In the News

Douglas County Board of Education Vice Chair Michelle Simmons will experience personal and educational growth through a five week program this summer in Ghana. The curriculum and development project for American educators is funded through the Fulbright-Hayes Group Projects Abroad. The goal of the program is to develop an understanding of educational practices abroad and…

Douglas County Elementary School Students celebrated their love for science with a science and engineering fair this month. Murray Educational Center was abuzz with families, teachers, and administrators gathering to congratulate and encourage the group of budding young scientists.  Students initially presented their science and engineering projects at their schools. Eighty-two of the best projects advanced…

Douglasville Winair owner, Taylor Leggett, staff, friends and Chamber Representatives gathered to celebrate their recent renovations by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 10th. Douglasville Winair is an HVAC wholesale distributor that is proud to be a veteran owned company serving licensed HVAC contractors. They are located at 8960 Highway 5, Building C…

ATL Banquet Hall Owner, Raj Shah, staff, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 9th. The event venue offers space needed for any special occasion. ATL Banquet Hall is located at 560 Thornton Road, Suite 108-11 in Lithia Springs. ATL Banquet Hall is a modern…

Douglas County Board of Commission Chair Dr. Romona Jackson Jones attended a gathering at the State Capitol Monday to observe Governor Nathan Deal sign into law House Bill 696, referred to as the “Switch Bill.”  The passing of House Bill 696 clears the way for the construction of Switch’s 1 million square foot data center…

The Douglas County Chamber Foundation’s Advancing Modern Professionals in Douglas (AMP’D) Program is currently accepting applications for the 2018 Continuing Education Scholarship. AMP’D offers multiple scholarships totaling $1,500 to young professionals ages 21-40. The scholarships will be awarded to individuals who embody the mission of AMP’D: attracting emerging professionals to engage, develop, and serve in…

A collaboration of employees from various departments representing Douglas County, City of Douglasville, City of Villa Rica and City of Austell gathered on the steps of the Douglas County Courthouse today to announce two upcoming meetings for the public to attend and ask questions on the latest of the readdressing project of Highway 78 and…

State Farm Agent, Victor Jimenez, his staff, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated the grand opening of their location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on April 19th. Victor Jimenez State Farm Agency is located at 6487 Spring Street in Douglasville. State Farm Insurance has been serving communities nationwide since 1922. Their mission is to…

Douglas County businesses are collaborating with high school seniors to create new job opportunities in the world of manufacturing. In April, Twenty-five seniors from each high school in Douglas County toured West Georgia manufacturing facilities. The companies all have immediate career opportunities available to high school graduates. “We have nationally and internationally recognized companies in…

Up by the Bootstraps, Inc. founders Gwendolyn Parker and Margaret McCarley, their family, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated the formation of their organization by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on April 18th. Up by the Bootstraps is a local nonprofit that provides affordable SAT prep sessions, mentoring and other educational opportunities. They serve students…