🌱 Arbor Place Mall Shooting + Missing Woman In Douglasville Area

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Douglasville Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, a stray thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 70.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. On Sunday evening, Douglasville Police responded to a shooting at Arbor Place Mall, where a 16-year-old boy was suffering gunshot injuries in his leg. His injuries were not fatal or life-threatening, but he was transported to the hospital after the incident. Police found marijuana at the scene and are currently working to determine who the suspects are. No other information is available right now. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
2. After a shooting that took place in Lithia Springs – just 10 minutes outside Douglasville –over a year ago, the man responsible has finally been convicted of several charges, including aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. Douglas County resident, Mike Clark, 39, shot two people in the legs at the Budgetel Inn & Suites in Lithia Springs in Apr. 2021. His charges have just been placed, but his sentencing has yet to be decided. (WSB-TV 2)
3. The Douglas County School System will be holding a Virtual Meeting for Spanish-speaking families on Aug. 10 at 5:00 p.m. The link to the meeting is on their website, as well as more information written in Spanish about the details of the event. (Douglas County School System)
4. The Douglasville Police Department will have its 'The Night of the Blue Lights Car Show' this Saturday, Aug. 6! The event will serve as a special Olympics fundraiser. There will be awards, raffles, prizes and fun for the whole family! (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
5. An Alexander High School alumni and Indiana linebacker, Aaron Casey, was recently chosen by the Indiana coaching staff to represent George Taliaferro's legacy by wearing the No. 44 jersey during the 2022 college football season. Taliaferro was the first African American drafted by an NFL team and played at Indiana from 1945 to 1948. (Hoosiers Now)

Today in Douglasville:

• Church St. Farmers Market at the Old PD Parking Lot(3:00 PM)
• National Night Out at Hunter Park (5:00 PM)
• Library Digital Resources 101 at the Douglas County Public Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Aug. 11, there will be a Girls Open Gym Volleyball session at the Alice J. Hawthorne Gymnasium at Jessie Davis Park. Girls ages 10-17 are all welcome to come out and work on their game at this free community event! (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a part-time job or a change in your career? There are several local businesses that are hiring! If you are interested in applying somewhere new, check out these local job listings. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglasville Police Department reminds residents that schools will go back in session tomorrow! Make sure to anticipate higher traffic volume and be careful of the children at bus stops and school zones! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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.