🌱 Beyonce Adds 3rd Atlanta Show + Blairs Bridge Rd. Construction

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll learn about...

• Beyonce adds a third show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Construction has started on Blairs Bridge Rd. through early March
• Douglas County Chairwoman hosting National Women's History Month Celebration

But first, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 67 Low: 51.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. If you've ever wanted to see Beyonce live, now might be your chance. The pop superstar added a third Atlanta performance to her latest world tour; Beyhive presale tickets were released yesterday, with various other presale offers launching through the week and standard tickets going on sale starting Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2:00 p.m. Beyonce's new performance will take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium — less than a half-hour from Douglasville — on Monday, Aug. 14 at 7:00 p.m. (Atlanta Patch)
2. The Douglasville-Douglas County Water-Sewer Authority (DDCWSA) will be conducting work along Blairs Bridge Rd. as part of the Cobb Sewer Tunnel Connection project. The work will result in the partial closure of one westbound lane on Blairs Bridge Rd. near the Blairs Bridge Rd./Bob Arnold Blvd. intersection. Closures began yesterday, Feb. 13, and will continue through Mar. 3 on weekdays from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Douglasville GA)
3. The community is invited to the National Women's History Month Celebration with Douglas County Chairwoman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 23 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Conference Center. Guests can enjoy light appetizers as well as live entertainment. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
4. The Douglasville Police Department (DPD) will host a Spring Festival & Safety Expo on Saturday, Apr. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Public Safety Complex. Attendees can meet public safety officials while enjoying egg hunts, touch-a-trucks, K-9 demonstrations, and more. The event is free and open to the public, with booth registration for vendors priced at $40. The Spring Festival & Safety Expo will be preceded by a Community Bicycle Ride that morning, sponsored by the DPD. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity? Several companies in and around Douglasville are hiring full-time and part-time employees; in-person, remote, and hybrid work settings are available. Visit the link for the full roundup of job listings and application information. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Tai-Chi For Seniors At Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• DC Crafters: Adult Crafting Group At Douglas County Public Library (5:30 PM)
• Love At First Bite At Nibbles Kitchen And Bar, Powder Springs (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to South Paulding High's wrestlers that qualified for states next week! Ryan Seymour, Kaleb Cooper, Lucas Hayes, and Lindsie Wilson will all be heading to Macon for the showdown. (South Paulding High School via Facebook)
• REMINDER: The Douglasville Police Department is seeking donors for the blood drive today (Tuesday, Feb. 14) from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. What better way to show your love for the community than by giving blood? (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• In case you missed it last week, the Douglas County School System has announced its STAR Students and Teachers. Visit the link to learn more about the program and see the full list of honored students. (Douglas County School System)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.