Man with Drug History Denied Bond

Wesley Boyd Paige, 26 of Douglasville, appeared in court Monday charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and speeding. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

Be a 'Teacher for a Day'

The Douglas County School System is to announcing its newest program in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, “Teacher 4 a Day.” This program will take place on May 10 at all Douglas County Schools. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

Douglasville's Poet Laureate Donates New Book to Special Olympics

When the Douglas County Special Olympics came to New Manchester High School on March 29, one athlete won a literary treat from Douglasville Poet Laureate, Alice Shapiro: a copy of her new poetry release, Saltian. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

Candidates File Disclosures, Worthan has More Than $17,000 On Hand

Douglasville Patch has compiled information from the Campaign Contribution Disclosure Reports for local candidates running in the County elections this year. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

Inmate Dies at Hospital, Swallowing Drugs Before Arrest Suspected Cause

Chasen Chambers died Thursday at Wellstar Douglas Hospital after being transported from the Douglas County jail. Sheriff Phil Miller said in the doctor's opinion he had died from swallowing Methamphetamine. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.