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Local Business and Community Leaders Visit State Delegation for Douglas County Day at the Capitol 

March 8, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Contact: Amber Holcomb  Events Coordinator  Douglas County Chamber 770.942.5022  holcomb@douglascountygeorgia.com        Local Business and Community Leaders Visit State Delegation for Douglas County Day at the Capitol     The Douglas County Chamber was pleased to present this year’s Douglas County Day at the Capitol on February 27th. The group of…

Chamber Now Accepting Applications for Douglas County Young Professionals Continuing Education Scholarship

January 30, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Contact: Carley Lawson  Leadership Programs Coordinator  Douglas County Chamber   770.942.5022  lawson@douglascountygeorgia.com    Douglasville (January 30, 2023) – The Douglas County Chamber Foundation’s Douglas County Young Professionals (DCYP) Program is currently accepting applications for 2023 Continuing Education Scholarships. DCYP offers multiple scholarships totaling $1,500 to young professionals ages 21-40. The scholarships will…

Chamber Foundation Leadership Scholarship Applications Available for High School Seniors

January 30, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Contact: Carley Lawson  Leadership Programs Coordinator  Douglas County Chamber 770.942.5022  lawson@douglascountygeorgia.com    DOUGLASVILLE (January,30 2023) – The Douglas County Chamber Foundation is proud to offer multiple scholarship opportunities to high school students from Douglas County schools. These scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors exemplifying outstanding leadership qualities. The Douglas County…

Positive Tip: 111 Life-Changing Ways to Create Positive Change

January 30, 2023

Thank you to Jon Gordon for content on Positive Tip: 111 Life-Changing Ways to Create Positive Change.  MARCH POSITIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING Join us LIVE in person for a full day Positive Leadership Training on March 6 in Jacksonville Beach, FL at the One Ocean Resort and Spa. You’ll learn our proven 7-part framework for leadership…

Under the Gold Dome: The Council’s Weekly Legislative Recap

January 23, 2023

Thank you to Council for Quality Growth for providing content on Under the Gold Dome: The Council’s Weekly Legislative Recap.    The Georgia Legislature was not in Session this week but held Joint-Appropriation Hearings Tuesday through Thursday and will reconvene for Legislative Day 5 on Monday, January 23rd. At the Joint-Appropriation hearings, State Agency heads discussed the…

Peachtree Immediate Care Celebrates New Clinic in Lithia Springs!

January 20, 2023

Peachtree Immediate Care CEO, Bill Miller, the leadership team, clinic staff, community members, and Chamber representatives celebrated the grand opening of their 81st clinic by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on January 10th. Peachtree Immediate Care is an urgent care facility that offers a convenient, caring, and affordable alternative to the emergency room for…

Sen. Ossoff Secures 2,500 Solar Manufacturing Jobs in Georgia

January 18, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has secured 2,500 solar manufacturing jobs for Georgia.   On the heels of Sen. Ossoff’s Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act becoming law this summer, Qcells today announced a record $2.5 billion investment in Georgia, which will create 2,500 jobs.   This represents the largest clean energy manufacturing investment in American history.   According…

THE GOVERNOR’S BUDGET REPORT – Amended Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024

January 18, 2023

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA 30334-0900 Brian P. Kemp GOVERNOR The Georgia State Senate The Honorable Burt Jones, Lieutenant Governor The Georgia House of Representatives The Honorable Jon Burns, Speaker The Citizens and Families of Georgia   Dear Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Speaker, Members of the General Assembly, and Fellow Georgians: FY 2022…

Week 1 Legislative Update

January 17, 2023

Week 1 Legislative Update 2023 Legislators from all corners of the state descended upon Atlanta this week for the beginning of the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.  Both the House and Senate gaveled in for a relatively brief session on Monday to swear in members of the General Assembly, and then a number of legislators hopped on…

Georgia Mortgage Assistance is now accepting applications from Homeowners who suffered a financial hardship caused by the pandemic.

January 5, 2023

Thank you to Georgia Department of Community Affairs for the content on “Georgia Mortgage Assistance is now accepting applications from Homeowners who suffered a financial hardship caused by the pandemic”. Do you owe for 3 or more mortgage payments due to a financial hardship caused by the pandemic? Do you have a permanent loss of…

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