Press Release
Douglasville, GA (December 1, 2022) – University of West Georgia President, Dr. Brendan Kelly, has been added to the line of succession in Douglas County Chamber leadership. Dr. Kelly was named the 2025 Chairman at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting held in November. Gilbane Building Company Business Development Director Tonya Byrd is the current chair. GreyStone…
Read MoreDouglas County Young Professionals (DCYP), a program of the Douglas County Chamber, is pleased to announce its Top Young Professionals of 2022. The Top Young Professionals of the Year is an annual recognition of young professionals in Douglasville and Douglas County who embody the mission and vision of DCYP. The recognition ceremony was held at the…
Read MoreChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta development director, Laura Turner, community members, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated the grand opening of their pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine office by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on October 26th. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is nationally ranked in ten pediatric specialties including orthopedics and sports medicine. They are located…
Read MoreDomingo Team Realty owner, Desmond Domingo, family, community members, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated the grand opening of their office by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on November 9th. Domingo Team Realty is a full-service real estate agency with a focus on diversification, accountability, personal attention, financial stability, and ethical relationship building. They are located…
Read MoreThe Douglas County Chamber hosted over 30 individuals from various levels of community leadership and involvement at the Douglas County Strategic Leadership Visit presented by the Georgia Power Company in November. The group traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, and provided the opportunity for Douglas County business and community leaders to meet with peers in a like-minded…
Read MoreThe Douglas County Chamber spearheaded a group of community leaders who met with U.S. Senators and Congressional leaders in Washington D.C. on October 11th – 13th to discuss topics important to our thriving community. The Washington D.C. Fly-In offers a collaborative way for government, education, and business leaders in our community to meet congressional leaders…
Read MoreSherrod & Bernard founding partners, John Sherrod, and Ken Bernard, along with staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated their thirty-year anniversary by holding a DC Chamber Member Milestone on October 18th. Sherrod & Bernard is a locally based law firm that provides high-quality legal representation and counsel. They are located at 8470 Price Avenue in Douglasville.…
Read MoreBen Hill Renovations president, Brooke Ivey, family, clients, staff, and Chamber representatives celebrated the grand opening of their new showroom by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on October 10th. Ben Hill Renovations is the premier renovations company for all of Metro Atlanta. They are located at 8990 Highway 5 in Douglasville. Ben Hill Renovations…
Read MoreDouglas County School System Superintendent Trent North has been named a finalist for Georgia’s Superintendent of the Year. North received the honor today at the Georgia School Superintendents Association’s fall conference in Athens. The recognition program honors outstanding district leaders who exhibit exemplary and visionary leadership. Georgia School Superintendents Association selected four superintendents from…
Read MoreFOGO Solutions is thrilled to announce that we have been recognized on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The list represents an exclusive look into the nation’s most successful private businesses and plays an important role in measuring entrepreneurial achievements. “We are honored and proud to be named…
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