Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

WGTC Welding Student Begins Welding Career at Local Plant

West Georgia Technical College, with campuses in Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson and Troup counties.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Our History: Captain Bowen and the Mule

Douglas County Democrats were among the ecstatic bunch per The Weekly Star newspaper.

Our History: Falling to Earth

Our History: Mr. Mac Is The Mule Whisperer

Sheriff Mac Claude Abercrombie, Sr. served as sheriff from 1933-1952 defeating Seawright Baggett in the 1932 election by 24 votes.

Local Family on Family Feud Tuesday

Our History: Glennmore and Sarah Carter, A Life of Service

The school's motto, which the Carters seemed to take to heart is "Seek knowledge. Affirm faith. Change the world."

Boys & Girls Club Hosts 2nd Clay Shoot

The Douglas County Boys & Girls Club is inviting young and old to come out to the Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club on Nov. 9, starting at 9.a.m. sharp.

Bey Bey, Foxy are County Animal Shelter Pets of the Week

Friends Remember Fallen Hero 'Josh' Bowden with Words, Photos

Friends remember Staff Sgt. Joshua Bowden through words and photos. Bowden graduated from Alexander High School and was killed while serving in Afghanistan,

Our History: Playing with Guns

It would appear that young men have always played hard even back in the late 1800s.

Photo Gallery: Douglasville Welcomes Home Fallen Hero

Douglas County residents lined Church Street this afternoon to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Joshua (Josh) Bowden who was killed in action Aug. 31.

Slain Soldier Coming Home Sunday

Slain Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Bowden will be coming home Sunday to Douglas County.

Kuranda Beds are Big Hit at Shelter, More Beds Needed

Over the past month, Douglas County residents have been very generous in providing these beds to the Shelter, but more are needed.

CAC Director Retires, New Director Sought

Laura Lieberman retires after a decade of arts leadership in Douglas County.

Our History: Life along the Dog River in the Early 1900s

Sarah Elizabeth Woods Carter is very important to the Douglas County story because of the contributions she and her husband, Gilmore Carter, made to the region between the 1960s and 1980s.

Pet Team, Petco, Assist Shelter with Cats from Alleged Hoarding Case

A local Pet Emergency Team and the Petco Foundation are assisting the Douglas County Animal Shelter with about 100 cats from an alleged hoarding case.

Our History: Lithia Springs First Baptist Is a Dream Come True

A small group of twelve people still believed God was leading them to establish a church at Lithia Springs.

Make Douglasville Woman Maxim Magazine's 'Hometown Hottie'

Local woman could win $25,000 and a spread on Maxim magazine's cover.

New Resident Already Cashing In On Her Showbiz Dreams

Ebony Payne, 19, will be assistant directing "Storyville Blues," for a one-night-only showing at the 14th Street Playhouse in Atlanta.

7-Year-Old Becomes Member of MENSA

Amerie Mills attends Chapel Hill Christian School and school administrators gave her the test.

Our History: Thomas Coke Glover was the Fighting Physician

Our History: From Military Road to Bankhead Highway

Douglasville's own Dr. T.R. Whitley was a delegate to the Bankhead Highway Association and along with other delegates was responsible for the final route the road would take.

Woman Wins $100K Lottery Prize

The winner, Frances Norris of Dublin, claimed her prize Tuesday at the Georgia Lottery District Office in Macon.

Tara and Knuckles are County Pets of the Week

Tara and Knuckles are currently available at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

DCHS Grad Gets Promoted to AF 1st Lt.

Douglas County High School graduate Remoshay R. Nelson has been promoted to the rank of first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.

Our History: The Social Network along Sweetwater Creek

Boys & Girls Club Selects Youth of the Year 2013

Reflection, Figaro are County's Pets of the Week

New Upgrades on Patch: More Headlines, Better Conversation

Bomar to Star in 'Catering Wars' TV Show

Our History: Living Your Dream

Have you ever heard of Johnny Hill? In a way he’s Douglasville’s answer to Moonlight Graham whose career was used as a focus in the movie “Field of Dreams.”

Patch Blogger Chosen for Famous Chef's Cookalong

Lithia Springs food blogger Lucy Mercer has been selected to participate in “Serious Sandwich Cookalong” to celebrate the release of Emeril Lagasse’s latest cookbook

Downtown Parking Deck Is Now Open

With a capacity of 300 cars, the Downtown Douglasville parking deck is now open for parking.

Welcome Home to Douglasville Troops!

Dozens of Douglasville soldiers arrived at the Oglethorpe Armory this morning, arriving back in Georgia after being deployed for nearly one year.

Famous Zombie Headlines Saturday's Fest at the Courthouse

Savana Jade Wehunt will sign autographs at Douglas County's tenth annual September Saturdays Festival this weekend.