January 15, 2025
The Douglas County School System Board of Education intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the Douglas County School System. Al...

January 13, 2025
Annette Winn Elementary School had a Grand Slam of a time at its 3rd annual Wildcat Tennis Tournament. For the fourth year in a row the STAR Program at AWES, as sponsored by the ...

January 10, 2025
Legacy Arena showcased its prowess as a sports venue over the holidays during the inaugural Cougar Christmas Classic basketball tournament, hosted by Alexander High School. Alexa...

January 10, 2025
Dorsett Shoals fifth-graders proved they are Wall Street Whiz Kids and Stock Market Game Champions, clinching the top spot in the fall Stock Market Game. Sponsored by the Georgia ...

January 10, 2025
Students at Chestnut Log Middle School wrapped up December with two special events celebrating their reading achievements and fostering a love of literacy. The school's media cen...

January 10, 2025
Chapel Hill alumnus Danielle Melilli was the first Douglas County swimmer to win state in an individual event. Melilli went on to swim at Queens University in Charlotte where she...

January 10, 2025
The Douglas County School System Beanstack Bingo Challenge encouraged elementary and middle school students to achieve Bingo on special cards by logging reading minutes, completin...

January 10, 2025
DECA students from the College and Career Institute are among several from Douglas County School System high schools who will compete at the State Career Development Conference in...

January 10, 2025
Benton House Senior Living received a pleasant surprise from Mount Carmel Elementary School students right before the winter break, thanks to the Student Council, RAM Reading Club...

January 10, 2025
All aboard for the station to success! Joshua Colburn, an IRR (Immediate Reinforcement and Remediation) teacher at CHES, supports fourth-grade students in reading by leading guide...
January 7, 2025
The Douglas County Board of Education is considering opting out of the new statewide homestead exemption. Leaders in Douglas County and across the state have voiced concerns that...
January 6, 2025
The Douglas County School System Board of Education intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the Douglas County School System. Al...
January 3, 2025
The Douglas County School System Board of Education intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the Douglas County School System. Al...

December 23, 2024
Students at Holly Springs Elementary School took part in the #hourofcode event for the recent Computer Science Week through the school’s Media Center. The Hour of Code is a glob...

December 20, 2024
In just a few short weeks, the Douglas County School System will begin preparations to crown another District Spelling Bee champion. The annual competition, held in January, recog...

December 20, 2024
The holiday spirit is in full swing in the Douglas County School System, as families enjoy Christmas concerts, festive parties and banquets, and even a special visit from that fam...

December 20, 2024
New Manchester Elementary School teachers Diandra Johnson Ray and Brandi Rayner became trailblazers last month when they teamed up to take 32 fifth-grade students on an overnight ...

December 20, 2024
Mason Creek Elementary students kicked off the holiday season with a festive skate party full of fun and fellowship, bringing the school community together to share in the holiday...

December 20, 2024
If all you want for Christmas is to watch some great high school basketball, you’re in luck! The inaugural Cougar Christmas Classic will take place at Legacy Arena from December 2...

December 20, 2024
Alexander’s wrestling programs look to continue to build on recent successes in 2024-2025. Boys head coach Chad Robinson said his Cougars were region champs in duals last year an...
