🌱 Local Man Sentenced + Douglas County High Schools Honored

Hi there, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's briefing, you'll read about these stories and more:

• A man convicted of assault was sentenced to two years of probation.
• Douglas County High Schools received Advanced Placement Honors.
• Latest jobs available in the Douglasville area.

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Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 50.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. A man was sentenced to two years of probation for attacking a woman and child in Douglas County. Randy Wright, a 40-year-old local to Douglas County, was convicted in January 2023 for battery and simple battery after the incident which occurred in 2018. The District Attorney's Office spoke in admiration of the victims' bravery to speak about the incident throughout the investigation. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
2. Looking for a new pad? Check out this list of homes for sale in and around Douglasville. A home on Hummingbird Lane in nearby Winston is listed for $269,900. The house features three beds and two baths. Another home on Bright Star Road in Douglasville features a spacious front porch and is listed for $300,000. See them all at the link. (Douglasville Patch)
3. A Douglas County Man was killed shortly after helping a friend who was released from jail. The murderer, who was under house arrest and was wearing an ankle monitor, cut off the ankle monitor and fled to Mississippi. Authorities were able to track the murderer down by following the paper trail left by his victim's credit cards. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. Douglas County High Schools received AP Honor Schools recognition after achievement and participation on the Advanced Placement tests during Spring 2022. The honor was delivered by State School Superintendent Richard Woods in February. All five high schools in Douglas County were counted among the 273 schools honored. Douglas County High School, New Manchester High School, and Lithia Springs High School were also named AP Expansion Schools. (Press Release Desk)
5. If you're looking for work, check out this list of the latest job openings in and around Douglasville. From customer service to sales to truck driving, there's a job available for anyone on this list. If you like to commute a little, some jobs are located as far north as Marietta and as far south as Union City. (KRMG)

Today in Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime at Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Wine Down Wednesdays at Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• Bingo Night at Painting With a Twist (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglas County District Attorney's Office is offering a $20,000 reward for information on the shooter in Saturday's Sweet Sixteen Shooting. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department invites you to the Spring Community yard sale! Rain or shine, anyone is welcome to hold their own yard sale on a 12x12 grass area on Saturday, Apr. 14. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Getting ready to file taxes? The City of Douglasville is teaming up with Trinity World Christian Center to offer free tax services to those who qualify. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow 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.