DA: Terroristic Threat Charges Not About Flying Confederate Flag

Brian Fortner: Charges are not based on the constitutionally protected display of the “Confederate battle flag.”

In Memory: Joseph 'Joe' Paul Ricci, Lithia Springs

Funeral service is Saturday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at Hightower’s Memorial Chapel.

Job Openings with Douglas County Government

Application deadlines are fast-approaching. See what's available and how to apply.

Confederate Flag Flap, Family Dollar Robbery, Sex Offender Map: Top Posts

Some of our top posts at Douglasville Patch. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics!

Help Wanted: Forklift Drivers, Assembly, Public Records, More

Openings near Douglasville, as posted by Douglas County: WestRock, Polar Temp, Fastenal, SIMOS, Ambassador, Universal Forest Products, more.

Lithia Springs resident joins rapidly growing national mortgage organization

Antoinette Macon enjoys keeping current on the evolving industry

Fall Back: When Does Daylight Saving Time 2015 End?

Spring forward, then fall back. What will you do with your extra hour, Douglasville?

Power in Truth Conference Targets Youth Substance Abuse

Cobb and Douglas Public Health hosts 15th annual event in Douglasville on Oct. 27.

In Memory: Mary Ann Wallace, 66, of Douglasville

Mary was retired from the State of Georgia after working 30 years in the Office of Professional Standards.

5 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Douglas County

These properties are at the top of our local market, according to Zillow, including two with recent price cuts.

Police: Subdivision Shooting Incident An Isolated Case

Douglasville PD: Shots were fired Monday night after armed men approached a resident and had an exchange of words. The resident wasn't hurt.

Douglasville Crime Watch: Numerous Car Break-Ins Reported

Recent Douglasville PD calls as reported to crimereports.com.

Restaurant Inspections: Scores of 71, 78 Handed Out

What did health inspectors note in Douglas County?

Douglasville Jobs: Check Out Newest Openings Around Town

Scroll through some hand-picked recent job listings. Search hundreds of new jobs in the area. And post your job openings at Patch!

Latest Homes for Sale in Douglasville

Some of the latest home listings in the area, provided by Zillow.

Robbery Reported at Douglasville Family Dollar

Have you seen this man? Douglasville Police released photos of the suspect from the Monday, Oct. 11 robbery.

Early Voting Begins for Douglasville General Election

Incumbents in city government are facing challengers, including Mayor Harvey Persons.

Do You Recognize This Suspected Thief?

Douglasville PD says he swiped a woman's cell phone after she left it at a Kroger cash register.

15 Charged with Terroristic Threats in Confederate Flag Incident

The charges stem from July confrontation that involved a convoy flying Confederate flags and attendees at a child's birthday party.

GA Gas Gauge: Demand Up, So Are Prices

Find where the lowest prices are in Douglasville with our interactive gas tool and map.

Sold! 21 Homes Sold in Douglasville Recently

You've got new neighbors! Search through a list compiled by Zillow.

Crawling Burglar, Sex Offender Map, BOLO Alerts: Top Posts

Some of our top posts at Douglasville Patch. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics!

1 Year Ago: 'Attraction, Visualization' Led to $750K Lottery Win

The mother of 3 hit the jackpot in the Georgia Lottery's Fantasy 5 drawing.

Douglasville Restaurant Scores, Violations: Know Before You Go

How did your favorite restaurant rate with health inspectors in recent reports?

Douglasville-Area Obituaries: Recent Posts on Patch

Read recent submitted obituaries posted on Douglasville Patch.

(ICYMI) Douglasville 2015 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

In case you missed it: Find out where local sex offenders live and what they must do on Halloween night.

Find a New Job Near Douglasville This Week

Scroll through some hand-picked recent job listings. Search hundreds of new jobs in the area this week. And post your job openings at Patch!

Douglas County Schools Conducts Survey

The online survey takes 5 to 10 minutes and will be used as the system develops plans for the future.

Book Signing Event Tonight With Alice Shapiro - The Awesome Adult Coloring Book

Book Signing Event Tonight With Alice Shapiro - The Awesome Adult Coloring Book

Complimentary C2 Events Are Held in Your Area

C2 Education hosts complimentary academic events

Job Openings with Douglas County Government

Application deadline is fast-approaching. See what's available and how to apply.

Douglasville 2015 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

Find out where local sex offenders live and what they must do on Halloween night.

BBB Scam Alert: Beware of Job Offer with an Online Interview

Looking for a job? Watch out for this twist on the common job hunt con that uses real business names and "interviews" job candidates...

Deputies Investigate Apparent Homicide (Update)

Douglas County deputies found a dead body after answering a call about shots fired, according to reports.

Crawling Burglar, I-20 Fatal Sentence, Teacher of the Year: Top Posts

Some of our top posts at Douglasville Patch. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics!

Villa Rica Man Indicted in $1.7 Million Fraud Scheme

Prosecutors said more than 20 individual and companies paid him advance fees for real estate loans that never materialized.

DCSO Seeks QuikTrip Armed Robber

The robbery was reported Tuesday night on Thornton Road.

Douglasville Crime Watch: Molestation, Embezzlement, Sex Assault, More

Recent Douglasville PD calls as reported to crimereports.com.

Reward Offered in Case of Multiple Entering Auto Thefts

Douglasville Police said two suspects blocked the view of a surveillance camera to let others pass.

Superintendent Pritz Featured in 'Education Week'

Douglas County superintendent pledges to make school attendance a priority starting in the early grades.