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Hardboard plant closes as power plant is proposed
Business openingsA Douglas County hardboard plant has closed while a separate proposal for a power plant moves into public view.
Douglas County Georgia DeskNov 10, 2026
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Man killed by SWAT deputies in Villa Rica, GBI says
Police, fire and courtsA man died after SWAT deputies entered a Villa Rica home during a standoff and said he displayed a sword.
Douglas County Georgia DeskNov 6, 2026
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Georgia county rejects 700-acre data-center campus again
SchoolsA Georgia county has rejected a proposed 700-acre data-center campus for the second time in seven months.
Douglas County Georgia DeskOct 26, 2026
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BLENDED to Open Second Douglasville Location
Business openingsBLENDED Smoothie & Juice Bar plans to open a second franchise location in Douglasville, expanding its presence in the city.
Douglas County Georgia DeskOct 26, 2026
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Poole estate listed in Douglas County probate notice
Around townDouglas County Probate Court lists Estate No. 2026-ES-512 for Russell Howard Poole, deceased.
Douglas County Georgia DeskOct 23, 2026
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Fifth arrest made in Douglas County reservoir killing
Police, fire and courtsA fifth person has been arrested in the killing of a man whose body was found in a Douglas County reservoir.
Douglas County Georgia DeskOct 1, 2026
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Douglas leaders uphold board expansion in citizen petition
Around townDouglas County leaders kept a change that would increase the board’s membership from three seats to five.
Douglas County Georgia DeskSep 6, 2026
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Man Accused of Child Molestation Arrested in Douglas County
Police, fire and courtsA man accused of child molestation has been arrested in Douglas County, Georgia.
Douglas County Georgia DeskSep 5, 2026