Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) announces it has earned a Gold Level Certification through the Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb’s 2026 Employer Excellence Certification program, recognizing the company’s commitment to building an exceptional workplace for its employees.

The Employer Excellence Certification program, launched in early 2026, gives Cobb County employers a new way to highlight and promote their workplaces to new and existing talent. Each applicant was evaluated by a committee of human resource experts against a comprehensive rubric spanning seven categories: Workplace Flexibility & Work-Life Integration, Employee Engagement, Employee Development, Health, Well-Being & Safety, Compensation & Financial Well-Being, Company Civility & Culture, and Community & Employee Impact.

Dana Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of the Cobb Chamber and Executive Director of SelectCobb, said the certification is designed to increase access to a quality workforce by serving as a symbol of a company’s commitment to its people. The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb are proud to highlight companies in the metro Atlanta region that prioritize their people and their workplace.

About Cobb & Douglas Public Health
Since 1920, Cobb & Douglas Public Health, with our partners, promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties. We work to achieve healthy people in healthy communities by: Preventing epidemics and spread of disease; Protecting against environmental hazards; Preventing injuries; Promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors; Responding to disasters and assisting in community recovery; Assuring the quality and accessibility of health care. By excelling at our core responsibilities, we will assist our residents in living healthier, longer and more rewarding lives.

For more information about Cobb & Douglas Public Health, visit www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org. To learn more about the Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb’s Employer Excellence Certification program, .visit www.cobbchamber.org