DC Chamber Announces 2025 Douglas County Small Business Award Recipients

Douglasville, GA (June 18, 2025) – The Douglas County Chamber, in partnership with the Douglas County Sentinel and Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership, are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Douglas County Small Business Awards. This recognition celebrates outstanding businesses and individuals who are contributing to economic growth and sustainability through their innovation, service to the community, drive, and success. The award recipients were recognized at the Douglas County Small Business Awards Luncheon on June 18th.

The Douglas County Small Business Awards includes four award categories; Small Business to Watch, Small Business of the Year Finalists, and Legacy in Business. The Small Business to Watch Award celebrates businesses who are within three years of operations and have a unique business concept, creative marketing, branding and client outreach. The Small Business of the Year Finalists are recognized for their demonstrated growth, innovation, and commitment to serving the Douglas County community for more than three years. The Legacy in Business Award honors an entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of prosperity over time.

This year there was an incredible nomination pool with over 50 businesses. Each award recipient competed in a rigorous application and selection process detailing their company’s growth, innovation, and community involvement. An independent panel of judges composed of business professionals and community leaders reviewed the applications, met to discuss their findings, and made their selections.

Douglas County Chamber President and CEO, Sara Ray, commented “We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive business community that fuels economic growth, sustainability, and innovation, creating a lasting positive impact in the Douglas region. Each of these businesses have demonstrated remarkable commitment in their fields and emboy our mission. I am excited to celebrate with them as we continue to highlight Douglas as the place where partnerships and businesses thrive”

Atlanta’s Finest Catering is a family-owned catering business, proudly serving the community for over 25 years. A true one-stop shop, we offer everything from delicious cuisine—collard greens to prime rib—to bar services, floral, décor, wedding coordinating, and custom cakes. Honored as West Georgia’s Caterer of the Year for 18 consecutive years, we remain committed to delivering excellence and personalized service.

Lead180 Coaching & Consulting partners with businesses to unlock leadership potential and elevate team performance. We specialize in coaching, training, and strategy that drives clear results. Our work helps clients lead with purpose, communicate with impact, and implement bold, lasting shifts that strengthen their leadership and transform their organizations.

Premier Drugstore is a locally owned pharmacy in Douglasville, GA, dedicated to personalized care, compassionate hospice care, and other wellness solutions. We serve our community with integrity, offering prescription services, weight loss treatments, and clinical support tailored to each patient’s needs. Your health is our priority-professional, accessible, and trusted.

6588 Church Street | Douglasville | 678.805.0071 | stallingsia.com

Stallings Insurance Agency is a trusted provider of home, auto, business, and life insurance across GA, AL, TN, and MS. We are faithfully committed to serving our clients with the most polished insurance coverage tailored to their needs. Our mission is to positively impact our community—near and far—while glorifying God, working hard for our families, and having fun. With a foundation built on faith, family, and service, we deliver exceptional protection with integrity, excellence, and heart.

202.425.0565 | uzimaconsulting.com

Uzima LLC replaces harm with healing and punishment with purpose, transforming discipline into connection and culture into community, where youth aren’t just supported, they are protected, uplifted, and intentionally positioned to thrive.

770.648.3895 | deborahjohnsonblake.com

The Writing Pad, LLC delivers writing and editing, customized training, project management, and coaching services. Led by Dr. Deborah Johnson-Blake, we collaborate with clients and partners to provide strategic, innovative, tailored, and results-driven solutions that enhance workplace productivity, resolve time management challenges, support leadership development, and improve customer service.

770.852.1925 | wencktravel.com

Wenck Travel is all about making travel plans effortless and economical.  Whether it’s organizing group adventures, autism-friendly journeys, accessible travel, unforgettable destination weddings, dreamy honeymoons, or new experiences cruising, we’ve got you covered—ensuring every trip is stress-free and perfectly tailored to our clients.  We are Your “Forever Memories” Travel Advisors.

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services of Douglasville, Georgia is a business that was created in order to provide quality, effective and affordable tutoring and test preparation services for the students and young adults of Douglas County and the surrounding areas.

Just Love Coffee Cafe is a unique, community-focused coffee shop AND restaurant in Douglasville, GA. Our mission to ‘Be a catalyst for love’ starts with our commitment to giving back and supporting our local community to help make the world a more positive place.

Kingdom K9’s commitment to providing exceptional care for your pets is at the heart of everything they do. Their passionate team is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment where your furry friends can thrive. From engaging daycare activities to personalized training programs and cozy boarding accommodations, Kingdom K9 ensures that your dog feels loved and cared for, just like family.

351 Thornton Road, Suite 115| Lithia Springs | 770.999.1524 | mobilityplus.com

Mobility Plus Lithia Springs is a veteran-owned medical equipment provider located in Lithia Springs, Georgia, committed to enhancing mobility and independence for its customers. Owned by Dominique Conteh and managed by Kwasi Hudson, who collaborate closely as a team, the company offers a broad range of mobility and accessibility products, including scooters, power chairs, wheelchairs, stair lifts, ramps, hospital beds, and bathroom safety equipment.

Survivor Junk Removal offers efficient, professional junk removal services with a strong customer and community focus. Handling residential and commercial cleanouts, we recycle, donate, and dispose responsibly. Committed to supporting local initiatives, we help our neighbors declutter while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable community.

For more information about the 2025 Douglas County Small Business Awards, please contact the Douglas County Chamber at 770.942.5022 or bit.ly/SBAwards2025