🌱 ASCA Recognizes Douglas County Schools + DPD Spring Events

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more...

• Three Douglas County schools recognised as RAMP-certified schools
• DEA Pill Take Back Day on Apr. 22
• Spring Community Yard Sale event on Apr. 15

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 70 Low: 41.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Three schools in the Douglas County School System – Douglas County High School, Lithia Springs High School, and Turner Middle School – have been recognized by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) as RAMP-certified schools. This certification acknowledges the schools' commitment to providing comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs in line with the ASCA National Model framework. The RAMP designation signals to the wider community that these schools are dedicated to supporting the district's mission, and approximately 1,200 schools have earned this recognition to date. (Douglasville Patch)
2. The Douglasville Police Department is participating in the DEA Pill Take Back Day on Apr. 22 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to allow residents to dispose of medications. Medications cannot be dropped off outside of the scheduled event times, and the event will take place at the Douglasville Police Department, located at 2083 Fairburn Road. For more information on what will be accepted, visit the link. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. The Douglasville Police Department is also hosting a Spring Community Yard Sale on Apr. 15, offering 12-by-12 grass spaces for a $25 registration fee. The event is scheduled to take place rain or shine on the front lawn of the police department, and interested parties can contact Sgt. Shannon Dean for an application or with any questions at (678) 293-1621 or deans@douglasvillega.gov. Spaces will not be sold on the day of the event, and applications must be completed and submitted in advance. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. Have you seen this boy? Zyarie Kadrett Barnes, a 16-year-old male, was last seen at his residence in Douglas County. He is described as a light-skinned Black male with brown eyes and black hair, standing at 5 feet and 10 inches and weighing 145 pounds. Anyone with information is urged to contact Inv. Julius Almond at (770) 920-3914 or jalmond@sheriff.douglas.ga.us. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
5. New homes have been listed for sale in the Douglasville area. Available properties range from a 1,458-square-foot, two-bed, two-bath home for $249,900 to a $1.5 million home with six beds, four baths, and 4,378 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in Douglasville:

• Tacos And Tequila Tuesdays At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• American Business Women's Association Douglas County Charter Chapter Monthly Meeting At Meeting Exclusive, LLC (6:00 PM)
• Palms Under The Stars At Painting With A Twist Douglasville (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Douglasville is hosting a Comprehensive Plan public input meeting. There will be two options to attend; the first will be at Douglasville Conference Center on Apr. 12 at 5:30 p.m., and the second will be at the Hawthorne Community Center on Apr. 15 at 10 a.m. You can participate in a survey for the plan here. (City of Douglasville, GA via Twitter)
• The Douglas County Education Foundation (DCEF) announced the winners of this year's scholarships! Congratulations to the 25 students who will be honored at a reception on Apr. 12. (Douglas County School System)
• Douglas County is inviting high school students in celebrating youth leadership! The Douglas County Celebration of Youth Leadership event will be held on Apr. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Douglasville Conference Center. (Douglas County Community Connection via Twitter)

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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.