By Milton Kirby | Douglasville, GA | April 14, 2025

Douglas County is set to highlight its recent achievements and future development goals during the highly anticipated 2025 State of Douglas County Address, scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Douglasville Conference Center. The annual event, presented by Amazon, is hosted by the Council for Quality Growth in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber and Douglas County Government.

More than 300 guests, including business leaders, local officials, residents, and regional partners, will attend this year’s luncheon. The event will feature a keynote address by Chairwoman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones, who leads the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. Her remarks will reflect on the county’s accomplishments over the past year and provide an outlook for 2025, covering infrastructure, job growth, and capital investments.

“This event is a critical touchpoint between the business community and local government,” said Michael E. Paris, President and CEO of the Council for Quality Growth. “Douglas County is clearly on the move—with major developments, new jobs, and a vision that supports a thriving metro Atlanta.”

In addition to Chairwoman Jones’ address, the program will feature updates and insights from key community and regional leaders:

• Yvette Jones, Chief Communications Officer, Douglas County
• Sara Ray, President & CEO, Douglas County Chamber
• Trevor Quander, Chair, Douglas County Chamber and Area Manager at Georgia Power
• Danny Johnson, Director of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
• Terreta Rodgers, Head of Community Affairs for the Atlanta Region at Amazon

The State of Douglas County Address is one of 10 “State of” events produced annually by the Council for Quality Growth across metro Atlanta. These gatherings bring together county chairs, agency leaders, and local stakeholders to present strategic updates tailored to the business community.

Now in its 40th year, the Council serves as a proactive voice in metro Atlanta’s development, addressing key issues like infrastructure, land use, and economic planning. It regularly partners with municipal and county governments to advocate for balanced and responsible growth throughout the region.

Sponsorships and tickets for the April 16 event are still available at www.councilforqualitygrowth.org. Press members are welcome to attend with prior registration by contacting Kathryn Jones at kj@councilforqualitygrowth.org.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM

Location: Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street, Douglasville, GA 30134

For more information on the Council’s upcoming 2025 signature events, including the full State of the County/Agency series, visit their 2025 Programs Calendar.

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