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Recent High School Graduates complete the Career Ready Training Program
Author: Douglas County Economic Development June 7, 2019 (Douglasville, GA) – Fifteen recent graduates from the Douglas County School System completed the Career Ready Training Program. The training program was created in 2018 in partnership with the school system, the Douglas County Economic Development Authority, West Georgia Technical College, Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, and industry partners;…
Read MoreCareer Ready Training Program Graduates 24 participants
Author: Douglas County Economic Development June 11, 2018 (Douglasville, GA) – Twenty-four 2018 high school graduates participated in the two week “Career Ready Training Program” sponsored by West Georgia Technical College, Douglas County School System, Douglas County Economic Development Authority, and Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. The program targeted high school seniors who were looking to enter…
Read MoreMedline Industries Honored by the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board
Author: Douglas County Economic Development DECEMBER 5, 2017 (Lithia Springs, Georgia) – The Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board honored Medline Industries as the Business Services Company of 2017 at their Annual Honoree Luncheon. Medline was recognized for their partnership with WorkSource Atlanta Regional and for receiving more than $30,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act…
Read MoreSouthwire plans $20 million expansion in Villa Rica
Author: Douglas County Economic Development DECEMBER 1, 2017 (Villa Rica, Georgia) – In a special called meeting of the Douglas County Economic Development Authority, it was announced that Southwire is expanding their distribution operations in Douglas County, Georgia. Southwire began construction on a 400,000 square foot facility in the City of Villa Rica in the…
Read MoreTigris Fulfillment Partners announces new location in Lithia Springs
Author: Douglas County Economic Development NOVEMBER 29, 2017 (Lithia Springs, Georgia) – Tigris Fulfillment Partners LLC, a kitchen and bath master distribution company, will create 50-75 new jobs over the next five years in Lithia Springs. They anticipate investing up to $700,000 in machinery and equipment at their Lithia Springs location. Tigris noted several reasons…
Read MoreGlobal technology company to invest $2.5 billion in Douglas County
Author: Georgia Department of Economic Development ATLANTA, May 25, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Switch, a global technology solutions corporation, will create 65 jobs, and along with its clients, invest $2.5 billion in a Switch PRIME data center in Douglas County. The new metro Atlanta location will be the highest-rated data center in…
Read MoreZ Gallerie to create 115 jobs, invest $3.7 million in Douglas County
Author: Georgia Department of Economic Development ATLANTA – January 11, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Z Gallerie, a premier lifestyle brand in the fashion home space, will create 115 new jobs and invest $3.7 million in an east coast distribution center and customer service center in Douglas County. ‘Georgia…
Read MoreDouglas County Launches Strategic Planning Initiative
Author: Amy Holloway The Douglas County Economic Development Authority kicks off a Community and Economic Development Strategic Plan with visit from Avalanche Consulting and launch of a community-wide survey. Douglasville, GA – October 13, 2016 – This month, the Douglas County Economic Development Authority is beginning a seven-month planning process aimed at increasing economic prosperity…
Read MoreProposed Development for Capps Ferry Road
Author: Foxhall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2014 Proposed Development for Capps Ferry Road to include Westin Hotel, Conference Center, Golf Course, Road and Sewer Infrastructure, and Corporate Park DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA – The initial phase of the development plans include construction of a 350-room Westin Hotel, Conference Center, 50 villas, an 18 hole championship…
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