Even though kids can email Santa Claus or video chat, visiting the "real" Santa is still a favorite holiday ritual for children.
See how the Christmas holiday will affect government offices, trash pick-up, banks, and grocery store hours in Douglas County.
Extra police officers will be on Georgia roads through New Year's looking for people who drink and drive.
Talia J. Nurse will become the county's associate juvenile judge effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Douglasville's Arbor Place Mall is open long hours in the days to come to help the last-minute shopper.
Douglas County animal officials want the shelter animals to have forever homes for the holidays and are offering adoption specials.
Cobb & Douglas Public Health promotes yearly flu vaccine
The Christmas Eve schedule for Connect Douglas will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. On New Year’s Eve, the new bus system will operate normally.
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Douglas County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.
Here's your guide to events happening in and around Douglasville this New Year's Eve.
Prosecutors said the Douglasville woman's sentence is a warning to those who conceal a death from the Social Security benefits department.
Don’t feel like cooking a feast for the whole family? Here are the restaurants open on Christmas in and around Douglasville.
It's gonna be balmy Monday and Tuesday with highs in the 60s, then a plunge below freezing Wednesday night with a cold front and rain.
A grand jury said Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin needs to be removed from office. A state panel disagreed. See what's next.
The one-room Middle and Chapel Hill courthouses are used as voting locations, but have fallen on hard times.
The house at 4165 Prestley Mill Rd., Douglasville, is legendary.
One of the biggest increases this year to the Douglas County budget is public safety with $5.6 million more than last year.
Several Douglas County students have been awarded for their art work by the Cultural Arts Center.
Douglasville's two Gold Gym's are moving to the old Toys R Us building after being sold to another fitness center.
The Christian Community Orchestra has a free concert Tuesday at Central Baptist Church in Douglasville. It is free and open to the public.
The highest award by Keep Georgia Beautiful was awarded to Douglasville chapter executive Chan Weeks for her local efforts.
The honor includes a trip to Washington, D.C. and a $10,000 scholarship.
As a thank you to residents for new bus service success, Douglas County commissioners are offering free bus service until 2020.
Douglas and Paulding County residents are wondering why the state is cutting down trees along the interstate. Here’s why that is happening.
The following Douglasville restaurants were inspected on Dec. 3.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has approved a construction contract to add two gyms, a conference room and fitness area.
Nominate your own house or another Christmas display for our annual tour of holiday lights.
As expected, Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Atlanta businesswoman Kelly Loeffler to replace Sen. Johnny Isakson. Trump had a different pick.
The restaurants could be part of the Shops at Arbor Place on a busy corner with Douglas Boulevard.
Sugar Foods, Keller Williams Realty, Peach State Trucks and other employers in and around Douglasville are hiring.
Bacteria grows in foods left at room temperature and is a common cause of food poisoning. So how long can you keep Thanksgiving leftovers?
Plus, Applebee's, Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings and many more.
Here's where to find the cheapest gas in the Douglasville area during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Scoring a sweet deal on Black Friday is a holiday highlight, so don’t let scammers ruin your fun.
The demolition of the jail marks the beginning of a long, expensive project to revitalize the downtown area.
If you know a special child who would be thrilled to get a personalized letter from the North Pole to Douglasville, you still have time.
Most major city, county, state and federal agencies are observing the holiday.
If you're looking for work, one of these jobs in the Douglasville area might be of interest. See more on the Patch Job Board.
The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is offering a hefty prize to a lucky local shopper for supporting local businesses.
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