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Thank you to 11Alive News Atlanta for the content on New Georgia laws taking effect in 2023. Author: 11Alive Staff Published: 12:49 PM EST December 19, 2022 Updated: 12:23 PM EST December 20, 2022 ATLANTA — With the start of the new year, Georgians will have a handful of new laws in place, signed by Gov. Brian Kemp…
The Douglas County School System is pleased to announce that Trent North has been named Georgia’s 2023 Superintendent of the Year. Superintendent North received the honor on December 1 at the Georgia School Boards Association/Georgia School Superintendents Association’s Conference in Atlanta. Each year, Georgia school boards, Regional Education Service Agencies, business organizations, and education professionals…
Douglasville, GA (December 1, 2022) – The Douglas County Chamber is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Annual Community Awards. The awards will be presented at the 2023 Winter Ball on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Douglasville Conference Center. The event will also honor 2022 Douglas County Chamber Chairwoman and Business Development Manager with…
Douglasville, GA (December 1, 2022) – University of West Georgia President, Dr. Brendan Kelly, has been added to the line of succession in Douglas County Chamber leadership. Dr. Kelly was named the 2025 Chairman at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting held in November. Gilbane Building Company Business Development Director Tonya Byrd is the current chair. GreyStone…
Douglas County Young Professionals (DCYP), a program of the Douglas County Chamber, is pleased to announce its Top Young Professionals of 2022. The Top Young Professionals of the Year is an annual recognition of young professionals in Douglasville and Douglas County who embody the mission and vision of DCYP. The recognition ceremony was held at the…
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta development director, Laura Turner, community members, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated the grand opening of their pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine office by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on October 26th. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is nationally ranked in ten pediatric specialties including orthopedics and sports medicine. They are located…
Domingo Team Realty owner, Desmond Domingo, family, community members, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated the grand opening of their office by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on November 9th. Domingo Team Realty is a full-service real estate agency with a focus on diversification, accountability, personal attention, financial stability, and ethical relationship building. They are located…
The Douglas County Chamber hosted over 30 individuals from various levels of community leadership and involvement at the Douglas County Strategic Leadership Visit presented by the Georgia Power Company in November. The group traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, and provided the opportunity for Douglas County business and community leaders to meet with peers in a like-minded…
The Douglas County Chamber spearheaded a group of community leaders who met with U.S. Senators and Congressional leaders in Washington D.C. on October 11th – 13th to discuss topics important to our thriving community. The Washington D.C. Fly-In offers a collaborative way for government, education, and business leaders in our community to meet congressional leaders…
Sherrod & Bernard founding partners, John Sherrod, and Ken Bernard, along with staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their thirty-year anniversary by holding a DC Chamber Member Milestone on October 18th. Sherrod & Bernard is a locally based law firm that provides high-quality legal representation and counsel. They are located at 8470 Price Avenue in Douglasville.…