🌱 Clinton Nature Preserve Poster Wins First + School Choice Update

Hello, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Including news on...

• An award-winning presentation on the Clinton Nature Preserve
• The Douglas County School Choice transfer application opening
• New Douglasville homes are on the market

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 78 Low: 47.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. A University of North Georgia (UNG) undergraduate poster about the Comparison of Pool Characteristics of Granite Outcrops at Clinton Nature Preserve in Douglas County won a first-place award at a Georgia conference. A group of UNG students and mentors presented their project at the Georgia Chapter of The Wildlife Society annual meeting in March and won. The meeting is a smaller conference that is specific to wildlife and aims to be an affordable and local option for Georgia students interested in pursuing wildlife sciences. (University of North Georgia)
2. The Douglas County School System is now accepting applications for School Choice Transfers for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents/Guardians may request to transfer their child to another public school if space is available once assigned students have been enrolled. The School Choice status will be available through the Scriborder dashboard. All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 27. (Douglas County School System)
3. The Mother’s Day Brunch and Bubbly hosted by Chef Shu at The Farmer’s Table and Sweet Shop will be on Sunday, May 14 at 12 p.m. There will be smooth jazz, R&B, and gospel music by DJ Michelle, photo opportunities, and a special gift for all mothers. Pricing is $75 for adults and $45 for children under 12. Book your seat by Apr. 22 and save $10 for each adult. Seating is limited. (Douglasville Patch)
4. Douglas County Parks and Recreation is hosting an afternoon of fun Spring Fling event Saturday, Apr. 22 at 12 p.m. There will be a petting zoo, carnival rides, rock wall, face painting, balloon twist, DJ, food trucks, and more! The event will be held at Clinton Nature Preserve in nearby Villa Rica. (Celebrate Douglas County)
5. Douglasville house hunters: Five homes have been listed for sale in Douglasville! Three and four-bedroom homes are newly available with a wide range of square footage for multiple budgets. Click on any home address listed in the link to view more information and additional photos. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in Douglasville:

• Tacos And Tequila Tuesdays At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• Autism Friendly Inclusion Workshop At Ike Owings Community Center (6:00 PM)
• Caregiver Support Group (Virtual) Hosted By Douglas County Chamber (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• District 4 Commissioner Mark Alcarez conveyed his appreciation for the Douglas County 911 telecommunicators by stopping by with two cakes! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Safely dispose of any unused or expired medications. No questions asked! The DEA Pill Take Back is on Saturday, Apr. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Douglasville Public Safety Complex. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Construction will occur at Punkintown Park over the next two to four weeks. Take note that a hydraulic rock hammer will be in use. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Douglas County Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Assn. 37th Annual Awards Banquet (April 25)
• Vendors we need you Eastpoint Wednesday Wind Down in the Point (May 3)
• Clinton Nature Preserve Exploration Challenge Group Hike (May 13)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow 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.