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The Douglas County School System is looking for great educators ready to inspire the next generation of leaders! The system will be hosting a Teacher Recruitment and Transfer Fair March 15, 2018 at 4:30pm-7pm in the Chapel Hill High School Gymnasium located at 4899 Chapel Hill Road. Douglas County will also have Recruitment Team Members at…

Planet Fitness marketing administrator, Danielle D’Amelio, staff, clients, and Chamber representatives gather to celebrate their recent grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on February 13th. Planet Fitness Adamasville is located at 3599 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Atlanta. Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisers and operators of fitness…

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the month of February as Douglas County Arts, Culture, and Humanities month at the Board of Commission meeting on February 6, 2018. The proclamation presented by Lisa Doney stated the impact and significance of the creative culture in the Douglas County community. Arts, culture, and humanities embody much…

In an academic twist on athletic signing day, Douglas County High School will celebrate the educational accomplishments of its students with an Academic Signing Day.  The third annual event puts the spotlight on the academic achievements of students pursuing education beyond high school. The event will be held Thursday, February 15th at 2:00 in the…

Douglas County, Georgia is celebrating Black History Month by airing a unique program honoring local history makers and recognizing those in their lives who have contributed to their milestones. The educational and inspirational piece of work was the production of dctv23, the Douglas County government access channel, and the Department of Communications and Community Relations.…

The West Georgia Board of Realtors Organization is honoring the 50th Anniversary of the 1968 Fair Housing Act with a community celebration with music, local performers, and speakers. The event will take place on April 11, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the O’Neal Plaza Downtown Douglasville. The plaza is located at 6695…

Purposity, a giving app that combines purpose with generosity has now launched in the Douglas County School System, giving the community an opportunity to meet the specific needs of deserving students. The platform allows everyone to be a philanthropist by connecting donors with Douglas County students in need. Jill Smith, Homeless Outreach Facilitator for Douglas…

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) brought in a new year of art and culture. The opening reception, in celebration of Black History Month, was a huge success. The CAC is showcasing artwork from contemporary artists of color in Together We Rise through February 21, 2018. Gallery admission, tours and receptions are always…

Door decorations, wax museums, and song and dance are some of the creative ways students in Douglas County will learn about historical figures and important contributions of African Americans during the month of February. New Manchester and Lithia Springs High Schools will feature programs that will be open to the public. The FAME program at…