Thursday, June 25, 2015
There's always something 'happening'
in Douglas County
www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
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for daily updates of what is "happening" in Douglas County,
including frequent updates on snow/ice conditions, road
closures, school closings, etc. We're always in touch to keep you
informed!
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Now Accepting Applications - Employment Openings with Douglas County Government
Electronic Records and Information Coordinator, Records Department, full-time, $29,133 annual
salary + benefits - minimum 2 years' experience in coordinating and implementing records
retention, storage, retrieval, etc. - application deadline: 4 p.m., Monday, July 6th
GIS Analyst I, GIS Department, full-time, minimum $31,278 annual salary + benefits, based on
qualifications - requires Associate's Degree with 2 years' experience, prefer Bachelor's Degree application deadline: 4 p.m., Monday, July 6th
Maintenance and Construction Engineer/Division Manager, DOT, salary based on experience, full
benefits - requires BSCE, 8 years' progressive experience, PE registration preferred - applications
accepted until position filled
Transportation Engineer, DOT Traffic Operations, full-time, $58,980 annual salary + benefits requires BSCE or related field with 5 years' experience - application deadline: 4 p.m., Friday, July
10th
EMT - Intermediate or Advanced, Fire/EMS Department, full-time, $34,717 annual salary +
benefits - must be current Georgia-certified EMT - application deadline: 4 p.m., Monday, July 6th
Paramedic, Fire/EMS Department, full-time, $38,273 annual salary + benefits - must be current
Georgia-certified Paramedic- application deadline: 4 p.m., Monday, July 6th
Development Control Manager/Assistant County Engineer, Development Services, full-time,
$61,930 + benefits - requires BSCE with 5 years' experience in public works, utilities, or civil
engineering, and PE registration - application deadline: open until filled
EMT (part-time), Intermediate or Advanced, Fire/EMS Department, $15.7800 hourly with no
benefits - must be current Georgia-certified EMT - application deadline: 4 p.m., Monday, July 6th
Paramedic (part-time), Fire/EMS Department, $17.408 hourly with no benefits - must be Georgiacertified paramedic - application deadline: 4 p.m., Monday, July 6th
All positions require a completed County application available in the Personnel Office, 1st floor,
Douglas County Courthouse, or downloadable from the Personnel Department page of the County
web site. Resumes without a completed application will not be considered.
Full position descriptions available from the Personnel Department web page at the link below.
http://www.celebratedouglascounty.com/view/departments/view_dept/&cdept=37&
department=Personnel/Human%20Resources
Monday, June 22 - Monday, July 20: NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Timber Ridge Drive between Prestley Mill Road and Chapel Hill Road
No Through Traffic - Accessible Only to Property Owners, Emergency Vehicles, and Students
Attending WGTC and Strayer University
Detour Routes Identified by Signage
Contact: Frank Neese, Douglasville-Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority 404.433.6767
Employment Opportunity: Lawn Maintenance Men
Alternative Environments, 628 Old Town Road, Villa Rica - minimum 18 years old, must pass
pre-employment drug screen and be eligible to work in the US - experience preferred with
zero-radius mowers and small equipment but not necessary if willing to learn - requires
long-distance walking, lifting up to 75 pounds, 40 hours per week outside work
Contact: Matt DuCharme 678.840.4449 matt@aelmi.com
Employment Opportunity: Food Service Assistant Substitutes for the Douglas County School
System
We are looking for individuals who love children, love to cook (or would like to learn how to cook),
and willing to work hard. Please apply on-line - click on Employment, then Job Vacancies/Postings
http://www.douglas.k12.ga.us
Musicians Wanted: Beginning String Orchestra
If you are learning to play violin, viola, cello or string bass, please contact for information on how
to join the new orchestra. Meetings will be held 1 - 2 p.m., June 27, July 11, and July 25.
Contact: Jan Booth, Conductor 770.942.3381 janboothmusic@yahoo.com
Friday, June 26, 8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.: The Friday Night Drive-In on dctv23: "Gold" starring
Roger Moore
Only on Comcast Channel 23, AT&T U-Verse 99 and Online at dctv23.com
Saturday, June 27, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Community Appreciation Day with Hot Dogs and
Fried Pies
Fortress Solutions, 31 Waterford Drive, Villa Rica - Free Admission, Open to the Public
Saturday, June 27, 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.: Rib Eating Challenge for a Cause
Texas Roadhouse, 2706 Chapel Hill Road - Cheer on members of the Douglas County Fire/EMS
Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Department, and City of Douglasville Police Department as
they compete for charity. 678.838.7586
Saturday, June 27, 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.: Community Street Festival at Brookview Apartment
Homes
8460 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - featuring local vendors and area service
providers
Contact: Margaret McCarley 770.949.8988 brookview@jmgrealty.com
Sunday, June 28, 12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Co-ed Softball Tournament to Benefit Nichols Center
Families of Recovery
Deer Lick Park, 2015 Mack Road - $200 per team, one-pitch, double elimination, 6:4 ratio -
pre-registration includes free recovery t-shirt
Contact: Tara Nichols 678.634.8989 nicholscenter.recovery@gmail.com
http://www.nicholcenter.org
Tuesday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 22, 10:00 a.m.: Safe Kids Douglas Free Child Safety Seat
Inspection Dates
Tuesday, June 30th, Walmart, Thornton Road, Lithia Springs
Wednesday, July 8th, and Wednesday, July 22nd, Douglas County Multi-modal Transportation
Center, 8800 Dorris Road
Call for an appointment!
Contact: Lin Snowe 770.949.5155 lin.snowe@dph.ga.gov
http://www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org
Thursday, July 2, 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.: Fit for the Future Sports Camp for Ages 5 - 17
Fowler Field, Chapel Hill Road at Brookmont Parkway - Open to the Public, $15 per child nutritional education classes, physical fitness activities, personal hygiene awareness - activity
stations manned by professional athletes and other qualified persons
Contact: Brandon Pennamon 678.628.7165 fitforthefut@gmail.com
http://www.fitforfuture.us
Friday, July 3, 5:00 p.m.: July 3rd Fireworks Extravaganza in Villa Rica
V-Plex, Ga Hwy 61, south of Villa Rica - Free Admission, Open to the Public - featuring helicopter
rides, inflatable slides, BMX stunt show, face painting, hot air balloon tether rides, games and
concessions 770.459.7011
http://www.villaricaparks.com
Saturday, July 4, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.: Soldiers' Angels Annual Independence Day Fundraiser
In front of the Douglas County Chamber Office, Church Street, during the 4th of July Parade Soldiers' Angels merchandise and concessions available - also accepting travel-sized hygiene items,
granola bars, powdered drink mix packets, etc., to be sent to soldiers
Contact: Dianne Moore 770.949.8352 dmoore@soldiersangels.org
Saturday, July 4, 10:00 a.m.: Douglasville 4th of July Parade - "America: Yesterday, Today and
Forever"
Church Street, downtown Douglasville - Free Admission, Open to the Public, Rain or Shine - parade
begins at Fairburn Road and travels west, ending at Heritage Baptist Church
Parade Entries Welcome: $25 per space (3 car lengths), maximum of 2 spaces per application application deadline: 12 noon, July 2nd
BE PART OF THE JOINT HIGH SCHOOL BAND IN THE PARADE! CURRENT AND FORMER BAND
MEMBERS WELCOME! Just show up for rehearsals from 6 - 8 p.m., July 1st and 3rd, New
Manchester High School
Contact: Josie Whited, Special Projects, City of Douglasville 678.449.3124 whitedj@douglasvillega.gov
http://www.douglasvillega.gov
Saturday, July 4, 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.: 17th Annual Festival and BBQ in the Park
Hunter Park, 8830 Gurley Road - Douglasville Idol, BBQ Picnic, Family Fun
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please help out with food, tickets, games and more! Please contact Janet
Kelley.
Contact: Janet Kelley 770.855.3527 janetekelley@bellsouth.net
http://www.sharehousedouglas.org
Saturday, July 4, 9:00 p.m.: 4th of July Fireworks
West Pines Golf Course - best viewed from the Arbor Place Mall parking lot - Free Admission, Open
to the Public
Contact: Josie Whited, Special Projects, City of Douglasville 678.449.3124 whitedj@douglasvillega.gov
http://www.douglasvillega.gov
Tuesday, July 7, 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: "Summer Fun" - July Exhibit in the Courthouse Art
Gallery Opening Reception
3rd floor, Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public featuring the talents of Douglas County residents - on view through July 29th
Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, July 12: 5th Annual Turner Cassity Writers Workshop at the
Cultural Arts Council
8652 Campbellton Street - Open to the Public, $40 per person for 2-day workshop, $20 for Sunday
only - designed to help writers with creative workshops, business panels, individual critique
sessions, author readings, book signings and sales
Contact: Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director 770.949.2787 directorartsdouglas@earthlink.net
http://www.artsdouglas.org
Saturday, July 11: Beyond the Front Porch Trip to DeSoto Caverns
Monthly educational field trips to expand student's learning experiences - activity, transportation
and lunch included - free to students on free/reduced lunch with paying adults, all others $25
Contact: Kascia Lipford 404.408.6448 info@beyondthefrontporch.org
http://www.BeyondTheFrontPorch.org
Saturday, July 11: Pet Adoptions from the Douglas County Animal Shelter at Pet Things and
Free Wheeling
Pet Things, 6880 Douglas Boulevard: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - free bag of food & free pet bath with every
adoption
Free Wheeling, 6408 Fairburn Road, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - free hot dogs and chips
Contact: Mary Celano, Resource Coordinator mcelano@co.douglas.ga.us
Saturday, July 11, 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.: Mommy and Me Baby Shower Celebration at A Gift of
Love
3870 Longview Drive - Free Admission, Open to the Public - important health information, games,
prizes, health screenings, food and entertainment
Contact: Amerigroup 1.800.600.4441
http://www.myamerigroup.com/GA
Saturday, July 18, 7:00 p.m.: "Wasted Potential Brass Band" in Free Concert
O'Neal Plaza, downtown Douglasville - Free Admission, Open to the Public, Bring your own lawn
chair - bona-fide New Orleans-style brass band!
Contact: Davina Grace Hill, Executive Director 770.949.2787 directorartsdouglas@earthlink.net
http://www.artsdouglas.org
Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.: Summer Camp at Lithia Springs United
Methodist Church
3711 Temple Street - Free Admission but pre-registration required
Contact: Kevin Livingston 770.948.5429
http://www.lithiaspringsmethodist.org
Monday, July 20, 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.: "Chat with the Chairman" with Commission Chairman
Tom Worthan
Fire Station No. 7, Bankhead Highway, Beulah Community - Free Admission, Open to the Public one-on-one conversations with Chairman Worthan on any topic 770.920.7269
tworthan@co.douglas.ga.us
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com
Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville ~ 770.949.2000
Volunteer Opportunities: Service on County Boards
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will be making appointments to the following boards:
Department of Family & Children's Services Board
Housing Authority Board
Library Board
If you are interested in volunteering to serve on one of these Boards, please submit a complete
application along with your resume of letter of interest on or before 5 p.m., Monday, June 26th
to:
Lisa Watson, County Clerk, Douglas County
8700 Hospital Drive, 30134
Board membership requirements may be viewed and the application downloaded from
www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com (choose "Departments", then "Boards & Commissions"
Monday, July 6, 10:00 a.m.: Work Session
Commissioners Board Room, 3rd floor, Douglas County Courthouse - Open to the Public
Tuesday, July 7, 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) 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
Wednesday, August 5: First Day of School
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, June 25, 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Comcast Business After Hours
WellStar Douglas Hospital - free for members, $20 guests
Thursday, July 9, 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.: Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange
Cultural Arts Council, 8652 Campbellton Street - presented by Patti H. Puckett, Ameriprise Financial
- Free for Chamber Members, $20 for Guests
Tuesday, July 14, 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.: GreyStone Power Luncheon: Small Businesses of
Excellence
The Centre at Arbor Connection - $20 for Chamber Members, $30 for Guests
Thursday, July 30, 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Comcast Business After Hours
3Links Technology - Free for Members, $20 for Guests
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