🌱 Arbor Place Mall Brawl Arrests + Chapel Hill Student In 44 Classic

Hello there, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's briefing includes...

• Local football star recruited by top colleges.
• Arrests following the huge Labor Day weekend mall brawl.
• September Saturdays returns.

But first, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 91 Low: 66.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Following the massive fight at the Arbor Place Mall over Labor Day weekend, police have arrested 20 individuals. One of the arrests was an adult while the rest ranged from 12 to 17. Charges include disorderly conduct, affray, and simple battery. Five people were charged with violating the Georgia Street Gang and Terrorism Prevention Act. (WSB Radio)
2. On Sunday, Clemson offered Douglasville's Jamarion Wilcox a 2023 RB position. Wilcox was visiting over the weekend with many other recruit hopefuls for the Louisiana Tech game. He also has offers from North Carolina State and Kentucky. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. Chapel Hill High School's Ryan Wynn will be attending the Atlanta Braves' fourth annual 44 Classic presented by Nike at Truist Park on Saturday, Sep. 24 and Sunday, Sep. 25. The showcase game will be held in front of professional baseball scouts as well as being open to the public. Players will be coached by Braves alumni Marquis Grissom, Marvin Freeman, and Johnny Estrada. (AllOnGeorgia)
4. There's no shortage of things to do in Douglas County Parks this season. Upcoming events include Senior Fun Day at Boundary Waters Activity Center today, as well as Cardio Step at Deer Lick Park every Saturday. For the full list, head over to the Douglas County Parks & Recreation website. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation)
5. The second and final 2022 September Saturday, the largest annual festival and community event in Douglas County, is happening on the Douglas County Courthouse grounds on Sep. 24. Admission is free, as the festival is fully sponsored by the county and the local business community. Parking is available on the Courthouse grounds and surrounding properties, with free van shuttle service from adjacent parking areas. Celebrate Douglas County)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Elementary Craft & Story At Douglas County Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Open Mic At Broad Street Station (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville Police Department is providing information on railroad safety. The theme of this year's Rail Safety Week is ‘a moment of distraction can change your life forever – Stand back. Look up. Stay rail safe’. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Douglas County has a fresh batch of fully-vetted cats available for adoption. Adoption fees for the spayed/neutered, vaccinated, combo-tested, and microchipped pets are only $30. (Douglas County Animal Services via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.