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Douglas County Chamber Brings Free AI Training to Small Businesses in Douglas County 

May 28, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Douglas County Chamber Brings Free AI Training to Small Businesses in Douglas County   Learn practical AI skills to grow your business and strengthen local economies  Douglasville, GA (May 21, 2026)– The Douglas County Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring Small Business B(AI)sics to Douglas County. Small Business B(AI)sics is…

Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2026 Graduates

May 21, 2026

Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2026 Graduates DOUGLASVILLE (May 21, 2026) – The Douglas County Chamber proudly announces the graduation of the Leadership Douglas Class of 2026. A celebration was held on May 13th at the Riverside EpiCenter to honor the 26 outstanding individuals who completed the immersive eleven-month program focused on…

Nominations Being Accepted for 2026 Douglas County Small Business Awards

May 21, 2026

For Immediate Release Nominations Being Accepted for 2026 Douglas County Small Business Awards   Douglasville, GA (April 6, 2026) – The Douglas County Chamber is excited to announce the 2026 Douglas County Small Business Awards. This program honors the vital role that small businesses play in driving Douglas County’s economy. Awards will be presented at…

Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2027 Participants 

May 15, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2027 Participants  Douglasville, GA (May 15, 2026) – The Douglas County Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce the participants of the Leadership Douglas Class of 2027. The program selects diverse and qualified individuals to provide a structured program that enhances leadership skills and community involvement for the betterment of…

Carley Lawson Named 40 Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

December 11, 2025

For Immediate Release December 2, 2025   ACCE 40 Under 40 Award Recipient Carley Lawson named 40 Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives   Alexandria, VA. (December 2, 2025) – Carley Lawson has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2025 Forty Under 40 list of emerging…

Announcing the Release of the 2025 Wellstar Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan

November 14, 2025

Wellstar Health System is excited to announce that their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan is now available. This report provides a look at the health status of our community, identifying key strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. The Assessment is the result of a collaborative effort involving community members, local partners, and…

Douglas County Chamber Announces New Board Leadership Through 2028

October 20, 2025

Douglas County Chamber Announces New Board Leadership Through 2028   The Douglas County Chamber (DCC) is pleased to announce new executive board leadership, D.A. Wilson, Founder and Principal Attorney of The Wilson Firm will serve as 2026 Chair Elect-Elect.   Wilson joined the DCC Board of Directors in 2024. He has played a key role…

Georgia No. 1 for Business for 12th Straight Year

September 29, 2025

ATLANTA – September 24, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state has been recognized as the No. 1 state for business by Area Development magazine for the 12th year in a row, marking an unmatched record of success and consistency in economic development. “For 12…

DC Chamber Announces 2025 Douglas County Small Business Award Recipients

June 23, 2025

Douglas County Chamber Announces 2025 Douglas County Small Business Award Recipients   Douglasville, GA (June 18, 2025) – The Douglas County Chamber, in partnership with the Douglas County Sentinel and Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership, are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Douglas County Small Business Awards. This recognition celebrates outstanding businesses and individuals who are…

Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2026

June 16, 2025

Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2026 Participants  The Douglas County Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce the participants of the Leadership Douglas Class of 2026. The program selects diverse and qualified individuals to provide a structured program that enhances leadership skills and community involvement for the betterment of all citizens, businesses, organizations,…

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