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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) introduced legislation to better address the needs of “under-banked, un-banked, and underserved” communities in America. The Improving Access to Traditional Banking Act of 2019 will direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to thoroughly investigate and report to Congress recommendations on how to lessen Americans’ reliance on non-traditional banking products…

The Douglas County Chamber’s Winter Ball presented by GreyStone Power Corporation was held on Saturday, February 9th at the Douglasville Conference Center. The sold out event welcomed 450 people for a winter wonderland celebration. The Winter Ball honored local businesses and individuals for community excellence. Guests experienced an unforgettable night. Dinner was served by Proof…

Fit2Elite Performance, LLC owners, Donald Williams and Robyn Topp, clients, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on January 9th.  Fit2Elite Performance, LLC is a performance enhancement facility with the focus centering around athletics and youth. They are located at 1292 John Belt Drive, Suite 201…

DQ Grill & Chill owner, Mahmedamik Momin, staff, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent renovation by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on December 20th. DQ Grill and Chill is a chain of soft serve ice cream and fast-food restaurants owned by International Dairy Queen, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. They are located at 6126 Fairburn Road Douglasville. The first DQ…

Dance Academy West, Inc. owners, KC Emberson and Kelly Gammill, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their new location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on December 19th. The studio offers a variety of classes for ages three to adults, including recreational classes and classes for the more serious student. Their second location is located…

Next month’s Super Bowl LIII will bring much more than a gridiron battle to the city of Atlanta. As part of an exciting week of Super Bowl events, the NFL and Atlanta Falcons selected the Chapel Hill High School Football team for an opportunity designed to help them achieve sports leadership and life skill success.…

Loving Hands Ministry (LHM) director, Leigh Ann Champion, board members, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their new location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on December 13th. Loving Hands Ministry is a second-hand thrift shop and donation center. They are now located at 6461 Church Street in Douglasville. Loving Hands Ministry was founded in…

Island Spice Grill and Wings co-owner, Frances Henry, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their one year anniversary by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on December 7th. Island Spice Grill and Wings is a family owned restaurant with the motto, come for the food, and come back for the food. They are located at 2755…

Future One Chiropractic owner, Dr. Caitlin Waldrip, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on November 30th. Future One Chiropractic provides quality chiropractic care to help patients live a pain free life. They are located at 8326-A Office Park Drive in Douglasville. Future One Chiropractic is proud…

The Douglas County Chamber, Main Street Douglasville, and Main Street Villa Rica partnered together to “challenge” the community to BUY LOCAL during the 2018 holiday season. The Buy Local – Win Big Contest was presented by Bank OZK and media partners; Chapel Hill News and Views and Villa Rica News and Views. Throughout the contest,…