🌱 Disagreements Over Saturday Court + Douglas County Meeting Changes

Hello, friends. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in town these days. Today you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Judge and sheriff disagree over Saturday court dates, costs
• Douglas County government meeting date changes
• Spring Festival event coming up on Saturday

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 72 Low: 49.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglas County's probate court faces closure due to a $5,000 yearly cost, which has caused a rift between Probate Judge Christina Peterson and Sheriff Tim Pounds. Peterson came up with the idea of opening the court on Saturdays, but the sheriff has demanded that the Probate Office reimburses the cost of paying deputies to operate on Saturdays, or he won't open the court. The sheriff believes that it's a waste of taxpayers' dollars, as only 20 people attended the previous Saturday's opening. (11Alive)
2. The meeting dates for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners (BOC) Work Session and Commission in April and May have been changed, with the Apr. 3 and Apr. 4 meetings moved to Apr. 10 and Apr. 11. The May 1 and May 2 meetings were rescheduled for May 2 and May 3. However, the Joint Planning and Zoning/BOC meetings originally scheduled for Apr. 4 and May 2 will remain on their original dates. (Press Release Desk)
3. In case you missed it: The Douglasville Police Department is hosting a Spring Festival this Saturday, Apr. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring various activities such as egg hunts with prizes, a K-9 demonstration, touch-a-truck, and a bounce house. The free event will be held at the Douglasville Public Safety Complex. (City of Douglasville)
4. Keep Douglasville Beautiful, in collaboration with the City of Douglasville and The Douglas County Lions Club, will host an Electronics and Scrap Metal Recycling Event on Apr. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bi-annual event, held at the overflow parking lot of First Presbyterian Church, accepts all electronics and metal items, charges $5 for each monitor or TV dropped off, and is free for all other items. Additionally, the Lions Club will be accepting eyeglasses and hearing aids for their Lighthouse Foundation while selling BBQ plates and whole Boston Butts for $6 and $35, respectively. (City of Douglasville)
5. The proposed dog park at Clinton Nature Preserve in Douglas County will be relocated after a listening session was held and citizens expressed concern over its size and location. Some citizens believed the dog park would disrupt popular activities such as walking, biking, horse riding, camping, and cross-country running. District 4 Commissioner Mark Alcarez pledged to find a new location and improve communication with citizens regarding the dog park. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime At Dog River Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Easter Bunny At Arbor Place Mall (11:00 AM)
• STARR Night Out At 2135 Fairburn Road (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bark in the Park is returning to Fowler Field Park on May 6! Bring your furry companion to the "pup paw-ty," featuring vendors, photo opportunities, treats, and contests; if you're interested in becoming a vendor for the event, registration is open until Apr. 22, with a booth fee of $35. (City of Douglasville)
• The Douglas County School System, Douglas County Partners in Education, and the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce organized "Principal 4 A Day," an event that pairs community volunteers with school principals or assistant principals to observe their daily operations and learn about current issues facing public education. The program is aimed at strengthening partnerships with schools, businesses, and community leaders and providing insight into the work being done by educators in the Douglas County School System. (Douglas County School System)
• Douglasville Parks and Recreation is hosting an Easter Hat and Tea Luncheon for adults aged 50 and over on Apr. 6 from 1-3 p.m. at the Hawthorne Community Center. Attendees are encouraged to wear their most creative Easter hat and bring their favorite tea cup for a chance to win prizes in a fun hat contest while enjoying delicious food, delightful tea, and the company of new friends. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.