Elementary Kids Dismissed Early First 3 Days, Other School News

Here's some news to get ready for the new Douglas County school year including, new web addresses, upcoming events and the whole calendar.

Up-Skirt Videos Shot At Walmart, Man Arrested: Police

A man shooting "up-skirt" videos at Walmart has been charged with stalking and unlawful surveillance, according to Villa Rica Police.

Google Presents Douglas County September Saturdays Festival

More than 100 vendors and exhibitors are anticipated for Douglas County's largest annual festival.

Douglas Inspections: Eatery Downgraded For Improper Food Temps

One restaurant received a downgraded score after the inspector found uncovered food being stored at improper temperatures.

Protect Your Family by Getting Vaccinated

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Urges Students and Parents to Get Immunized this August

Firehouse Subs Grant Brings Life Saving Devices to Douglas County

A gift of twenty life-saving devices will keep Douglas County students safer as they begin the new school year.

Commissioner To Host Open Forum Tonight On Bus Route System

The purpose of the forum is to explain the developing aspects of the proposed bus system and routes to the public.

Dallas Family's Cancer Battle Raises Funds For Care-A-Thon

It was during the holidays that curly-haired, 2-year-old Emrie had what doctors believed was an eye infection but turned out to be cancer.

30 Office Jobs Around Douglas County

Kirkland's, Kohl's, Dollar General; Douglasville Patch Jobs Board has more openings.

Sweetwater Creek Park Interpretive Programs Offered In August

From ruins to rapids, here are the interpretive programs offered By Sweetwater Creek Park in August.

Douglasville School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School, More

When's the first day of school in Douglasville? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

FBI Releases Video Of Wanted Suspect In Violent Takeover Robbery

The FBI is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a violent takeover-style bank robbery June 28.

3 Arrests, 1 At Large After Douglasville Double Carjacking

Three people have been arrested and another is still at large after two hijackings Saturday at the Douglasville Park and Ride, police say.

Douglas Inspections: Popular Eatery Gets Perfect Score: ICYMI

One Douglas County restaurant received a perfect score of 100 in this week's inspections.

Watch Baby Whisperer Grandpa Soothe Sick Infants | PatchPM

Coin-flipping cops fired | Attorney's remains found | 3rd-grade teacher mourned | Body in lake identified | 61 counts of child exploitation

2 Arrested For Bomb Threat At Douglasville Food Depot

​Two Douglasville residents are in jail on armed robbery charges after police say they used a bomb threat Tuesday to rob the Food Depot.

Douglas School System Tests Safety With Active Shooter Drill

Local and federal authorities from 9 different agencies held an active shooter drill Wednesday at Mason Creek Middle School.

'Armed Intruder' Enters School In Douglas County Training Drill

The full-scale training exercise consisted of a scenario in which an armed intruder entered Mason Creek Middle School as an active shooter.

Georgia's Gerber Spokesbaby Turns 2 Years Old

Lucas Warren turned 2 years old this week and flashed a big, giggly smile during his farm-themed birthday party.

Douglas Inspections: Popular Southern Eatery Gets Perfect Score

One Douglas County restaurant received a perfect score of 100 in this week's inspections.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Co-Hosts the “Big Latch On” 2018

The Big Latch On 2018 is set for August 3 at 10:00 a.m.

30 Management Jobs Around Douglas County

Changing Lives Today Inc, CEC Entertainment, PetSmart; Douglasville Patch Jobs Board has more openings.

300 GA Jobs: Kohl's, Newk's, Emory Healthcare, Ashley Furniture

Links to hundreds of Atlanta area jobs including American Red Cross, Kids R Kids, Fit Body Boot Camp, Kids Harbor and more.

GA Good News: Teen Rescued Off Coast, 15 Wheelchairs, Free Pets

Good news stories from GA Patches include teen rescued off GA coast, pets given away at shelters, volunteers buy 15 wheelchairs.

Douglas Inspections: Flying Insects Found At Pizza Place: ICYMI

A popular pizza restaurant got a score of 83 after the inspector found small flying insects in the kitchen area.

Douglasville Man Helped GA Inmate Traffic Meth From Prison

A high-ranking officer in the Surenos prison gang, 45-year-old Ricardo Silva smuggled a cellphone into prison, where he organized sales.

Dog Lovers' Donation Aims To Keep Douglas County K9 Cop Safe

Dog lovers Peggy and Phil Detore made a donation to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in hopes of keeping their new K9 cop, Neo, safe.

Benton House Of Douglasville Celebrates 8 Years In The Community

Benton House Senior Living serves seniors who do not want or need a nursing home.

Falcons Among 50 Most Valuable Sports Franchises

Find out where the Atlanta Falcons ranked among the most valuable sports franchises on the planet.

Douglas County RaceTrac Robber Sentenced To 10 Years, No Parole

The seven-time convicted felon robbed area RaceTracs and fled during rush hour at high rates of speed in his Dodge Charger.

Douglasville Student Gets $3,000 GreyStone Scholarship

The GreyStone Foundation, Inc. is able to present scholarships to five outstanding high school students annually.

Douglas Inspections: Flying Insects Found At Pizza Place

A popular pizza restaurant got a score of 83 after the inspector found small flying insects in the kitchen area.

Is Your Child Fully Vaccinated? Beat the Back-to-School Rush!

Visit your local public health center today!

30 Office Jobs Around Douglas County

American Red Cross, Kohls, Curbell Plastics; Douglasville Patch Jobs Board has more openings.

Douglasville Resident Indicted In Romance Fraud Scheme

Seven Nigerian nationals were indicted for operating an online romance fraud scheme that cost victims more than $1.5 million nationwide.

5 Arrested In Newnan Drug Raid

A Newnan drug raid resulted in the seizure of 1.32 pounds of meth, $6,038, 17 assorted pills and pot.

Douglas Inspections: Raw Meat Stored Above Mac And Cheese: ICYMI

Douglas County Inspections: One restaurant got an "A" grade but got a 90 score for storing raw meat above mac and cheese.

Think Property Values Are Too High, Attend Free Appeal Class

A free property value appeal class will be held, which could save Douglas County residents hundreds or thousands of dollars.

After 9.5 Hours In Line, Babs The Bear Is Born

The Build-A-Bear Workshop Pay Your Age Day event held Thursday caused chaos nationwide, including in Douglasville.

Truck Detour Starts Friday At SR92, Mozley In Douglasville

Continuation of the SR 92 Relocation and Widening Project redirects truck traffic starting Friday.