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Webster’s Dictionary defines “termination” as “the act of ending” or the “end.” In the employment context, “termination” often is intended to be the end of the employment relationship. Perhaps the employee caused problems with co-workers, was an under-performer or violated company policies or all of the above. Although terminations generally are stressful and unpleasant experiences…
Read MoreTransportation Committee Looking at Transportation Funding This week, the House Transportation Committee passed HB 955 that would require the proceeds from any local sales and use taxes on motor fuels, or an equivalent amount from other local revenues, to be used for highway transportation funding purposes. The legislation, which was introduced by the chairman…
Read MoreFull Accountability and Collection of Taxes (FACT) Act Getting Attention Advocates and opponents of the Full Accountability and Collection of Taxes (FACT) Act have begun heavy lobbying on the legislation presently in the House Ways and Means Committee. The FACT Act would allow counties to research and analyze sales tax collections at the local…
Read MoreOwner Tinasha Gray, her friends, family, clients, and staff celebrated the official opening of Source of Wellness Massage (SOW) with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on February 4th. Source of Wellness is located at 1851 Riverside Parkway, Suite 208 in Douglasville. Source Of Wellness Massage is a newly established wellness center that brings a calming…
Read More2014 Weekly Legislative Update February 3-7, 2014 – Week Four Legislation to Establish New TSPLSOT Funding Districts Heard Legislation introduced last year that would allow the establishment of multi-county transportation districts for transportation projects was heard in a House Transportation subcommittee this week. A number of organizations and legislators expressed concerns with the…
Read MoreOwners Louis Locricchio, Brian Cates and partner Ed Block, and the Thumbs Up staff celebrated the official opening of Thumbs Up Diner with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on January 24th. Thumbs Up Diner is located at 5935 Stewart Parkway in Douglasville. Thumbs Up Diner has been a metro Atlanta institution for over a decade and…
Read MoreLegislation Stalls during Snow Storm Shortened Week Fewer than a dozen general bills were considered by both the House and Senate last week with little or no debate. Even though the legislature didn’t meet Wednesday or Thursday, both days were counted toward the 40 day legislative session. Approximately 20 bills are eligible for a…
Read MoreBill would Redefine Establishment of a Transit Authority Passes Committee Legislation introduced by Rep. John Carson (R-East Cobb) unanimously passed both a Transportation subcommittee and the full committee this week. The legislation, if passed, would allow for the establishment of a transit authority in any community in the state, upon designation by the legislature. …
Read MoreOwners Carol and Earl White celebrated the opening of Social 92, a premiere event facility with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on January 28th. Social 92 is located at 8127 Dallas Highway in Douglasville. The building that used to house a skating rink has been transformed into a unique, creative event space with all the trimmings…
Read MoreThe Douglas County Chamber’s 69th Annual Awards Banquet presented by Regions Bank was held on Saturday, February 1st at The Centre at Arbor Connection. The Banquet sold out with over 400 people gathered for a Tuscan themed evening filled with good spirits and great successes. The Chamber Awards Banquet honored local businesses and individuals for…
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