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How We Measure Economic Development in Douglas County

By Breezy Straton, President, Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership When people ask how we measure economic development in Douglas County, the answer is straightforward: we track the fundamentals that signal whether…

Development Authority of Douglas County and Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership Announce Breezy Straton as New Executive Director and President & CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2026 Douglas County, GA — The Development Authority of Douglas County Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Breezy Straton, MPA, CEcD, as the…

Douglas County Recognized in Georgia Trend Magazine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Douglas County Recognized in Georgia Trend Magazine for Forward-Thinking Growth and Economic Leadership Douglasville, GA – Feburary 5, 2026 – Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership is proud to…

ELEVATE DOUGLAS ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP PRESIDENT CHRIS PUMPHREY RESIGNS

“After years of progress, stability and a strong focus on the needs of Douglas County, President Chris Pumphrey announces resignation. Breezy Straton will assume the role of Interim President” DOUGLAS…

Gordon Food Service Celebrates Ten Years in Douglasville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership Celebrates 10 Years of Gordon Food Service in Douglasville Douglasville, GA – September 12, 2025 – Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership is proud to…

Amazon Web Services to Establish Data Center Campuses in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA. (January 7, 2025)— Amazon Web Services, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. company, plans to invest at least $5 billion to build data center campuses in Douglas County, Georgia,…

NORMA Group expands water management production in the United States

Lithia Springs, USA / Woodland Hills, USA, May 5, 2023 – NORMA Group expands its production capacities for water management solutions. Its US subsidiary NDS, a specialist for irrigation and…

Animal Health Company, Zoetis, Selects Douglasville for New Southeast Manufacturing Facility

Douglasville, GA, April 26, 2023 – Zoetis, the world’s leading animal health company, has selected a facility in Douglasville, GA, for its newest manufacturing facility. The new facility will have…

The Trails Mixed-Use Development and Film Studio under Construction

DOUGLASVILLE, GA, April 4, 2023 – The Trails mixed-use development located at the intersection of Fairburn Road and Lee Road is officially under construction. The 167 acres includes Great Point…