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Politics & Government

In Douglasville News This Week

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

Woman Arrested for Selling Cocaine to Douglas County Police Investigators

Shannon Harper was taken into custody last night on outstanding warrants issued by the Special Investigations Division, according to a report.

County Budget Would Cut Employees

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Several Douglas County employees will lose their jobs if the 2012 budget is approved as proposed by the on Dec. 29.

School Board Approves Factory Shoals Elementary Move

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A request by representatives Angel Cross and Lisa McDonald for a 30-day delay on voting to move students into the currently under construction Mount Vernon Elementary wasn’t heeded at Monday’s meeting.

Driver Faces Vehicular Homicide Charge After Hitting Girl Leaving School Bus

The has issued an arrest warrant for 51-year-old Shirley Barker McManners of Douglasville. She will be charged with vehicular homicide in the death of 17-year-old junior Brandy Hart, who was hit by McManners' car right after she got off a school bus Tuesday night.

Court Declines to Set Bond in Teen Death Case, DA Cites Mental Issues

Douglas County Chief Judge Robert J. James decided not to set bond for Shirley Barker McManners of Douglasville during her first court appearance Wednesday morning.

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