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In Douglasville News This Week: Shelter Has New Hours

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

Shelter Has New Hours in New Year

the Douglas County Animal Shelter is revising its operating hours for 2013. The new hours will be effective Wednesday, Jan. 2. See full Douglasville Patch story here.

Bargain Buys Opens in Douglas County

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Bargain Buys opened its doors this month and celebrated their grand opening with a chamber ribbon cutting on Dec. 14. See ful Douglasville Patch story here.

13 Fatalties Reported in Christmas Holiday Traffic

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hirteen traffic deaths have been reported since the 102-hour holiday travel period began Friday at 6 p.m. up to noon on Tuesday, Christmas Day. See full Douglasville Patch story here.

Dorsett Shoals Elementary Assists Hurricane Sandy Storm Victims

Students and teachers at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School contributed school supplies and Christmas care packages for 10 New Jersey schools. See full Douglasville Patch story here.

Chamber Collects 80 Coats for Youth Villages at Inner Harbour

The Young Professionals Connection collected more than 80 coats for the residents at Youth Villages with The Centre at Arbor Connection winning the contest sponsored by Douglasville Patch by donating 30 coats. See full Douglasville Patch story here.


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