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The West Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded 66 students with nearly $37,000 in scholarships for Fall Semester 2019. In addition, the WGTC Foundation guaranteed $90,000 in tuition for summer semester and $75,000 in tuition for fall semester through its gap funding program. The gap funding program was established by the Foundation in Spring 2018 in…

Boomerang Sanitation, LLC owners, Christy and Mike Plowman, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 5th.  Boomerang Sanitation is a family-owned and operated trash company. They provide services to residents in Douglas, South Paulding, and parts of East Carroll Counties. Boomerang Sanitation, LLC offers once a…

The Douglas County Chamber announced the launch of their strategic partnership with the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) as their newest initiative to promote inclusive economic growth and development. The alliance between the organizations seeks to foster the relationships between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic businesses, elected officials, governmental agencies and industry leaders. The announcement was…

Sweet Southern owner, Rebecca Smith, staff, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 28th.  Sweet Southern is a custom milkshake and ice cream parlor. They are located at 6671 Church Street in Douglasville. Sweet Southern hopes to bring the community, families and friends together in…

Ambience Event Space owners, Elaine Lovelady and Marcus Mayfield, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 29th.  Ambience Event Space provides space to host events such as weddings, birthday parties, bridal or baby showers, and social events. They are located at 2127 Fairburn Road, Suite…

Innovation Cabinets and Design owner, Gerardo Diaz, clients and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 15th.  Innovation Cabinets and More offers custom cabinet for kitchens and bathrooms. They are located at 963 North Burnt Hickory Road in Douglasville. Innovation Cabinets and Design is proud to produce…

Just Breathe Yoga Center owners, Katie Smith and Kim Thomas, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 8th.  Just Breathe Yoga Center offers a variety of yoga classes for all levels in a welcoming, supporting and non-competitive environment. They are located at 3216 Highway 5…

The Douglas County Chamber’s Advancing Modern Professionals in Douglas Program (AMP’D) announced the recipients of the annual Continuing Education Scholarships at the GreyStone Power Luncheon on August 20th. Recipients were Elena Hudson with Hudson’s Hickory House, Kelsey Jones from the West Georgia Technical College Foundation, and Tiffany Smith with Junior League of Douglas County. AMP’D…

Advancing Modern Professionals in Douglas (AMP’D), a program of the Douglas County Chamber, is pleased to announce its Top Ten Young Professionals of 2019.  The Top Ten Young Professionals of the Year is an annual recognition of young professionals in Douglasville and Douglas County who embody the mission and vision of AMP’D. The recognition ceremony was…

Herb’N Eden owners, Terran and Quinton Lewis, staff and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 7th.  Herb’N Eden is an all-natural body care product company. They are located at 6410 Fairburn Road in Douglasville. The mission of Herb’N Eden is to create holistic bath and body…