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In Douglasville News This Week

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

Man with Drug History Denied Bond

Wesley Boyd Paige, 26 of Douglasville, appeared in court Monday charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and speeding.

Be a 'Teacher for a Day'

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The Douglas County School System is to announcing its newest program in partnership with the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, “Teacher 4 a Day.” This program will take place on May 10 at all Douglas County Schools.

Douglasville's Poet Laureate Donates New Book to Special Olympics

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When the Douglas County Special Olympics came to New Manchester High School on March 29, one athlete won a literary treat from Douglasville Poet Laureate, Alice Shapiro: a copy of her new poetry release, Saltian.

Candidates File Disclosures, Worthan has More Than $17,000 On Hand

Douglasville Patch has compiled information from the Campaign Contribution Disclosure Reports for local candidates running in the County elections this year.

Inmate Dies at Hospital, Swallowing Drugs Before Arrest Suspected Cause

Chasen Chambers died Thursday at Wellstar Douglas Hospital after being transported from the Douglas County jail. Sheriff Phil Miller said in the doctor's opinion he had died from swallowing Methamphetamine.

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