Douglasville Events

Friday, July 30th: Opportunity to Appeal 2010 Assessed Property Values

All property owners who received an assessment notice for the 2010 assessed property value have the right to appeal the value. Appeals must be made during a State-mandated 45-day period that ends at 5 p.m., Friday, July 30th. Appeals must be made by mail or in person to the Douglas County Appraisal Department, first floor, Courthouse. Visit www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com or call 770.920.7228 for more information.

Friday, July 30th: Family Fun Day at RBC Bank

11 a.m. - 2 p.m., RBC Bank, Hospital Drive at Professional Parkway (between WellStar Hospital and the Courthouse) ~ Free golf tips/instructions from a PGA golf pro, opportunity to win PGA Championship tickets, golf koozie giveaway, refreshments, balloons for kids ~ Drop off school supplies for Partners in Education for kids who need our help! Contact Karen Parker, RBC Bank, 770.852.6686

Friday - Saturday, July 30th - 31st: Mortgage Assistance Event sponsored by Congressman David Scott

Friday, 1 - 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta ~ Free homeowners meetings with HUD-approved housing counselors and mortgage lenders for loan assistance. Bring two recent check stubs, three bank statements, estimates of monthly bills and your 2009 taxes, www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov, 1-888-995-4673

Friday, August 3, 2010 - Douglas County Libertarians Chapter

Please join us on Tuesday, August 3 at 7 p.m. at Provino's on Chapel Hill Road to discuss the possibility of starting up a Douglas County Libertarians chapter. We are interested in promoting smaller government, lower taxes and more personal freedom. Please contact Beth Bentley at 404.435.1894 for more information.

Friday, August 6th - Sunday, August 8th: Communities in Schools/Borders Books Tent Sale and Fun Fair

12 noon - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 12 noon - 4 p.m., Sunday ~ Under the big tent in the Arbor Place Mall parking lot ~ Support the after-school and mentoring programs of Communities in Schools by buying books under the tent! Face painting, balloons, and other fun activities for the kids, too!
Mitzi Teal, Communities in Schools, 770.651.2039

Saturday, August 7th: 2nd Annual Fishes & Loaves 5K and 1-mile Fun Run

7 a.m., Douglas County Courthouse ~ benefits A Gift of Love and its backpack program for students in the Douglas County School System who go home to empty cupboards ~ Can't run? Register to be a "phantom runner", get a t-shirt and make a donation to a great cause! St. Julian's Episcopal Church, www.saintjulians.org for an entry form

Saturday, August 7th: Lions Club Yard Sale

9 a.m. - 2 p.m., parking lot of Hightower's Memorial Chapel/Frances' Florist, West Bankhead Highway ~ Open to the Public ~ all proceeds benefit the charitable programs of the Lions Club
Nanette Lee, 770.949.0650

Saturdays, August 7th and 14th: Douglas County Youth Fall Baseball Registration

9 a.m. - 12 noon, Gables Sporting Goods, 6250 Fairburn Road ~ ages 4 - 14 ~ or register on-line at www.DCYBL.com

Saturday, August 7th: Bridal Brunch for Prospective Brides

10 a.m., Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public ~ Brunch, Tour, and Expo with Wedding Professionals ~ Advance Registration Required. Randi Miles, 678.715.6069, Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau

Tuesday, August 10th: Run-off Election for the General Primary Nominations

All precincts open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. for the run-off of candidates from the July 20th primary in races where no candidate won 50% + 1 of the vote

Tuesday, August 10th: Holly Sears Charity Golf Tournament

8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. tee off, four-man scramble, St. Andrews Golf & Country Club ~ $100 per player ~ 100% of proceeds go to Stage 4 cancer patient Holly Sears for medical and family expenses, and to the Susan G. Koman for the Cure Atlanta affiliate ~ players, sponsors, and auction items needed, www.HollySearsGolf.com

Saturday, August 14th: 6th Annual 13th Congressional District Health Fair

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mundy's Mill High School, 9652 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public
sponsored by Congressman David Scott, 770.432.5405