Douglas County Happenings Thursday, January 4, 2018 Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com /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 Historic New Manchester Mill History Hike Monday, January 1 - Sunday, January 28, 10:00 a.m.: This hike follows Sweetwater Creek down to and inside the historic five-story Civil War-era New Manchester mill with a Park Ranger. Dates scheduled are Monday, January 1 (First Day Hike) 10:00AM-11: 30 am, Friday, January 5, 12, 19, 26 4:00 pm- 5:30 pm Saturday, January 6 12:00PM-1:30PM Saturday, January 13 2:00PM-3:30PM Contact Don Scarbrough at 770-732-5871 (tel://770-732-5871) http://www.gastateparks.org Bridal Showcase Event Tuesday, January 2 - Sunday, February 18: "Behind the Veil" Bridal Showcase is happening on February 18, 2018, at the Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm. Contact Kellie Hunter at 678.449.3106 (tel://678.449.3106) or Email hunterk@douglasvillega.gov (mailto:hunterk@douglasvillega.gov) http://www.douglasvillega.gov
The Official Douglas County Film Trail now open! Wednesday, January 3 - Tuesday, January 1: You are invited to take the Official Douglas County Film Trail Tour. Did you know that over 700 movie and television productions have been filmed in Douglasville and Douglas County? Visit filming sites used in some of your favorite Television and movie productions. Contact Collin Cash at 678.838.3740 (tel://678.838.3740) or Email info@visitdouglascountyga.com (mailto:info@visitdouglascountyga.com) http://douglascountyfilmtrail.com 2018 Spring Youth Baseball & Softball Registration Underway Wednesday, January 3: Registration is now available for the 2018 Spring Youth Baseball and Softball season. You have a number of ways to register. Online @douglascountyparks.com from December 27 - February 6th. In-person at Deer Lick Park, Monday thru Saturday, 8 am-8 pm, 2105 Mack Rd. Douglasville, Ga., On-site at Lithia Springs Park, Jan. 20th, 11a-2p, 2922 S. Sweetwater Rd. Lithia Springs, Ga. Contact Tracie Ivey, Douglas County Parks and Recreation at 770-920-7129 (tel://770-920-7129) or Email tivey@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:tivey@co.douglas.ga.us) http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com Douglasville City Council Swearing In Ceremony Thursday, January 4, 6:00 p.m.: You are cordially invited to the Douglasville City Council swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Lashun Burr Danley, Sam Davis, and Terry Miller all will be sworn in as elected officials for the City of Douglasville. The ceremony is happening at the Douglasville Conference Center at 6700 Church Street, Douglasville, Ga. Contact Kellie Hunter at Email hunterk@douglasvillega.gov (mailto:hunterk@douglasvillega.gov) http://www.douglasvillega.gov
The Friday Night Drive-In featuring, "At War with the Army" Friday, January 5, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.: Only on Comcast Channel 23, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and Online at dctv23.com Happening soon Higher Ground/Courthouse Gallery Art Exhibit Opens Tuesday, January 9: You are invited to visit a new art exhibit opening on display January 9, 2018, called Higher Ground showcasing Douglas County's High School art. Viewing is free of charge on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse Art Gallery. The exhibit is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Contact Rick Martin at 770-920-7303 (tel://770-920-7303) or Email rickmartin@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:rickmartin@co.douglas.ga.us) http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com Car Seat Safety Inspection Tuesday, January 9: Car Seat Safety Inspection Station with Safe Kids Douglas County is happening on Tuesday, January 9th in partnership with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. (Reduced cost car seat distribution for qualified Douglas County residents) By appointment only. Please visit www.safekidsdouglascounty.org to book an appointment online or call (770) 949-5155. Contact Lin Snowe at 770-949-5155 (tel://770-949-5155) or Email Lin.Snowe@dph.ga.gov (mailto:lin.snowe@dph.ga.gov) http://www.safekidsdouglascounty.org
Volunteer Opportunities for Douglas County TaskForce Wednesday, January 10: Interested in volunteering? Join an elite group of volunteers serving Douglas County and become a domestic response team advocate. Call 678-715-1196 for more information. Orientation dates are January 10, 2018, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Monday, January 15, 2018 9:00am - 11:00 am. Email dctaskforce@yahoo.com (mailto:dctaskforce@yahoo.com) Beyond the Front Porch Tour of High Museum of Art Saturday, January 13 - Saturday, January 13: Space is still available for students to join Beyond the Front Porch, Saturday January 13th, as they participate in a guided STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)Tour and Workshop to show evidence of similarities between artists and scientists. Contact Kascia Lipford at 404.408.6448 (tel://404.408.6448) or Email info@beyondthefrontporch.org (mailto:info@beyondthefrontporch.org) http://beyonthefrontporch.org Advocacy Training for Mental Health Day at The Capital Saturday, January 13: Advocacy training will occur on Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville, 9190 Campbellton Street, Room 203, Douglasville, Ga. 30134. Registration required by January 4, 2018. Contact Jennifer Dupont at 770-694-1589 (tel://770-694-1589) or Email irongirljenn@me.com (mailto:irongirljenn@me.com) Georgia Open Casting Call for MasterChef Junior Saturday, January 13, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.: On Saturday, January 13, 2018, auditions will happen for kids who love to cook, have an eagerness to learn and want to try out for a fun show called MasterChef Junior. Auditions will occur at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, 75 14th St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309. to apply go to www.masterchefjuniorcasting.com Contact Myrtle Chavez at 818-824-9733 (tel://818-824-9733) or Email myrtlecasting@gmail.com (mailto:myrtlecasting@gmail.com) http://www.masterchefjuniorcasting.com
Cultural Arts Center Winter Open House 2018 Saturday, January 13, 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.: Join us on Saturday, January 13th from 12:00-3:00 pm as we present our Winter 2018 Open House. Meet our expert teaching artists, register onsite for classes, enjoy artist demos and so much more. Visual and Performing Arts classes will be offered this upcoming quarter for children, teens, and adults...with many new exciting classes coming on board. This is a free familyfriendly event that you do not want to miss. Contact Joi Jamison at 770.949.2787 (tel://770.949.2787) or Email joi.jamison@artsdouglas.org (mailto:joi.jamison@artsdouglas.org) Barry Stewart Mann performing Family ARTSventures Saturday, January 20: Barry Stewart Mann will be performing "The Highest Office." at the Dog River Library at 6100 Ga-5, Douglasville, Ga. Based on Jimmy Carter's rise from the farmhouse to the White House. http://www.artsdouglas.org Registration underway for Engineering for Kids classes Monday, January 22 - Monday, January 22: Engineering For Kids classes at Hunter Park, 8830 Gurley Rd. Douglasville, GA 30134 will start Monday, January 22, 2018, from 5:30 pm-7:45 pm for ages 4-6 and 6:45pm-7:45 pm for ages 7-11. Registration deadline is January 15, 2018. Email atlantaswbetro@engineeringforkids.net (mailto:atlantaswbetro@engineeringforkids.net) http://engineeringforkids.net/location/atlantawmetro Job Opening in Douglas County Government Monday, January 29: Douglas County Government has a job opening in its Records department. You are invited to apply for a full-time Electronic Records and Information Coordinator Position. Applications can be downloaded at our website: www.celebratedouglascounty.com Email hrpersonnel@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:hrpersonnel@co.douglas.ga.us) http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/view/departments/view_dept /&cdept=37&department=personnel/human%20resources
Douglas County Chamber Singers are Holding Auditions in January Tuesday, January 30: The Douglas County Chamber Singers are holding auditions in the month of January 2018 for their Spring concert season. Auditions include sight reading, performing a prepared piece and scales. The DC Chamber Singers practice on Tuesday nights weekly from 7:30-9:30pm at the First United Methodist Church on Prestley Mill Road. Anyone interested in auditioning should contact Marilyn Alexander at 678.961.3623. Contact Marilyn Alexander at 678-961-3623 (tel://678-961-3623) How to do business with Douglas Ccounty Tuesday, January 30, 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.: Douglas County External Affairs Department is hosting an informational session for the public on "How to do business with Douglas County" on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Douglas County Courthouse. You are invited! Contact Tiffany Stewart Stanley at 770-920-7436 (tel://770-920-7436) or Email tstewartstanley@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:tstewartstanley@co.douglas.ga.us) http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com Coffee & Conversation with District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III Saturday, February 3, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III is having his "Coffee & Conversation" an informal chat on the future of Douglas County and to hear from the people of District 1. Conversation is on Saturday, February 3, 2018, 10 am - 12 pm at Jesse Davis Park at 7775 Malone Street, Douglasville, Ga. 30134. Contact Commissioner Mitchell III at 770-920-7266 (tel://770-920-7266) or Email hmitchell@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:hmitchell@co.douglas.ga.us) http://douglascountydistrict1.com 2018 Spring Youth Baseball & Softball Tuesday, February 6: Registration is now available for the 2018 Spring Youth Baseball and Softball
season. You have a number of ways to register. Online @douglascountyparks.com from December 27 - February 6th. In-person Contact Tracie Ivey, Douglas County Parks and Recreation at 770-920-7129 (tel://770-920-7129) or Email tivey (mailto:tivey) Douglas County Board of Commissioners Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville ~ 770.949.2000 Televised live on dctv23 and simulcast live on www.celebratedouglascounty.com (http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com) Commuter Vanpools, Xpress Bus Service, Senior & Disabled Voucher Program Douglas County Rideshare: Multi-modal Transportation Center, 8800 Dorris Road Open Weekdays 5 a.m. - 7 p.m., 770.949.7665, www.douglascountyrideshare.com Career Opportunities with Douglas County Government Accepting Applications for Posted Jobs: Click Here for Job Listings & Employment Application (http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com /view/departments/view_dept/&cdept=37&department=personnel/human%20resources)
Douglas County Board of Education / Public School System 9030 Georgia Highway 5 at Gurley Road (next to Hunter Park) P. O. Box 1077, Douglasville 30133 ~ 770.651.2000 School system calendar Douglas County Chamber of Commerce 6658 Church Street, Douglasville ~ 770.942.5022 Georgia Power Business4Breakfast Thursday, January 11: Georgia Power Business4Breakfast is happening on January 11, 2018 from 8 am - 9 am at Well Star Douglas Hospital, 8954 Hospital Drive, Douglasville. Ribbon Cutting for Safelite AutoGlass Thursday, January 11, 11:30 a.m.: Ribbon Cutting ceremony for auto glass repair and replacement business is happening on January 11, 2018, at 420 Thornton Rd. Lithia Springs, Ga. 30122 at 11:30a. Email info@douglascountygeorgia.com (mailto:info@douglascountygeorgia.com)
GreyStone Power Luncheon Tuesday, January 16, 12:00 p.m.: GreyStone Power Luncheon is happening on January 16th from 12noon - 1 pm. Dr. Joey Smith from the University of West Georgia will be giving a 2018 Economic Outlook Email info@douglascountygeorgia.com (mailto:info@douglascountygeorgia.com) Comcast Business After Hours Thursday, January 25: Comcast Business After Hours is happening on January 25, 2018, from 5p-6p at Carrabba's Italian Grill at 2700 Chapel Hill Rd. Douglasville, Ga. Email info@douglascountygeorgia.com (mailto:info@douglascountygeorgia.com) 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 e-mail 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 2018 Douglas County, Georgia