🌱 2023 Douglasville Mayoral Candidate Forum + Hunters Harvest Fest

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find news about...

• 2023 Douglasville Mayoral Candidate Forum today
• Hunters Harvest Fall Festival vendor registartion
• Douglasville bi-monthly Community Enrichment Meeting

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 65.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The 2023 Douglasville Mayoral Candidate Forum is today, Sep. 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Conference Center. This public will have an opportunity to hear directly from the mayoral candidates as they discuss their platforms, governance plans, and their stance on community issues. It's important to note that the event is open to everyone. Registration can be completed here. (Newsbreak)
2. The seventh annual Hunters Harvest Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show will take place at Hunter Park in Douglasville on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This free event will feature over 40 vendors offering arts, crafts, food, and beverages from West Georgia and Metro Atlanta. Vendor registration is available for a fee, and those interested can contact Jamiah Flagg at flaggj@douglasvillega.gov for more information or click here. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
3. On Sep. 28, the Douglasville Police Department (DPD) will be hosting their bi-monthly Community Enrichment Meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the community room at the DPD. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. S.H.A.R.E. House in Douglasville has been providing shelter and support for individuals escaping domestic violence since 1990. They offer financial assistance, counseling services, shelter for people and their pets, and even help with funeral expenses for victims of domestic violence. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the organization emphasizes the importance of recognizing signs of abuse and offers resources to help victims escape dangerous situations, such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. (11 Alive)
5. A Breast Cancer Workshop is scheduled for Oct. 7, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center in Douglasville. Mercedes Ringgold, the CEO of the United Cancer Support Foundation, will serve as the guest host for the seminar. The event is open to the entire community, offering free education on breast cancer. Refreshments will be provided. (Douglasville, GA)

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Today in Douglasville:

Tuesday, September 26

• Veteran Pickleball At Boundary Water Activity Center (9:00 AM)
• Church St. Farmers Market At 6730 Church St. (3:00 PM)
• 2X Points Tuesday At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up house hunters, new homes are on the market in and around Douglasville! Learn more at the link. (Douglasville Patch)
• The last 2023 Training Tuesday's Zumba class will be on Oct. 3 at the Douglasville Conference Center. Registration is not required but highly recommended. (Douglasville, GA)
• Douglas County Library has a slew of events lined up for the week. Today, Sep. 26, seniors can check out a Tai Chi class at 11:00 a.m. Learn more at the link. (Douglas County Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow 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.