In the News

The Bill Arp Technicators Robotics Team were selected as one of eight teams to advance to the Georgia State Championship at Georgia Gwinnett College in February.  The win follows another trophy for robot design and programming on January 20 at the Columbus State Superregional First Lego League competition. The Bill Arp Technicators were selected as…

Superintendent Trent North is pleased to announce the appointment of two new principals at the high school level and one new principal at the middle school level effective July 1, 2018. All three appointees are veteran administrators in the Douglas County School System. “I could not be more excited about this group of new principals,”…

State School Superintendent Richard Woods has recognized four Douglas County High Schools as Advanced Placement Honor Schools. Douglas County High School, Chapel Hill High School, Robert S. Alexander High School and Lithia Springs High School are among 685 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools State School Superintendent Woods named for 2018. “Amazing things are happening in…

After 25 years of serving the Douglas County School System, the Public Education Trust (PET) is changing its name to the Douglas County Education Foundation. The name is changing, but the foundation will continue to do outstanding work on behalf of the school system. “The Foundation Board and Superintendent Trent North agree that Douglas County…

Douglas County Commission Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones has scheduled her second ‘Walking the Talk Listening Session’ for 2018. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.  at the Lithia Springs Public Library, 7100 Turner Drive,  Lithia Springs, Georgia  30122. The listening session is scheduled to last for two hours and…

Kingdom Living International (KLI) senior pastor, Jeral Oliver, staff, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated the grand opening of their new facility by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on April 5th. KLI strives to promote a higher, more positive standard for living through the teaching of biblical principles. Kingdom Living International is located at 5727…

The Georgia Athletic Directors Association has named Coach Albert Lindsey as 6A Region 5 Athletic Director of the Year. Athletic Directors from across the state selected Lindsey for this significant recognition. Lindsey traveled to Savannah and received the award last weekend during the annual Georgia Athletic Directors Association Conference. This is the second straight year…

North Douglas Elementary School and Keep it Moving Yoga and Barre in Downtown Douglasville have joined forces this Spring to provide necessities to students when they need it. North Douglas Elementary School currently operates a food and clothing pantry that serves their school community and the needs of students.  The pantry stocks food, school supplies,…

The Council for Quality Growth is pleased to add the Douglasville/Douglas County State of the Address as the 8th county included in its line up of premier events highlighting the growth and development in counties across the metro Atlanta region. Presented in partnership with the City of Douglasville, Douglas County, and the Douglas County Chamber…

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