In the News

The Farmer’s Table owner, Susan Henderson, family, staff, customers and Chamber representatives celebrated the grand opening of  their new Sweet Shop by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 30th. The Farmer’s Table is a local business and cafe featuring fresh fruits and vegetables sourcing those foods as close to home as possible. They…

New Life Foundation, Inc. (NLF) founder, Brenda Black, staff, friends, and Chamber Representatives celebrated the grand opening of their retail store, NLF Discount Store, by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 24th.  The NLF Discount Store is an outreach ministry of New Life Foundation, Inc. They are located at 2818 Fairburn Road in…

Twenty-four 2018 high school graduates participated in the two week “Career Ready Training Program” sponsored by West Georgia Technical College, Douglas County School System, Douglas County Economic Development Authority, and Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. The program targeted high school seniors who were looking to enter the workforce in Douglas County and provided industry recognized training to…

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners introduced the 2018 summer interns at a commission meeting on June 4.  The Douglas County Internship Program (DCIP) was created to find talented young professionals who have the potential to meet the future employment needs of the county. The program offers interns hands-on work experiences and formal training opportunities…

Five Douglas County Schools now have safer, more interactive playspaces thanks to a donation from a Douglas County organization. The Sigma Omega Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated hosted an Impact day  Saturday, May 19 to restore and renew playgrounds in several Douglas County Schools. The initiative is part of the sorority’s effort…

Two state legislators conducted a special presentation during the Douglas County Board of Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 recognizing Douglas County Board of Commission Chair Dr. Romona Jackson Jones. State Rep. Kimberly Alexander (D-66) and state Sen. Donzella James (D-35) presented Chairman Jones with a proclamation by the Secretary of State, Brian P.…

Bloom Our Youth, Inc. Marketing and Development Director, Kristin Melton, staff, and Chamber representatives gathered to hold a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 23rd. Bloom Our Youth is a private, nonprofit foster care organization that recruits, supports and trains foster families. They are located in Fayetteville, but serve multiple communities including Douglas County throughout…

State School Superintendent Richard Woods made an appearance at Mason Creek Middle School Thursday morning to celebrate the $1.6 million literacy grant awarded to the Douglas County School System. Douglas County is one of 38 school districts in Georgia to be awarded the Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia (L4GA) grant by the…

North Douglas Elementary School’s 2018-19 Principal Karna Kelly wants the joy of learning and reading to extend into the summer months for students.  Principal Kelly is challenging students this summer to beat her in their summer reading. With the assistance of Title 1 Funding, Kelly delivered ten books to each Kindergarten through fourth-grade student. Kelly…

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved new leadership for the Elections and Voter Registration Department at the April 17th Board Meeting.  The Board of Commissioners voted to approve Milton Kidd as the next Elections Supervisor for Douglas County. Kidd has been vital to the continued achievements of the Elections and Voter Registration Department. Kidd…