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In Douglasville News This Week

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

GBI Looks at Mayor, Council Payments

Douglas County District Attorney David McDade has requested that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigate some payments made to the former .

Robinson Clarifies Action; Chastises Fellow Commissioner

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Douglas County Commissioner Kelly Robinson released the following letter Tuesday in response to continued failure by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners to address vote “suppression” during the redistricting process.

Death Penalty Sought In Yeager Rd. Killing

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David Joshua Baltodano is charged with killing his neighobor, Donald Peden, 65, on April 11. Peden, who lived across the street from Baltodano, was reportedly stabbed to death.

City Salutes Heroes on July 4th

The City of Douglasville will kick off Independence Day with its annual 4th of July parade starting at 10 a.m. in downtown Douglasville. Attendees can enjoy a festival, barbecue and concessions, while being entertained at the Douglasville Idol.

Supreme Court Votes Yes on Affordable Health Care

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts announced today that the Court has upheld President Barack Obama’s healthcare overhaul mandate to obtain health insurance.

New Douglasville Business Park Could Employ Up to 2,000

The 320-acre Riverside West Business Park will be located within Tributary and could include up to 3 million square feet of developed space.

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