Douglas County News

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)

Editor's note: Lisa Cooper's newest work can be found at douglascountyhistory.blogspot.com. Back some time ago I saw an online discussion regarding the history of Douglas County and how the name was derived.

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 people who appear in this police blotter were arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department within the past 24 hours.

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 Interstate All Battery Center Hiram celebrated its recent grand opening with a Douglas County Chamber ribbon cutting on May 4. Interstate All Battery Center is located at 5886 Wendy Bagwell Pkwy Ste.

Assured Comfort Heating & Air of Winston is in the process of recruiting a residential sales professional to join their dynamic team.

Douglas County Board of Commissioner Kelly Robinson today released the following statement regarding the indecision this week by the U.S. Department of Justice to grant Douglas County pre-clearance on the Re-Districting Maps submitted in association with the 2010 Census and the BOC's decision to still use the map in 2012 Primary.

By Pat Hopper Domino is a black and white female who arrived on April 21 to shelter.

The following list is of the candidates who have qualified for the ballot July 31 election and have Douglas County as part of their district.

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.

The people who appear in this police blotter were arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department within the past 24 hours.

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.

As many students begin their transition from high school to adulthood, two local seniors dedicated to improving the community through nonviolence will get some help with funding their college education.

Man Fakes Asthma Attack, Escapes Ambulance A -A Douglasville Patch A man facing arrest for DUI faked an asthma attack during the traffic stop and was being transported to the hospital when he jumped out of the ambulance and fled.

The United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division is asking for more information from local officials before approving the county's redistricting plan.

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.