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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…

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners rolled back the property tax millage rate to accommodate for the increase in property values for 2018.  The action took place during the Board’s regular legislative voting session on Tuesday, August 21st. The value of land in Douglas County has risen over the past year as the economy continues…

A $24,000 Google-powered Classroom Grant is transforming the way more than 150 Douglas County School System students learn and communicate. These classroom grants are enabling and empowering students to overcome barriers to classroom communication. With a grant made possible by the Tides Foundation and Google Data Centers Grant Fund, iPads and mini iPads are now…

Smoothie King manager, Nikhil Patel, staff, customers and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 15th. Smoothie King promotes the concept of “blending with a purpose”, and provides a variety of smoothies tailored for each customer. They are located at 9488 Highway 5 in Douglasville. From the…