🌱 Douglas County's 'Superintendent of the Year' + Lee Road Widening

Hi there, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on:

• Top Douglas County educator named Superintendent of the Year
• Georgia Power customers could see an increase
• Groundbreaking for Lee Road Widening project

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 59 Low: 50.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglas County School System's Trent North was been named Georgia's 2023 Superintendent of the Year yesterday. North said, "This award represents the teachers and families that helped build a school system focused on strategic and continuous growth. Their support, coupled with leadership from the Board of Education, helped propel students to success. Good superintendents could not exist without good governance or dedicated staff members." Now, North – who has been with the school system since 2017 – will compete for the title of National Superintendent of the Year. (WSB-TV)
2. Georgia Power customers may see an increase in their electric bills in the future. The Public Service Commission will have the final say in Georgia Power's request to increase bills by a 12 percent hike to reach raise $2.9 billion over a three-year span. Customers could see an added $14 a month on their electric bills if it is approved. (WSB Atlanta)
3. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has received its 2021 audit report from Meredith Lipson, Mauldin & Jenkins. The full report of the annual financial audit is available through the Douglas County Government. (Press Release Desk)
4. Douglas County will break ground on the Lee Road Widening project on Dec. 6, 2022. The ceremony will be held by the Douglas County Commission chair and the board of commissioners at the Southeast corner of Lee Road and Old Chestnut Log Road. The project is federally funded for $14.3 million. (Press Release Desk )
5. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Douglasville area. Available properties range from a 1,172 square-foot, three-bed, two-bath home for $236,000 to a $328,000 home with three beds, three baths, and 2,105 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Metro Atlanta Economic Future Summit At Douglasville Conference Center (9:30 AM)
• Christmas Parade Walk Team At Nichols Centre, Inc (5:00 PM)
• How Far To Bethlehem At Lithia Springs United Methodist Church, Lithia Springs (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you checked out the Festival of Trees in Douglasville? Viewing is available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. (Explore Douglas County GA)
• The annual Christmas Concerts At the Douglas County Courthouse are back for the holiday season this year. You can stop by the courthouse to hear local students sing holiday songs in the atrium. See how you can hear the songs on YouTube at the link! (Press Release Desk )
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Douglasville area at the link! (Douglasville Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.