Douglas County Sheriff's inmates were busy installing sidewalks at Arbor Station recently.
More than 300 people attended the Douglas County Chamber's 2012 Golf Classic over the weekend. Here are the winners: Lake Course Winner - Mercer University Mountain Course Winner - Accel Physical Therapy Longest Drive Winners - Cady Lineback, Eleanor Gibbs, Rob Cason and Caleb Roberson Closest to the Pin Winners - Steve Bradley and Seth Parmer Putting Contest Winner - Harold Logsdon Hole Decoration Contest Winner - Kaiser Permanente Beverage Cart Decoration Winner - 4 Seasons Storage, Xzibits Inc.
Douglas County High School's graduation was Saturday. Congratulations to everyone and good luck!
Alexander High School's graduation was Saturday. Congratulations to everyone and good luck!
New Manchester High School's graduation was Friday. Congratulations to everyone and good luck!
Lithia Springs High School's graduation was Saturday. Congratulations to everyone and good luck!
Chapel Hill High School's graduation was Friday. Congratulations to everyone and good luck!
On April 28, thousands got together at Deer Lick Park to raise funds for cancer research at Douglas County's Relay for Life event. Funds go to help the American Cancer Society save lives. "With your help, we aren’t just fighting one type of cancer," reads the Relay for Life's website. "We’re fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Each person who shares the Relay experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of anyone’s life."
Minister Alan Clayton joined in matrimony Sharonda and Wyman Mathews in a short, but beautiful, ceremony in O'Neal Plaza in historic Downtown Douglasville Saturday. "Wyman and I met in 2005," Sharonda said. "The first time was at a mutual friend's coed baby shower. After the shower, a few of us decided to go to Dugan's-the sports bar. Wyman and I talked but didn't exchange phone numbers. A few months later, we met again at another friend's get-together, still not getting beyond a conversation. The third time was the charm-we talked again and he asked me for my phone number. I gave it to him …
Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church is selling pumpkins every day until Halloween. Pumpkins are sold on consignment, purchased from a Native American Reservation in New Mexico to benefit the Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church's youth group. More than 2,400 pumpkins were purchased to start the patch and more than $3,000 has been raised as of Oct. 15, towards the church's goal of raising $8,000. Church volunteers will be selling pumpkins until Halloween Day.
Saturday was "Heroes Day" at one of the county’s biggest festivals, September Saturdays. Held at the Douglas County Courthouse, residents enjoyed a community marketplace with more than 120 vendors; inflatable games, train rides and fun activities; food; church and school music performances; and “touch a truck” experience. The next September Saturday's event will be 'Family Day, featuring a children's fair, on Sept. 24, from 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the movie "How to Train Your Dragon" at 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive. Admission, parking, and …
After taking a 20-7 halftime lead, Douglas County was held scoreless in the second half and Chapel Hill mounted a 14-point comeback to win. Douglas County now drops to 0-4, while Chapel Hill evens out at 2-2 for the season.
Mason Creek Elementary and Middle schools held a commemoration of 9/11 today with a parade, flag ceremony, choir presentation and tree planting. Members of the Atlanta Police, Douglasville Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department participated in a vehicle parade to start the day at 9 a.m. After the flag presentation ceremony, the Mason Creek Elementary Chorus sang a number of patriotic songs, including "Proud to be an American." As part of the ceremony, thank you cards were presented to American heroes by students. Kaleb Johnson, who was born on Sept. 11, 2001, …
The rain earlier in the evening did not stop anxious wine fans Saturday who attended Douglasville's second annual Summer Sampler, savoring some of Florida's specialty wines while enjoying light hors d’oeuvres and music. San Sebastian Winery, ranked one of Florida's premium wineries, offered samples of table, sparkling and dessert wines from hybrid and muscadine grapes. The two-day event was held Friday at the Cultural Arts Center, and Saturday at the West Pines Golf Club clubhouse. Guests had the opportunity to sample six of San Sebastian's sweet, dry and blush wines, and can purchase their …
Country music singer and Marietta native, Doug Stone, played a concert at Fairfield Plantation Saturday evening, despite the heavy rain that afternoon. Stone had a fifteen Top Ten singles between 1990 and 1995. The concert was part of an effort to raise funds for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Douglas County which acts as a liason between children and the court in foster care situations. CASA of Dougas County served 151 children last year, and is on its way to serving even more children this year. Each of the more than 50 CASA volunteers meet with foster children one time per …
There was a strong turnout on Saturday for a book collection and sale to support the soon-to-open Dog River Library, held on Douglas Blvd., in front of Eva's Bake Shop. Proceeds from the books on sale went to benefit the new library. Books ranged in price from .50 paperbacks to $1 or $3 for hardbacks. According to Wes Tallon, Douglas County community relations director, the event raised $330 for the library and collected even more books for the library collection. The next book sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Aug. 6, in front of Studio 22 Antiques next door to the Dairy Queen on …
Parking was difficult to find today at the Benton House for their Blue Jeans, BBQ, and Bluegrass lunch. The house was packed with extra tables and chairs as staff wearing cowboy boots and red cowboy hats served BBQ, toast, slaw, and delicious peach cobbler. Ron Massengill and Buzz Shortland performed classic country music by artists such as Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and even Elvis to complete the event. Ron and Buzz only have two rules for the audience when performing: "If you know the song, you have to sing along. And if you want to dance, don't fall off the table." No one danced on the …
Here are some highlights from the recent Heritage Baptist Church Music Camp. There were more than 150 kids, ages 5 through 12. There were also 105 volunteers and about 400 in attendance for the production of “The Rainbow Express." Editor's Note: Heritage Baptist Church was kind enough to provide these photos of their recent music camp. We would love for other community organizations to do the same. We would also really love names for the photos, even those none were available for these photos.
