Sara Ray
The Douglas County Chamber is excited to announce the 2026 Small Business Summit, presented by Google, taking place August 25-26, 2026, at the Douglasville Conference Center. Designed specifically for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners, the Summit will provide practical tools, expert insights, and valuable connections to help businesses grow and thrive. The two-day experience…
The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce the students who recently completed the 2026 Youth Leadership Douglas (YLD) program. These outstanding students, representing high schools throughout Douglas County, were recognized for their achievement during the Leadership Douglas Closing Retreat and Graduation Ceremony. Youth Leadership Douglas is designed to develop future community leaders by…
Douglasville, GA (June 12, 2026) – The Douglas County Chamber and Douglas County Chamber Foundation are proud to announce the inaugural Public Safety Week, presented by Ralin, taking place June 15-18, 2026. This week-long initiative will celebrate, recognize, and strengthen connections with the public safety professionals who serve and protect our community every day. …
Douglasville, GA – The Douglas County Chamber proudly recognized the recipients of the 2026 CelebrateHER Awards during the Celebrate YOU! Women’s Conference held June 3-4 at the Douglasville Conference Center. The awards honor women who are making extraordinary contributions through leadership, service, innovation, advocacy, mentorship, and community impact. The CelebrateHER Awards recognize women in seven…
Link to form to submit a speaker. The Douglas County Chamber is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2026 Small Business Summit, a two-day experience designed to educate, connect, and empower entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from across the region. The Small Business Summit brings together innovators, experts, and thought leaders to provide practical tools,…
Two anti-CON bills were considered at various points during the session, however thanks to an effective grassroots network, none of these bills received passage. HB 1403 (Rep. Clint Crowe, R-Jackson) sought to provide for a new CON exemption for acute care hospitals in rural areas. The bill was introduced at the request of local investors…
The Georgia General Assembly was in recess on Monday and Wednesday but will be back in Session on Thursday for the 20th Legislative Day. Day 20 is the halfway point of the Session. Day 20 is important because tax measures must be introduced by day 20 to be considered, unless amendments are made to surviving…
The Georgia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die after midnight on Monday, April 4. A number of important issues crossed the finish line on the last day of session. Leading up to Sine Die, lawmakers worked through the weekend with conference committees meeting on Saturday and Sunday to meet the deadline. A number of tax victories…
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