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South Metro Atlanta Tuskegee Alumni Club members are donating books about a historically black college and university to inspire Douglas County students during Black History month. “Hey Tuskegee!” by Tuskegee University alum Robert E. Constant is now part of the reading collection in nine elementary school libraries. “Hey Tuskegee!” follows an African American brother and…
Students in grades 3 and 4 in Douglas County will soon know all about drinking water – where it comes from, how it’s treated, and ways to conserve it. The WSA recently donated a mobile water lab for 3rd and 4th grade teachers to use with their students. Through the books, games, and lab activities…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman David Scott announced his 17th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, is open and accepting entries through March 29, 2019. High school students who live or attend school in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District are invited to submit artwork for the competition. The Congressional Art Competition was created in 1982 to showcase the artistic talents of…
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.…