In the News

After twenty-five years of great success with its annual National Juried Art Exhibition, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County, Inc. has decided to change course in 2012 and to present its first national unjuried exhibition. As the National Juried Art Exhibition has done since it was established, the FIRST NATIONAL OPEN VISUAL ARTS SHOW…

The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) elected Atlanta native E. Kenneth Swofford as the 2012-13 chapter president. Swofford is president of Austell-based Swofford Construction, Inc., a full-service commercial contractor who for the past 34 years has specialized in building quality religious, educational industrial and retail facilities. The firm has been an active AGC…

Thank you to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners office for the content. Park full of open spaces and non-organized sports. Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom Worthan was joined by old and new friends at the renovated Woodrow Wilson Park at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 21st, to cut the ribbon and officially open the park,…

Thank you to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners office for the content. The 10th annual September Saturdays Festival will be held Saturdays, September 22nd and 29th on the grounds of the Douglas County Courthouse, and vendor and exhibitor registration is now open for the festival’s Community Marketplace. Over 100 vendors and exhibitors are anticipated…

Thank you to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners office for the content. Affordable adoption offer for the month of July also includes free spay or neuter Douglas County Animal Control is making it extremely affordable to add an adorable new member to your family in July by temporarily reducing their standard $35 adoption fee…

Thank you to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners office for the content. Douglas County has been selected by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) to receive one of fifty employee health promotion and wellness incentive grants awarded State-wide to promote worksite programs designed to enhance the health and wellness of County employees and…

Georgia Trend Magazine, the magazine of Georgia business, politics and economic development, spotlighted Douglasville and Douglas County in its July Issue.  The magazine highlighted local business and community leaders and highlighted their thoughts on the economic situation in Douglas County. The article entitled, “Coming Back: Location, optimism and a good business climate” written by reporter…

Committee Members: John Sell, Steve Morgan, Marcia Hampton, Matt Barrington, Dudley Spruill The Chamber’s 2012 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its recommendations for the 2013 Chamber Officer and Director positions. According to Chamber By-Laws, the Nominating Committee is responsible for nominating candidates for Officers and Directors prior to the regular June meeting of the…

The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce and Douglas County Sentinel are pleased to announce the 2012 Small Businesses of Excellence.  These nine businesses are recognized for successful operations and growth as well as service in their community. The Chamber is proud to recognize the important role that small businesses play in Douglas County and its economy. They…

Baker’s Complete Septic Tank and Plumbing Services celebrated their new Chamber membership with a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting. Baker’s Complete Septic Tank and Plumbing Services is located at 4300 Maroney Mill Road in Douglasville. Baker’s Complete Septic Tank and Plumbing Services is a locally owned and operated business established in 1972 by founder Larry Baker.…