Douglas County becomes a Georgia Certified Chamber!

It’s an exciting time to be in the chamber industry and to be a chamber in Georgia.  The quality of leadership, programs and services that define the over 150 chambers statewide continues to increase.  Many chambers have risen to the challenge during these tough economic times to provide unparralled leadership and direction, helping their members…

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The 4LIFE Foundation the recent change of their name to a non-profit organization with a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on October 18 at the GreyStone Power Luncheon.    Led by Michael Frazier, LPC, they serve Douglas County teens 12-17. The 4LIFE Foundation is located at the Douglas County Boys and Girls Club, 8828 Gurley Road in…

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Landmark Christian School holds tri-county Ribbon Cutting

Landmark Christian School, led by Leanne Messer, Interim Head of School, held a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on October 25 on their main campus located at 50 SE Broad Street in Fairburn Georgia. The ribbon cutting was celebrated by members of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber and also the Fayette County Chamber. Founded in 1989 Landmark Christian…

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Chamber accepting Annual Awards Banquet Nominations!

The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Annual Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, February 4th.  The Centre at Arbor Connection will be the site for the 66th annual banquet sponsored by West Georgia Technical College.  The Banquet will install Mr. Alan Smith as Chairman of the Board. The Chamber’s…

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Letter to the Editor about E-SPLOST

November 1, 2011 To: The Douglas County Board of Education The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to support the Education SPLOST on next week’s ballot for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the Chamber is a business organization whose mission is to support, promote and attract business for the good of our…

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City of Douglasville Citizens Police Academy – Week 1

Sara here 🙂 Last week I started the 10 week City of Douglasville’s Citizens Police Academy which I was SO excited about!  As a mother of three children, it is hard to find time to do things for myself – even with the help of my very loving and supportive husband.  Timing finally worked itself…

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E-SPLOST Questions Answered!

November 2011 ESPLOST Information What is ESPLOST IV? ESPLOST IV is a proposed continuation of the current  county-wide, one-cent (penny) education tax on all consumer goods that must be approved by voters in a referendum and is in effect for five years or until the cap is reached. Sales tax is based on consumption and…

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Buy Local Bingo!

Challenge yourself to BUY LOCAL this week!  Complete one row (three across) and show your ‘proof’ at the Chamber Membership Appreciation Luncheon on Monday, October 31st for your chance to win ONE MONTH of ADVERTISING with the DC Sentinel!  Each row gets you one entry – so fill it up!

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