Cooperative Extension Services and Douglas CORE Relocate Offices

UGA Cooperative Extension Services and Douglas CORE relocated their offices to 6279 Fairburn Road in Douglasville over the summer and made the move official with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on September 21. UGA Cooperative Extension in Douglas County reaches the citizens of the county with education and resources from UGA.  Their programs include, gardening, water…

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Shane’s Rib Shack Opens

 Shane’s Rib Shack located at 2750 Chapel Hill Rd. in Douglasville opened its doors for business for the first time on Monday, September 24th. The new Shane’s franchise location is locally owned and operated by Villa Rica native Ben Eidson. This is the third restaurant operated by Mr. Eidson and he is also the operator…

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GreyStone’s Annual Meeting illuminates members ‘beyond energy’

Thanks to GreyStone for the awesome content!  We will be there for sure!! If you receive power from GreyStone, you are a valued member of the cooperative, and you and your family are invited to attend the 75th Annual Meeting of Members. The meeting will be held at GreyStone’s home office in Douglasville, on Oct.…

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Become Principal 4 A Day!

The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce its partnership with the Douglas County School System for the second annual “Principal 4 a Day.” This program will take place on November 15, 2012 at all Douglas County Schools. “Principal 4 a Day” is a program adopted by Chamber President & CEO, Kali Boatright and DC…

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Local CPA’s Merge Practices

Paul A. Hawkinson, CPA, and Dan Muchnick, CPA, CFP — two of West Georgia’s most trusted financial professionals — announced they have merged their practices to form Hawkinson, Muchnick & Associates, PC. The merger will combine two industry leaders with over 50 years of combined experience and over 35 years of serving Douglas County. Kathy…

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Become Principal 4 A Day!

The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce its partnership with the Douglas County School System for the second annual “Principal 4 a Day.” This program will take place on November 15, 2012 at all Douglas County Schools. “Principal 4 a Day” is a program adopted by Chamber President & CEO, Kali Boatright and DC…

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Curiosity Shoppe Opens in Douglasville

The Curiosity Shoppe, located at 7322 Bankhead Hwy in Douglasville, held its ribbon cutting on September 13th.  Owned and operated by Rachel Hendee, the shop opened its door on September 8th. The Curiosity Shoppe offers a unique shopping experience inside and out.  You will find curiosities from elegant to primitive.  The creatively displayed and themed…

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Chairmans Club attends Washington DC Fly-In

The Douglas County Chamber Chairmans Club participated in the annual Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) Washington DC Fly-In in conjunction with participants from five Chambers in the state of Georgia. As the largest delegation on the DC Fly In, the Douglas County Chamber was recognized by our federal elected officials and able…

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WellStar Named to Working Mother Best Companies

Thanks to WellStar for contributing: MARIETTA, Ga. (Sept. 18, 2012) – Working Mother today named WellStar Health System as one of the 2012 Working Mother 100 Best Companies. The companies are recognized in the October/November issue of the magazine, on workingmother.com and will be honored at the Work Life Congress, to be held here on…

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“Douglas County Happenings” Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

  “DOUGLAS COUNTY HAPPENINGS” CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY              “Douglas County Happenings”, the weekly e-mail events newsletter from Douglas County, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with its September 27th edition.  “Douglas County Happenings” is a free publication that is e-mailed to subscribers and posted on the County web site each Thursday morning, and contains a…

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