🌱 Possible Property Tax Changes + Clear the Shelter Initiative

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Property taxes may be changing in Douglasville, as The Douglas County BOC has recently proposed to maintain the property tax millage rate. This would result in property taxes rising with the rising property values. Voting on what milage rate will be implemented will take place on Aug. 25, and registration with the County Clerk for public comment is available. (Douglas County Georgia)
2. Adoption fees on pets 6 months or older will be waived at the Douglas County Animal Services Shelter for the entire month of August. This is a part of its Clear the Shelter Initiative, to place as many pets in their forever homes as it can! For those interested in adoption, this month may be your time to meet your new furry best friend! (Douglas County Animal Services via Facebook)
3. There will be a Community Job Fair hosted by the Douglasville Police Department on Aug. 20! Businesses are able to register until Aug. 12 and must reserve their space in advance. Those interested in a new job are all welcome and encouraged to stop by this rain or shine event! (Douglasville Georgia)
4. The Town Green Amphitheater will be finished shortly, but they need your help! There are three different mural designs that will be voted on this month to determine what gets painted on the Amphitheater. The voting will close on Sept. 6 and will take place on the city website. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
5. The Douglasville Police Department will host a Criminal Activity Town Hall Meeting next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.! There will be light refreshments and all Douglasville residents are welcome to join. Some of the topics discussed will be gangs, theft, and burglaries. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Government Affairs Council Meeting at the Douglas County Chamber (9:30 AM)
• Journaling Workshop at the Douglas County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Elementary Craft & Story at the Douglas County Public Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16 to celebrate the completion of Highway 92! The event will take place t 11:30 a.m. on 7775 Malone St in Douglasville. (Douglasville Georgia)
• Registration is still open for the girls youth volleyball fall league! The deadline is Aug. 12, and girls aged 11-15 are all welcome to sign up! (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department's fall session of Youth Against Violence will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Aug. 13! Registration for the program is still available, and anyone interested should contact Helen McCoy. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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