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Applications due Wednesday for county authorities, commissions

By Carolyn Cunningham
Jan 9, 2015

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is seeking volunteer applicants for possible appointment to the Douglas County Hospital Board Authority, Development Authority of Douglas County and Douglas County Cemetery Commission.

Applications, along with resumes or letters of interest, are due 5 p.m. Wednesday to: Lisa Watson, County Clerk, Douglas County Board of Commissioners, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134.

Board membership requirements may be viewed and the application downloaded at CelebrateDouglasCounty.com.

Information: lwatson@co.douglas.ga.us, 770-920-7416.

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