Boundary Aquatic Center, Deer Lick Park Now Open For Early Voting

Douglas County's elections department opened two more advance-voting locations Thursday to accommodate demand.

Fite Senior Center Opens Tuesday To Accommodate Early Voting

Originally scheduled to open for advance voting on Oct. 19, the Woodie Fite Senior Center instead opened Tuesday to handle high demand.

Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Available In Douglas County

Secure drop boxes in and near Douglasville are an alternative to returning a completed absentee ballot by mail for the November election.

Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Douglas County

ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Douglas County from voting.

Blocked On Facebook, Douglasville Woman Sues County Commissioner

Brenda Bohanan had a deal with Commissioner Kelly Robinson to unblock her from his public Facebook page. Instead, he created another page.

Confederate Monument To Be Moved From Douglas County Courthouse

The United Daughters of the Confederacy asked the county to move it to the History and Art Museum in the old courthouse for its own safety.

Douglas County Reopens More Facilities Over Next Three Weeks

Deputies will take your temperature at the door when the transportation center, aquatic center and libraries reopen.

Douglasville Demonstration Monday Ends Peacefully

Only one protester was arrested on a minor charge at the George Floyd demonstration near Arbor Place Mall.

Pence Returns Friday To Speak At Evangelist's Memorial Service

The vice president may also be scouting places to move the GOP convention; on Tuesday, Gov. Kemp volunteered Atlanta to replace Charlotte.

Douglasville To Hold First In-Person Council Meeting Thursday

Two park buildings also will be reopened as Douglasville relaxes its pandemic restrictions.

Douglas Officials Break Ground For New SPLOST Projects

Ground was broken Thursday for five new SPLOST-funded parks projects. Officials also inaugurated Douglas County's new digital radio system.

Coronavirus Forces Douglasville To Live Lean With Next Budget

Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, less revenue means fewer frills in Douglasville's next budget.

Douglas Board Of Commissioners Approves Coronavirus Hazard Pay

Douglas County's Board of Commissioners approved $200 extra hazard pay per paycheck for first responders and frontline workers.

Governor Kemp Extends Statewide Public Health State Of Emergency Until May 13

The Governor's office has set up a website to report concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

City Of Douglasville Municipal Court Suspends All Court Hearings Until May 13

Court Services offices will be closed to the public unless otherwise notified.

AR-15 Giveaway To ‘Fight Looters’ During Pandemic: GOP Candidate

A GA Republican candidate for U.S. House will give away an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle to a supporter who needs it to battle "looting hordes."

Messages From Douglasville Mayor Robinson

Here is Mayor Robinson on the current COVID-19 situation in Douglasville.

Coronavirus Suspends Jury Trials For Two Weeks In Douglas County

An order has been issued that releases all jurors for upcoming trials in Douglas County for the weeks of March 16 and March 23.

Douglas County Early Voting Starts In March

Douglas County early voting is coming up. Here's where and when to get it done early.

Douglas County Primary Voter Registration Deadline Is Monday

Douglas County residents, alongside the rest of Georgians, must register to vote by Monday in order to vote in the presidential primary.

Douglasville Mayor, Councilmen Receive Awards

Mayor Rochelle Robinson and two councilmen received awards at the Georgia Municipal Association "Cities United" Summit recently.

Douglasville Mayor And Councilmen Receive Awards

City leaders recently received the awards during the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) "Cities United" Summit.

Douglas County Needs A Few Good Poll Workers For The Elections

To be considered for a Douglas poll worker job, you must be 16, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Douglas County and have good English skills.

Douglas County Establishes Advance Voting Site For Older Adults

The Douglas County Board of Elections and Registration Department will provide a 6th advance voting location geared to older adults.

Douglas County To Add Advance Voting Site For Older Adults

The largest number of Douglas County residents do advance voting at the courthouse, but older adults have expressed concerns about that.

Douglas County Starts 150th Birthday Celebration Early

The Douglas County commissioners are hosting a 150th birthday kickoff event at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 16, at the Douglasville Conference Center.

Douglas County To Give Test For Controversial New Voting Machines

The Board of Elections and will have a demonstration Jan. 23 in Citizens Hall at the courthouse to prepare voters for new voting machines.

What's Open, Closed In Douglas County For Christmas 2019

See how the Christmas holiday will affect government offices, trash pick-up, banks, and grocery store hours in Douglas County.

Census 2020 Jobs Paying Up to $17 an Hour In Douglas County

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Douglas County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.

Douglas County Coroner Faces Removal From Office; What's Next

A grand jury said Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin needs to be removed from office. A state panel disagreed. See what's next.

Douglas County's Two One-Room Courthouses Renovated

The one-room Middle and Chapel Hill courthouses are used as voting locations, but have fallen on hard times.

Douglas County Proposed Budget Increases By $13.5 Million

One of the biggest increases this year to the Douglas County budget is public safety with $5.6 million more than last year.

Douglasville Beautification Executive Wins Statewide Award

The highest award by Keep Georgia Beautiful was awarded to Douglasville chapter executive Chan Weeks for her local efforts.

Free Bus Service In Douglas County: Merry Christmas

As a thank you to residents for new bus service success, Douglas County commissioners are offering free bus service until 2020.

Governor Taps Businesswoman To Isakson's Seat Against Trump Wish

As expected, Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Atlanta businesswoman Kelly Loeffler to replace Sen. Johnny Isakson. Trump had a different pick.

Highway 5 Could Get Starbucks, Five Guys

The restaurants could be part of the Shops at Arbor Place on a busy corner with Douglas Boulevard.

Douglasville Election Results 2019: City Council Seat

Live Election Results: Voters in Douglasville have decided on the city council seat.

Douglas County Election Guide 2019: Douglasville, Villa Rica

In Tuesday's elections, candidates are running for a City Council seat in Douglasville, and for mayor and a City Council seat in Villa Rica.

How GA Reps. Scott, Graves Voted On Trump Impeachment Inquiry

The resolution defining the scope of the next phase of the impeachment inquiry was approved mainly along party lines, 232-196.

City of Douglasville Early Voting

The election shall be held for the seat of City Council Member Ward 4.