In the News
Legislation 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…
Bill 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. …
Owners 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…
The 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…
The Douglas County Chamber Foundation presents the Chamber Leadership Scholarships annually to two High School Seniors from the Douglas County School System who have demonstrated their leadership in the community. The first place scholarship is $1,000.00 and the second place scholarship is $500.00. The applicants must have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average or higher,…
David McMurtry and his staff celebrated their completion of their building renovations with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony on January 23rd. Physiotherapy Associates is located at 8509 Hospital Drive in Douglasville. Physiotherapy Associates Douglasville has been a local provider of outpatient rehab services for over 15 years. The clinic offers physical, occupational and speech…
Owner Steve Starnes and his staff celebrated the opening of West Georgia Wrestling Center in their recently renovated building with a Ribbon Cutting on January 16th. West Georgia Wrestling Center is located at 2625 Jason Industrial Parkway in Winston. While West Ga. Wrestling Center has been open for eight months, their renovations on their…
Owner Becky Mauldin and her staff celebrated the opening of Pure Vitality Wellness Center in their new location with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on January 21st. Pure Vitality is located at 3614 Highway 5 in Douglasville. Becky’s path to owning a business began with her own personal health journey when she was undiagnosed by…
Denose Tanis celebrated the opening of her new business, Lexima Healthcare, with a Ribbon Cutting on January 9th at the Douglas County Chamber. Lexima Healthcare is a mobile healthcare provider servicing all of Douglas County. Lexima Healthcare is an in home health care service. Denose provides services such as grooming, personal care, and other…
Thank you to the Regional Business Coalition for the update! 2014 Weekly Legislative Update January 13-17 – Week One Legislature Introduces Flurry of Election Year Legislation and Recognitions The Georgia House and Senate got a quick start to this year’s political season with the introduction of a number of politically motivated bills to appease voters…