🏃♀️ West Georgia Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Hosts Linked Up to Run 5K Run & Walk Nov. 7 at New Manchester High School 🏃♂️
The West Georgia Chapter of The Links, Incorporated invites the community to its Linked Up to Run 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7, at New Manchester High School. Proceeds benefit West Georgia scholarships and programs.
Registration runs from 7 to 8 a.m. The Fun Run for ages 5-12 starts at 7:30 a.m. ($10 registration). The race starts at 8:30 a.m. for ages 13 and up.
Registration fees:
• $35 for ages 13-18
• $40 for Virtual Runner (all ages)
• $45 for ages 19-64
• $45 for Seniors, ages 65 and above
A T-shirt is included with registration. Medals will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category.
This is a Peachtree Road Qualifier Race.
👉 Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Douglasville/WestGeorgiaLinkedUpToRun5K
The West Georgia Chapter of The Links, Incorporated invites the community to its Linked Up to Run 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7, at New Manchester High School. Proceeds benefit West Georgia scholarships and programs.
Registration runs from 7 to 8 a.m. The Fun Run for ages 5-12 starts at 7:30 a.m. ($10 registration). The race starts at 8:30 a.m. for ages 13 and up.
Registration fees:
• $35 for ages 13-18
• $40 for Virtual Runner (all ages)
• $45 for ages 19-64
• $45 for Seniors, ages 65 and above
A T-shirt is included with registration. Medals will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category.
This is a Peachtree Road Qualifier Race.
👉 Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Douglasville/WestGeorgiaLinkedUpToRun5K
👟Dayspring Road Race Raising Funds for LEAP Preschool Gym Upgrade 🐸
This year’s Dayspring Road Race on Nov. 14 at Central Baptist Church is raising funds to update the gymnasium at LEAP Preschool. The event includes a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile fun run and a Phantom option for those who want to support the fundraiser but can’t attend. All entrants receive a long-sleeved T-shirt.
Register online at https://www.active.com/douglasville-ga/running/distance-running-races/dayspring-5k-run-walk-and-1-mile-fun-run-2026
#GreatnessGrowsHere #DCSSProud
This year’s Dayspring Road Race on Nov. 14 at Central Baptist Church is raising funds to update the gymnasium at LEAP Preschool. The event includes a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile fun run and a Phantom option for those who want to support the fundraiser but can’t attend. All entrants receive a long-sleeved T-shirt.
Register online at https://www.active.com/douglasville-ga/running/distance-running-races/dayspring-5k-run-walk-and-1-mile-fun-run-2026
#GreatnessGrowsHere #DCSSProud
🚌💛 Celebrating School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day 🚌💛
The Douglas County School System celebrated its school bus drivers and monitors on Monday with an appreciation breakfast on Georgia School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day.
Superintendent Dr. Trent North and Executive Director of Transportation E.W. Tolbert thanked the drivers for their care and dedication to our students.
We will continue to celebrate these heroes all week.
Thank you to our transportation team for your commitment to student safety and your vital role in the school community.
🚌🚸 Share the Road: Slow Down for Stopped School Buses 🚸🚌
During National School Bus Safety Week, we are asking everyone who drives in Douglas County to remember that school buses travel our roads every morning and afternoon, carrying students to school and back home.
Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands or heading home, slowing down for a stopped school bus isn’t just the law. It protects children.
Take a minute to review Georgia’s school bus laws, including when drivers must stop, what flashing lights mean and how to keep students safe around buses.
Together, we can help every Douglas County student arrive safely at school and back home again.
www.dcssga.org
#GreatnessGrowsHere #DCSSProud
During National School Bus Safety Week, we are asking everyone who drives in Douglas County to remember that school buses travel our roads every morning and afternoon, carrying students to school and back home.
Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands or heading home, slowing down for a stopped school bus isn’t just the law. It protects children.
Take a minute to review Georgia’s school bus laws, including when drivers must stop, what flashing lights mean and how to keep students safe around buses.
Together, we can help every Douglas County student arrive safely at school and back home again.
www.dcssga.org
#GreatnessGrowsHere #DCSSProud
🏈 Friday Football Scores 🏈
• Douglas County 27, East Coweta 24 (Final)
• LaGrange 50, Lithia Springs 0 (Final)
Alexander, Chapel Hill and New Manchester (Bye)
DCHS Department of Theatre Presents 'A Wrinkle in Time' Oct. 22-24
The Douglas County High School Department of Theatre Proudly Presents "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle, adapted by Morgan Gould, Oct. 22-24, at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students at:
https://douglascountyhs.revtrak.net/Student-Fees/#/v/One-Act-Play
DCSS employees receive one complimentary ticket with their ID Badge.
🏐🐾 Lady Panthers Are State-Bound! 🐾🏐
The Chapel Hill Lady Panthers volleyball team is headed to the state tournament after finishing the regular season 31-9 overall and 8-3 in Region 5-6A.
The Lady Panthers will play at Veterans on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the first round of the Georgia High School Association Class 6A Volleyball Championship.
Congratulations and good luck, Lady Panthers! You’ve made us all #DCSSProud. 💜
The Chapel Hill Lady Panthers volleyball team is headed to the state tournament after finishing the regular season 31-9 overall and 8-3 in Region 5-6A.
The Lady Panthers will play at Veterans on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the first round of the Georgia High School Association Class 6A Volleyball Championship.
Congratulations and good luck, Lady Panthers! You’ve made us all #DCSSProud. 💜
🏈 Friday Night Football Scores 🏈
• Alexander 35, South Cobb 27
• Carrollton 62, Douglas County 24
• New Manchester 42, Hiram 14
• East Paulding 42, Chapel Hill 9
• Lithia Springs at Harris County (Postponed until Monday at 2 p.m.)
👟Dayspring Road Race Raising Funds for LEAP Preschool Gym Upgrade 🐸
This year’s Dayspring Road Race on Nov. 14 at Central Baptist Church is raising funds to update the gymnasium at LEAP Preschool. The event includes a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile fun run and a Phantom option for those who want to support the fundraiser but can’t attend. All entrants receive a long-sleeved T-shirt.
Register online at https://www.active.com/douglasville-ga/running/distance-running-races/dayspring-5k-run-walk-and-1-mile-fun-run-2026
#GreatnessGrowsHere #DCSSProud
This year’s Dayspring Road Race on Nov. 14 at Central Baptist Church is raising funds to update the gymnasium at LEAP Preschool. The event includes a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile fun run and a Phantom option for those who want to support the fundraiser but can’t attend. All entrants receive a long-sleeved T-shirt.
Register online at https://www.active.com/douglasville-ga/running/distance-running-races/dayspring-5k-run-walk-and-1-mile-fun-run-2026
#GreatnessGrowsHere #DCSSProud
🏐 Fairplay Wins County Volleyball Championship 🏆
Congratulations to the Fairplay Middle School Jaguars on winning the 2026 DCSS Volleyball Championship. Turner Middle School finished as runner-up.
Thank you to all of our DCSS volleyball teams for making us #DCSSProud.
Congratulations to the Fairplay Middle School Jaguars on winning the 2026 DCSS Volleyball Championship. Turner Middle School finished as runner-up.
Thank you to all of our DCSS volleyball teams for making us #DCSSProud.
🥎 Chapel Hill Middle School Wins DCSS Softball Championship 🏆🎉
Congratulations to the Chapel Hill Middle School softball team on winning the 2026 DCSS Middle School Softball Championship on Friday.
Fairplay Middle School finished as the county runner-up.
Great job to both programs and the other DCSS teams — you all made us #DCSSProud.
Congratulations to the Chapel Hill Middle School softball team on winning the 2026 DCSS Middle School Softball Championship on Friday.
Fairplay Middle School finished as the county runner-up.
Great job to both programs and the other DCSS teams — you all made us #DCSSProud.
Turner Middle School Hosting Two Hispanic Heritage Events in October
Turner Middle School will host two events this month in celebration of Hispanic heritage.
Ritmo Cultura Sabor
Thursday, Oct. 8, 6-7 p.m.
Enjoy a mariachi band, a Hispanic Heritage Museum and Latin food (while supplies last).
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Friday, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m.
The festival will feature food, music, the arts, games, prizes and vendors. Entrance bracelets are $5 per person; children 5 and under are free.
To become a vendor at the Hispanic Heritage Festival or for more information, contact Carol Rozier at carol.rozier@dcssga.org or 770-651-5589, or Rubi Perla Iglesias at 770-651-5511.
Football Scores - October 2nd
Alexander 35 Osborne 7
South Cobb 19 Chapel Hill 14
Alexander 35 Osborne 7
South Cobb 19 Chapel Hill 14
DCSS Celebrating National School Lunch Week With Special Meals
The Douglas County School System's School Nutrition Department will celebrate National School Lunch Week, Oct. 5-9, with special meals in school cafeterias.
• Monday: Pretzel hot dogs at elementary schools; bacon ranch chicken burgers at middle and high schools
• Wednesday: Wings at elementary schools; chili cheese fries at middle and high schools
• Friday: Cinnamon sugar churros
🎉 County Champs! Chapel Hill Sweeps Douglas County Volleyball Championships 🏐💪
Congratulations to the Chapel Hill High School Lady Panthers on sweeping the Douglas County School System Volleyball Championships today at Legacy Arena.
Robert S Alexander High School finished second in the varsity competition.
Chapel Hill also won the JV Championship, with Alexander taking second.
Great job to all of our county teams that participated today. You all made us #DCSSProud
Congratulations to the Chapel Hill High School Lady Panthers on sweeping the Douglas County School System Volleyball Championships today at Legacy Arena.
Robert S Alexander High School finished second in the varsity competition.
Chapel Hill also won the JV Championship, with Alexander taking second.
Great job to all of our county teams that participated today. You all made us #DCSSProud
🏈 Week 6 Football Scores 🏈
• Douglas County 24, Rome 0 (Final)
• East Paulding 22, New Manchester 17 (Final)
• Alexander 25, Chapel Hill 7 (Final)
• Griffin 36, Lithia Springs 21 (Final - Thursday)
Special congrats to Douglas County's homecoming queen and king: Kennedy Bailey and Brian Nguyen.
Next Week's Games:
• Osborne at Alexander
• Chapel Hill at South Cobb
• Douglas County, Lithia Springs, New Manchester (Bye Week)
• Douglas County 24, Rome 0 (Final)
• East Paulding 22, New Manchester 17 (Final)
• Alexander 25, Chapel Hill 7 (Final)
• Griffin 36, Lithia Springs 21 (Final - Thursday)
Special congrats to Douglas County's homecoming queen and king: Kennedy Bailey and Brian Nguyen.
Next Week's Games:
• Osborne at Alexander
• Chapel Hill at South Cobb
• Douglas County, Lithia Springs, New Manchester (Bye Week)
📢 Attention all DCSS 8th graders!
Applications for Magnet Programs will be open Oct. 1 – Dec. 7, 2026, for students entering ninth grade in the 2027-28 school year.
Informational Meetings will be held at each school starting in October. See the attached flyer for meeting dates, times, and location details for each high school magnet program! ⬇️
Applications for Magnet Programs will be open Oct. 1 – Dec. 7, 2026, for students entering ninth grade in the 2027-28 school year.
Informational Meetings will be held at each school starting in October. See the attached flyer for meeting dates, times, and location details for each high school magnet program! ⬇️
🏈 Week 5 Football Scores 🏈
• New Manchester 28, Alexander 14 (Final)
• Douglas County 28, Carver-Columbus 14 (Final)
• Lithia Springs 36, Pace Academy 35 (Final)
• Hiram 27, Chapel Hill 19 (Final)
• New Manchester 28, Alexander 14 (Final)
• Douglas County 28, Carver-Columbus 14 (Final)
• Lithia Springs 36, Pace Academy 35 (Final)
• Hiram 27, Chapel Hill 19 (Final)
👑 Turner Middle Quince y Cultura Fashion Show Planned for Oct. 8 👗
Join Turner Middle School for an evening of fashion, culture and celebration on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. Turner's Quince y Cultura Fashion Show will showcase beautiful designs inspired by tradition, heritage and community.
#GreatnessGrowsHere #DCSSProud #QuinceYCultura #TurnerMiddleSchool #FashionShow #CulturalCelebration
🏈 Friday Night Football Scores 🏈
• New Manchester 42, Chapel Hill 14 (Final)
• Lithia Springs 35, Banneker 14 (Final)
• Alexander 33, South Paulding 0 (Final)
• Douglas County (Bye)
#GreatnessGrowsHere #DCSSProud #FridayNightLights