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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the “CARES Act” passed the U.S. Senate last night, March 25, and is headed to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration as soon as today March 26. This is a $2 trillion stimulus bill which will provide economic relief to individuals, families, small businesses and…
The Douglas County Chamber is encouraging our members to make fact-based decisions and to stay updated regarding COVID19. The Douglas County Chamber Executive Board convened this morning in a special called meeting to discuss how to proceed with our Chamber events/programs and the COVID19 outbreak. A decision was made to postpone the following large events:…
The Douglas County Chamber is providing important information to our member businesses in light of documented cases of COVID-19 in Metro Atlanta. This is a rapidly evolving situation. As such, businesses should get their information directly from the CDC and Cobb and Douglas Public Health (CDPH) regarding the potential threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is…
(ATLANTA – February 26, 2020) – The Atlanta Regional Commission Board today approved a major update to the Atlanta Region’s Plan that allocates $173 billion in federal, state, and local funding through 2050 to improve mobility and safety in metro Atlanta. Notable projects in Douglas that will begin in the next decade include: Widening Lee…
The Douglas County Chamber’s Winter Ball presented by Wellstar Douglas Hospital was held on Saturday, February 8th at the Douglasville Conference Center. The sold out event welcomed over 400 guests for a grand celebration for the Chamber’s 75th Anniversary. The Winter Ball honored local businesses and individuals for community excellence. Guests experienced an unforgettable evening.…
The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce the students that recently completed the Youth Leadership Douglas (YLD) Fall 2019 program. These students are juniors from Douglas County high schools and private schools. They were recognized at multiple events in January. Youth Leadership Douglas students were given the opportunity to acquire and broaden their knowledge…
Merle Norman Douglasville owner, Valerie Howell; staff, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their new location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on December 12th. Merle Norman Douglasville is a cosmetics studio that offers beauty products, boutique clothing and accessories. They are located at 9480 Highway 5 in Douglasville. Merle Norman Cosmetics was founded by…
Vision Source Villa Rica, owner, Dr. Mike Rothschild, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on December 5th. Vision Source Villa Rica offers high quality optometry services to patients. They are located at 921 Moores Ferry Road, Suite C in Villa Rica. Vision Source Villa Rica utilizes…
Edward Jones financial advisor, Nancy Demirtas, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on December 4th. Edward Jones Investments is a financial consulting firm. They are located at 6488 Spring Street in Douglasville. Edward Jones Investments provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and…
Hair Blendz and Beauty Bar owner, Robbie Lee, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on November 22nd. Hair Blendz and Beauty Bar offers beauty and cosmetic services. They are located at 7447 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 106 in Douglasville. Hair Blends and Beauty Bar believes in healthy…