🌱 Atlanta Hawks Stops In Douglasville + Wednesday Wind Down Concert

Hello and happy Saturday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. Including stories about...

• Atlanta Hawks Basketball Program Department visited Douglasville Parks and Recreation
• Wednesday Wind Down Concert Series additional date
• County search for missing 16-year-old

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 93 Low: 73.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. On Jul. 25, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Program Department visited Douglasville Parks and Recreation as part of their Community Court Summer Tour series. Around 100 camp participants received complimentary basketball training, swag bags, and sports gear courtesy of the Atlanta Hawks, Adidas, and QuikTrip. The event was made possible by the efforts of Jon B. and Quinton Stephens from the Hawks and Dantez Bennamon, the athletic coordinator at Douglasville Parks and Recreation, resulting in an incredible experience for the players. (Douglasville, Georgia - Government)
2. An update has been released regarding a story in the Jul. 27 newsletter: The man who reportedly pulled a weapon on a family, leading to a confrontation with deputies and the SWAT team at a home along Bill Arp Road near Hemp Street in Douglasville, has been identified as Deshawta McClain. After a 30-minute standoff, McClain opened fire on the SWAT team, and deputies returned fire, injuring him. McClain was eventually taken into custody and transported to the hospital for his injuries. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to investigate the incident, which marks the 56th officer-involved shooting they are examining. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. A bonus concert in Douglasville's Wednesday Wind Down Concert Series will be on Aug. 2. The event will feature Kimberly International Sax as the opening act and the Traffic Jam Band as the main act, with DJ music starting at 6:00 p.m. and the bands performing from 7:00-9:30 p.m. on O'Neal Plaza. The concerts are free, and attendees can bring blankets and lawn chairs. For any inquiries, contact CityEvents@douglasvillega.gov. (Douglasville, Georgia - Government)
4. The Douglasville Police Department (DPD) is inviting youth and those involved with youth to participate in the upcoming Youth Peace Summit session. It will take place on Aug. 5 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the DPD Community Room located at 2083 Fairburn Road. For more information and to register, you can contact Sgt. Shannon Dean at (678) 293-1621 or deans@douglasvillega.gov. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
5. Authorities in Douglas County are still seeking the public's help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl named Christe-Una Clarshay Allen. She was last seen at her residence and was wearing tan cargo pants and a black shirt. She is described as 5 feet tall, weighing 110 pounds, with brown eyes and black and blue box braids. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact Investigator Almond at (770) 920-3914 or jalmond@sheriff.douglas.ga.us. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

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Today in and around Douglasville:

Saturday, July 29

• Artpaca Arts & Crafts Summer Festival At L&R Alpaca Haven Farm (10:00 AM)
• Elements Of Hip Hop Festival At Piedmont Park, Atlanta (12:00 PM)
• Eat Sleep Cheer At Painting With A Twist (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Young girls aged 5-12 are invited to register for the 2023 Hunter Park Fall Girls Softball League. Whether a beginner or experienced player, the recreational league offers an opportunity for skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Register before Aug. 11 here. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are hosting a Jamboree event on Aug. 26 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the House of Hope. The free event will feature information from various city and county resources, kids' activities, food, music, and more! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Douglas County School System hosted Kindercamp, a four-day camp for rising kindergarten students and their parents to get a sneak peek into the upcoming school year. The camp aimed to prepare students academically, socially, and personally for kindergarten while reducing first-day jitters for both parents and students. Participants engaged in literacy activities, learning games, and a grand tour of the building, creating excitement and familiarity with the school environment. (Douglas County School System)

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— Sean Peek

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