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Douglas County Government, Chamber of Commerce and the City of Douglasville are partnering to educate residents on an upcoming vote that could bring shorter drive times for motorists, new jobs, and industry and offer a better quality of life. Metro Atlanta drivers have the longest commute in the country according to the Transform Metro Atlanta…
The new Transitions Pulmonary Care Unit, located on the same campus as Douglasville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC, a skilled nursing facility, is a free standing sub-acute ventilator unit that also has the distinction of being the first free-standing ventilator unit within 50 miles of Atlanta. This new facility, and its accompanying program, is designed…
Life Saviors Church celebrated their recent joining of the DC Chamber with a Ribbon Cutting on May 2. Their services are held at the Douglasville Public Safety Community Center located at 8063 Fairburn Road in Douglasville. Life Saviors will be celebrating our Pastor Samuel Turner Jr. and his wife Aleja Turner at the 1st Pastoral…
The Holiday Inn Express in Lithia Springs celebrated the completion of the $1M renovations with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on April 26. The hotel is located at 850 Crestmark Drive. Holiday Inn Express is a Limited Service Hotel that caters to business and leisure travelers. The location in Lithia Springs has undergone renovations over the…
Aflac Ron Bradley Independent Associates, celebrated its recent opening with a Ribbon Cutting at the DC Chamber on May 22. Aflac Ron Bradley Independent Associates is located at 1899 Lake Road, Suite 214 Hiram, GA 30141. Aflac provides products for income, asset and medical bill protection including programs for accident, life, hospital, cancer and short-term…
Thank you to Fisher & Phillips for the great content!! On April 25, 2012, the EEOC voted 4-1 to adopt new guidance regarding employer use of criminal background checks to screen applicants and current employees. This guidance will affect nearly every employer in the country. Based on a recent SHRM survey, over 90% of employers…
Running a business in today’s economy can be difficult, complicated and demanding. Most businesses are looking for ways to positively impact their bottom line while retaining quality employees. One of the many programs afforded to you as a member of our Chamber of Commerce is a cost effective health insurance and benefit solutions package for…
As part of your Chamber’s continuing effort to provide savings to local member business owners, we have joined forces with Purchasing Alliance Solutions and their Healthy Business Alliance™ program to announce new savings on employee benefits products through Companion Life Insurance Company. If a Chamber business member moves their coverage to Companion Life, a special…
The Leadership Douglas Class of 2012 celebrated the completion of their service project with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on April 25. The class raised funds, renovated, and designed a Puppy Room for the Douglas County Animal Shelter. Leadership Douglas is a program of the Douglas County Chamber Foundation. It selects diverse and qualified individuals to…
The Douglas County School System is pleased to announce its newest program in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, “Teacher 4 a Day.” This program will take place on May 10, 2012 at all Douglas County Schools. “Teacher 4 a Day” is a program adopted by DC School Superintendent, Dr. Gordon Pritz and…