Monday, May 20, 2013
To aid in stroke prevention education, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners has declared May as “Stroke Awareness Month” in Douglas County.
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, and is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. To aid in stroke prevention education, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners has declared May as “Stroke Awareness Month” in Douglas County. The risk factors for stroke are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, inactivity, obesity, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, smoking and alcohol or drug abuse. Douglas County has a diabetes rate of 11.1 percent, an obesity rate of 28.9 percent, and a physical inactivity rate of 24.3 percent. Therefore, about one quarter of all Douglas County residents are at a fairly high risk for stroke. Douglas County has teamed with Cobb and Douglas Public Health to …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners annually issues a local proclamation to show the County’s commitment to honoring the value and service that our older residents contribute to our community.
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Sunday, May 19
Every year since 1963, the month of May is proclaimed Older Americans Month throughout the Nation. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners annually issues a local proclamation to show the County’s commitment to honoring the value and service that our older residents contribute to our community. Douglas County is the only provider of Older Americans Act-funded services in the County, and has been doing so since 1979. In 2009, the County lost almost a half-million dollars in State funding for its Senior Services Program, including the Meals on Wheels program. The County assumed responsibility for almost all of this amount, and services were continued without any reductions whatsoever. The Meals on Wheels program delivered almost 36,000 …
Friday, May 17, 2013
The announcement was made this afternoon.
Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has reached $600 million, the highest jackpot in the game’s history. The announcement was made this afternoon, just one day after strong sales prompted lottery officials to bump Saturday’s Powerball jackpot from $475 million to $550 million. Not only is the current $600 million jackpot the largest in Powerball history, it is the second largest jackpot ever in U.S. history. The combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots now stands to $790 million, which breaks Thursday's U.S. record. Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is worth an estimated $190 million. The Powerball winner can opt to receive 30 graduated payments over 29 years or collect a $376 million cash payout. The Mega Millions winner can choose two …
The agency's challenge coincides with National Hepatitis Awareness Month, which is held every May.
Cobb & Douglas Public Health officials are encouraging parents and caregivers to get Hepatitis A and B vaccines for their children. The agency's challenge coincides with National Hepatitis Awareness Month, which is held every May. "The most effective way to prevent either virus is to receive the Hepatitis A and B vaccines," said Karen Thomas, the agency's district immunization director. Vaccines for Hepatitis A and B are available at all Cobb & Douglas Public Health locations. In Douglasville, there are three locations: 6770 Selman Dr., 6457 East Strickland St. and 8700 Hospital Dr., 1st Floor. For more information on Hepatitis, visit http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/.
The City of Douglasville Main Street program invites emerging and young filmmakers to enter its first annual short film festival.
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Friday, May 17
Now taking submissions! The On the Reel Film Festival, presented by the City of Douglasville Main Street program, invites emerging and young filmmakers to enter its first annual short film festival. Film submissions, are currently being accepted for the following categories: comedy, drama, documentary, animation, and action/suspense. Each film category is divided into four age groups: youth (ages 6 to 13), teen (ages 14 to 18), traditional age college students, and adult filmmakers 21 and up; film length varies by age group. All film submissions are entry free and should be mailed to On the Reel Film Festival, 6694 Broad Street, Douglasville, 30134, Attn: Stephanie Aylworth. Entry deadline is Sept. 13, 2013. The 2013 On the Reel Film …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Strong sales prompted lottery officials to bump Saturday’s Powerball jackpot from $475 million to $550 million. Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is worth an estimated $190 million.
Grab some singles, and head to your nearest convenience store. Now! The combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have reached $740 million, a new U.S. record. Strong sales prompted lottery officials to bump Saturday’s Powerball jackpot from $475 to $550 million—the second largest in Powerball history and the third largest jackpot in U.S. history, Georgia Lottery spokeswoman Tandi Reddick said in news release this afternoon. Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is worth an estimated $190 million. The Powerball winner can opt to receive 30 graduated payments over 29 years or collect a $350 million cash payout. The Mega Millions winner can choose two payment options: about $7.3 million a year for 26 years with the annuity option or a single $…
Gov. Nathan Deal on Wednesday overturned a decision from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to remove Bibles from the cabins and lodge rooms of state parks. Tell us what you think of the decision.
If you stay in a cabin or lodge room at a Georgia state park, you can take in the native flora and fauna outside. Inside, you shouldn’t have to look hard to find a Bible—at least for now. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources this week had been set to remove Bibles from such rooms across the state following a citizen’s complaint. "Recently, due to a citizen concern, Georgia Department of Natural Resources management directed Parks staff to remove Bibles from cabins and lodge rooms until management can fully investigate the issue and make an informed decision," a DNR spokeswoman told the news station. On Wednesday, Gov. Nathan Deal instructed DNR officials to return the Bibles to cabins and lodge rooms. His…
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
And the jackpot is $170 million for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing.
Georgia Lottery officials announced today that Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot has grown from $350 million to $360 million. The amount increased as a result of brisk ticket sales, Georgia Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly Starks said. Since April 3, the Powerball jackpot has rolled 12 times. The winner can opt to receive 30 graduated payments over 29 years or collect about $229 million.
Officials say the head of the government office knew his agency was targeting tea party groups in May 2012. Tell us what you think of the agency’s recent admissions.
It’s bound to be no party for Internal Revenue Officials in the coming days. The Associated Press reported Monday that IRS officials revealed that acting IRS Commissioner Steven T. Miller knew back in May 2012 that the agency had targeted tea party groups by unfairly investigating them to see if they were violating their tax-exempt status. Monday’s revelation came on the heels of last week’s acknowledgment by the agency that the groups had been targeted during the 2012 election season. Organizations that faced IRS scrutiny included those that had “Tea Party” or “Patriot” in their names. According to the AP’s report, about 300 groups were singled out for additional review; while about half of those cases had been closed and no group had …
Friday, May 10, 2013
The City of Douglasville received funds from the Georgia Department of Transportation for a sidewalk project on Club Drive and Bowden Street.
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Friday, May 10
The City of Douglasville hosted a Grand Opening ceremony Monday May 6 for two new sidewalk completion projects; Club Drive and Bowden St. The event took place at the old AT&T site on Club Drive. Mayor, Council members and key City Staff were on location for the event. The City of Douglasville received funds from the Georgia Department of Transportation for the project. The sidewalks will connect Club Drive and Bowden Street to the downtown retail/restaurant areas. The project will add more walkability to the Douglasville community. The sidewalk on Club Drive is on one-side, the west side, from Selman Drive to Church Street. The sidewalk on Bowden Street is on the west side, from Selman Drive to Church Street. The project, designed by Jon …
erica. Perkins
8:31 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
We live in DOuglasville and my 32yr old son has suffered a massive stroke. I am his primary caregiver. Between taking care of my son and working d50 or more hour a week job i was put on a leave of absence by my Dr. I was harassed by senior management before my loa and upon my return. Looking for support for my son. This has devasted our family more ›