Douglas County Happenings

Thursday, April 21, 2016
There's always something 'happening'
in Douglas County
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Upcoming: Programs at the Libraries of Douglas County
Story Time - Going Green/Earth Day: Dog River Library, April 21, 10:30 a.m.
Family Craft Night - Legos: Dog River Library, April 26, 4 p.m.
Book Club - The Red Tent: Douglas County Library, April 27, 4:30 p.m.
Story Time - Caterpillars & Butterflies: Dog River Library, April 28, 10:30 a.m.
Veterans Benefits Informational Seminar: Douglas County Library, May 4, 5:15 p.m.
Creativity Club for ages 8 - 14 - Wreath Making: Douglas County Library, May 10, 5 p.m.
Job Opportunities: Douglas County Government
Mechanic I, Fleet Management
Full-Time, $26,248 + full benefits
semi-skilled work performing basic service functions such as changing tires, oil changes and
lubricating County vehicles, including off-road equipment, fire trucks, cars and trucks
requires HS Diploma/GED, minimum one year of experience in automotive mechanical repair, must
furnish own small hand tools, a valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record, minimum 21
years of age, CDL license preferred
Application Deadline: 4 p.m., April 21
Signing and Marking Technician I, Dept. of Transportation
Full-time, $23,808 minimum based on qualifications + full benefits
responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices, signs and
pavement markings on County road systems
requires HS Diploma/GED, computer literacy, valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving
record, minimum 21 years of age
Application Deadline: 4 p.m., May 16
Laborer II, Dept. of Transportation
Full-Time, $22,674 + full benefits
work in operating a variety of power tools and light construction equipment in heavy manual labor
requires HS Diploma/GED, 2 years' experience in basic road maintenance, repair and cleanup, valid
Driver's License with satisfactory driving record, minimum 21 years of age
Application Deadline: 4 p.m., April 28
Heating and Air Conditioning Inspector, Building Inspections
Full-time, $33,498 salary + full benefits
requires HS Diploma/GED supplemented by vocational classes in this field, minimum 5 years of
professional experience as a HVAC inspector or closely related field, a valid Driver's License with
satisfactory driving record, minimum 21 years of age
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Resumes without applications not accepted. Download applications via link below. AA/EOE
/ADA/Veterans Preference hrpersonnel@co.douglas.ga.us
http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/view/global/viewdownload/&docid=4090&
file=/application_and_consent_form_10-2013.pdf
Fridays and Saturdays: Alexander High School FFA Greenhouse Open for the Spring Season
Alexander HS - Open to the Public, Free Admission - available plants range from vegetable and
flowering bedding plants to hanging baskets with prices starting at 50 cents
Open Fridays from 4 - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
April 22 - 23, and May 6 - 7
Saturdays this Spring:, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Challengers Baseball for Special Needs Children
- Spring Season
Beulah Ruritan Park, 3655 McKown Road - Games every Saturday morning in April, May and June for
special needs kids ages 6 - 21 - No registration fee; no cost to the parents; parents please call the
number below
Volunteers and Cheerleaders welcome each Saturday morning!
Contact: Coach Philip Troglin 770.941.2209 DCChallengers@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyChallengers
Job Opportunity: Systems Maintenance Foreman
Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority - seeking an experience person to provide
supervision/participating in general maintenance, repair & construction of water and sewer
systems - excellent benefits including health, drug, dental, life insurance and pension
Send resumes to PO Box 1157, Douglasville 30133 or complete an application at 8763 Hospital
Drive, Douglasville 30134
Contact: Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority
http://www.ddcwsa.com
Drivers Wanted: Refer a friend for a chance to win a $250 gift card!
American Red Cross needs drivers who are able to volunteer at least 10 hours per month to drive
packaged blood products to hospitals and other locations.
Contact: Honwan Byrd, American Red Cross 770.852.4126
Free GED Classes: Earn Your GED and Open Doors to Your Future!
Old Douglas County Courthouse, 6754 Church Street
Morning Classes: 9 a.m. - 12 noon, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Open Enrollment every Tuesday and Thursday promptly at 9 a.m. - Valid Photo ID Required
Contact: Tim Prewett 770.920.7461 tprewitt@co.douglas.ga.us
Job Opportunity: Customer Service Support/Office Management/Producer
Stallings Insurance Agency, 5754 West Stewarts Mill Road - full-time position, requires Bachelor's
degree and P&C license with at least 1 years experience in the insurance industry
Contact: Melissa Stallings 678.561.5793 melissa@stallingsia.com
http://www.stallingsia.com
Wednesday, April 20 - Sunday, May 15: Deer Lick Park Summer Programs
Summer Sports Camps - Registration Underway
Basketball - Baseball, Flag Football - All Day Basketball - Speed & Agility Camp
Fishing Derby - Registration Begins May 1st for June 4th Event
Mother & Son Flashlight Hike - Registration Begins May 1st for June 18th Event
Contact: Douglas County Parks and Recreation 770.920.7129
http://www.DouglasCountyParks.com
Thursday, April 21 - Monday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.: SPLOST Public Input Meetings
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is considering calling for a referendum in the
November 8th General Election for a one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for
capital improvements and construction projects. If called and approved by the voters, the SPLOST
would be for 6 years beginning April 2017 and is estimated to bring in $160 million.
The BOC is asking for input/project ideas from the Public during a series of meeting, as follows:
Thursday, April 21, 6 p.m., Ephesus Baptist Church
Thursday, May 5, 6 p.m., Pine Mountain Gold Museum, 1881 Stockmar Road, Villa Rica (in
conjunction with the City of Villa Rica)
Monday, May 9, 6 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church
Thursday, May 12, 6 p.m., Old Douglas County Courthouse
Tuesday, June 7, 6 p.m., Dog River Library.
Thursday, June 16, 6 p.m., Anneewakee Falls/Trails Clubhouse
Residents may attend the meeting of their choice (all meetings will have the same agenda) and/or
e-mail project ideas to: SPLOST@co.douglas.ga.us
Friday, April 22 - Friday, April 29: "Not So Far Away Land" - Youth Theatre Production of the
All Community Theatre
Exodus Ranch, 2280 Pine Drive - Tickets by Donation at the Door with proceeds benefiting Refuge
for Women - Atlanta - providing housing for women and their children who have been rescued from
sex trafficking
7 p.m. April 22 - 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. April 23 - 5 p.m. April 29 706.508.2108
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Exodus-Ranch/250440558397834?ef=hl
Friday, April 22, 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.: "Vend and Vibe" Ultimate Shopping Experience
Douglasville Conference Center - Free Admission, Open to the Public - door prizes, shopping,
networking, music, and fun
Contact: Vonda Thorpe, T. A. Productions royalaccents@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 23, 7:00 a.m.: 5K Scholarship Run/Walk
New Manchester High School, 4925 Ga Hwy 92/166 - $30 registration with proceeds to fund college
scholarship program
Contact: Rho Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity tmacalpine@gmail.com
http://www.active.com
Saturday, April 23, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Chapel Hill Community Yard Sale
List of participating homes and items being sold will be published on the community web site listed
below - directional signs will be placed within the community
http://www.chapelhillsca.com
Saturday, April 23, 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast to benefit A Gift of Love
3870 Longview Drive - $5 ticket includes pancakes, bacon and juice - sponsored by the Kiwanis Club
of Douglas County
Contact: Steven Sheffield 678.715.5372
Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.: Pollinator Festival at Sweetwater Creek State Park
1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs - Free Admission, $5 parking fee - full day of programs and
activities designed for fun and environmental awareness
Help make Sweetwater's Flower Grow, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Imagination Playground, 12 noon - 5 p.m., ages 4 - 12
Perplexed by Pollinators? 1 - 2 p.m.
How to make the Honey, 2 - 3 p.m.
Clicks in the Night, a Batty Experience, 3 - 4 p.m., $10 to take the bat habitat home
Earth's Heritage of Seeds, 4 - 5 p.m. 770.732.5871 redtop.programmers@dnr.ga.gov
http://gastateparks.org/sweetwatercreek
Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Free Community Carnival and Health Fair
Eastside Elementary School, 8266 Connally Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - live
entertainment, paper shredding, food/merchant vendors, inflatable water slide, kids games, and
free kids' book giveaway while supplies last
Contact: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (DCP Counties Alumnae Chapter) info@dcpdst.com
http://www.dcpdst.com
Saturday, April 23, 2:00 p.m.: Parent Engagement Community Meeting
1st Baptist Church, 5900 Prestley Mill Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public - hosted by School
Board Members Tracy Rookard and Michelle Simmons
Saturday, April 23, 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.: Spay Neuter Fundraiser Dinner
Deer Lick Park, 2105 Mack Road - $25 per person, includes meal - proceeds will benefit the Douglas
County Humane Society to ensure that all animals adopted from the new Animal Shelter will be
spayed/neutered before going to their new homes. Music by the Mike Brookshire Band; catering by
Atlanta's Finest Catering; door prizes and silent auction
Hosted by District 3 Commissioner Mike Mulcare and wife Peggy to celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary
Contact: Connie McKennon 404.625.0821 dcspayneuterfundraiser@gmail.com
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spay-neuter-fundraising-event-douglas-county-tickets-23016621334
Tuesday, April 26: New Voter Registration Deadline for General Primary
Voter Registration, 1st floor, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive
Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.: Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)
Training for the Public
Citizen's Hall, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the
Public, Please register at link below for planning purposes
Contact: Douglas County Sheriff's Department 770.920.4947
https://www.facebook.com/events/1705069226416489/
Thursday, April 28, 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.: Kinship Care Support Group Forming
Douglas County Library, 6810 Selman Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - designed for
grandparents/relatives raising related children - please do not bring children to the Group meeting
- program: guardianship and legitimization
Contact: Linda Sanders 770.599.7529
http://www.GrandmasHandsOutreach.org
Thursday, April 28 - Saturday, April 30, 7:00 p.m.: Once on This Island - Tony-Award Winning
Broadway Musical
New Manchester High School Fine Arts Theatre, 4925 Highway 92/166 - $15 adults, $10 students, $5
children under 12
http://www.brownpapertickets.com
Friday, April 29 - Saturday, April 30, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Subdivision-wide Yard Sale
Falls at Mason Creek, Winston - Free Admission, Open to the Public
Saturday, April 30, 7:00 a.m.: 10th Annual Mad Hatters & Munchkins Walking Away the Pain
Race benefits the Douglas County SHARE House
Boundary Waters Recreational Park, 5000 Hwy 92 - 7 a.m. Registration, 8:30 a.m. 1-mile fun run, 9
a.m. 5K
On-line registration open
Contact: Amy O'Shields amyoshields@bellsouth.net
http://www.sharehousedouglas.org
Saturday, April 30, 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Bear Creek Community Yard Sale
Entrance at West Chapel Hill and Bear Creek Drive or Yeager Road and Country Manor - Open to the
Public, Free Admission
Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Douglas County Government Day + Touch-a-Truck
Experience
Ben's Furniture & Antiques Parking Lot, Hwy 5/Douglas Boulevard (old K-mart) - Free Admission,
Open to the Public - featuring exhibits and tents from County and related programs and services +
the Touch-a-Truck Experience with vehicles and equipment from law enforcement and public
services - bring the kids and the camera!
Contact: Wes Tallon, Douglas County Communications & Community Relations 770.920.7593
wtallon@co.douglas.ga.us
http://www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Saturday, April 30, 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.: Community Fun Day and Movie Showing
Golden Memorial United Methodist Church, 6903 West Forrest Avenue - Free Admission, Open to
the Public - moonwalk, food and kids games, movie at 1:45 p.m. 770.942.3344
Saturday, April 30, 2:00 p.m.: Alive Inside Film and Interactive Presentation
1st Baptist Church, 5900 Prestley Mill Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public - joyous cinematic
exploration of music's capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of humanity,
including music's ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering
from it
Contact: Presented by Benton House 770.942.9449 douglasvilleinfo@bentonhouse.com
http://www.BentonHouse.com/Douglasville
Saturday, April 30, 4:00 p.m.: "Hans On!" - Hans Christian Anderson fairy tales - TellTale
Theatre
Deer Lick Park gymnasium, 2105 Mack Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public
Contact: Cultural Arts Council 770.949.2787 cultureadmin@earthlink.net
http://www.artsdouglas.org
Saturday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.: Dare to Be You
Douglasville Police Department Community Room, 2083 Fairburn Road - Open to the Public, $10 per
person with proceeds benefit programs of Kingdom Women Rock - networking, entertainment,
motivational speaking, door prizes and more
Contact: Joyce Hester 678.542.5944 joycefulthoughts247@gmail.com
Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 20, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.: Advance Voting for the May 24th
General Primary and Non-partisan Election
1st floor, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive - weekdays
Tuesday, May 3 - Thursday, May 12: District 2 SPLOST Community Meetings
County District 2 Commissioner Kelly Robinson is hosting community meetings on the proposed
SPLOST call and referendum throughout his District as follows:
Greythorne/Mt. Vernon Communities: Tuesday, May 3, 6 p.m. at Deer Lick Park
Sweetwater/Parkside Communities: Thursday, May 12, 6 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn
Free Admission, Open to the Public, Citizen Input Requested
Residents may attend the meeting of their choice (all meetings will have the same agenda) and/or
e-mail project ideas to Commissioner Robinson.
Contact: Commissioner Kelly Robinson 770.920.7266 kgrobinson@co.douglas.ga.us
http://www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Tuesday, May 3, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: "Dumb Things with a Smart Phone" and "What's for
Dinner?" - Live Healthy Douglas presents Infosnacks
Lithia Springs High School Auditorium, 2520 East County Line Road - Free Admission, Open to the
Public - interactive presentations by Sgt. Jesse Hambrick (Sheriff's Department) and Emily Hanlin
(School System)
Tuesday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.: Christian Community Orchestra Spring-Sational Family Concert
Central Baptist Church, 5811 Central Church Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public
770.942.3381
http://www.ChristianCommunityOrchestra.org
Thursday, May 5, 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.: 3rd annual National Day of Prayer Shoebox Breakfast
Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street - $20 per person, registration available on-line
at link below - keynote speaker: Ricky Dobbs, USN - attendees are asked to bring filled shoeboxes
for the homeless
Contact: Sara Cowley scowley@unitedwayatlanta.org 404.527.3505
https://www.app.mobilecause.com/f/syw/n
Thursday, May 5, 12:00 p.m.: National Day of Prayer Observance
Douglas County Courthouse Court of Honor, 8700 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the
Public
Saturday, May 7, 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.: Douglas County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale
Master Gardeners Greenhouse next to the Woodie Fite Senior Center, 8750 Dorris Road - Free
Admission, Open to the Public - annual sale of plants (cash or checks only), including azaleas, angel
trumpets, day lilies, irises, hydrangeas, rose campion, milk and wine crinum, white and orange
ginger, hanging baskets, daisies, asters, and more!
http://www.dcdirt.org
Saturday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.: Youth Business Tank
New Manchester High School, 4925 Ga Hwy 92/166 - Free Admission, Open to the Public - live
studio audience and cast your vote for Young Entrepreneurs competing head-to-head on stage for
cash and prizes
http://www.evolvingexcellencetoday.com
Friday, May 13 - Saturday, May 14: Church-wide Yard Sale
Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, Chapel Hill/Dorsett Shoals Road - Free Admission,
Open to the Public, with proceeds going to help single mothers and women in need in our
community
Friday, 3 - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Lynn Roberts lroberts423@comcast.net
Saturday, May 14: Beyond the Front Porch Trip to Tellus Science Museum
Monthly educational field trips to expand student's learning experiences. Activity, Transportation
and Lunch included. Free for students on free/reduced lunch with paying adult; all others $25.
Contact: Kascia Lipford 404.408.6448 info@beyondthefrontporch.org
http://www.BeyondTheFrontPorch.org
Saturday, May 14, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: 3rd Annual Herb Emory Memorial Ride and Arts &
Crafts Show
Harley-Davidson of Atlanta Pavilion & Fred's BBQ House, 541 Thornton Road - $25 per bike, $10 per
passenger (registrations benefit Toys for Tots) - Free Admission to Arts & Crafts (vendors wanted,
registrations benefit Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy) 770.941.1155
Saturday, May 14, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Saturday Voting for the May 24th General Primary and
Non-partisan Election
1st floor, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive
Saturday, May 14, 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: Concert on the Lawn featuring the JJ Weeks Band and
3 Local Bands
Heritage Baptist Church, 8800 Rose Avenue - Free Admission, Open to the Public - food on the grill,
games for the kids, bring your lawn chair -
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville ~ 770.949.2000
Monday, May 2, 10:00 a.m.: Work Session
Commissioners Board Room, 3rd floor, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public
Tuesday, May 3, 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.: Legislative Meeting
Citizen's Hall, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public - Broadcast live on dctv23 (Channel
23 on Comcast & Channel 99 on AT&T U-verse) and simulcast on
www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Tuesday, May 3, 10:00 a.m.: Notice of Public Hearing
"No Trucks Over Six Wheels, Local Traffic Only" for East Field Drive between US 78 and Dodson
Drive, and Dodson Drive between East Field Drive and Caron Drive
Tuesday, May 3, 6:00 p.m.: Joint Meeting of the Board of Commissioners with the Planning
and Zoning Commission
Citizen's Hall, 2nd floor, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public - Broadcast live on
dctv23 (Channel 23 on Comcast & Channel 99 on AT&T U-verse) and simulcast on
www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Televised live on dctv23 and simulcast live on www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Douglas County Board of Education/Public School System
www.douglas.k12.ga.us
9030 Georgia Highway 5 at Gurley Road (next to Hunter Park)
P. O. Box 1077, Douglasville 30133 ~ 770.651.2000
SCHOOL SYSTEM CALENDAR
Friday, April 22, 2:00 p.m.: How to Do Business with the Douglas County School System - Vendor
Meeting Central Office, 9030 Ga Hwy 5 - Free Admission, Open to current and potential vendors learn about bid opportunities; discover how the procurement process works; learn how to
complete the paperwork; meet the procurement staff
Douglas County Chamber of Commerce:
6658 Church Street, Douglasville ~ 770.942.5022
Need a Job?: Check out the latest job listings at www.douglasjobs.com.
Thursday, April 28, 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Comcast Business After Hours
Bath Planet of Atlanta at Assured Comfort Heating and Air, 7085 Hwy 78, Winston - Free for
Members, $20 Guests
Thursday, May 12, 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.: Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange
City of Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street - Free for Members, $20 for Guests
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