In the News

New Manchester High School teacher Casey Bethel was named the 2015-2016 Douglas County Teacher of the Year at the annual Teacher of the Year Recognition Program on October 1, 2015. He will represent the county in the Georgia Teacher of the Year recognition program. During the event, a teacher from each of 33 schools in…

Cortney North, Lithia Springs High School Cosmetology teacher, been named the National Trade and Industrial Educator of the Year in the category for those with under five years of experience. She was notified of her national recognition on September 25 and will be recognized at the group’s meeting on November 19, 2015 in New Orleans…

Findley’s Butcher Shop owner, David Widaski, staff, and Chamber members celebrated their reopening in Douglas County by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 15th. They are located at 4040 Chapel Hill Road, Suite R in Douglasville. Findley’s Butcher Shop and Douglasville Retail Meat and Smokehouse are a full service butcher shop where customer service…

Green Sweepers Landscaping owners Joann Aranda and Oscar Velasquez, family, friends and Chamber members celebrated their opening in Douglasville by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 15th. Green Sweepers Landscaping is a family-owned landscaping company. They offer services such as mowing, trimming, leaf cleaning, and any other landscaping needs. Green Sweepers serves all…

Statewide non-profit GeorgiaForward named Douglasville/Douglas County as the location for its next Young Gamechangers leadership and action program. The program brings together 40-50 emerging leaders from around the state to one Georgia community to propose fresh, thoughtful solutions to some of the community’s longstanding challenges. “Douglas County is thrilled to have been selected as the…

Community Bean Coffee Connection owners, Daniel and Marlene Hyneman, staff, customers and Chamber members celebrated their opening in Douglasville by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 9th. Community Bean Coffee is located at 8341 Grady Street in Douglasville. Community Bean Coffee is a coffee shop for the community. Their motto is “bringing Douglasville…

Make-A-Cake Cupcake Bar owners, Natasha Hickman and Yvonne Robinson, friends, and Chamber members celebrated their recent opening in Douglasville by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 8th. Make-A-Cake Cupcake Bar is located at 4040 Chapel Hill Rd Suite K in Douglasville. Make-A-Cake Cupcake Bar is a cupcake shop serving Douglas County and surrounding…

Universal Home Care owner, Pamela Ganny, staff, and friends celebrated the recent relocation of their offices by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on August 27. Universal Home Care is located at 8325Office Park Drive Douglasville, GA 30134. Universal Home Care and is a privately owned company that provides senior care and companion care to…

Over the past twelve years, Sunbrook Academy at Chapel Hill has grown to be a part of the Douglasville and Douglas County communities.  Hundreds of students have graduated from the Georgia Lottery Pre-K program, as well as the many that attended one of the industry-leading summer camp programs. Owner Thad Joiner, staff and Chamber representatives…

Thank you to Main Street Douglasville for the following content: It’s official! Scoops Sweets and Treats are looking to locate in historic downtown Douglasville. As noted on their website, Scoops is more than your average ice cream shop. With more than 32 flavors of ice cream, along with homemade fudge, to the fabulous specialty cakes,…