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1 Thursday, November 12th, 2009 There's always something 'happening' in Douglas County Please print this for the office bulletin board ~ Feel free to forward it to a friend or co-worker. Help bring our community together by passing "Happenings" along to others. For disaster recovery assistance, register with FEMA by calling or visit on-line at Assistance is NOT automatic! You must apply for it. DEADLINE for Assistance Application is November 23rd. For constantly updated flood assistance, road closures, and other disaster information, please visit HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND Thursday, November 12th: Annual Remembrance Service 7 p.m., Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Douglas Chapel, 2189 Midway Road at Fairburn Road ~ Open to the Public, Free Admission ~ Remembering family members and friends who passed during the year ~ Each family will receive a hand-blown glass angel ornament engraved with your loved one's name. Please register by calling Saturday - Sunday, November 14th - 15th: 24th Annual Christmas in Lithia Arts, Crafts and Business Expo 125 vendors selling original paintings, pottery, photography, Christmas decorations and crafts ~ Open to the Public, Free Admission ~ booth rental proceeds go to the PTSA ~ Santa will be there for pictures, a bungee jump, rock wall, balloon art, and more! AnnCockerill@bellsouth.net, Saturday, November 14th: Keep Douglasville Beautiful Electronics Recycling Event 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Aeris Services, 6535 Bankhead Highway ~ Bring old or unwanted, working or non-working electronics to be recycled, including cell phones, PDAs, video game systems, exercise equipment and appliances Chan Weeks, of 7

2 Saturday, November 14th: The Junior League presents its Holiday Fashion Show Luncheon 11:30 a.m., Carrabba's Italian Grill, Chapel Hill Road at I-20 ~ $27 per person includes lunch, fashion show, raffle prizes and benefits the programs of the Junior League of Douglas County ~ advance ticket sales only Kerry Ridgon, ksrigdon@comcast.net, Saturday, November 14th: "Come to the Cabaret" Gala and Auction benefiting the Cultural Arts Council 6-10 p.m., Downtown Douglasville Conference Center ~ $60 per person, $50 CAC members, semi-formal attire ~ buffet, open bar, silent and live auctions, raffles and door prizes ~ featuring cabaret performances by Elise Witt and Mick Kinney with the Gypsy Hicks , ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HAPPENING SOON Monday, November 16th: "Chat with the Chairman" at Fire Station No. 11, Highway 92/North Douglasville 6-7 p.m., Free Admission, Open to the Public ~ One-on-one conversations with Commission Chairman Tom Worthan ~ No podium, no program, no agenda, just conversations on any topic Thursday - Saturday, November 19th - 21st: HOPE Project Consignment Sale 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 8366 Grady Street ~ save on gifts for the holidays and also support the HOPE Project as it meets the needs of ladies who have been victims of abuse Kay, Thursday, November 19th: Dedication of the New Mason Creek Elementary School 6:30 p.m., at the school, Mason Creek Road just east of Post Road/Johnston Road ~ Open to the Public, Free Admission Thursday, November 19th: Lighting on the Lake 7 p.m., Deer Lick Park ~ Lighting of the Christmas Tree on the Lake! Carriage Rides, Hot Chocolate, Cider, Singing and a Visit from Old St. Nick! Free Admission, Open to the Public a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Parks and Recreation Department 2 of 7

3 Friday, November 20th: Informational Meeting for Prospective Vendors for the Law Enforcement Center/Jail SPLOST Project 10 a.m., Citizen's Hall, Douglas County Courthouse ~ any Firm interested in bidding on packages for the upcoming project is invited to attend, provide contact information, areas of interest (trades), and other information for future bidding lists ~ meeting will review the scope of the project, identify trade packages, and provide tentative schedules a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Purchasing Department Tuesday, November 24th: Community Blood Drive for the American Red Cross 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Citizen's Hall, Douglas County Courthouse ~ Please call GIVE LIFE to schedule and appointment! Wednesday, November 25th: Free Rose Gardening Workshop at Triple Creek Flower Farm 11 a.m., 8625 Banks Mill Road, Winston ~ Plant Selection, Proper Planting, Maintenance Pat Brinson, , pbrinson@aol.com Sunday, November 29th: "Messiah" Sing-Along with the Douglas County Chamber Singers 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public ~ Come join in the joyous celebration of the greatest music ever written! Scores available for purchase at the concert! Monday, November 30th: Lighting of the Citizens' Christmas Tree at the Douglas County Courthouse 7:00 p.m., in front of the Courthouse (inside the Atrium in case of inclement weather) ~ Open to the Public, Free Admission ~ music by the South Douglas Elementary School Chorus, refreshments, and Santa! Tuesday, December 1st: Holiday Concerts in the Courthouse Begin - An Annual Tradition! 12:15 p.m. Concerts in the Courthouse Atrium ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public ~ Limited Seating ~ Broadcast live on dctv23 with live streaming on Tuesday, December 1st: Chestnut Log Middle School Chorus Wednesday, December 2nd: Lithia Springs Elementary School Chorus, Sing for Joy Choir (Home School Chorus) Friday, December 4th: Lithia Springs High School Chorus, Stewart Middle School Brass Ensemble Monday, December 7th: Mason Creek Middle School Chorus Tuesday, December 8th: Chestnut Log Middle School Band Ensemble, Dorsett Shoals Elementary School Chorus Wednesday, December 9th: Winston Elementary School Chorus, Beulah Elementary School Chorus Thursday, December 10th: Bright Star Elementary School Chorus, Sweetwater Elementary School Chorus Friday, December 11th: Arbor Station Elementary School Chorus, Stewart Middle School Chorus Monday, December 14th: Chapel Hill High School Chorus, Mt. Carmel Elementary School Chorus Tuesday, December 15th: Bill Arp Elementary School Chorus, Mirror Lake Elementary School Chorus Wednesday, December 16th: Fairplay Middle School and Turner Middle School Choruses in Combined Concert Thursday, December 17th: Factory Shoals Elementary School Chorus, St. Rose Academy Chorus Friday, December 18th: Eastside Elementary School Chorus a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Department of Communications and 3 of 7

4 Community Relations Tuesday, December 1st: "A Few of My Favorite Things" Exhibit Opens in the Courthouse Gallery 4:30-6 p.m. Opening Reception ~ Exhibit features the favorite art pieces of Douglas County citizen artists ~ on view through December 31st ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public ~ third floor, Douglas County Courthouse a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Department of Communications and Community Relations Tuesday, December 1st: 17th Annual Family Christmas Concert by the Christian Community Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 5811 Central Church Road ~ Open to the Public, Free Admission , Tuesday, December 1st: "A Family Christmas Concert" with The West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society 7:45 p.m. Preconcert Music, 8 p.m. Concert, Mashburn Hall, Douglas County High School ~ Celebrating its 23rd Concert Season, the WADCS presents the Choral Society, WADCS Chamber Singers, The Georgia Boy Choir, Amy Little (soloist), Andrew Otwell (violinist), Gail drunkard (hammered dulcimer), 1st Presbyterian Ensemble ringers, William Callaway (organist/pianist), and Christmas Story narrators ~ Waverly Rainey, conductor/artistic director ~ $10 tickets available from chorale members, Kroger or by calling Wednesday, December 2nd: Monthly Testing of the Weather Sirens/Weather Warning System 12 noon Thursday, December 3rd: Annual Student Holiday Card Exhibit Opens at the Cultural Arts Center 5-6:30 p.m. Opening Reception ~ Children's art on view through December 18th ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public 8652 Campbellton Street, , Thursday, December 3rd: Douglas County Fire Department Rookie Class Graduation and New Fire Training Complex Open House 6-8 p.m., Fire Training Complex, Wortham Road (off Cedar Mountain Road just west of the Landfill) ~ Open to the Public, Free Admission ~ Come tour the new complex, see live fire demonstrations, and meet the newest additions to the Douglas County Fire Department staff! Thursday, December 3rd: Candlelight Remembrance Service at Meadowbrook Memory Gardens 7 p.m., 1100 Hickory Level Road, Villa Rica ~ several hundred candles will be placed throughout the park for remembrance, reflection and fellowship Jones-Wynn Funeral Homes, of 7

5 Friday Night Drive-in Movie: Friday, November 13th, 7:30 p.m., "The Battle of Midway", a John Ford Documentary narrated by Henry Fonda news, issues and answers, and newsmakers: Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Mondays at 7 p.m. Douglas County News Exchange - events and information: Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Insights with Chairman Tom Worthan - Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Mondays at 8 p.m. Gesundheit! On the Road! - Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., Mondays at 8:30 p.m. District Dialogue - with District 3 Commissioner Mike Mulcare: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., Mondays at 9 p.m. Check out our complete list of programs at Business Agent/Sales Representative for TAQWA Design Solutions (TDS) TDS provides reliable graphic design solutions at an economical rate. We take pride in the level of professionalism in our work, our communication with our clients and our excellent turnaround time. We are a one-stop shop for all your graphic design and printing needs. We are seeing Business Agents for immediate employment opportunities. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree or related work experience, 1 or more years outside sales/business-to-business selling, Superior knowledge of sales techniques including cold-calling, networking, lead generation, and ability to close the deal. Compensation: 20% commission on all sold design services and printed items Submit your resume to: Jobs@taqwads.com Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for the WSA The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority is seeking an experienced Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to manage the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plants and related facilities. Requires a Georgia Class 1 Wastewater Treatment System Operator Certification and minimum 5 years experience. Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement. Send resume to Human Resources Department, WSA, P. O. Box 1157, Douglasville, GA or fax to If your business has a job opening, we will be pleased to include it in Happenings for up to 30 days. There is no cost for this service. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Government Meetings and Notices Douglas County Board of Commissioners: 5 of 7

6 Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville ~ Work Session: Monday, November 16th, 10 a.m., Commissioners' Conference Room, 3rd floor, Courthouse Commission Meeting: Tuesday, November 17th, 7 p.m., Citizen's Hall, Courthouse Televised live on dctv23 and simulcast live on PLEASE NOTE COMMISSION MEETING TIME CHANGE THE DOUGLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH - 27TH FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS. JUDGE BARBARA CALDWELL REQUESTS YOUR ASSISTANCE Douglas County Magistrate Judge Barbara Caldwell is collecting new and used Bibles to distribute to persons around the globe who do not have the resources to get Bibles. If you wish to donate a new or used Bible, please bring them to the Magistrate Court Offices, second floor, Douglas County Courthouse City of Douglasville Mayor and Council: City Hall, O'Neal Plaza at Church Street, Historic Downtown Douglasville ~ P. O. Box 219, Douglasville ~ Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority: Hospital Drive ~ Now Underway: WSA Toilet Replacement Rebate Program The WSA is offering rebates of up to $200 to qualifying homeowners to upgrade to water-efficient toilets in homes built prior to Douglas County School System: Georgia Highway 5 at Gurley Road (next to Hunter Park) ~ P. O. Box 1077, Douglasville ~ CHARACTER WORD FOR THE WEE PATRIOTISM Respectful devotion to one's country 6 of 7

7 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Douglas County Chamber of Commerce: Church Street, Douglasville ~ Monthly Issues Luncheon 12 noon, Tuesday, November 17th, Downtown Conference Center: Thanks to Elected Officials Business After Hours 4-6 p.m., Thursday, November 19th, WellStar Douglas Hospital ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Douglas County Happenings is a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Department of Communications and Community Relations as a public service to our citizens. Our list is not published or sold. Listings in Happenings are limited to events to the general Public that involve government, not-for-profit or charitable events. For more information about us, go to If you received this newsletter by mistake or if you wish to no longer receive Douglas County Happenings, unsubscribe here. Newsletter design and programming by Cool Dog Interactive, Inc. 7 of 7