🌱 Free Summer Meals From DCSS + Screen On The Green At Harper Field

Hello, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in our community. Including updates on...

• Local driver charged with trafficking in methamphetamine
• Douglas County School System providing free summer meals
• Screen on the Green event this Friday

But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 80 Low: 66.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Over Memorial Day Weekend, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office apprehended a driver and charged them with trafficking in methamphetamine. On Saturday, May 27, the unnamed driver was pulled over at the Post Road Shell Station for speeding and a faulty brake light; it was later determined they lacked a valid driver's license and insurance. Upon further investigation, authorities found 277 grams of methamphetamine, eight grams of marijuana, two scales, and an unidentified substance. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
2. This summer, the Douglas County School System will provide free meals to local children 18 and younger. The initiative aims to provide students the same access to quality nutrition they typically receive during the school year. A list of participating locations and summer menus can be found here. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
3. In 2023 alone, at least 33 Georgia youths have lost their lives to gun violence. Multiple deaths have been recorded across the Atlanta metro, including the fatal shooting of two teenagers at a Sweet 16 house party in Douglasville on Mar. 4. The families of the victims continue to face the loss of their children, while many parents in the metro are calling for action to stop gun violence. (WSB Radio)
4. The City of Douglasville invites the community to its upcoming Screen on the Green event this Friday, Jun. 2 from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Hunter Memorial Park. The showing of "Bad Guys" will begin at dusk at Harper Field, and food trucks and activities will be on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. (City of Douglasville)
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Today in Douglasville:

• Life Line Screening At Douglasville Conference Center (9:00 AM)
• 50+ Sing-Along Wellness Walk At Willing Workers Community Club Park (10:00 AM)
• Bingo Night: Bottoms Up At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters — five new houses in and around Douglasville have just hit the local real estate market. (Douglasville Patch)
• In case you missed it: Registration is open for the Kids Law Enforcement Academy, hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The academy will be held at Central Baptist Church in Douglasville on Jul. 18-20 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. each day. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• The Douglas County Class of 2023 earned an impressive $61 million in scholarships, with over 2,000 students getting their diplomas. Congratulations to all and best of luck in all your future endeavors! (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.