🌱Auto Repair Safe Thief At Large + City Hall To Remain Closed

Hey, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 84 Low: 69.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglasville police are seeking the identity of an auto repair shop burglary suspect. On Friday, Jun. 17, a suspect stole a safe out of the Express Oil Change & Tire on Douglas Blvd. The suspect was caught on surveillance footage that can be seen on the Douglasville Police Department's website. (Fox 5)
2. The City of Douglasville has announced that City Hall will remain closed for roofing renovations until Tuesday, Jul. 5. The renovations are expected to take two weeks to repair. Originally, it was announced that City Hall would be closed until Friday, Jul. 1. (Press Release Desk )
3. A fox that chased a family and attacked its pet in Douglas County is confirmed to have had rabies. The aggressive fox chased the family around Mann Road and Richardson Road on Jun. 24. It was found dead in the backyard and testing confirmed it had rabies. The pet that was attacked was vaccinated against rabies before the attack. (Douglasville Patch)
4. A recent Georgia law states when and where citizens may shoot common consumer fireworks on private property. The City Of Douglasville reminded residents that on Jul. 3 and 4, they can shoot fireworks from 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. without a local permit to celebrate the Independence Day holiday. (Press Release Desk )
5. Douglasville South Paulding offensive lineman Madden Sanker has set his commitment date. Sanker, one of the top recruits for the class of 2023 tweeted on Tuesday that he will announce his commitment on Monday, Jul. 11 at 3:00 p.m. He will be choosing from Louisville, Georgia, Michigan State, Miami, and Arkansas. (Yardbarker)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• AcquaPole Fitness Class At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (11:00 AM)
• Elementary STEAM & Story At Douglas County Public Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tomorrow, Jun. 30, Douglas County Commissioner Carthan is holding a groundbreaking event at 1:30 p.m. for Punkintown Park, a new passive trail park that will include walking trails, in District 3. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Lifeguards are wanted at the Douglas County Aquatic Center. Do you have what it takes? Candidates must be 16 years of age, be lifeguard certified, and be a team player, according to the job listing. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Douglas County Georgia Schools Nutrition Department is hiring! The Department is looking for individuals who love children, love to cook, want to learn how to cook, and are willing to learn and work hard. Positions offer advancement opportunities and could lead to full-time employment. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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.