2020 AMP’D Continuing Education Scholarships Available for Young Professionals

The AMP’D Continuing Education Scholarships are designed for modern professionals from Chamber Member businesses or organizations seeking to continue their education on any level; whether pursuing a college degree, technical certification, or attending a professional development conference. Applicants must be employed by a Douglas County Chamber members, have a minimum of a high school diploma…

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Apply to be Principal 4 a Day on November 19th

Principal 4 A Day allows members of the business community to visit one of the 36 schools in Douglas County and Brighten Academy and shadow the principal for either a half day or a full day. Each school principal will be paired with a local member of the business community who will experience a typical day…

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Kocktails and Kreativity Celebrates Grand Opening in Douglas County

Kocktails and Kreativity owner, Tanitra Peete, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 18th.  Kocktails and Kreativity is a mobile paint and sip party business. They provide services to customers located in Douglasville, Villa Rica, Austell, Douglas and Fulton Counties. Kocktails and Kreativity combines fun…

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2020 Board Members and Officers to Declare Elected

Committee: Craig Owens, Howard Ray, Mike Stephens, Rita Fasina-Thomas, Kyle Gable The Chamber’s 2019 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its recommendations for the 2020 Chamber Officer and Director positions.  According to Chamber By-Laws, the Nominating Committee is responsible for nominating candidates for Officers and Directors prior to the regular July meeting of the Board…

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Douglasville Books Moves to New Location in Downtown Douglasville

Douglasville Books owner, Teresa Rice, staff, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their new location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on June 19th.  Douglasville Books is primarily a used bookstore that accepts books in exchange for store credit. They are located at 6643 Church Street in Douglasville. Douglasville Books has been part of the…

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Community Leaders Visit South Carolina for Strategic Leadership Visit

In April, the Douglas County Chamber hosted 38 individuals from various levels of community leadership and involvement at the Douglas County Strategic Leadership Visit presented by the Georgia Power Company. The group traveled to York County, South Carolina. The Douglas County Strategic Leadership Visit provided the opportunity for Douglas County business and community leaders to…

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Chamber to Host Nonprofit Organization Conference on June 11th

The Douglas County Chamber will host a Nonprofit Organization Conference presented by the United Way of Greater Atlanta on June 11, 2019. This conference is a regional event that will be held at the Douglasville Conference Center, located at 6700 Church Street in Douglasville.  The conference will feature Carrie Barnes from Georgia EMC who will…

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Spring into Summer with the Buy Local, Win Big Contest in June

Looking to do something to support the local economy that is simple and fun? It’s easy – participate in the Buy Local – Win Big Contest! The Douglas County Chamber, Main Street Douglasville, and Main Street Villa Rica are partnering to “challenge” the community to BUY LOCAL June 1st – June 30th and in return,…

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