In the News

Download the 2014 Principal 4 A Day Application The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce its partnership with the Douglas County School System for the fifth annual “Principal 4 a Day.” This program will take place on November 15, 2016 at all Douglas County Schools. “Principal 4 a Day” is a program adopted by…

Douglasville, GA – In a special called meeting on Thursday, September 1, 2016, the members of the Douglasville City Council took action to refinance the general obligation bonds used to cover the debt service on the Douglasville Public Safety building.  In 2008, the voters of the City of Douglasville approved a bond referendum to allow…

G and E Studios Owners, Gary and Elaine Jones, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent business launch by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 25th, complete with a photo booth. Gary and Elaine have a passion to tell a story through the images they capture. Gary and Elaine Jones own and operate…

DC Gamechangers, a group comprised of the local representatives from GeorgiaForwards’s Spring 2016 Young Gamechangers program, are formally transferring ownership of the “Explore Douglas” recommendation to the Douglas County Tourism Department. Explore Douglas recommends that a comprehensive marketing and advertising strategy be developed to collectively market Douglas County’s outdoor recreation assets and position Douglas County…

The Douglas County Chamber’s Young Professionals Connection (YPC) announced the recipients of the annual YPC Continuing Education Scholarship at the GreyStone Power Luncheon on August 16th. The YPC Continuing Education Scholarship is designed for young professionals from Chamber Member businesses or organizations seeking to continue their education on any level. Young professionals pursuing an undergraduate…

(Douglasville, GA) – Douglasville, GA – The City of Douglasville will vote on August 15, 2016 during their regularly scheduled City Council meeting at 6:00 pm to set the millage rate.    Due to the growth in the tax digest, property values have increased by 5% percent.  A growth rate of 5% percent in the City…

Douglasville Books Owner, Teresa Rice, staff, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their recent change in ownership by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on July 27th. Douglasville Books is located at 7191 B Douglas Boulevard in Douglasville. Douglasville Books is primarily a used bookstore that takes books in exchange for store credit. Douglasville Books has…

Casey Bethel, 2017 Georgia Teacher of the Year from Douglas County, was surprised with a brand new Chrysler 200 at the school system’s administrative meeting on Wednesday, July 20. The car was donated by Thornton Road Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for Mr. Bethel to drive as he travels the state this year speaking to educators…

Little Caesars Pizza Franchisee, Sam Hakani, staff, friends, and Chamber representatives celebrated their Grand Opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on July 11th. Little Caesars Pizza officially opened their doors for business on Tuesday, July 12th. They are located at 9415 Highway 5 in Douglasville. Little Caesars Pizza, known for its HOT-N-READY® pizza…

The Douglas County Chamber and Douglas County Sentinel are pleased to announce the 2016 Small Businesses of Excellence.  These 10 businesses are recognized for successful operations and growth as well as service in their community. The Chamber is proud to recognize the important role that small businesses play in Douglas County and its economy. They recognize the…