A Douglas County shelter for domestic-violence victims has been awarded a $10,000 grant by Delta Community Credit Union.
With Father's Day just around the corner, Douglas County's Board of Commissioners decided to declare all of June a celebration of dads.
Amazing summers don’t just happen by chance, you embrace big ideas and create them!
Fourth of July is slated to look different this year due to the ongoing pandemic.
Even though kids can email Santa Claus or video chat, visiting the "real" Santa is still a favorite holiday ritual for children.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has approved a construction contract to add two gyms, a conference room and fitness area.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
Students working hard for success!
Not for Sale I'm Priceless Symposium: Protection & Prevention against Human Trafficking
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
Dallas, Ga residents foster and adopt 7 boys
Future Business Leaders of America
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Europeans spend about $5,500 on their weddings. Americans typically spend five times that. Here's what people in Georgia spent.
A child is reported missing every 40 seconds in America. Some kids in Georgia are still missing. Share this to help bring them home.
Get the breakdown on what childcare will cost you, plus an exclusive discount for Patch readers who are ready to book a sitter.
Alexander High School’s Future Business Leaders of America has discovered the rewards of caring for our community’s pets and animals.
Douglas County's Mason Creek Middle School is Changing School Culture through Exceptional Ambassadors.
The Georgia Supreme Court's ruling says men who donate to in vitro fertilization are not legally the child's father if they don't consent.
New schools Superintendent Trent North visited several camps this week to get to know students and staff members.
This summer's movie binge begins this week at Regal. Here are the details.
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Upcoming events for the whole family in and around Douglasville.
Top good news posts this week include a $50,000 scholarship for a student, a brand-new pharmacy, and more.
Have tea with the White Queen and the Mad Hatter.
Top good news posts this week include renovations to a fire-ravaged restaurant, Events to fight cancer, and more.
Top good news posts this week include a fire department winning the "Guns and Hoses" race, a Stone Mountain man cashing in, and more.
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The Douglasville CVB will host a Family Reunion Workshop on Saturday March 14, 2015 from 10am to 12pm at the Douglasville Conference Center.
The animal shelter has these pets and more up for adoption.
Top good news posts this week include an upcoming tree planting event, a local city receiving a hefty donation, and more.
Top good news posts this week include new police officers, a makeover project for a young man's room, and more.
Top good news posts this week include "Jog For a Cause" in Milton, spelling bee winners, and more.
Top good news posts this week include a high school basketball coach's landmark victory, lower unemployment rates, and more.
Top good news posts this week include local WWII veterans receiving medals for their service, a low state jobless rate, and more.
Top good news posts this week include a premature baby born at sea, coworkers splitting a winning lotto ticket, and more.
Top good news posts this week include a social media app designed to help Atlanta's homeless, a Valentine's Day giving event, and more.
Top good news posts this week include dog fighting rescues up for adoption, first babies of 2015 and more.
Top good news posts this week include police officers issuing $100 bills to unsuspecting drivers.
Plus, a $255K lottery winner, help for restaurant employees displaced after a fire, a new food garden for students and more.
Plus, Santa replies to kids’ letters, bank feeds hungry, NFL quarterback donates to cops, and United Way support brightened the week.