Sen. John Douglas (R-Social Circle) declared last Thursday’s local Republican Party meeting a victory party, in the wake of the Board of Commissioners decision to not raise the millage rate."We couldn’t have done it without all of your phone calls, e-mails and the rally," Douglas said. "We made our message clear to the four Democratic commissioners."Ester Fleming said about 82 people attended the rally on the square and they all made a difference. He said the party has been making things happen the past few months and he expects that trend to continue."A week ago the commission was divided,