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In Douglasville News This Week: City Officials Agree to Pay Back $24,313

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

Rotary Club Offers Top Prize of $10,000

The Rotary Club of Douglas County will be offering a top prize of $10,000 and five other prizes of $500 in a reverse raffle drawing. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

Council, Mayor Look at Pay Problem

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The Douglasville Mayor and City Council are working with the City's legal team to figure out how to move from a pay-per-meeting method to a salary system. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

DA Presents 22 Cases to Grand Jury

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Prosecutors from the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office presented 22 cases to the Grand Jury Friday. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

City Officials Agree to Pay Back $24,313 to City of Douglasville

A report by the GBI says there have been 284 instances of Douglasville elected officials getting paid for meetings that may have not qualified for payment. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

Douglasville Names Street for Former Sheriff Earl Lee on Friday

The street leading into the new Douglas County Jail officially became Earl D. Lee Boulevard in a dedication ceremony on Friday. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

Biden-Ryan Vice Presidential Debate: Who Won?

Who do you think prevailed in the Vice Presidential debate? And how much will it influence the presidential race? Review our live blog and cast your vote in our poll below. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.

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