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Thanks to Douglas Kiwanis Club for contributing: October 15, 2012 Dear Fellow Chamber Member: The Kiwanis Club of Douglas County will be sponsoring the Kids Christmas Special again this year on December 20. Since Kmart has closed, the event will be held at WalMart off Highway 5 in Douglasville. Under privileged elementary students will be…

Thanks to The Pilot Club of Sweetwater for contributing: Looking for a few good business owners!!! Pilot International was founded in 1921 as a volunteer service organization. The historic inspiration for the name was the riverboat pilot who would steer a true course through calm or troubled waters. Thus, our motto, “True Course Ever”. Pilot…

Thanks to United Way of Greater Atlanta: Media friends, United Way of Greater Atlanta and Publix Super Markets are proud to partner again with the U.S. Marine Corps for the 2012 Toys For Tots campaign. From Nov. 23 to Dec. 22, drop off new, unwrapped toys at any Publix in Greater Atlanta. The metro area…

Douglas County’s Dog River Library will celebrate its first anniversary with “Arts and Crafts in the Woods” this Saturday, November 3rd, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the grounds of the library at 6100 Georgia Highway 5. The Dog River Library is known as the “library in the woods” due to its rustic location…

The Douglas County Courthouse will host a flu shot clinic for the Public on Tuesday, November 6th, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Courthouse Atrium. Flu shots will be available to any person age 9 and older, and will be administered by the Douglas Public Health Department. The cost of the flu shot…

Why Choose UnitedHealthcare? Health plans should be about more than just benefit coverage. It’s about being there when you and your employees need us and providing the service that you expect and need. With the Healthy Business Alliance™ Chamber-sponsored program through Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc. (PAS), you have more reasons than ever to choose UnitedHealthcare…

The 13th Annual Veterans Day Lighted Parade will step off Sunday night, November 11th, at 7 p.m. from Douglas County High School, and the Public is invited to join the parade or line the streets to salute our military, veterans, and our Nation’s flag. This year’s parade will be led by members of the Sweetwater…

Marco’s Pizza, located at 3112 Bright Star Road in Douglasville celebrated the grand opening of their newest location on October 22 with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting.  Marco’s Pizza – Douglasville is led by Manan Gandhi. Headquartered in Toledo,OH,Marco’s Pizza is the fastest-growing pizza company in the U.S. Marco’s was founded by Pasquale “Pat” Giammarco and…

Thanks to WellStar Health System for contributing: HEALTH SYSTEM OFFERING LUNG CANCER SCREENING TO VETERANS DURING SPECIAL EVENT Veterans at higher risk of lung cancer due to exposure to known carcinogens MARIETTA, Ga. (Oct. 22, 2012) – WellStar Health System is reaching out to local military veterans to receive lung cancer and respiratory risk screenings…

Crossroads for Life Ministries located at 6976 Bankhead Highway in Douglasville celebrated the grand opening of their most recent venture, Vision 21 on October 9.  Crossroads for Life Ministries is led by Pastor Edwin Ford. Vision 21 Concepts, Inc. hosts the only men’s homeless shelter West of Atlanta. They have made a commitment to address the…