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A grant that enables certain technical education students in Georgia to receive free tuition now has a name that better reflects the grant’s goals. The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries…

On June 29, 2017, Gov. Nathan Deal announced that three schools in Douglas County were awarded Innovation Fund Tiny Grants from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. Thirty-nine schools in Georgia were recipients of the grants which involve applied learning with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education. Arbor Station Elementary…

On June 29, 2017, Gov. Nathan Deal announced that three schools in Douglas County were awarded Innovation Fund Tiny Grants from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. Thirty-nine schools in Georgia were recipients of the grants which involve applied learning with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education. Arbor Station Elementary…

Gordon Food Service challenged students in the Nutrition and Food Science pathways at Douglas County High School and New Manchester High School to a culinary competition at their Douglasville distribution center in May, 2017. Students were required to prepare three dishes (appetizer, entrée, dessert) that included the secret ingredient “corn.” Their dishes were judged by…

Sprint by PG Wireless Store Manager Ashley Krieger, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their store relocation by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on June 15th. Sprint by PG Wireless is located on the lower level of Arbor Place Mall next to GNC. Sprint by PG Wireless is a preferred cellular service retailer that serves…

The presentation of Georgia 2030 2.0 by Chris Clark is now available. Please click the link below to view the presentation. Georgia 2030 2.0 Presentation by Chris Clark

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Marketing Coordinator, Kaitlyn Lindly, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their new Value Flex Systems by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on June 14th. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Douglasville is located at 7274 Bankhead Highway in Douglasville. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is a full service moving company, offering…

The Douglas County Chamber Young Professionals Connection (YPC) is currently accepting applications for the 2017 Continuing Education Scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded to individuals who embody the mission of YPC: to connect with their peers, connect with their community, and connect with their future. Download the YPC Continuing Education Scholarship Application The YPC Continuing…

A Gift of Love Services Director, Brenda Kirk, volunteers, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their new location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 31st. A Gift of Love Services is now located at 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway in Lithia Springs.   A Gift of Love sponsors children from the Douglas County School…

Annette’s Home Cooking Owner, Annette Boyd, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on May 24th. Annette’s Home Cooking is located at 6405 Fairburn Road in Douglasville. Annette’s Home Cooking is an exciting, new restaurant with a unique approach to offering a variety of homemade meals that…