CASA was conceived in 1976 by Seattle Superior Court Judge David Soukup after he became frustrated about having to rule on decisions involving abused and neglected children without having sufficient information.  Judge Soukup formulated a program, tapped into social resources, and raised funding to recruit and train a corp of community volunteers to act as the child’s voice by speaking up for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court proceedings. >>read more<<

One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure

You can find everything, including the kitchen sink, at the Douglas County Freecycle website. 

Douglas County Freecycle, can be used by any one in the greater Douglas County, Georgia area who wants to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away. >>read more<<

Spend Derby Day at Foxhall Farm

Derby Day is held every year at Foxhall Farm, a 1,200-acre horse farm that borders the Chattahoochee River in Douglas County, in celebration of the Kentucky Derby.

Plan to come and enjoy an afternoon of fun, sun, great barbeque and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and watch the Kentucky Derby >>read more<<

Now that television is going completely digital, I decided to recycle some of my old sets instead of purchasing digital converter boxes for them.

I looked around and found Aeris Services, located right here in Douglas County >>read more<<

Open every Saturday during the Spring & Summer from 8:00am - 12:00. 

This Saturday look for young summer squash like yellow, zephyr, zucchini and patty-pan; also cabbage, radishes, beets, onions, lettuce, shiitake mushrooms, new potatoes, basil, and other herbs.  You'll also find fresh artisanal goat cheese, honey, granola, bread, homemade soap, vegetable and ornamental plants, flowers, and crafts.

Be sure to stop by the Sweet Georgia Grains Granola kiosk and say hello to new vendor Diane Peck.

The Needle Nerds' June meeting drew a nice crowd of talented needlers. >>read more<<