🌱 Cars And Cops Event + Local American Idol Finalist Surprise Visit

Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...

• Second Annual Cars and Cops Event on Jun. 17
• Local American Idol finalist surprises students
• Lithia Springs High School recognized as a Cyber Opportunity School

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 60.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglasville Police Department is organizing the Second Annual Cars and Cops Event on Jun. 17, inviting vehicle owners to register their vehicles for the event. The event aims to showcase a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and vans. Attendees can enjoy music, participate in prize giveaways, and check out specific vendors. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
2. American Idol finalist Megan Danielle made a surprise visit to Winston Elementary during her hometown tour. Principal Heather George commended Megan for being a positive role model and inspiring students to pursue their dreams. The day continued with a parade, pep rally, and evening performance, all captured by an American Idol camera crew for a 'Hometown' video that was featured in the show's finale on May 21. (Douglas County School System)
3. Lithia Springs High School (LSHS) in Douglas County has achieved recognition as a Cyber Opportunity School, and two students from LSHS have achieved significant milestones in the state's CyberStart program. Kingston Vastine became the first student in the district to attain gold status and earn the prestigious National Cyber Scholar designation, granting him an invitation to the Cyber Foundations Immersion Academy. Marshawn Judge also earned the title of National Cyber Scholar and reached the silver status, making him the only student in the district to achieve this milestone and securing his invitation to the Cyber Foundations Immersion Academy. (Douglas County School System)
4. The Douglasville Police Department has organized a Community Enrichment Meeting scheduled for today, May 25, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting aims to foster discussions about various topics and their effects on communities. It provides an opportunity for community members to engage and address relevant issues impacting their area. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
5. A vehicle fire in Douglas County caused the closure of all lanes on I-20 Wednesday, May 24 leading to traffic backup reaching Cobb County. Traffic cameras indicated significant congestion extending back to Riverside Parkway, but by around 11:30 a.m., one lane had reopened. It is unknown if anyone was injured during the fire. (11 Alive)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Rug Tufting At Studio Unlimited (5:30 PM)
• Parks Advisory Board Meeting At Ike Owings Community Center (6:30 PM)
• All For Love At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Mental Health Criminal Justice Conversation today May 25 at 6:00 p.m.! The event is hosted by the Douglas County CSB and will be held at the Youth Innovation Center in nearby Lithia Springs. (Douglas County & West Georgia News via Facebook)
• Camp Terrific is now accepting registrations for their summer camp, catering to campers with cognitive and developmental delays. The camp offers a therapeutic environment focusing on creative arts, social skills, health and wellness, education, and fitness, with a staff-to-participant ratio of one to four. The camp will be held Jul. 17 - 21 and is open to participants aged 12 - 22. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
• REMINDER: The West Georgia Spay Neuter Clinic is offering a $20 discount on all cat neuters! Appointments can be made over the phone. (West Georgia Spay Neuter Clinic via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Sean Peek

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