🌱 2 Men Stole Lottery Tickets In Douglasville + Mail Carrier Attacks

Hey, friends! It's Monday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community, including news on:

• Douglas County deputies search for two men who stole lottery tickets in Douglasville
• Mail carrier attacks increasing, including a cluster mailbox break-in in Douglas County
• City of Douglasville offices closed for Thanksgiving

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 56 Low: 36.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglas County deputies are searching for two men who broke into the Fairplay Chevron in Douglasville on Nov. 8 and stole the lottery ticket display. Deputies say the two suspects committed similar thefts in Villa Rica and Carroll County. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Twitter)
2. According to a Channel 2 Action News investigation, there have been many recent attacks on mail carriers across Georgia to obtain people's personal identities. Surveillance video from a Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigation shows a crew of thieves breaking into a cluster mailbox and taking "whatever they could carry," according to Chuck Catlin with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. (Yahoo News)
3. In observance of Thanksgiving, City of Douglasville offices will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and will remain closed through Friday, Nov. 25. The offices will re-open on Monday, Nov. 28. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)
4. The family of 29-year-old Kaleshia Lyons has set up a GoFundMe page to cover funeral expenses. According to Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, Lyons was killed by her ex-boyfriend, 34-year-old Harold Dakers, on Nov. 4. Dakers shot himself on Nov. 8 in nearby Lithia Springs while running from deputies leaving their 4-year-old son, Gavin, an orphan. (BET.com)
5. A large five-bedroom home with a nice yard is for sale on Trotters Run in Douglasville for $715,000. A four-bedroom home with a two-car garage is for sale on Pipestone Place in Douglasville for $250,000. View the link for more details on the houses and to see other homes on the market in the area. (Douglasville Patch)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Thanksgiving Break Camps At Code Ninjas Douglasville (8:30 AM)
• Students Golf Fundraiser 2022 At Central Baptist Church (8:30 AM)
• Baby/Toddler Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Pet Photos With Santa At Arbor Place (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Come and get your game on at the Therapeutic Recreation Bowling Night on Friday, Dec. 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Southern Lanes Bowling! Click here to sign-up for a night of bowling, food, and socializing. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)
• Douglasville Police Department reminds the community of the warming center at the building behind the Douglasville First United Methodist Church. If you or someone you know is in need of a warm place to stay, please share the word. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Join the Douglasville Police Department on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. for a class on parenting. Hear from local leaders and law enforcement for tips and advice on navigating the parent-child relationship of today. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.