In the News

Douglas County School System hosted the annual “Thankful for Partners” Partners in Education breakfast Tuesday to acknowledge the impact and contributions of several of Douglas County’s Partners in Education (PIE). For more than two decades, businesses, churches, civic, professional groups and talented volunteers have invested in the education of Douglas County children. PIE allows these partners…

Douglasville, Ga. – The December 6th, Ribbon Cutting ceremony for a new tag renewal kiosk at the Douglas County Courthouse will be at 2:00 pm at the Douglas County Courthouse at 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, Ga. Douglas County’s new tag renewal kiosk will be located on the second (main) floor of the Douglas County Courthouse,…

New Manchester Elementary School hosted an activity packed expo this month encouraging parents and students to embrace new healthy habits. Principal Alesia Stanley introduced the “Healthy Families Happy Families” event to encourage families to prioritize healthy eating, healthy living and healthy habits. Each family began the event with a  paper “Passport to Health,” introducing them…

Ambu-Stat executive manager, Rita Ortiz, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent relocation of their business by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on November 15th. Ambu-Stat EMS is now located at 1000 Shadix Industrial Way in Douglasville. Ambu-Stat provides non-emergency ambulance service 24 hours,  seven days a week. Their ambulances are staffed by at…

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners through the Department of Communications and Community Relations will be hosting the 19th annual Christmas concerts in the Douglas County Courthouse. Chorus groups from schools throughout Douglas County will be performing on the Grand Staircase of the Courthouse Atrium beginning Wednesday, November 29 through Friday, December 15th.  The concerts…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) honored Kai Hartman of Lithia Springs High School as the winner of its 2017/2018 Youth of the Year award. The organization recognized Kai, a member of the Douglas County Boys & Girls Club at a November 10 Awards Ceremony at the Lowes Atlanta Hotel. The prestigious Youth…

Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Gretchen Corbin has announced a transition in leadership at West Georgia Technical College. Dr. Scott Rule, TCSG Assistant Commissioner for Data, Planning and Research, has been named Acting President of West Georgia Technical College. Dr. Rule joined TCSG as Assistant Commissioner for Data, Planning, and Research in 2016. He…

    18th Annual Lighted Douglas County Veterans Day Parade. Douglas County High School Army JROTC, Chapel Hill High School Future Business Leaders of America, Chapel Hill High School Navy JROTC, Alexander HS JROTC, Lithia Springs HS JROTC, Alexander High School Cougar Marching Band and the Chapel Hill High School Panther Band will make appearances…

IGY6 Service Dogs for Heroes founder, Ken Cappello, trainers, and Chamber members gathered and held a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on November 1st. IGY6 Service Dogs for Heroes is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the veterans of the United States Military. One in four veterans that come back from war suffer from depression, substance…

Douglas County students who serve on the Superintendent’s Forum learned etiquette in addition to advising the superintendent on issues and activities in their schools. Ms. Nia Brown from Polished for Purpose instructed students in the finer points of dining etiquette as part of their meetings. The sessions took place in November at the Board of…