Romantic Places for Valentine's Day Dinner in Cobb

Cobb has a lot of restaurants and finding the perfect one for a nice dinner out can be a challenge. Check out these great local spots for celebrating Valentine’s Day.

Cobb has a lot of restaurants and finding the perfect one for a nice dinner out can be a challenge. Check out these great local spots for celebrating Valentine’s Day. Shillings on the Square. When suggesting dining in Marietta, it's impossible to forget Shillings. The romantic view of Marietta Square from upstairs accompanied  by candlelight and a piano make for an intimate setting. The Streetside Grill on the main floor is more casual. The pub-like restaurant has a classic, woody look. Hanging stained glass lamps and an abbey-like feel create an impressive yet comfortable setting to dine. Take a look at our review of Shillings. La Famiglia Ristorante. Good food, music and maybe a scenic nighttime stroll afterwards—try La Famiglia …

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Small Business Q&A: Atlanta's Santas

This Sandy Plains Road booking agency represents Mr. and Mrs. Claus, elves, reindeer and photographers in Greater Atlanta.

Chamber Matters

DC Chamber: 'Thank You in a Big Way'

Douglas County Chamber Diplomats, Board Members and Young Professionals went door-to-door visiting more than 600 member businesses.

By Sara Ray, Douglas County Chamber Businesses around Douglasville and Douglas County received a “Big Thank You" from the Douglas County Chamber on Wednesday. Chamber Diplomats, Board Members and Young Professionals went door-to-door visiting more than 600 member businesses. This is a coordinated effort by the Chamber to demonstrate appreciation for its member businesses. During the inaugural “Big Thank You” event, in addition to delivering face-to-face expressions of gratitude, Volunteers provided each member business a personal appreciation packet, which included the newly released Official Community Guide of Douglasville and Douglas County, Map of Douglasville and Douglas County, an invitation to the Member Appreciation Luncheon, and a …

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Hooters Closing, Throwing Final Party

Hooters of Douglasville will be closing on Oct. 24 and offering a farewell party for customers and a reunion for Hooters of Douglasville alumni.

After 15 years of serving Douglasville, the Hooters restaurant on Concourse Parkway is permanently closing on Oct. 24. But don't be sad, the restaurant is throwing a farewell party for its own wake. Hooters is inviting customers and a having reunion for Hooters of Douglasville alumni on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. The area near the restaurant will be closed off and servers at the restaurant said there will be a band. Alexis Aleshire, director of Public Relations and Social Media said in an email that the lease on the property has expired and the location will officially be closed on Oct. 25. The store will be raising money for charity during the farewell party, raffling off Hooters memorabilia to support the Kelly Jo Dowd Breast Cancer Research …

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Caribbean Eatery to Open Downtown

The new Island Bar and Grille will be located at 6650 Broad Street, where the short-lived Munchie's once was.

Monday's opening of Douglasville's new downtown parking deck came at just the right time to accommodate a new Caribbean restaurant, planning to open around Oct. 15. The new Island Bar and Grille will be located at 6650 Broad Street, where the short-lived Munchie's once was. With the addition of a Caribbean restaurant to Downtown Douglasville, the area will become a flavor-fest of international cuisine, joining Gumbeaux's Cajun Cafe, Fabiano's Italian Deli and the Irish Bred Pub. That's just the kind of downtown revival business owners like Irish Bred Pub owner Neil Jenkins is hoping for. "I think it's a big day for existing downtown businesses," Jenkins said Monday after the opening of the new parking deck. "I'd like to think that the new …

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Shane’s Rib Shack Opens

Shane’s Rib Shack, located at 2750 Chapel Hill Rd. in Douglasville, opened its doors for business for the first time on Sept. 24.

By Sara Ray, Douglas County Chamber The new Shane’s franchise location is locally owned and operated by Villa Rica native Ben Eidson. This is the third restaurant operated by Eidson and he is also the operator of the Shane’s Rib Shack locations in Newnan and Peachtree City. “I've spent most of my life in the Douglasville area and I am very excited to have the opportunity to open the Douglasville location in my own backyard.  I look forward to serving delicious BBQ, ribs, chicken, and home-style sides in a family-friendly atmosphere to the people of Douglasville and surrounding communities,” stated Edison. Shane’s Rib Shack was founded in 2002, in rural McDonough, Georgia by Shane Thompson. It is now recognized as one of the nation’s …

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Kirkland's Opens New Store Today

Kirkland's, the home décor and gifts retailer, opened it's new store today in the Douglasville Pavilion Shopping Center. The retailer closed its mall store in August to expand to the new location.

Specialty home décor and gifts retailer Kirkland’s will celebrate the grand opening of its new store at Douglasville Pavilion Shopping Center in Douglasville on Oct. 13 and 14. For those that can't wait that long, the store's doors opened to the general public today. The retailer closed its Arbor Place Mall store in August to expand to the new location. Local interior designer Shellene Frett will showcase Kirkland’s items and provide design tips for customers from 1 to 4 p.m. both days. Customers are encouraged to bring photos of rooms or floor plans of spaces they are decorating for a free, personalized design consultation. Kirkland’s will also be giving away two $50 gift cards in celebration of the grand opening, and shoppers will …

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Photo Gallery: Chamber's Golf Classic

More than 300 people attended the Douglas County Chamber's 2012 Golf Classic over the weekend.

More than 300 people attended the Douglas County Chamber's 2012 Golf Classic over the weekend. Here are the winners: Lake Course Winner - Mercer University Mountain Course Winner - Accel Physical Therapy Longest Drive Winners - Cady Lineback, Eleanor Gibbs, Rob Cason and Caleb Roberson Closest to the Pin Winners - Steve Bradley and Seth Parmer Putting Contest Winner - Harold Logsdon Hole Decoration Contest Winner - Kaiser Permanente Beverage Cart Decoration Winner - 4 Seasons Storage, Xzibits Inc.

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Curiosity Shoppe Opens in Douglasville

This new Douglasville business offers a unique shopping experience inside and out.

By Sara Ray, Douglas County Chamber The Curiosity Shoppe, located at 7322 Bankhead Hwy in Douglasville, held its ribbon cutting on Sept. 13. Owned and operated by Rachel Hendee, the shop opened its doors on Sept. 8. The Curiosity Shoppe offers a unique shopping experience inside and out.  You will find curiosities from elegant to primitive. The creatively displayed and themed rooms are filled with antiques, vintage, repurposed, and newer gently used items. Shoppers will find furniture, linens, pottery, china, artwork, costume jewelry, quilts, glassware, vintage cameras, things for the garden lover, collectibles, and everything in between. Upstairs boasts children’s used book nook with thousands of quality books, a Man Cave, and a super …

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