In Douglasville News This Week
In case you missed it, these were some of the important stories of the week.
Expired Heart of Romaine Salad Recalled
The limited quantity of 10-ounce bags of salad have an expired use-by date of Aug. 23 and a product code beginning with "G222," according to a release by the FDA. The recall from the FDA said this is a precaution due to a possible health risk form Listeria monocytogenes. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.
Tracen Franklin Murder Trial Under Way
Franklin is accused -- along with three others -- of stomping to death Bobby Tillman, a Douglas County teenager, outside a house party in November 2010. One suspect has already pleaded guilty and the other two will as well, WSB's report said. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.
Sen. Johnny Isakson: Romney Should Play To His Strengths
Speaking from party's national convention, Georgia senator also says it's time for those who were initially were lukewarm on Romney to "get on board." See the full Douglasville Patch story here.
Chat: Watch Romney Accept Nomination at Republican National Convention
Former presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio were the other big-name speakers Thursday night from Tampa. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.