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Thanks to WellStar Health System for contributing: HEALTH SYSTEM OFFERING LUNG CANCER SCREENING TO VETERANS DURING SPECIAL EVENT Veterans at higher risk of lung cancer due to exposure to known carcinogens MARIETTA, Ga. (Oct. 22, 2012) – WellStar Health System is reaching out to local military veterans to receive lung cancer and respiratory risk screenings…

Crossroads for Life Ministries located at 6976 Bankhead Highway in Douglasville celebrated the grand opening of their most recent venture, Vision 21 on October 9.  Crossroads for Life Ministries is led by Pastor Edwin Ford. Vision 21 Concepts, Inc. hosts the only men’s homeless shelter West of Atlanta. They have made a commitment to address the…

Thanks to Purchasing Alliance Solutions for always keeping our members updated! The Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) is a requirement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the new Federal Healthcare Law, and must be provided to covered members — for some as early as September 23, 2012. The final regulation requires…

The Douglas County Chamber sends a BIG THANK YOU! With members like you, we are able to provide a sustainable business community in Douglas County as well as foster growth and positive change. Only through your support can we continue to fund important community initiatives and lead the way for business.   Your Chamber now…

Thanks to Kaiser Permanente for the content!! Kaiser Permanente Georgia has been named the highest ranked commercial health plan in the state for the eighth consecutive year, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Kaiser Permanente Georgia ranked 36th among 474 plans nationwide, climbing 16 spots in the past year. NCQA, managed care’s major…

Thanks to Entrepreneur Expo exhibitor L&W Insulation & Fireplaces for the content!  Check out their website at www.landwinsultionandfireplaces.com Did you know that insulation helps keep your house cool inside when it is so hot outside? Call us today at 770-942-0330 to find out details! What is an Insulation System? The answer starts with the role…

Thanks to Entrepreneur Expo exhibitor, Better Off at Home, for the content!  Check out their website at www.betteroffathome.com As time goes by we watch our parents move into their later years. With our busy lives and hectic schedules, it’s hard to balance our many responsibilities. Call on us to lessen your stress and help you…

Thanks to Entrepreneur Expo exhibitor, USA Mobile Drug Testing, for an insight into the ROI on a Drug Free Workplace!  Check out their website at www.usamdt.comatlanta Compliance specialists at USA Mobile Drug Testing often get asked about the return on Investment (ROI) on a drug free workplace program.  Study after study has shown that companies…

Thanks to Entrepreneur Expo, Metro Garage Door for insight into how to select an appropriate garage door for your house! A garage door is often the largest moving object in home or commercial business facility. An improperly installed door and operator system can exert tremendous force when the door closes. This could lead to the…

UGA Cooperative Extension Services and Douglas CORE relocated their offices to 6279 Fairburn Road in Douglasville over the summer and made the move official with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 21. UGA Cooperative Extension in Douglas County reaches the citizens of the county with education and resources from UGA.  Their programs include, gardening, water…