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GA Partnership for Excellence in Education names Fall 2018 College Access Grant Winners Eight Chambers of Commerce will use funds to encourage post-secondary education MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Gaines, rgaines@gpee.org, 404-223-2464 -Follow the GA Partnership on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram September 24, 2018 – The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education has selected eight local chambers of…

Home2 Suites Manager Trent White, Dr. Patel, President of Kana Hotel Group, staff and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 13th. Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta West Lithia Springs is an “all-suite” hotel.  The vibrant, modern suites have plenty of room to work or relax.  They…

Advancing Modern Professionals in Douglas (AMP’D), a program of the Douglas County Chamber, is pleased to announce its Top Ten Young Professionals of 2018.  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…

Alexander High School French Teacher Rebecca Sundberg is engineering an innovative approach to classroom learning and participation. Ms. Sundberg is using the Jerry Hall Classroom Impact Grant to create flexible seating for students in her classroom. According to Ms. Sundberg, the most important benefit of flexible seating is that it helps students stay more focused,…

Blu Rose Art Bistro owners, Michelle and Nathaniel Jones, staff, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their first anniversary by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 6th. The Blu Rose Art Bistro is a hip and trendy spot nestled in historic downtown Douglasville that connects the community to the arts. They are located at 6774 West…

Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) Executive Director, Emily Lightner, staff, board members, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their new organization logo by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 5th. They are located at 8652 Campbellton Street in Douglasville. Since 1986, the CAC has offered high quality cultural events and arts activities…

Farmer’s Home Furniture store manager, Tom Gillespie, staff, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their new location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 30th. Farmer’s Home Furniture provides furniture at affordable prices.  They are now located at 5793 Fairburn Road in Douglasville. Founded by Sherwin Glass in 1949 as a hometown store in…

We, at the Chamber, hear from our small business members that health insurance, employee benefits and HR administration are a major expense and concern.  At the same time, many people are talking about the possibilities of association purchasing power.  For those reasons, we’ve teamed up to give you large business style buying power for your small business—even for those with just one employee.   …

Medicas Medical Clinic, LLC owner, Sarah President, staff, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 29th. Medicas Medical Clinic, LLC is a primary care clinic. They are located at 5846 Stewart Parkway in Douglasville. The mission of Medicas Medical Clinic, LLC is to provide each…

Habitat for Humanity President and CEO, David McGinnis, staff, volunteers, and Chamber representatives celebrated the completion of their first house for Veterans by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 23rd. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in the community and around the world build or improve a place they…