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In Douglasville News This Week

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

Katlyn Kirkland, Neighbor
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DA Presents 41 Cases to Grand Jury

Prosecutors from the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office presented 41 cases to the Grand Jury on Jan. 13, according to District Attorney David McDade.

Career Labs to Visit Libraries

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and the Atlanta Regional Commission announce that the ARC Workforce Board’s Mobile Career Lab will be at the Lithia Springs and on Thursdays to aid residents to provide assistance in job readiness and job search activities.

Mayor's Need for New Car Questioned

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resident Gary Warner asked the city council to delay a vote on the city's 2012 General Fund Budget so Mayor Harvey Persons could reconsider the purchase of a new car.

Alert Resident Foils Jewelry Heist

Denikko Becton, 20, of College Park, was arrested by the after attempting to rob , at 6968 Douglas Blvd., Wednesday at approximately 2 p.m., according to Capt. J.R. Davidson. Becton entered the store but was arrested before he had a chance to reveal his realistic-looking pellet gun.

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