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2 hrs ago | Douglas County Sentinel

Two to challenge Sheriff Phil Miller

With election season already heating up, two candidates are hitting the campaign trail in the race to unseat incumbant Douglas County Sherriff Phil Miller.

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Related Topix: Prison

6 hrs ago | Douglas County Sentinel

Sentencing set Monday for trio convicted of armed robbery

Three men found guilty of the Aug. 11 armed robbery of a 20-year-old homeless woman trying to leave after living with them for about a week will learn their fate Monday morning.

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Related Topix: Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Sat Feb 11, 2012

Douglas County Sentinel

I-20 a pipeline for drug dealers

The 2006 Ford F-150 had only been stopped for minor traffic violations. It was following too closely and had made an improper lane change.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Carroll County, GA, Villa Rica, GA, Temple, GA

Patch.com

Chromix-It Supervisor Needed

L.M. Scofield Company of Douglasville is looking to hire a Chromix-It Supervisor.

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Related Topix: Douglasville, GA

Fri Feb 10, 2012

Patch.com

Machinery Field Technician Wanted

L.M. Scofield Company of Douglasville is looking to hire a Machinery Field Technician.

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Related Topix: Douglasville, GA

Patch.com

Congressman David Scott Honors Military Academy Nominees

Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony at the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, David Scott, Democrat, Representative Austin Scott, Republican, Morrow, GA, Douglasville, GA, US Military, US Air Force

Douglas County Sentinel

Sam & Roscoe's celebrates 25 years

When Carolyn Kell-Wallace and Tracy Gazzola decided to go out for Carolyn's birthday, they chose Sam & Rosco's. "The food is divine," said Gazzola.

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Related Topix: Douglasville, GA, Duke University, Valparaiso University, Georgia Tech

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Douglas County Sentinel

Consolidation still on the back burner for city, county leaders

Last Nov. 1, Douglas County Commission Chairman Tom Worthan thanked former Chairman Gwynne Morrow for his foresight.

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Related Topix: Douglasville, GA

Patch.com

S'More BBQ Opens in Douglasville

By Sara Ray, Douglas County Chamber S'More BBQ, located at 6855 Douglas Boulevard, celebrated their grand opening on Jan.

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Related Topix: Douglasville, GA, Baked Goods, Life, Cookies, Dessert, Food

Patch.com

Douglas County Sheriff's Arrests

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

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Douglas County Sentinel

Inmate takes page from Tyson, bites off finger of man in jail house fight

An Douglas County inmate apparently took a page out of Mike Tyson's book in a jail house fight Tuesday, actually biting the end of a man's index finger off as the two tussled at the Douglas County Jail.

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Related Topix: Douglasville, GA

Patch.com

Design Shop Software Processor Needed

Uniform Advantage of Lithia Springs is looking to hire a full time Design Shop Software Processor.

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Related Topix: Lithia Springs, GA

Douglas County Sentinel

Cyber-school attracts local students

Ta'Nika Respert's children start their day like most other kids in Douglas County.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

CBS Atlanta

Pothole Patrol: Bad railroad crossing in Douglasville

Pothole Patrol returns to a notoriously bad railroad crossing in Douglasville. Over the past year, police have documented 22 incidents where cars or trucks have gotten stuck on the tracks.

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Related Topix: Douglasville, GA

Patch.com

CAC to Hold Mad Hatter's Tea Party

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County has to announced its annual spring celebration for children and their families, The Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Saturday, March 17 at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville's historic district.

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Patch.com

Judge Gives Kids Fighting Chance

A Deep inside a labyrinth of hallways and security doors at the Douglas County courthouse , there is a wall where three large bulletin boards-filled to the brim with pictures of smiling children and families-hang. The boards-she says she could fill more-sit outside Juvenile Court Judge Peggy Walker's office.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Nathan Deal, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Governors, Clayton County, GA

Examiner.com

Heart disease number one killer in North Georgia

Cobb County Public Health was awarded a grant in September 2011 in the amount of $499,000 to address health issues within the county.

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Related Topix: Georgia, Heart Disease, Health, Cobb County, GA, Cobb, GA, Life, Food, Pizza

Tue Feb 07, 2012

Douglas County Sentinel

Padgett named 'Citizen of the Year'

Dot Padgett was named the 'Citizen of the Year' on Saturday at the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cleared of criminal charge, fight not over for former Cobb school counselor

An ex-high school counselor and coach has been cleared of a sexual battery charge involving a former student.

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA

Patch.com

Van Driver Needed

A company in Douglasville is looking to hire a Van driver. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old.

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Related Topix: Douglasville, GA

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