Douglasville News

A Facebook tip and an incriminating video helped lead to the arrest of four young men in connection with an arson fire earlier this month that destroyed a historic mill in Douglasville, authorities said.

A Hiram teen is slated to be arrested and charged in connection with the May 12 burning of the General Western Cotton Mill in Douglasville.

Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller said early Tuesday morning that he plans to announce the arrest of four individuals in connection with the fire that destroyed a historic Douglasville mill.

Imagine a yard sale with where all the items have the same price - free. That's exactly what the First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville pulled off recently with the "Great Church Giveaway." Members of the church gave away their "firstfruits" - assembling items ranging from coffee pots, toaster ovens, and sofas together in the gym and the church ... (more)

Rick Hines, a member of AmVets Post 118, left, looks on Monday as state Rep. Tyrone Brooks speaks during the Memorial Day service at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.

Q: What's with the sidewalk being built down the median from the Alabama state line toward the city? There is concrete already poured, starting at the Alabama line, and barrier barrels are in place past 5 in Douglasville.

The Douglas County Sentinel has asked Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens to look into recent discussions by members of the Douglasville City Council to see if they violated he new Georgia's Open Meetings Law - HB 397.

By Sara Ray, Douglas County Chamber The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 25 members of the Leadership Douglas Class of 2013.

An Code Orange Smog Alert has been issued for today. This is the first Smog Alert that has been issued in Douglasville and the metro Atlanta this year when air quality was considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Citing a new wrinkle in Local Option Sales Tax renegotiation laws, Villa Rica officials have thrown a wrench into plans for a formal agreement on local sales tax distribution for the next decade.

Two state representative races became competitive by the end of the day Thursday, while another gained an additional two candidates, bringing the total to four seeking the seat.

This week, House Hunt offers homes in swim/tennis neighborhoods-just in time for summer fun.

Daren B. Glover, 22, Iliff, no injuries, minor damage to his car when it hit a deer on eastbound Interstate 76 five miles west of Fort Morgan Tueaday at 12:30 a.m., Trooper John Takahashi reported.

The Main Street Farmer's Market in Douglasville will be continuing this summer on Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Old Courthouse Lawn .

This past week I performed a little experiment. I threw the word "history" outA to various people-friends, waitresses, store clerks, even a couple of surprised strangers-and asked them to tell me what immediately popped into their minds.

The Douglasville City Council voted unanimously to investigate an accident Mayor Harvey Persons had with his city-owned vehicle on Valentine's Day that cost the city $10,000. The city council voted during Monday night's meeting to begin an investigation, saying they had heard "numerous complaints" from the public about how the wreck was happened.

By Sara Ray, Douglas County Chamber Douglas Discount Drugs, owned by Layton Adeoti, celebrated its recent grand opening with a Douglas County Chamber ribbon cutting on May 17.A Douglas Discount Drugs is located at 8480 Hospital Drive in Douglasville.

On May 15, the Georgia Chinese Language Educators presented Woodward Academy junior Justin Payan, of Douglasville , with the Star Student Achievement Recognition award.

Douglasville residents will get a chance to vote on Sunday package sales after all.

Two brothers are facing robbery charges after the younger brother apparently jumped over the counter at a local pharmacy, hit the pharmacist and took some pills.