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Our highest priority is responsible stewardship of human, fiscal, natural, and historic resources together with improved governmental transparency and accountability.
RECENT NEWS & PRESS
Why We Don’t Recruit Every Business
By Breezy Straton, President, Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership When people think about economic development, it’s easy to picture a simple goal: bring in as many…
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…
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…

