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In Douglasville News This Week: Teacher of the Year

In case you missed it, these were some of the important stories of the week.

Downtown Parking Deck Is Now Open

With a capacity of 300 cars, the Downtown Douglasville parking deck is now open for parking. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

Police: Wendy's Worker Robs Own Fairburn Road Workplace

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Andrew Spriggs Jr., 47, was recognized when he lifted his mask and headed towards the car he normally drives to work, in the same place he usually parks. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

6 Arrested in Multi-Jurisdictional Metal Theft Ring

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The Douglas County Sheriff's Department worked with several agencies to arrest six people accused of theft of wire hanging from telephone poles. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

Who Won the Debate? Georgia Patch Poll Says it Was Romney

Patch polled Georgia elected officials and activists in both parties to find out who they felt won the debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

Douglas County Names 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year

Linsey Strickland, Beulah Elementary School teacher, has been named the Douglas County 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

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