🌱 City Offices Closed For Juneteenth + DPD Free Public Handgun Clinic

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 65.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The City of Douglas is observing the Juneteenth holiday today, Jun. 20, and city administrative offices, including Douglasville City Hall, City Hall Annex, and Municipal Court and Records, will be closed. Today's sanitation routes will be picked up tomorrow, Jun. 21. According to the City, the Police Department will maintain its normal hours of operation, and the Parks and Recreation Department will be open for scheduled camps and program activities. (City of Douglasville)
2. Did you know that the Douglasville Police Department holds a free public handgun clinic on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.? This clinic is open to adults age 18 and older and covers basic gun laws, handgun safety, and shooting skills. Classes fill up quickly, so email DPDTraining@douglasvillega.gov if you would like to attend an upcoming session. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Earlier this month, rising Douglas County High School senior Zachariah Keith announced his commitment to Georgia Tech to continue his football career. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound edge defender chose to stay local and join the Yellow Jackets, although he received offers from 15 other schools, including Maryland, Michigan State, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, and Temple. During his junior year, Keith racked up 101 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, three quarterback hurries, and four forced fumbles, according to MaxPreps. He is the fourth commitment for Georgia Tech in the 2023 recruiting cycle. (247Sports)
4. Just in time for barbecue season, Sam's Club is bringing back its $8 membership deal! You can sign up at any local Sam's Club, including the one in Douglasville at 6995 Concourse Parkway. This special pricing is more than 75 percent off the regular price of $45. It's only available through Jun. 26 and you must sign up in person, so head to Sam's Club this week if you want to take advantage of this deal. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. Looking for a new home in the Douglasville area? These beautiful local properties have just been listed for sale! Get the details and specs on houses like a 5-bed, 3-bath home on Hamrick Road and a 5-bed, 4.5-bath home on Greenshire Court in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Douglasville Patch)

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This week in Douglasville:

• The Longest Day Candlelight At Oneal Plaza (Jun. 20, 7:00 PM)
• Afternoon Movie: "Happy Feet" At Douglas County Public Library (Jun. 21, 3:00 PM)
• Code Your Own Cartoons Camp At Code Ninjas Douglasville (Jun. 20-24)

From my notebook:

• The Douglasville Police Department thanked community members who attended Thursday night's Town Hall meeting tonight on active shooter situations. "Law enforcement in this community is ready to respond, well trained, equipped, and prepared to work together to take the actions necessary to immediately address such a threat," wrote the Department in a Facebook post. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• If you missed the Douglas County Juneteenth celebration at the Courthouse this weekend, you can check out a recap of the celebration on the County's YouTube channel. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• The Douglasville 4th of July parade is coming up quickly! The annual parade will take place Monday, Jul. 4, beginning at 10 am on Church Street. See event and contact information on the City of Douglasville's website. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for 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.