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Douglas County School System Honored for Teacher Retention Efforts

June 19, 2019

Georgia’s premier association for school personnel administrators is honoring Douglas County School System’s Human Resources Department for its teacher retention efforts. The Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators (GASPA) recognized the Douglas County School System at the highest level, the Platinum Award of Excellence, for Best-in-Class in the area of Retention Practices. The Douglas County…

Douglasville Approves Creation of a Downtown Entertainment District

June 19, 2019

Visitors and residents of Douglasville will soon be able to leave downtown restaurants with beer and wine in a to-go cup, provided they remain within the specified entertainment district. The City Council voted on Monday to designate the Douglasville downtown business district ranging from the Station Loft Works building, located at 12461 Veterans Memorial Highway,…

FAME Internet Marketing Celebrates New Location in Downtown Douglasville

June 18, 2019

FAME Internet Marketing co-owners, Will Thornton, and Heather and John Scherer, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their new location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on June 6th.  FAME Internet Marketing is a web design and digital marketing agency. They are located at 8441 Campbellton Street in Douglasville. FAME Internet Marketing was established in…

Community Leaders Visit South Carolina for Strategic Leadership Visit

June 12, 2019

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…

Alleviation Wellness Chiropractic Opens in Douglas County

June 12, 2019

Alleviation Wellness Chiropractic (AWC) owner, Dr. Pasqueal Bigoms, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on June 5th.  Alleviation Wellness Chiropractic offers FDA approved technology and gentle adjustment techniques for chiropractic care. They are located at 9559 Highway 5, Suite 204 in Douglasville. Dr. Pasqueal Bigoms focuses…

Agape Community Event Center, LLC Opens in Douglasville

June 5, 2019

Agape Community Event Center, LLC owners, Catherine and Carl Jenkins, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 23rd.  Agape Community Center is a Christian owned and operated business existing to provide a place for citizens of Douglasville to host events such as weddings, family gatherings,…

Taylor Pharmacy & Wellness Center Celebrates Grand Opening

May 29, 2019

Taylor Pharmacy & Wellness Center owners, Arnold and Monica Taylor, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 22nd. Taylor Pharmacy & Wellness Center is a pharmacy and clinic that offers prescription and over-the-counter medications, and cannabidoil products. They are located at 6853 Douglas Boulevard, Suite…

Chamber to Host Nonprofit Organization Conference on June 11th

May 28, 2019

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…

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

May 28, 2019

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,…

AMP’D Cornhole Tournament Raises over $2,000 for High School Scholarships

May 23, 2019

The Advancing Modern Professionals in Douglas (AMP’D) program hosted the 8th Annual Cornhole Tournament on Friday, May 17th at Chapel Hills Golf Club in Douglasville.  AMP’D is the Douglas County Chamber’s program for young professionals in the community. The double elimination tournament featured 30 teams. This year, the final two teams were Georgia Rage and…

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