🌱 $150K Raised For WGTC Foundation + DPD Community Enrichment Meeting

Hello again, friends! It's Saturday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including news on:

• 2022 Douglas County Teacher of the Year
• $150,000 raised for West Georgia Technical College
• The Douglasville Police Department's Community Enrichment Meeting

But first, today's weather:

Sunny; pleasant, low humidity. High: 80 Low: 60.

Here are the top five stories in and around Douglasville today:

1. The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation raised over $150,000 in proceeds from its recent 20th annual Black Tie and Boots event. WGTC, which has a campus in Douglas County, offers more than 120 areas of study for those looking for an associate degree, technical certificate, or diploma. The funds raised by the event will go towards gap funding, scholarships, and more. (Subscription: The LaGRANCE Daily News)
2. The Douglasville Police Department held its Community Enrichment Meeting Thursday night. The group discussed parenting issues and how to be accountable for their actions. Meetings are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. New Manchester High School Teacher Stan Jordan was honored as the 2022 Douglas County Teacher of the Year. New Manchester High School teachers have won the award four times in the past six years. Jordan was also the district's High School Teacher of the Year. (Douglas County Sentinel via Facebook)
4. Marc Wilson, who has a reported connection to Douglas County, has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter. The crime dates back to 2020 when Wilson claimed he fired a gun in self-defense, killing Haley Hutcheson, 17. Wilson says he was under a racist attack by the boys in the vehicle with the victim when he shot at the car in self-defense. (Douglas Now)
5. The Douglas County government was called out during a hearing on Tuesday about Douglas County Chief Judge William H. “Beau” McClain, who reportedly made an error when saying he did not have authority to remove a candidate from the November Ballot. The candidate in question was Democrat Ryan Williams who is running for chief magistrate. Georgia Supreme Court Justice Charles J. Bethel said the Douglas County government "is playing games with the process of qualifying candidates for office in a democratic society." (Douglas County Sentinel via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• September Saturdays Festival At Douglas County Courthouse (11:00 AM)
• Brunch Day Party At Red Velvet Bistro (12:00 PM)
• Iced Cup Of Fear At Painting With A Twist (3:00 PM)
• Deaf Social At Arbor Place Mall (5:00 PM)
• *LADIES NIGHT* - Living My Life At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Herstory Hair & Beauty Entrepreneurs of Douglasville is doing a Homecoming Beauty Giveaway, including free nail application, makeup application, bundles, and install! You can learn more and enter to win at the link. (Douglas County Sentinel via Facebook)
• The Douglas County Boys & Girls Club is holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Oct. 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Midway United Methodist Church. The dinner will be in Jimmy Haddle's memory who was very active in the community. (Press Release Desk)
• Douglasville Police Department tip: If you ever find yourself stuck on railroad tracks in your vehicle, exit the vehicle! Be sure all passengers exit the vehicle and call 911 and, if possible, call the railroad crossing number, too. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all Monday for another 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.