🌱 Police Seek Douglasville Larceny Suspect + Music & Arts Festival

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Investigators seek larceny suspect
• Music & Arts Festival on the Plaza announces its schedule
• Fall Recycling Event keeps Douglasville clean

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 72 Low: 56.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for help from the public in finding a man accused of stealing an air compressor. The suspect was seen around Dodson Drive in Douglasville. Surveillance footage shows that the man may have entered the home twice before fleeing with the air compressor. Investigators have released an image of the individual in case anyone has information on his identity. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The annual Music & Arts Festival on the Plaza has announced its upcoming schedule. There will be all-day entertainment from musicians, artists, artisans, and craftspeople, as well as items available for purchase. There will be hands-on activities for kids to inspire their creativity and let them have fun at the same time. The event is scheduled for Oct. 29, and admission is free. (All Events)
3. The Keep Douglasville Beautiful initiative will be holding a Fall Recycling Event this weekend. In cooperation with the City of Douglasville and the Douglas County Lions Club, residents will be able to stop by and drop off all manner of items that they no longer need or want. Keep Douglasville Beautiful will be accepting electronics, exercise equipment, appliances, and a wide range of other items. For a complete list of acceptable objects for recycling, visit the link. (Douglasville Government Page)
4. This Saturday, spend some quality time with the Douglasville Police Department at the Fall Festival & Safety Expo! Admission is free, and there will be food, games, a bounce house, and much more. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
5. Want to take a look at the housing market in Douglasville? These five new homes just hit the market, and have some amazing features for you to explore. Delena Farm Road has a charming two-bedroom home with a huge lawn that's perfect for throwing parties. Another property on Sloane Street has a regal air and some striking architecture. Whatever style of home you're seeking, check out this list and contact a realtor for more information. (Douglasville Patch)

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Note: Patch readers are strongly encouraged to use caution and follow safety protocol when choosing to attend an event as Hurricane Ian approaches. These events are accurate as of the newsletter's writing, but please check with the event organizer for the most recent status update.

Today in Douglasville:

• Monthly Grab & Go Activity Pages at Douglas County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• White Out Night: Varsity Football Vs. Douglas County High School at New Manchester High School (7:30 PM)
• Varsity Football Vs. Villa Rican at Lithia Springs High School (7:30 PM)
• Varsity Football Vs Langston Hughes at Alexander High School (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville-area animal shelters currently have dozens of pets who are seeking their forever home. Motley Claw is a sweet little kitten who loves to cuddle and play. Dog lovers should meet Morticia, a friendly and playful young hound who's howling to hang out. Scotch, meanwhile, is a curious kitten who lives to explore! Contact the Douglas County Animal Shelter for more information and to meet these pets. (Douglasville Patch)
• Want some insight into parenting and protecting your kids? The Douglasville Police Department is providing community members with guidance and information from community and law enforcement leaders that you won't want to miss! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• If you're looking for some tasty treats in honor of a good cause, the Dugan Elementary PTA has something special in store. The elementary school is selling Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough & Gifts to raise funds, so get ready to dig in! (Dugan Elementary PTA via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all 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.