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Google Hosts Free Googlefest

The free workshop on Google products and services is aimed at teachers, small businesses and first responders and will be held at the Douglasville Conference Center.

On Monday, June 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., teachers, small business owners and first responders can gain a better grasp on Google products -- from AdWords to Google Maps -- at the first-ever Douglasville Googlefest conference. The event is free and open to the public; however pre-registration is required.

Across Georgia, small business owners are working to maximize every dollar. Thousands of teachers want to bring effective technology into the classroom. First responders are finding they must use technology in new ways. While large companies have teams of professionals getting the most out of online tools, there are smaller groups often don’t know where to start. That’s why Google is hosting this Googlefest in Douglas County.

Representatives from Google will conduct a hands-on workshops to showcase tools, products and best practices for educators, small businesses and first responders on the Internet.

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Googlefest continues Google’s commitment to build up the Georgia community. Google’s data center in Douglas County is an investment that plays an important role for the company. Googlers work hard to support the communities in which they live and work through grants, educational initiatives and events.

Googlefest is free and open to the public. Click here for more on Douglas County data enter.

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Register for the free event here.


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