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Bright Star United Methodist Church Continues to be a Beacon of Light for the Community

October 30, 2017

Bright Star United Methodist Church senior pastor Dr. Edwin Jones, church members, and Chamber representatives gathered and held a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, October 25th. Bright Star UMC is located at 3715 Bright Star Road in Douglasville. For over 100 years, Bright Star UMC has served the Douglas County community as a beacon…

Douglas County Solicitor-General to offer unique amnesty program

October 30, 2017

Solicitor-General of Douglas County Matthew Krull is offering a very unique new opportunity for individuals who may have missed a court date and want to resolve their situation.  “This is an opportunity to appear in court and resolve their case without having to worry about additional fees or getting arrested on the bench warrant,” Krull…

Douglas County School Nutrition Recognized with Golden Radish for Farm to Table Initiatives

October 30, 2017

The Douglas County School Nutrition Department is receiving ravishing reviews for their pioneering work educating students about food and agriculture. The Golden Radish Award will salute the department’s extraordinary farm to school programs at the 2017 Golden Radish Awards in Atlanta October 30. In addition to Douglas County, The Georgia Departments of Agriculture, Public Health,…

Douglas County Educators in Top Ten for AJC Celebrating Teachers Award

October 27, 2017

Out of 378 nominees across the state, two teachers in Douglas County were selected as top ten candidates for the “Atlanta Journal Constitution Celebrating Teachers Award.” Jill Buchanan, Special Education Teacher at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School, and Butch Soles, Physical Education Teacher at Arbor Station Elementary, were both nominated by parents of their students. Nominations…

Business Leaders “Rule the School” During Principal 4 A Day

October 25, 2017

October 19 was quite different for Douglas County School System and Brighten Academy students. Schools across the county participated in Principal 4 A Day and each guest “principal” observed their day to day routine. This program is a partnership between the Douglas County Chamber, Douglas County School System and Brighten Academy. Principal 4 a Day…

Escape USA, LLC Opens in Douglas County

October 25, 2017

Escape USA owners Dante Guillermo and Candy Yu, staff, community members and Chamber representatives celebrated their grand opening by holding a DC Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, October 18th. Escape USA is located at 5929 Stewart Parkway in Douglasville. An escape room is a live action adventure where participants are placed in a themed room…

21st Annual Chili Cook-Off was a Festive, Convivial Celebration!

October 24, 2017

Douglasville, Georgia –  The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County hosted its 21st Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 21st on the newly renovated O’Neal Plaza in Downtown Douglasville. Twenty chili booths hosted by political candidates, local businesses, non-profits, and area service clubs competed for bragging rights of being the best chili, the spiciest chili…

Google Gravity Games Road Closures

October 23, 2017

The Fourth Annual Georgia Gravity Games will take place in downtown Douglasville on Saturday , Nov. 4. Sponsored by Google, Georgia Tech and the City of Douglasville, the gravity­ powered car race is a hands-on way to get young people excited about STEM subjects. New to this year’s Games, Science Street will feature games and…

Douglas County District Attorney’s Office Employees Donate to Local Causes During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 19, 2017

The employees of the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office have proven that a little can go a long way. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is destroying the lives of many citizens in our community every day and the staff of the District Attorney’s Office regularly encounters the devastation caused by domestic violence…

Six Volunteers Join Children’s Voice: CASA, Inc.

October 19, 2017

The Honorable Judge Peggy Walker sworn in six new CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers on Thursday, October 12th, 2017 after they completed their training to join the organization. These new volunteers are the newest group of trained volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the Douglas County foster care system. Ada Gardner,…

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