In the News

Fifteen elementary schools competed in the 13th Annual Douglas County Kathy Brock Reading Bowl on Friday evening, February 24, at Douglas County High School. Students answered questions about 10 books that are featured on this year’s Georgia Book Award nominee list. Holly Springs placed 1st, Mt. Carmel 2nd, and Arbor Station 3rd. Students in Douglas…

Connally, Jordan & Associates P.C., CPA Founder, T. Dennis Connally and new partner, Andrew Jordan, staff, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated the firm’s new partnership by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on February 22nd. Connally, Jordan & Associates is located at 8483 Campbellton Street in Douglasville. With more than 50 years of experience, Connally,…

Custom Fitness of Douglasville Owner, Chase Nordlund, friends, and Chamber representatives gathered and held a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on February 16th. Custom Fitness is located at 4300 Chapel Hill Road in the Publix Shopping Center in Douglasville. Custom Fitness of Douglasville is a team of certified personal trainers and fitness specialists who are devoted…

Lithia Springs High School (LSHS) in February became the first high school in Georgia to earn both state and national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) certification. AdvancED STEM Certification is the first internationally recognized mark of quality for STEM schools and programs. The certification indicates that LSHS has demonstrated a commitment to preparing students…

Premier Drugstore Owner Bryan Green, staff, customers, family, friends and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on February 15th. Premier Drugstore is located at 8446 Campbellton Street in downtown Douglasville. Premier Drugstore is the only pharmacy located in the historic district of downtown Douglasville. In addition to prescription…

Dalton Carpet owners, Steve and Debbie Daniel, staff, community members, and Chamber representatives celebrated the opening of their second location by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on February 9th. Dalton Carpet Brokers 2 is located at 7746 Bankhead Highway in Douglasville. Dalton Carpet Brokers has been serving the flooring needs of the West Georgia…

Middle and high school student scientists from around the county competed in the Douglas County Science and Engineering Fair on January 19. With projects titled “Does changing the angle of attack affect the flight and lift of the butterfly?” and “Investigating the Viability of E. coli and A. aceti in Simulated Venus Environment” and “Dog…

Keller Williams Associate Broker, Sandy Minor, staff members, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated the new location of their office by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on January 18th. Keller Williams Cityside is now located at 7421 Douglas Boulevard, Suite C in Douglasville. Keller Williams Realty opened its first office in Douglasville in March 2006.…

Main Street Douglasville is kicking off the month of February with a fun new program called “Downtown Love.” By providing an incentive, the program encourages residents and visitors to spend money and visit downtown Douglasville. The program officially starts Wednesday, February 1 and ends at 2pm on Tuesday, February 28 with a live drawing on…

A cosmetology instructor at West Georgia Technical College has started a scholarship in memory of her former mentor to which she hopes others will contribute. Jennifer Meacham, who teaches at the college’s Franklin Instructional Site, donated funds to start the Raymond Van Sensing Jr. Memorial Scholarship in memory of her former teacher and mentor who…