Plus, Girl Scouts honored, drives for the less fortunate, businesses hiring, library volunteers recognized, + rescued dogs ready for homes.
Plus, top schools and teachers, kids make cards for troops, local shopping, and when are holiday classics on TV were among week’s best news.
Plus, top schools, veterans share stories, little free library, were among week’s best news.
One of 2 employees honored, Leroy Perryman was recognized for his efforts at the Douglasville Fourth of July parade.
Beau Wilkins wants to prepare and donate 50 Thanksgiving meals.
Douglasville's Beau Wilkins, 10, is more than halfway to the $5,000 he needs to feed 50 families this holiday. Learn how you can help, too.
10-year-old has a GoFundMe page to help him buy and prepare meals.
Plus mega scholarships, sub shop donates gear to firefighters, Marine of the Year, and Coroner of the Year were among this week's best news.
Plus, mega scholarship offers, best placekicker is a girl and Boy Scouts organizing community event were among this week's best news.
Plus, local teachers of the year; best neighborhoods in GA + metro companies plan to hire in 4th quarter were among this week's best news.
Plus, local festivals; Sprouts, Apple Store and other business openings + Property Brothers help GA family were among this week's best news.
Plus, teachers honored, schools accept challenge for ALS fundraiser, business openings, + hometown heroes were among this week's best news.
Plus, top educators and students, business openings, Ebola patients released and deputy's good deed were among this week's positive stories.
Plus, Gwinnett teachers honored, business openings and expansions, and students fighting drugs were among this week's uplifting stories.
Improved test scores, Rotary Club thanks teachers, GA police chief of the year, and fire rescue were among the week's uplifting stories.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
Employees were selected from seven county departments.
Rev. Lisa Dempsey had been pastor at Epworth UMC at Candler Park.
Trasheema Richardson is a 2013 graduate of Douglas County High School.
Dorsett Shoals received a check for $5,000, as well as hand-washing products.
The May 2014 edition of Douglas County News Exchange from DCTV Channel 23.
Hightower’s Memorial Chapel announces the April recipients of its Outstanding Citizen Program.
Also, a local woman was named "Outstanding Adult Volunteer."
The girl had been pulled from the bottom of the pool.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Pet Things donated 6,000 pounds of dog and cat food to the Shelter in 2013.
Each month during the school year, a Douglas County student presents the Character Word of the Month during a regular meeting of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
In support of World AIDS Day, the Cobb and Douglas Public Health Department will be offering free HIV Testing, held on Monday, Dec. 2.
Free nicotine replacement therapy is available for Georgians.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Alexander High School student Remel Williams writes winning proposal for her favorite charity.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.