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Troncalli Insurance Owner, Vic Troncalli, customers, and Chamber representatives gathered to celebrate his business by holding a Ribbon Cutting on October 3rd. Troncalli Insurance offers solutions for life, health, Medicare, and medical plans from the nation’s premier insurance companies. Troncalli Insurance is located at 105 North Avenue in Villa Rica. Vic Troncalli, a native of…
New Manchester Elementary School fourth grade teacher Brittania Wright now holds the title of Douglas County Teacher of the Year. Judges selected Wright from a field of 34 finalists and ultimately crowned her Douglas County’s Teacher of the Year. Wright achieved the recognition Thursday night during a suspense-filled ceremony at Central Baptist Church in Douglasville.…
The Varsity Food Truck cruised through the parking of Douglas County High Tuesday, delivering the Atlanta restaurant’s popular comfort food to students who made the grade. Students who made straight “A’s” all school year last year were invited to the lunch treat and enjoyed their choice of hot off the grill hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries,…
Alexander High School (AHS) Seniors Courtney Hause and Tyler Benson and Junior Kate Mitcham are participating in a competitive internship program that coincides with their academic success in AHS’s Law Enforcement Services Program. Students enrolled in a Career Technical Agriculture Education pathway (which includes Law Enforcement) take a sequence of courses designed to help them…
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…