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BOC says no to election board changes
The majority Republican Douglas County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution at a special called meeting Monday by a 3-2, party-line vote opposing legislation that would change the makeup of the Board of Elections and Registration . Comment?
Supporting local law enforcement: CLEAA there year round to assist officers, K-9s
They've been inside a house on a SWAT team drill, gone in a police simulator room to experience the split-second decisions officers have to make daily and ridden alongside sheriff's deputies on patrol. Comment?
Sentencings set in three high-profile cases
Three men recently convicted of crimes will be sentenced this week in Douglas County Superior Court. Comment?
BOC calls meeting on elections board
The three Republicans on the Douglas County Board of Commissioners are poised to take an official step toward trying to halt legislation that would likely give Democrats control of the Board of Elections and Registration . Comment?
Knockoff watches cause big trouble for Tyrone man
A man that investigators say was selling counterfeit watches using an online classified ad has been arrested and charged. Comment?
Hotel tax bill clears hurdle in the state House
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners said all along they wanted to use an increase in the hotel/motel tax to help promote all the county has to offer. Comment?
Democrats take aim on elections board
A political fight appears to be brewing over how the Douglas County Board of Elections and Registration is made up. Comment?
Want to sound off on council pay? Here's your chance
The issue of city council pay has been one where elected officials say the public hasn't told them how they feel, many saying they have had no residents say that they felt pay raises that have been proposed are out of line. Comment?
Steak 'n Shake is coming to Douglasville
Steak 'n Shake, a restaurant chain known for its premium burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes, is coming to Douglasville on Highway 5 next to Popeyes. 5 comments
School Box closes doors after 12 years
The School Box store on Highway 5 has been the go-to place for teachers and parents from the preschool level up for the past 12 years. 13 comments
'Pennies for Police Service Dogs' meet and greet set
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Officer Clint Adams gives the command for Charon to release the bite as the "suspect" has quit resisting. Comment?
Youth Day organizers seeking sponsors, vendors, talent
Giving Initiatives and Alternatives, Inc. and the Douglasville Boxing Club have teamed up to organize a fundraiser on April 6 that will assist needy families with the fees associated with boxing memberships. Comment?
(Political) party on: School board effort to go nonpartisan appears dead
It doesn't appear the Douglas County Board of Education will be going to nonpartisan elections after all. Comment?
The captain`s on board: Radio's Emory appointed to ACAB
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"Captain" Herb Emory, the Atlanta radio personality, is now officially a member of the Animal Control Advisory Board . Comment?
Council approves pay raise proposal
Douglasville City Council members voted Monday on the proposed compensation amounts that will be included in information presented at a March 14 public hearing. 1 comment
Mistrial declared in July trial
A mistrial was declared Monday in the week-long trial of a man charged with armed robbery after a jury found itself hopelessly deadlocked 11-1 two days into deliberations. Comment?
Car crashes into doors of Hudson's Hickory House
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The driver of this vehicle said the accelerator stuck and her car crashed into the entrance at Hudson's Hickory House Friday during the busy lunch rush. Comment?
Armred robbery suspect's fate rests with jury as deliberations resume Monday
After a week-long trial, a jury was given the weekend off before returning Monday to resume deliberating the fate of a man charged with armed robbery. Comment?
Walmart stalker found guilty: Benyamin followed women, robbed them with gun in their home
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Baruch Benyamin, 22, was found guilty on two counts of each of the three charges, having been painted as the gunman who had stalked a mother and daughter while they shopped at Walmart, then followed them to their home where he robbed them along with two other men. Comment?
Talmage Fleeman is led into court Wednesday morning. The 72-year-old former owner of Douglasville Monuments was found guilty on seven counts of theft by deception, for taking money for markers and headstones that he never delivered. Comment?