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Staff / Liz Marino<br>Jeri Farmer and Susanne Hudson flank Hudson’s mailbox that has been decorated for the upcoming Hydrangea Festival.
Hydrangea Festival still ‘labor of love’ for co-founders
For co-founders Susanne Hudson and Jeri Farmer, of Douglasville, the upcoming annual Hydrangea Festival is a labor of love. What they wanted to stress, however, was this is not their event but ever...
May 22, 2013 02:07 PM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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District 3 Commissioner Mike Mulcare spoke before the gathering at the official opening of the initial phase of the Chattahoochee Hill Country Trail Friday.
Douglas County formally opens first leg of planned regional trail
Douglas County officials forrmally opened the first three-quarter-mile portion of the planned Chattahoochee Hill Country Greenway Trail project last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project...
May 16, 2013 09:30 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Variety of activities await children at Taste of Douglasville
In addition to a myriad of sensational food samplings, children will not be disappointed at the variety of activities to entertain and stimulate their minds and exercise their bodies. All activitie...
May 15, 2013 11:12 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Emily Jane, bartender at the Irish Bred Pub in downtown.
Taste of Douglasville celebrates 20 years
Get ready to sample some of Douglasville’s finest cuisine this weekend at the Taste of Douglasville’s 20th anniversary event. Hosted each year by the Cultural Arts Council, the event benefits the m...
May 15, 2013 10:46 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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City Councilman Sam Davis holds a photo of his mother, the late Beulah Welch Davis.
Douglas residents reflect on their mothers
Mother’s Day is this Sunday. The celebration of motherhood has its roots back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, but today’s Mother’s Day was actually the brainchild of the author of “The Battle Hy...
May 08, 2013 02:39 PM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ned Fowler welcomes everyone to the National Day of Prayer Observance at the Douglas County Courthouse.
Douglas Countians celebrate National Day of Prayer
Douglas County residents took part in a National Day of Prayer Observance last week at the Douglas County Courthouse in Douglasville.
May 08, 2013 02:06 PM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Staff / Katherine Frye<br>From left, George Chip congratulates Lt. Col. Jason W. Fryman on his speech at the Douglas County Character Coalition Breakfast Thursday morning.
‘Character’ theme at annual coalition breakfast
“Character” was celebrated at the Character Coalition of Douglas County breakfast last week at Douglasville First Presbyterian Church. The keynote speaker was Lt. Col. Jason W. Fryman, a native of...
May 02, 2013 05:13 PM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Out and About
‘For the Birds’ An Artists’ Reception to celebrate the opening of the exhibit “For the Birds: Athos Menaboni & More” — Georgia’s Audubon and Other Artists Exploring Ornithological Motifs, is set ...
May 02, 2013 05:07 PM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Out and About
Bridal showcase A Bridal Showcase and Reception is set for Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Douglasville Conference Center at 6700 Church St.The event is free and open to registered brides. Presen...
April 24, 2013 03:18 PM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Staff / Katherine Frye<br>From left, Administrative Assistant Melanie Nicholson brings documents to the attention of Douglas County Schools Superintendent Gordon Pritz last week.
Douglas administrative professionals talk about their special day
Bosses, take heed! Today is Administrative Professionals Day, an annual event celebrated on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. According to the International Association of Administrati...
April 24, 2013 02:07 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kai Hartman and Ashae Gates, both 13, and students at Stewart Middle School, clean recycling bins outside The Pantry during volunteer efforts by teens from the Boys and Girls Club.
Douglas County part of weeklong observance of Boys & Girls Club’s 75th anniversary
The Douglas County Boys & Girls Club joined clubs across the country to celebrate Boys & Girls Club Week April 8 through 12. The organization has a lot to celebrate as this year mark’s the 75th yea...
April 17, 2013 12:32 PM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Out and About
‘ You’re a Good Man’ “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” will be in performance at Colonial Hills Christian School Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.The school is at 7131 Mount Vernon Road in Lithia Spr...
April 17, 2013 12:23 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Coalition encourages Douglas citizens to ‘live healthy’
    by Liz Marino
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    02.27.13 - 02:49 pm
  • Douglas County's top-scoring students honored
    by Liz Marino
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    02.20.13 - 03:51 pm
  • Senior living
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    02.06.13 - 01:06 pm
  • Middle school artists featured in February courthouse exhibit
    by Liz Marino
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    01.30.13 - 01:48 pm
  • Landmark Douglasville armory reopens after renovations
    by Liz Marino
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    01.23.13 - 02:32 pm
  • Staff / Liz Marino<br>Laila Arfaoui, 7, Hailey Wilson, 9, and AJ Jackson, 8, who attend Trowers Dream Academy afterschool program at Deer Lick  Park, get some gardening time in the Junior master Gardener’s garden at Deer Lick Park.
    Time is right to plant for bountiful summer harvest
    Vegetable gardening has taken on a resurgence in popularity in recent years for a number of reasons, according to Douglas County extension coordinator Susan Culpepper. In addition to the obvious h...
    April 10, 2013 05:11 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Out and About
    Concert series The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville / Douglas County will present the 2013 Kinna Classic Chamber Concert series featuring 9 String Theory Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 p...
    April 10, 2013 05:05 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    From left, Vietnam veterans Sid Kelly and Don Fredenburg catch up before the Vietnam Veterans Day Service Recognition begins.
    Salute to Service
    The county government hosted a Vietnam Veterans Day service at the Douglas County Courthouse last week.
    April 03, 2013 11:03 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Emily Short
    STELLAR STUDENT: Emily Short
    Emily Short, a junior at Harvester Christian Academy, is a modest, unassuming young woman. According to guidance counselor Michelle Berry, Short was totally shocked to be nominated as Harvester’s S...
    April 03, 2013 10:57 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Staff / Liz Marino<br>Enjoying dying eggs during an Easter-themed program at Lithia Springs Library are Matt Kirkham and Derek Kelley of Douglasville.
    Rain, storms don’t deter residents from enjoying visits with the Easter bunny
    A little rain — OK, maybe a lot of rain — may have postponed several outdoor events Saturday, but those who attended indoor events to celebrate the Easter season were in high and dry spirits. The c...
    March 27, 2013 03:06 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Staff / Katherine Frye<br>Chad Griffin, community programs coordinator for Douglas County Parks and Recreation, holds Easter baskets that will be given to children who find prize eggs during the upcoming nighttime Easter Egg Hunt.
    SPRING FLINGS: Fun, practical activities abound for whole family this weekend in Douglas County
    Today marks the first day of spring, when thoughts turn to outdoor activities, kite flying, longer days and even spring cleaning. With the approaching Easter weekend, there are many family and chil...
    March 20, 2013 02:02 PM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Staff / Nathan Self<br>Douglasville singer-songwriter MoonChylde shows her new CD ‘Caramel World,’ set for an April 9 release on the TMG label, and web site.
    April 9 release set for Douglasville songstress' first CD
    It’s taken some time, but a Douglasville singer-songwriter is about to show the world what she can do with her own words and music. MoonChylde is set to release her first solo CD, “Caramel World,” ...
    March 20, 2013 01:42 PM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Self-proclaimed ‘Mayor of Fairplay’ Bill Turnipseed performed cowboy and Western music during the 17th annual Cowboy Poet Gathering.
    ‘What is a cowboy poet’: Longtime Douglas County Western enthusiasts provide answers at annual event
    An evening of contemplative ballads and poems that reflect a way of life known to those few of the horse and cattle culture was held in the auditorium of Chapel Hill High School recently at the 17t...
    March 13, 2013 12:43 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Staff / Liz Marino<br>Chelsea Reese interprets a cowboy poem during the recent Cowboy Poet Gathering.
    Young Douglas County poets, performers keep cowboy tradition going
    The 17th annual Georgia Cowboy Poet Gathering last week at Chapel Hill High School featured both the old and new generation of performers. Eight members of the high school’s drama department, led b...
    March 13, 2013 12:03 PM | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Joe Chapman
    Cultural Arts Center to host classical concert Saturday night in Douglasville
    The Cultural Arts Council presents pianist Joe Chapman as the second performing artist for 2013 Kinna Chamber Concert series. Chapman will be performing at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville ...
    March 07, 2013 12:55 PM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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    From left, Douglas County Chamber of Commerce diplomats Athena Bryant of the Bank of North Georgia, and Connie Klingensmith, an agent with American Family Insurance, chat during the mixer.
    Chapel Hills hosts Chamber mixer
    Douglas County Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Business After Hours at Chapel Hills Golf and Country Club in Douglasville last week.
    March 06, 2013 02:14 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Tyler Newborn
    STELLAR STUDENT: Tyler Newborn
    Having positive leadership is one of the accolades expressed by Alexander High School Counselor Jane Whitfield of Stellar Student Tyler Newborn. “His enthusiasm is infectious,” said Whitfield. The ...
    March 06, 2013 02:08 PM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • STELLAR STUDENT: Zenabu Hudu
    by Liz Marino
    lmarino@neighbornewspapers.com
    01.16.13 - 11:24 am
  • Dia de los Reyes festival brings diverse holiday experience to families
    by Liz Marino
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    01.09.13 - 12:43 pm
  • Douglas Countians make 2013 resolutions
    by Liz Marino
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    01.02.13 - 05:18 pm
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    by Liz Marino
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    12.26.12 - 01:25 pm
  • STELLAR STUDENT: Taiylar Hibbard
    by Liz Marino
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    12.19.12 - 04:56 pm
  • Matt Ryan speaks at fundraiser for Christian athletes
    by Ericka Birdsong
    ebirdsong@neighbornewspapers.com
    12.12.12 - 11:32 am
  • Christmas tree farms provide fresh choice for seasonal beauty
    by Liz Marino
    lmarino@neighbornewspapers.com
    12.05.12 - 08:24 pm