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Final Legislative Week Some Bills Passed, Some Will Have to Wait until 2014, But Very Few Were Defeated The 2013 session of the Georgia General Assembly ended Thursday, March 28 at midnight. While not all legislation that was introduced was passed, very few died. Only bills that received a negative vote are ineligible for further…
The Young Professionals Connection of Douglas County is hosting the 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, April 28th at Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club, located at 8000 Capps Ferry Road in Douglasville. Proceeds from the Cornhole Tournament benefit annual Leadership Scholarships that are presented to local high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership and community…
The City of Douglasville in collaboration with Google, Network Utility Force of Atlanta, and Aerohive of California, is advancing toward the May 1, 2013 implementation date of a 60 acre combined service area of free WiFi to the downtown Douglasville area and selected City park locations. The municipal WiFi network, expected to be completed by…
Thank you to Tillman Y. Coffey, Esq. from Fisher & Phillips for the contribution! Of course not. I just wanted to get your attention. The real question is when is the last time you reviewed your employee handbook to ensure, not only that it is legally compliant, but also to ensure that it accurately reflects…
Thank you to Tillman Y. Coffey, Esq. from Fisher & Phillips for the contribution! Your handbook says, “No unauthorized overtime permitted.” Your managers tell employees that they must get their job duties completed during regular work hours because there is a companywide prohibition against working overtime. Your managers also tell employees to accurately record their…
2013 Legislature to Go Home This Thursday The final three days of the 2013 legislative session are scheduled for this Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. However, some major pieces of legislation still need to be decided prior to Thursday or the legislation will be dead for 2013. Water Regulation Legislation Up for Vote in House In…
The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce that applications for the 2013-2014 Youth Leadership Douglas (YLD) program are now available. The goals of Youth Leadership Douglas are to provide opportunities for participants to develop an understanding of the meaning and responsibilities of personal, organizational and community leadership and to produce ethical leaders committed to…
Ticket sales are underway for the Douglas County Chamber’s eighth annual Chamber Raffle. The 2013 raffle offers nine chances to win more than $15,000 in prizes! A total of 350 tickets will be sold at $100 each – giving each ticket holder better than a 1 in 40 chance of winning. Tickets can be purchased…
Final Days of 2013 Legislative Session Scheduled This week the legislature completed its 34th legislative day, with only 6 legislative days remaining. The legislature has set the final six days to meet next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with the final three days of the 2013 session scheduled for the following Monday, Tuesday and Thursday March…
Cross Over Day – Some Bills Made It, Some Didn’t On Thursday, March 7, the Georgia General Assembly completed its 30th legislative day. Legislation had to pass either legislative body by that date or the bill died. However, legislative language can always be amended onto other legislation that is germane to the subject matter. Legislation…