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Anything but Ordinary Events and More owner, JaMelia Stroud, staff, family, and Chamber representatives celebrated one year in business by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 17th. Anything but Ordinary Events and More is a venue with a warm earthy feeling, a stylish twist, and flair. They are located at 6650 West Broad…
The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce the 25 graduating members of the Leadership Douglas Class of 2018. The Class of 2018 graduated on May 15th in a ceremony held during the GreyStone Power Luncheon sponsored by Google, Inc. Leadership Douglas is a program of the Douglas County Chamber Foundation. The graduates, led by…
The Douglas County Chamber announced the recipients of the 2018 Chamber Foundation Leadership Scholarships and Founder’s Award at the GreyStone Power Luncheon on May 15th. The Chamber Foundation coordinates community education and leadership programs including Leadership Douglas, Youth Leadership Douglas and AMP’D. The Chamber Foundation Leadership Scholarship is funded by Advancing Modern Professionals in Douglas,…
Keep America Beautiful welcomes Keep Douglas County Beautiful to its expanding nationwide network of state- and community-based affiliates, with the official certification of Keep Douglas County Beautiful announced today by Jennifer Jehn, Keep America Beautiful president and CEO. As a certified affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Keep Douglas County Beautiful joins a powerful and passionate…
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…