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  Douglas County, Georgia
Douglas County is a county located in the U.S. State of Georgia.
In the county the population is spread out with 27.60% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 33.50% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 7.50% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $50,108, and the median income for a family is $54,082.
ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/do/Douglas_County,_Georgia.html   (326 words)

  
 New Georgia Encyclopedia: Douglas County
County, the state's 133rd county, is located in the metropolitan Atlanta area west of Fulton County.
Carved out of Campbell and Carroll counties, Douglas encompasses 199 square miles and is one of the fifty fastest-growing counties in the United States.
In 1830 the Indians were forced to cede all their lands east of the Mississippi River to the federal government, and by 1838 they had been expelled from the land and forced to march to present-day Oklahoma along what became known as the Trail of Tears.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2325   (699 words)

  
 Quarles and Associates, Inc., Douglas County, Georgia, Real Estate Broker
Douglas County, Georgia - Douglas County's Eastern boundary is located approximately fourteen miles West of the Georgia State Capitol, in Atlanta, then extends approximately eighteen and one half miles to the Western boundary which lies approximately twenty five and one half miles from the Georgia-Alabama State line.
Douglas County adjoins Fulton, Carroll, Paulding and Cobb Counties.
Paulding County adjoins Pope, Bartow, Cobb, Douglas, Carroll, and Haralson Counties.
quarlesandassociates.com   (403 words)

  
 Douglas County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The county's explosive growth is evident with a population of 112,760 according to the 2005 U.S. Census Estimate.
Douglas County is served by the Atlanta television market, but has a small information TV station on cable, DCTV 23.
Douglas County is home to a campus for the West Central Technical College, whose main campus is located in Carrollton, GA.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Douglas_County,_Georgia   (2121 words)

  
 Informat.io on Douglas County, Georgia
This county, created by Act of the Legislature October 17, 1870, is named for Stephen A. Douglas, the "Little Giant," a Vermonter who was Congressman from Illinois 1843 to '47, Senator from '47 to '61, and Democratic candidate for President in 1860 on the ticket with gov. Herschel V. Johnson, of Georgia, for Vice President.
Formed soon after the end of the US Civil War, Douglas County was originally named by the reconstruction legislature after Frederick Douglass, the Civil War-era abolitionist; however, the official honoree was later changed to Stephen A. Douglas, an Illinois senator and the Democratic opponent of Abraham Lincoln in the presidential election of 1860.
The old Douglas County courthouse, built in 1956, remains in downtown and is now used as a museum and a satellite school for the University of West Georgia.
www.informat.io /?title=Douglas_County,_Georgia   (1648 words)

  
 Douglas County, Georgia USA - County Information
Douglas County in West Georgia was created by an Act of the Legislature on October 17, 1870, ranking 131st in order of creation of Georgia counties.
The county seat, Douglasville, was named for Stephen Arnold Douglas, famed senator from Illinois and a Jacksonian Democrat who lost the 1860 race for president to Abraham Lincoln and is remembered for the Lincoln-Douglas debates preceding the War Between The States.
The Douglas County area was originally settled by the white man prior to 1848 by Abe, Rueben and Young Vansant of South Carolina.
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 Douglasville Georgia's business guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Douglas County, with Douglasville being the county seat, is a rapidly growing county located in West Georgia.
Douglas County's Eastern boundary is located approximately fourteen miles West of the Georgia State Capitol, in Atlanta, then extends approximately eighteen and one half miles to the Western boundary which lies approximately twenty five and one half miles from the Georgia-Alabama State line.
Douglas County is adjacent to Fulton, Carroll, Paulding and Cobb Counties.
www.douglasvillelive.com /Attorneys.htm   (265 words)

  
 Friends of Douglas County, Georgia - What's New
Douglas County's population increased from 71,220 in 1990 to 92,174 in 2000, which is an increase of 29.4 percent.
The Douglas County Board of Education is facing a severe budgetary crisis for the FY 04 (2003-2004 school year).
Douglas County citizens, and future generations, owe a debt of gratitude to her foresight and generosity.
www.thefodc.org /whatsnew.htm   (3506 words)

  
 Douglas County: Departments
Douglas County Board of Education (Douglas County School Board): The Board of Education is not a part of County government, but is an independent body governed by five Board members who are popularly elected.
Douglas County Board of Commissioners: Board of Commissioners are popularly elected for four-year terms, and is responsible for setting the millage rate for property in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
Douglas County Tax Commissioner: Elected for a four-year term, and is responsible for taking all Homestead and senior exemptions, calculating and mailing all property tax notices, disbursing all collected funds to the various taxing authorities, and maintaining the records of all tax payments.
www.celebratedouglascounty.com /cgi-bin/MySQLdb?MYSQL_VIEW=/departments/view_dept.txt&cdept=21   (1602 words)

  
 Douglas County, GA News
A Douglas teen exhibited bad behavior at a party, but 10-year prison sentence is too harsh a penalty Published on: 10/10/06 The Douglas County teens at a 2003 New Year's Eve party steeped in drinking, drugs and...
Georgia congressman Lynn Westmoreland backed away from comments he made suggesting that he supports torturing terrorism suspects, but said intelligence agencies should be given latitude to use "the methods...
Douglas County officials are reporting a major gas leak on Georgia Highway 92.
www.topix.net /county/douglas-ga   (649 words)

  
 Douglas County Obituaries "Douglasville"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Douglas County Obituaries is a compilation of obituaries associated with the passing of current or former residents of Douglas County Georgia.
Douglas County Georgia, situated West of Atlanta and East of the Alabama State Line, was once considered a small southern community, but it is now recognized as an indispensable part of the ever expanding, New South.
Douglas County's proximity to Atlanta, its interstate highways, year around climate and friendly residents are just a few of the amenities that fuel the heretofore unheard of growth.
douglascountyobituaries.com   (385 words)

  
 Douglas County: About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Douglas County was formed on October 17, 1870, from parts of Carroll and Campbell Counties, plus a small section of the original Cherokee County.
Douglas County was originally the home to the Cherokee (to the north) and Creek Indian (to the south) Nations, and the boundary between the two Nations was marked by a skint chestnut tree located atop the ridge that is now the City of Douglasville.
Douglas County is included in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located twenty-five miles west of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, and thirty miles east of the Georgia-Alabama State line.
www.celebratedouglascounty.com /about/index.html   (962 words)

  
 Douglas County Georgia
The county was created in 1870 by legislative act, after it suffered the loss of its main industry when the water powered cotton and yarn factory was burned by Union General W. Sherman.
Douglas County which just got its own major shopping mall in late 1999, is seeing some growth as newcomers are attracted to the pastoral quiet and strong sense of community.
The Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department, and the city of Douglasville Parks and Recreation Department operate various parks with a variety of facilities for children and adults.
www.thehomebuyersrep.com /douglas_county.htm   (401 words)

  
 Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Douglas was the first rural city in Georgia to be named "Entrepeneur Friendly." The proves our commitment to providing a haven for home grown job growth.
Douglas is home to Valdosta Sate University's Small Business Development Center, housed on the campus of South Georgia College.
GEORGIA QUICK START: One of the most exciting and valuable resources within the technical education system is the Training/Education: Georgia Quick Start program.
www.douglasga.org /newBusiness.asp   (500 words)

  
 Losing Georgia: The Douglas Story
Douglas County has been growing rapidly for the past seven years, bringing in a sleuth of retailers and a rise in population.
Hazards to the environment in Douglas County are valid concerns to both residents and government officials.
The Douglas County Future Land Use map indicates that the properties are considered Rural Areas.
www.losinggeorgia.com   (1243 words)

  
 Douglas County, Georgia Genealogical Records Information
Douglas County was created from Campbell and Carroll counties on Oct. 17, 1870 by an act of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1870, p.
Subsequently, Douglas County's borders with Carroll, Cobb, and Paulding counties were adjusted by acts in 1871, 1874, and 1877.
Douglas ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee in 1860 with Georgia's Herschel Johnson as his running mate.
www.mygeorgiagenealogy.com /ga_county/dgs.htm   (1066 words)

  
 Carroll County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The county's explosive growth is evident with a population of 105,453 according to the 2005 U.S. Census Estimate.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 12.90% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 10.00% who were 65 years of age or older.
This land was the last remaining portion of the Creek's Georgia territory, and was ceded by William McIntosh, chief of the Lower Creeks or White Sticks.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carroll_County,_Georgia   (703 words)

  
 Paulding County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The county's explosive growth is evident with a population of 112,411 according to the 2005 U.S. Census Estimate.
Paulding County was created from Cherokee County by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 3, 1832.
In the county the population was spread out with 30.70% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 38.40% from 25 to 44, 17.40% from 45 to 64, and 5.90% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paulding_County,_Georgia   (589 words)

  
 Douglas County, Georgia GA, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
The county is in the Atlanta metro area.
This was an increase of 16.32% from the 2000 census.
Douglas County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7916   (434 words)

  
 City of Douglas - A Georgia City of Excellence
Douglas was mapped in 1858 on 50 acres of land, donated by J.S. Pearson and named after Stephen A. Douglas, a Presidential candidate running against Abraham Lincoln.
In 1895, the railroad came to Douglas and the town began to boom.
Douglas has continued to grow and prosper as one of Georgia¹s progressive economic centers.
www.cityofdouglas.com   (144 words)

  
 Douglas County Chamber of Commerce - Douglasville, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is looking toward the future and focusing on our mission to support, promote and attract business for the advancement of our community.
Douglas County is a special place that blends natural beauty with urban convenience and amenities.
If you are looking for a place to call home, Douglas County can accommodate your style of living including quiet, charming neighborhoods, convenient apartment communities and golf and country club communities with family amenities that include fishing, hiking trails, golf, tennis and swimming.
www.douglascountygeorgia.com /chamber   (240 words)

  
 Douglas County, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Douglas County was created in 1870 from Cobb, Campbell, and Carroll Counties.
The County Seat is Douglasville, originally known as Skint Chestnut.
Organization is by county and state, and this website provides you with links to all the state websites which, in turn, provide gateways to the counties.
thegaproject.org /douglas   (247 words)

  
 Douglas County schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information
In 2004-2005 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCTs) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8.
In 2004-2005 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11.
In 2004-2005 Georgia administered the Georgia End-of-Course Tests (EOCTs) in several different subjects to students at the completion of each course.
www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/ga/district_profile/59   (1185 words)

  
 DOUGLAS County , Georgia Database of Digital ZIP Code Maps
DOUGLAS County, Georgia Zip Code Map, GA Our DOUGLAS County, Georgia 5 Digit digital ZIP code map is available for the entire state or you can order only the county/counties you need.
This map shows all the DOUGLAS County, Georgia 5 digit zip code boundaries using clean, practical map colors and styles.
To make our Georgia ZIP Code map easier to read, we color neighboring ZIP codes uniquely plus we highlight every ZIP Code with its city name, zip code boundaries, county boundaries and highways.
www.zip-codes.com /zip-code-maps-county/ga-douglas-county-zip-code-map.asp   (569 words)

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