Douglas County Happenings Thursday, January 11, 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 2018 Spring Youth Baseball & Softball Registration Underway Wednesday, January 3 - 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 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 Higher Ground/Courthouse Gallery Art Exhibit Opens Wednesday, January 10: You are invited to visit a new art exhibit on display at the Courthouse Art Gallery. It's 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 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) The Official Douglas County Film Trail now open! Daily 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
American Pickers to film in Georgia Thursday, January 11: Hosts Mike and Frank are looking for people in the area with unique antique collections and interesting stories behind them. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send them your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos. Email AmericanPickers@cineflix.com (mailto:americanpickers@cineflix.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 "Tails on Trails" Dog Hike Saturday, January 13: Join an AmeriCorps Ranger on a 2-mile-long hike on moderate to steep terrain at Sweetwater Creek State Park. Four-legged friends are very welcome! Meet in front of the Visitor s Center. The White Trail is one of seven trails needed to complete the punch card for the Tails of Trails Club. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required. Those interested can purchase a $15 membership online at http://gastateparks.org/tailsontrailsclub. $5 parking. Contact Don Scarbrough at 770-732-5871 (tel://770-732-5871) or Email Don.Scarbrough@dnr.ga.gov (mailto:don.scarbrough@dnr.ga.gov) http://www.gastateparks.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) Happening soon
How to do business with Douglas County School System? Friday, January 19, 2:00 p.m.: The Douglas County School System will hold a meeting for prospective vendors to provide information on the procurement process and current bidding 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 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 Douglas County Spelling Bee Thursday, February 1, 9:00 a.m.: The 2018 DCAE Douglas County Spelling Bee is happening at the Citizen's Hall in the Douglas County Courthouse on February 1, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Contact Susan McCoy at 770-651-2171 (tel://770-651-2171) or Email susan.mccoy@douglas.k12.ga.us (mailto:susan.mccoy@douglas.k12.ga.us) 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) 2018 Fairy Princess Ball Friday, February 9, 7:00 p.m.: Pre-registration is underway for the annual father-daughter Valentine's Dance at Deer Lick Park Gymnasium on February 9, 2018, 7 pm-10 pm. All girls 12 and under are invited to pre-register to put on your prettiest costumes and dresses and be a princess for a night. Bring your dad, grandpa, older brother or stepdad as your date. $30.00 per couple/ $5.00 additional siblings. 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.douglascountyparks.com Celebration of Arts, Culture and Humanities Forum Tuesday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.: A forum will be held celebrating the arts, culture and humanities community of Douglas County, Ga. on February 13, 2018, at the Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church St. Douglasville, Ga. The event is happening at 6:30 p.m. Contact Tiffany Stewart Stanley at 770-732-5871 (tel://770-732-5871) or Email tstewartstanley@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:tstewartstanley@co.douglas.ga.us) Bridal Showcase Event Sunday, February 18 - 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 A Black History Exhibit and Reception Tuesday, February 27: A Black History Exhibit and Reception will be featured at the Douglas County Courthouse on February 27th in honor of Black History Month. 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) Wild Game Dinner Saturday, March 10: First Baptist Church Lithia Springs is hosting a Wild Game Dinner and is inviting you to attend on March 10, 2018, at 6:30 pm. Guest speaker is Chad Sanders. Price of the dinner is $12.00. The church is located at 3566 Veterans Memorial Highway, Lithia Springs, Ga. 30122. Contact First Baptist Church Men's Ministry at 770-948-2126 (tel://770-948-2126) http://www.fbcls.org 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) Board of Assessors' meeting Thursday, January 11, 9:00 a.m.: The Douglas County Board of Assessors' is having a meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. in the Appraisal Department Board Room of the Douglas County Courthouse 1st Floor. The meeting is open to the public. Contact Sherri Crocker at 770-920-7361 (tel://770-920-7361) or Email scrocker@co.douglas.ga.us (mailto:scrocker@co.douglas.ga.us) 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
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