Thursday, February 9, Career Opportunities with Douglas County Government

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1 Douglas County Happenings Thursday, February 9, 2017 Find us on Facebook ( /douglas.county.happenings/) for what is "happening" in Douglas County, including updates on snow/ice conditions, road closures, school closings, etc. We're always in touch to keep you informed! Please print this for the office bulletin board, or forward it to a friend or co-worker. Help bring our community together by passing "Happenings" along to others! Happening this weekend Career Opportunities with Douglas County Government Now Accepting Applications: Tag Agent (part-time) Traffic Operations Division Manager (full-time), DOT Certified Deputy Sheriff (full-time), Sheriff's Office Jailer I (full-time), Sheriff's Office Legal Staff Assistant (full-time), Public Defender's Office Summer Camp Counselor (part-time, temporary), Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Junior Counselor (part-time, temporary), Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Supervisor (part-time, temporary) Deputy Transportation Director (full-time), DOT Lifeguard (part-time), Aquatic Center Paramedic (full-time and part-time), Fire/EMS Job Descriptions and Application Form available at link below /&cdept=37&department=personnel/human%20resources

2 Manufacturing Plant Assembling Refrigeration Units Jobs: Polar Temp Ice Merchandisers st Flags Drive, Austell - apply in person Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $10 an hour; full-time position (40+ hours); health insurance ($30/week), dental, vision, 401(k) Utility Relocation Project on Mason Creek Road between Bankhead Highway and Post Road Road Detour for 6 Months: Detour signs are posted and will direct traffic during lane closures. Expect delays and avoid area if possible. Contact Lenicia Rogers-Lattimore, GDOT Project Manager at (tel:// ) or lrogers@dot.ga.gov (mailto:lrogers@dot.ga.gov) Utility Installation on Lynch Road between Blairs Bridge Road and Staples Drive Temporary Road Closure: Detour signs will be posted. Estimated 3-day construction time from 2/6/2017-2/9/2017. Expect delays and avoid area if possible during this time. Contact Miguel Baca, Water and Sewer Authority at (tel:// ) Turano Georgia Bread: Packing/Shipping/Sanitation /Maintenance Mechanics Immediate Openings for Packaging General Helper & Production General Helper Now Hiring - All Positions: 5830 Trade Center Court, Villa Rica - Must be able to work 8-12 hours; flexible schedule; pass a physical, drug test & background check Benefits include medical, dental, vision and prescription, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, Safe Harbor plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance Apply in person or on-line at link below.

3 Job Opportunities with the Water and Sewer Authority Now Accepting Applications: Water Treatment Plant Operator Part-time Customer Service Representative/Receptionist Systems Security Officer Send resumes to Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1157, Douglasville, GA 30133; or complete an application at the WSA Offices, 8763 Hospital Drive. EOE, Drug Screen, Security/MVR Record Check Required Black History Show Honoring African-American Trailblazers in the Arts Thursday, February 9, 7:00 p.m.: New Manchester High School Fine Arts Theater, 4925 Ga Hwy 92/166 - $7 adults, $5 students, tickets available at the door - Open to the Public Fairy Princess Ball - Tickets Now Available! Friday, February 10, 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.: Deer Lick Park, 2105 Mack Road - $30 per couple (daddy (adult male)/daughter dance) - Meet the Fairy Godmother, Handsome Prince, and Princesses! Horse & Carriage Rides! Enchanted Forest and Castle! Come be a Princess for a night! Contact Chad Griffin, Douglas County Parks & Recreation at (tel:// ) or cgriffin@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:cgriffin@co.douglas.ga.us) The Friday Night Drive-In on dctv23: "Rock, Rock, Rock" Friday, February 10, 8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.: Only on Comcast Channel 23, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and Online at dctv23.com

4 Beyond the Front Porch Field Trip to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Saturday, February 11: Educational field trip - activity, transportation and lunch is free for students on free/reduced lunch; $25 for all others - registration now open at link below Contact Kascia Lipford at (tel:// ) or info@beyondthefrontporch.org (mailto:info@beyondthefrontporch.org) Happening soon Active Shooter Training Wednesday, February 15 - Thursday, February 16: Central Baptist Church, 5811 Central Church Road - Open to the Public, $595 per person for two-day course designed to teach proactive survival strategies for violent intruder or active shooter incidents. Register on-line at link provided. Sponsored by Harvester Christian Academy and Alice Training Institute. Contact Joel Slater at jslater@harversteracademy.com (mailto:jslater@harversteracademy.com) Ga. Dept. of Community Supervision Stakeholders Meeting Thursday, February 16, 9:00 a.m.: Citizen's Hall, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Meeting is to discuss the critical components of the GA-PRI initiative of Governor Deal for successful re-entry into society of prisoners

5 "Murder Ahoy! by CAST Saturday, February 18: Interactive, who done-it, mystery dinner theater - $35 per person for dinner and show Olive Tree Restaurant, Villa Rica: 7 p.m., Feb. 18, 25-4 p.m., Feb. 19, 26 Beyond the Veil Bridal Showcase Sunday, February 19, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.: Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street - Free Admission, Open to the Public - tastings, consultations, latest trends in decor and ideas Contact Samantha Rosado at (tel:// ) or rosados@douglasvillega.gov (mailto:rosados@douglasvillega.gov) Afternoon with Authors and Poets Sunday, February 19, 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street - Free Admission, Open to the Public Contact Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director at (tel:// ) or culturedirector@earthlink.net (mailto:culturedirector@earthlink.net) West Georgia Technical College Open House Tuesday, February 21, 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.: 4600 Timber Ridge Drive - Find out more about admissions, financial aid, programs of study, student life, GED and more! Apply for free at the Open House! Open to the Public, Free Admission to the Open House

6 Job Fair Wednesday, February 22, 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Mercer University Douglas Campus, 975 Blairs Bridge Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public - Multiple businesses represented - No appointments necessary; Bring resume & work history; all jobs located in Douglas County Contact Breezy Straton, Douglas County Economic Development Authority at (tel:// ) or bstraton@developdouglas.com (mailto:bstraton@developdouglas.com) Recognizing Our Current History...While Reflecting on Our Past - a Community Celebration Thursday, February 23, 7:00 p.m.: Stewart Middle School, 8138 Malone Street - Free Admission, Open to the Public - featuring Sheriff Tim Pounds and Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones and honoring District Attorney Brian Fortner 7th year Church Anniversary Celebration Sunday, February 26, 2:30 p.m.: Powerlight Kingdom Centre, 2531 Bright Star Road - Free Admission, Open to the Public, Meal Served Contact Dawnette Ganiga at (tel:// ) or Dawnette@caugan.com (mailto:dawnette@caugan.com) Youth Art Month at the Cultural Arts Center Opening Reception Thursday, March 2, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: 8652 Campbellton Street - Free Admission, Open to the Public - featuring art of students in the Douglas County School System as selected by their art teachers - on view through March 29 Contact Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director at (tel:// ) or culturedirector@earthlink.net (mailto:culturedirector@earthlink.net)

7 New Manchester Elementary 10th annual Black Diamond Race Saturday, March 4, 9:00 a.m.: 2242 Old Lower River Road - $12 per person for ages 3 through adult - rain or shine event - please register at link below Dash for ages 4 & under; 1/4-mile for kindergarten boys & girls and for teachers & parents; 1/2-mile for 1st & 2nd grade boys & girls; 1-mile for 3rd, 4th, 5th & middle school boys & girls - runs occur at different times from 9:15 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. Contact Coach Jessica Cantrell at (tel:// ) or Jessica.Cantrell@douglas.k12.ga.us (mailto:jessica.cantrell@douglas.k12.ga.us) a cappella afternoon concert by the Big Chicken Barbershop Chorus Sunday, March 5, 3:00 p.m.: 1st Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton Street - $15 admission - proceeds benefiting the Cultural Arts Council - featuring the Fairplay Select Ensemble Douglas County Board of Commissioners Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville ~ Televised live on dctv23 and simulcast live on ( Work Session Monday, February 20, 10:00 a.m.:

8 Commissioners Board Room, 3rd floor, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public Legislative Meeting Tuesday, February 21, 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.: 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 Douglas County Board of Education / Public School System 9030 Georgia Highway 5 at Gurley Road (next to Hunter Park) P. O. Box 1077, Douglasville ~ School system calendar Winter Break: Student Holidays Monday, February 20 - Wednesday, February 22:

9 Douglas County Chamber of Commerce 6658 Church Street, Douglasville ~ Georgia Power Business4Breakfast: West Georgia Technical College Thursday, February 9, 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.: Free for Members, $20 for Guests GreyStone Power Luncheon: State of Education Tuesday, February 14, 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.: Douglasville Conference Center Comcast Business After Hours: Gabe's Downtown Douglasville, Church Street at Bowdon Street Thursday, February 23, 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Free for Members; $30 for Guests Douglas County Happenings is a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Department of Communications & Community Relations as a public service to our citizens. Our list is not published or sold. Listings in Happenings are limited to events open to the general Public that involve government, not-for-profit or charitable events. Deadline for submittal is Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. to dctv23@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:dctv23@co.douglas.ga.us). Copyright 2017 Douglas County, Georgia