🌱 16-Year-Old Missing In Douglas County + City Council Ordinance

Hello all. I'm here right on time with your Thursday edition of the Douglasville Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community news you need to know right now, including updates on...

• Missing 16-year-old girl in Douglas County
• Douglasville City Council changed due dates for certain mandatory forms
• Douglas County Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying couple

But first, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to sun. High: 55 Low: 33.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Yesterday, Dec. 14, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office released a BOLO for missing 16-year-old Brillient Forbes who was last seen at her residence in Douglas County. She is described as a black female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 150 pounds; she is said to have black hair, brown eyes, and cochlear implants. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator M. Martin at 678-486-1201 or smartin@sheriff.douglas.ga.us. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
2. The Douglasville City Council approved Ordinance 2022-43, which changed the due date of certain required reports including the Alcohol Excise Tax form, the Hotel-Motel Excise Tax form, and the Food/Beer/Wine Consumption Report. The forms will be due no later than the 20th of every month. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in identifying a male and female who dined at Casa Jalisco Mexican Bar and Grill, located on Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville, on Nov. 23. View the link to see a photograph of the couple. Contact Inv. Ken Watts at 678-486-1229 or kwatts@sheriff.douglas.ga.us with any information regarding this incident. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
4. In observation of Christmas, City of Douglasville offices will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 23 and will remain closed through Monday, Dec. 26. The city offices will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27.(City of Douglasville via Twitter)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Douglasville is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Commercial Driver Operator, Human Resources Coordinator, and Park Maintenance Worker. Visit the link for job details and application information. (City of Douglasville)

Today in Douglasville:

• Ani-Makes! At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)
• LD 2023 Holiday Social At Douglas County Chamber (6:00 PM)
• City Council Legislative Work Session: Public Hearing At Douglasville Conference Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A winter donation drive to benefit the patients at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta is going on now through Jan. 31. Donations of both new and gently used shoes and clothing can be made at the Mall Management Office on the lower level at Lenox Square. (Reporter Newspapers)
• In case you missed it: South of Philly's new restaurant is officially open in Douglasville! The restaurant serves southern-inspired cheese steaks, soul food, and more. (South of Philly via Twitter)
• On Saturday, Dec. 17, Santa is visiting the Nichols Center's Santa Shop for "Kids Crafts, Cookies, and Cocoa!” See the man in red from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 6534 Spring Street in Douglasville. (Douglasville Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning 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.