Posts by Sara Ray
Ray Named Interim CEO at Douglas County Chamber
(For Immediate Release- March 2018) Sara Ray has been named Interim CEO of the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce in Douglasville, Georgia. Ray currently serves as Vice President of the Douglas County Chamber and is celebrating 8 years with the organization on March 15. Ray will begin as Interim on April 1, 2018, when current…
Read MoreDC Chamber Welcomes Connally, Jordan and Associates P.C., CPAs to Chairmans Club
The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce its newest member of their Chairmans Club: Mr. T Dennis Connally with Connally, Jordan & Associates, P.C., CPAs. The mission of the Chairmans Club is to convene community-minded, senior level business people to be visionaries for the Chamber and a voice for business in our community. Mr.…
Read MoreDC Chamber Accepting Youth Leadership Douglas Applications for 2018-19 Program
The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce that applications for the 2018-2019 Youth Leadership Douglas (YLD) program are now available. The goals of Youth Leadership Douglas are to provide opportunities for participants to develop an understanding of the meaning and responsibilities of personal, organizational and community leadership and to produce ethical leaders committed to…
Read MoreBecome Teacher 4 a Day on March 27th
The Douglas County Chamber, Douglas County School System, and Brighten Academy invited business leaders, parents and community leaders to spend a day in the life of a Douglas County teacher during this year’s Teacher 4 A Day program. The program will take place on March 27th. This program allows members of the business community to…
Read MoreDCSS Seniors Complete Youth Leadership Douglas Mentor Program
The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce the graduates of the inaugural Youth Leadership Douglas (YLD) Mentor Program. The selected students were paired with a mentor to facilitate conversation, guidance, and motivation during their senior year. The group was recognized at the Comcast Business After Hours at Chapel Hills Golf Club on February 22nd.…
Read MoreDouglas County Board of Commissioners appoints new DDCWSA Board member
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has announced a new member of the board has been appointed to the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority. Dr. Bill Willis was appointed on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 to be the next board member to fill the unexpired term recently left open after Mr. Layne Smith’s resignation. Dr.…
Read MoreCommunity Leaders Share Passion for Reading During “Real Men Read”
In a school-wide effort designed to promote reading and literacy, Burnett Elementary welcomed dozens of community leaders and volunteers into the classroom Thursday for “Real Men Read.” These volunteer readers, including Superintendent Trent North, Executive Director Kwame Carr, and Eastside Principal Timothy Jenkins, shared their enthusiasm for reading by stepping into the classroom and reading…
Read MoreTRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT KICKS OFF HOMELESS DONATION DRIVE
The Douglas County’s Rideshare/Multi-Modal Staff at the Transportation Center is hosting a donation drive to help members of the homeless community. The event begins March 1st and runs through March 17th. Donations can be dropped off at the Douglas County Transportation Center, 8800 Dorris Road, Douglasville, Georgia 30134. The Transportation Center is open Monday through…
Read MoreLegacy of Tuskegee Airmen to be honored during Black History Month Event
The Department of External Affairs through the Douglas County Board of Commissioners will honor and recognize three members of the Tuskegee Airmen during a Black History Exhibit and Reception event on Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. The event will occur on the 3rd-floor art gallery area of the Douglas County Courthouse, located at…
Read MoreBelletti Photography Continues to Capture Special Moments in Douglas County
Belletti Photography, LLC owner, Shannon Belletti, friends and Chamber representatives gathered to celebrate her success by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on February 22nd. Based in Douglasville, Belletti Photography specializes in wedding and event photography, but is quickly becoming known for family portraits. Shannon Belletti is an award-winning photography with over a decade of…
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