🌱 BOCO Issued For Missing Juvenile + Special Exhibit At DC Museum

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• BOLO issued for missing juvenile
• Board of Commissioners votes unanimously for proclamation in support of an inclusive community
• New "Lighting the Way" exhibit at Douglas County Museum of History and Art

But first, today's weather:

Very warm and more humid. High: 78 Low: 61.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. A BOLO ("be on the lookout") has been issued for Derek Robertson, a missing juvenile last seen at Lithia Springs High School. He was last seen wearing a dark hoodie, dark pants, and multi-color Nike shoes. Derek, pictured at the link, could be in the Villas Ridge Drive area of Douglas County. If you have any information, please contact Inv. Todd Alberding at 678-486-1251 or talberding@sheriff.douglas.ga.us. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
2. Douglas County is celebrating Developmental Disability Awareness Month in March. In advance of this, the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Feb. 21 on a proclamation that champions the creation and support of an inclusive community for all members. Grateful Hands Inc., a non-profit organization, was recognized for its efforts in making Douglas County a welcoming place for citizens of all abilities and their families. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
3. Have you gotten a chance to check out the new "Lighting the Way" exhibit at the Douglas County Museum of History and Art? On loan from GreyStone Power, the special exhibit opened on Feb. 17 and will run through Mar. 30. Visitors can learn about the people and inventions that brought power to Douglas County from 1937 to today. (Douglas County Museum of History and Art via Facebook)
4. Crafters, this one's for you: the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County is hosting another Bracelet Bar event on Sunday, Mar. 5. Head over to the Cultural Arts Center at 2:30 p.m. for a two-hour class, in which you'll make your bracelet out of various beads, each denoting a different emotional wellness declaration. Participation is open to adults and youth; tickets are $38 for the general public and $35 for CAC members. (DouglasvilleCalendar)
5. Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Douglasville newsletter. Visit the link for more details on the role and how to apply. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Next Level Networking Breakfast At Courtyard Marriott Lithia Springs (7:45 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting - Mercer University Workforce Development Center At 975 Blairs Bridge Rd., Lithia Springs (11:30 AM)
• Musical Theater Thursday At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: the Douglasville Police Department's next Community Enrichment meeting is tonight (Thursday, Feb. 23) at 7 p.m. in the department's Community Room. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Want to catch up on Tuesday's Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting? You can view the recorded livestream at the link. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Heads up, house hunters! There's an open house this Saturday, Feb. 25 for a three-bedroom/four-bathroom home on Vienna Way. (Douglasville Patch)

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— 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.