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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…

Download the Application DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 10, 2017 Comcast Cares Day is Comcast’s annual company-wide day of service in which tens of thousands of Comcast employees, along with their families and friends, volunteer in their local communities. We are committed to improving the quality of life in local communities where our customers and employees…

Download Leadership Douglas 2018 Application The Douglas County Chamber is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 Class of Leadership Douglas. The mission of Leadership Douglas is to identify, encourage and develop leadership abilities so that its participants grow both personally and professionally. Participants in Leadership Douglas benefit from getting to know one another and from…

Cindyrella Cakes Owner, Cindy Dankwa, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated her business and new Chamber membership by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on December 8th at the Chamber. Cindyrella Cakes is a Douglasville, GA based online bakery dedicated to providing rum cakes and custom cakes for any occasion including birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, weddings,…