🌱 15-Year-Old Girl Goes Missing + Black History Month Program

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. Today you'll learn about:

• A 15-year-old girl has gone missing from her Douglasville home
• Douglasville Police are hosting a job fair next month
• Douglasville is hiring! Community job postings can be found below

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 76 Low: 65.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglas County officials have issued an Amber Alert for a missing 15-year-old girl. According to authorities, Galilea Noemi Villanueva was last seen at home but has been missing since Tuesday. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says that she was last seen wearing plaid pajama pants and a gray sweatshirt and that she presently uses crutches due to an ankle injury. Anyone who knows the teen's whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff's office. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Douglas County is hosting a Black History Month Program on Thursday, Feb. 23. The event will celebrate Douglas County's African American Culture and Community. Festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. in the Douglas County Courthouse's atrium. Light refreshments will be served. (Press Release Desk)
3. Are you in the market for a home? Check out these listings! Whether you prefer a single-story farmhouse like the listing at 4559 Mason Creek Road, or a taller multi-story house like the one located at 4489 Cabinwood Turn, there are options for every preference. Plus, be sure to mark your calendars for the open house at 8338 Dallas Highway on Saturday, Feb. 25. (Douglasville Patch)
4. PKB News took a moment to remember Douglasville native Willie Spence. The runner-up in American Idol Season 19 had signed a recording deal with Geffen Records when he died tragically in a car accident in Nashville last October. He was only 23 years old. (PKBnews.in)
5. Looking to work for your community? The City of Douglasville is hiring to fill a wide variety of positions, so there's something anyone can appreciate. Openings include camp counselor, economic development manager, and refuse collector. Click the link to see the full list of employment opportunities. (City of Douglasville)

Today in Douglasville:

• Intro to Sewing at Cultural Arts Council Douglasville (10:00 AM)
• STARR Night Out at STARR Food Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ever wanted to learn more about barrel racing? SAY-Rodeo will be teaming up with three-time world champion barrel racer Julie Thomas to host a barrel clinic. It all happens on Apr. 8. (SAY-Rodeo via Facebook)
• Douglas County Happenings invites you to a National Women's History Month Celebration. Thursday, Mar. 23, Douglas County Chairwoman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones will host a celebration at the Douglasville Conference Center. Click the link to see more details. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Douglasville Police Department is hosting a job fair! Saturday, Mar. 25, potential applicants are encouraged to visit the front lawn of the Douglasville Police Department to speak with officers about full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.