🌱 Citizens Academy Opens Registration + DCSS After School Program

Good morning, everybody! It's Thursday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community today. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 73.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Douglasville:

1. Want to learn more about how the City of Douglasville works? Registration for the next annual Dose of Douglasville Citizens Academy is open now. The 10-week program will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and will include an overview of the City government and pertinent information from City departments. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 21 and classes begin Sep. 13. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
2. Douglas County Animal Services is hosting its annual Clear the Shelter event all month long. Throughout August, adoption fees will be waived on all residents six months and older. Stop by to meet your new best friend or contact the shelter for more details. (Douglas County Animal Services - Georgia via Facebook)
3. Local law enforcement escorted the children of a fallen police officer on their first day of school this week. Fairburn Police Department officer Sgt. Jean-Harold Astree passed away in a car accident in Douglas County on Jul. 28 at the age of 54. The Douglas County School System shared photos of police officers escorting Astree's son and daughter on an emotional first day of school Wednesday. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. The Douglas County School System has opened registration for its After School Program. The program offers homework help, snacks, recess, and guaranteed fun for students. Parents can visit the virtual signup sheet online to enroll their students today. (Douglas County School System)
5. The Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville has launched a new Free Art Box, a colorful crayon box full of free art and art supplies to be shared with the community. Visitors are encouraged to leave small art, take small art, or just enjoy the pieces for a while. Anything creative — from paintings and drawings to doodles and painted rocks — is a welcome addition to the box. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Ribbon Cutting At ARCpoint Labs (11:30 AM)
• Cornerstone Investor Wine Tasting At Uncorked On Main (5:00 PM)
• Community Enrichment Meeting At Douglasville Police Department Community Room (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglas County Georgia Schools reminds families to sign up for the Here Comes the Bus app! The app allows parents to track their child's bus right to its stop each day. It can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store using the district's code: 79003. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
• With school back in session, the Douglasville Police Department reminds drivers to plan extra time for their commute and watch out for children at the bus stops. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Parks & Recreation department is hosting a Girls Open Gym Volleyball session on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Alice J. Hawthorne Gymnasium at Jessie Davis Park. The event is free and a great opportunity for players to meet and help improve their skills! (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)

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