Show to Air September 4th
A new show will debut Tuesday, September 4th on dctv 23, your Douglas County’s government access channel. It’s called “This is Douglas County!” It’s a unique show that will push the envelope of the Communications and Community Relations Department. Our mission will be to showcase the work of some of Douglas County’s Services and the…
Read MoreChamber’s AMP’D Program Awards Continuing Education Scholarships to Young Professionals
The Douglas County Chamber’s Advancing Modern Professionals in Douglas Program (AMP’D) was pleased to award the recipients of the annual Continuing Education Scholarship at the GreyStone Power Luncheon on August 21st. Recipients were Maegan Day and Brittney McClain, both teachers at Chapel Hill High School, and Brian Howell with HRC Engineers, Surveyors & Landscape Architects.…
Read MoreSouthern Lanes, LLC Celebrates Grand Opening in Douglas County
Southern Lanes owners Randy Hicks and Brandon Ledbetter, friends, customers, and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 8th. Southern Lanes is a locally-owned bowling alley located at 3931 Longview Drive in Douglasville. Southern Lanes, LLC is a non-corporate bowling center with a full service Pro Shop.…
Read MoreSummer Camps Offer DCSS Students Fun, Enrichment and Adventure
Adventurous Douglas County students put their talent and imagination to use this summer in a series of camps created by the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grant. Through fun, hands-on activities and field trips, participants learned a lot and kept summer slide at bay. Summer slide is the tendency during the summer to lose…
Read MoreMeet a August Diplomat of the Month!
Meet Rocky Clay! What is your favorite Chamber Event? I enjoy the Chamber Golf Classic, a great event for everyone! What do you feel is the biggest benefit to being a Diplomat? I definitely would have to say Leadership Douglas, it was a great way to learn more about our awesome community. What is your MOST…
Read MoreNew CAC Logo Announced!
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County is pleased to announce a new CAC logo. “The Magnolia logo has served the arts council well for the past 31 years and we are excited to move forward into a new generation” stated Executive Director Emily Lightner. In June of 2018 the CAC hosted a Logo…
Read MoreDouglas County Community Strategic Plan Unveiling Set for August 22nd
After months of research, community input, and planning, Douglas UnitE3 Partners are pleased to present the Douglas County Community Strategic Plan Unveiling. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 22nd from 5-8 p.m. at the Douglasville Conference Center located at 6700 Church Street in downtown Douglasville. This event is free and open to the…
Read MoreDouglas County Board of Commissioners approves grant for fixed bus route system
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted Tuesday, August 7, to accept the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) federal grant which is the next step in implementing a fixed route shuttle bus system. The decision passed by a vote of 3-2. “I believe this vote will not create a great divide in Douglas…
Read MoreJones Federal & Appellate, LLC Relocates to Downtown Douglasville
Jones Federal & Appellate, LLC owner Nicole Jones, staff, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their relocation by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on July 26th. Jones Federal & Appellate, LLC is a law firm that specializes in family law, civil litigation, and personal injury. They are now located at 6554 Spring Street in Douglasville.…
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