🌱 BOLO For Douglas Co. Sisters + Douglasville Takes 1st Place, Again

Good morning, friends! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll find news about:

• Douglas County issues BOLO for missing sisters
• Douglasville takes first place for third consecutive year
• Douglas County Animal Services two-week halt on cat/kitten intakes

But first, today's weather:

A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 89 Low: 62.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. A BOLO has been issued by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to locate two missing teenage sisters, Brooke Shadix (15) and Brytni Shadix (16). They were last seen at home, and details regarding when they left or their attire at the time of disappearance are unclear. Brooke has burgundy and dark brown hair and brown eyes, is five feet six inches tall, and weighs 125 pounds, while Brytni has black hair and brown eyes, is five feet five inches tall, and weighs 120 pounds. Both have nose piercings. Anyone with information on their whereabouts or circumstances of their disappearance is urged to contact authorities at 770-920-4950. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Recently the City of Douglasville was awarded first place in the medium-sized (100-499 employees) category of Healthiest Employers by the Atlanta Business Chronicle for the third consecutive year. This recognition acknowledges their commitment to employee well-being, with initiatives like the B Fit with D Fit wellness program, offering monthly yoga, mental health professional sessions, and wellness challenges. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
3. Douglas County Animal Services (DCAS) has issued a two-week halt on all cat and kitten intakes. The organization is currently suffering from a URI (Upper Respiratory Infection) outbreak in their cat room. If you are in need of assistance DCAS has resources, and they can be found here. (Douglas County Animal Services - Georgia via Facebook)
4. Douglasville police Department is searching for a missing man, 37-year-old Joseph Bean who was last seen on Sunday, Sep. 3. Bean's last known location was Emblem Apartments, where witnesses say he was leaving in his 2022 Hyundai Venue with Florida tag #EWKK39. If you have information that could lead to Bean's whereabouts contact Detective Shumaker at 678.293.1643 or shumakern@douglasvillega.gov. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
5. The Douglas County Senior Services Health and Wellness Festival is scheduled to take place at Deer Lick Park on Friday, Sep. 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attendees can expect various vendor services like vaccines and more. Click the link to learn more. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

Thursday, September 7

• Teen Hangout Club – Nintendo Switch Tournament At Douglas County Public Library (5:00 PM)
• National Juried Arts Show 2023 At Cultural Arts Council Of Douglasville/ Douglas County (6:00 PM)
• Fall Garden Gnome - Trivia Night At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: The second annual Therapeutic Fall Festival is on Sep. 15 at Hunter Park. Interested individuals can sign up here. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
• Are you familiar with the Move Over law? If not, click the link to learn more. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• New Manchester High School in Douglas County is celebrating student success by offering a new Youth Entrepreneurship program. Click the link to learn more. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.