Douglas County Sentinel

It was a historic season for the Georgia Bulldogs baseball team.

Douglasville native Ryan Wynn was a part of the memorable season in Athens.

On Sunday, he accomplished a personal achievement while adding to the Bulldogs’ highlight-filled season. Wynn, a former standout at Chapel Hill High, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the seventh round with the 220th overall pick.

Overall, 10 Georgia players were selected on the second and final day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft held Sunday in Philadelphia. The Bulldogs led the nation in total draft picks with 13, a new school record.

Douglasville native Ryan Wynn headed to Seattle to join baseball's Mariners It was a historic season for the Georgia Bulldogs baseball team.

One Douglas County resident is receiving a refund of more than $700 for three years of property taxes he paid to the City of Douglasville, although his property is not within the city limits.

In 2010, C. Jack Clower’s 14-acre property on Maroney Mill Road was listed on maps generated by the county’s Geographic Information Systems Department as being within the city.

Since that date, he has been charged ad valorem taxes on the land each year.
A resolution approved Monday by the Douglasville City Council shows that Clower paid a total of $706.49 in city taxes for 2023 through 2025. Clower will receive a refund for that amount.

City to refund homeowner for taxes paid in error One Douglas County resident is receiving a refund of more than $700 for three years of property taxes he paid to the City of Douglasville, although his property is not

Douglas County readers have logged nearly 2 million minutes as part of the 2026 Douglas Loves Literacy Summer Reading Challenge, surpassing last year’s total with two weeks remaining before the July 31 deadline.

The Douglas County Georgia Schools set a goal of 3 million minutes read by students, families and residents as part of the community challenge. Douglas Loves Literacy is an initiative in partnership with the City of Douglasville - Government, Douglas County Government and the West Georgia Regional Library System.
One Summer Reading Pop-Up remains on the schedule. The July 27 event will be held at Legacy Arena from 6-7 p.m. at 9030 Georgia Highway 5 in Douglasville and will feature Superintendent Trent North as the guest reader. The event will also include the West Georgia Regional Library Book Mobile and DCSS Reading Ambassadors — students selected from each K-8 school who serve as literacy leaders throughout the challenge.

Summer reading challenges reaches 2 million minutes Douglas County readers have logged nearly 2 million minutes as part of the 2026 Douglas Loves Literacy Summer Reading Challenge, surpassing last year’s total with two weeks remaining before the

Amy McCoy, a veteran real estate broker, housing policy advocate and community leader, has announced her write-in campaign for Douglas County Commissioner District 4.

McCoy enters the race with more than 22 years of experience in real estate, housing, land use, community development and public policy. Her campaign will focus on responsible growth, protected ownership, infrastructure accountability, property value protection and transparent local government.

“District 4 is at a turning point,” McCoy said. “The decisions being made today about growth, land, infrastructure, taxes, housing and development will shape our neighborhoods for years to come. I am running because residents deserve leadership that understands how these decisions affect property values, small businesses, quality of life and the long-term stability of our community.”

To learn more about Ms. McCoy and her vision for the county, grab a copy of Saturday's Douglas County Sentinel. Better yet, subscribe to our print and online editions at www.douglascountysentinel.com

In the beginning, there was a young woman who dreamed of becoming a chef.

Today, Damekia "Chef Kia" Hendrix is living that dream through Genesis Meal Prep & Catering, the Douglasville business she built from the ground up.

"The name Genesis represents new beginnings and God's provision," Hendrix said. "To me, food has always been one of God's first gifts to humanity, and it's an honor to use that gift to serve others."

Recently, the 33-year-old chef took that passion to a national audience as one of the remaining competitors in the Favorite Chef competition, which features celebrity chef Carla Hall.

To read more, pick up a copy of today's Douglas County Sentinel.

For Luis Algarin, home has always been meant a monthly rent payment.

Now, after years of setbacks and hard work, the Army veteran and father of three is preparing to unlock the front door of the first home his family will own.

"It's going to be surreal," Algarin said. "It's going to be home sweet home. It's going to be ours. It's going to be La Casa de Algarin."

Algarin, his wife, Marisol, and their three sons — Zechariah, 13, Micah, 8, and Mateo, 3 — are scheduled to move into their new Habitat for Humanity home off Georgia Highway 5 in the Bill Arp community near Alexander High School on Aug. 7.

Read more in Saturday's Douglas County Sentinel.

Argentina, led by soccer legend Lionel Messi, will face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final this Sunday. Tickets remain available for Douglas County's Watch the Cup Douglas watch party, which will feature the championship match.

A total of 2,750 tickets are available. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. at the Boundary Waters Park, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required. Tickets can be secured at watchthecupdouglas.com.

The match will be streamed on two giant 16-by-9-foot video walls.

Watch the Cup Douglas, a free, family-friendly celebration, will transform Boundary Waters into a lively festival atmosphere featuring activities for all ages, including rock climbing, ax throwing, zip-lining, carnival rides, gaming trucks, food trucks and local vendors.

Photo by Rebecca Blackwell courtesy of the Associated Press.

Piles of rubble are all that is left of Douglasville's old city hall. Crews finished razing the complex this morning to make way for a new $37-million city office complex. City officials say the structure will bring a modern feel to the historic downtown area.

When Taylor Walden talks about economic development, he doesn't lead with tax incentives or corporate investments.

He starts with people.

"My interest in economic development started with a simple but powerful idea – communities thrive when people have access to opportunity," Walden said.

That philosophy is helping guide Walden as he settles into his new role as director of business development for Elevate Douglas. In that position, he will lead Douglas County's efforts to recruit new businesses, support redevelopment projects and help implement the organization's retail recruitment strategy.

Read moe in today's Douglas County Sentinel.

District 1 Douglas Cunty Commissioner Henry Mitchell III is sponsoring a town hall tomorrow he says will provide factual information and answer community questions about the growing presence of data centers throughout Georgia and their potential impact on Douglas County.

Titled "Data Centers & Douglas County: Separating Fact from Fiction," an expert-led public discussion designed will provide residents with an opportunity to hear directly from industry experts, utility representatives, environmental professionals, economic development leaders and county officials.

"Data centers are generating conversations in communities across Georgia, and Douglas County is no exception," Mitchell said. "Our residents deserve access to accurate information, expert perspectives, and a forum where questions can be asked openly and respectfully. This town hall is about education, transparency, and empowering our community with facts."

The event will be structured as a moderated panel discussion focused on addressing common misconceptions and community concerns surrounding data centers. Residents will also have the opportunity to participate in a live question-and-answer session with panelists.

Mitchell emphasized that the purpose of the event is not to advocate for a particular position but to ensure residents have access to reliable and fact-based information.

"Whether residents support, oppose, or are simply curious about data center development, informed communities make better decisions," he said. "This discussion is an opportunity to separate facts from assumptions and engage in a meaningful conversation about the future of Douglas County."

The town hall starts at 6 p.m. in Citizens Hall at the Douglas County Courthouse at 8700 Hospital Drive.