Tuesday, January 13th: High School Student Art Exhibit Reception in the Courthouse Gallery

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., third floor, Douglas County Courthouse ~ exhibiting the talents of high school students in Douglas County public

schools as chosen by the high school art teachers ~ Open to the Public, Free Admission ~ On view through January 30th

a program of the Douglas County Department of Communications and Community Relations, 770.920.7593

11:00 a.m., 4414 Boundary Waters Parkway (Ga. Hwy 92/166) ~ Open to the Public, Free Admission ~ Special Anniversary Celebration

Service followed by a Reception

Pastor James Cook, 770.942.5062, www.LoveMyVBC.com

Monday, January 19th: "Chat with the Chairman" at Fire Station No. 1, Lithia Springs

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., South Sweetwater Road at Groover's Lake Road ~ Informal conversations with County Commission Chairman

Tom Worthan ~ No podium, no sound system, no agenda ~ Free admission, Open to the Public

770.920.7593

Silent Auction from 6 - 8 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets available by calling 404.376.9326, Presented by the Alexander HS Booster Club

7:00 p.m. Nightly, 5811 Central Church Road ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public ~ a group of world-class athletes exhibiting power,

strength, speed, inspiration and motivation, the Power Team will inspire you!

770.942.9492, www.cbc-douglasville.org, www.thepowerteam.com

6:00 p.m.- Midnight, The Centre at Arbor Connection ~ Open to the Public, Tickets Available from the Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber's Annual Awards Banquet is the premier event of the year in Douglas County, with nearly 400 people gathered for an

elegant evening of recognition, dinner and dancing. The Annual Awards Banquet is presented by West Central Technical College and

will honor local businesses and individuals for community excellence. Awards include Douglas County's Citizen of the Year, Small

Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year and the Sam P. Roberts Community Service Award. Dinner will be served by Sam &

Rosco's Restaurant. Keynote Speaker: Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey