🌱 CodeRED Notifications On Caller ID + House, Brush Fire On Ridge Way

Hello again, everybody. It's Thursday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including news on...

• Douglas County partners with OnSolve for CodeRED notifications
• Governor Kemp appoints committees to rule on suspension of Douglas County chair and commissioners
• Public handgun clinic on Apr. 4

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 78 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglas County has updated its account with CodeRED high-speed notification solutions provider OnSolve, allowing message recipients to easily identify calls coming through the systems. Notifications will come up on Caller ID as "OnSolve," or will otherwise display one of two phone numbers (866-419-5000 for CodeRED or 800-566-9780 for CodeRED Weather Warning). The CodeRED system enables county officials to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire county, while the CodeRED Weather Warning is an opt-in-only weather warning product that automatically alerts citizens in the path of severe weather. (Press Release Desk)
2. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has appointed committees to determine whether to suspend Douglas County Chair Romona Jackson Jones, Commissioner Henry Mitchell, and Tax Commissioner Greg Baker. The move comes as part of a criminal investigation into a 2018 contract related to cleaning the Douglas County Tax Commissioner's Office and County Annex. The appointed committees, which include retired Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears, Floyd County Tax Commissioner Kevin Payne, and Thomas County Tax Commissioner Alicia Hester, may take up to a month to make their recommendations. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Yesterday afternoon, emergency dispatchers received a call reporting a house fire on Ridge Way near Kings Highway in Douglasville. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke and flames emanating from the structure and, shortly after, a brush fire broke out nearby. By 7:30 p.m., both fires were under control, with no injuries or evacuations reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
4. Dorsett Shoals Elementary School hosted its 8th Annual Disability Awareness Night and Resource Fair yesterday, Mar. 22. The free event, held each year, aims to bring awareness, acceptance, and inclusion to the Douglas County community. Attendees learned about different types of disabilities and resources available to families of children with special needs. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
5. The Douglasville Police Department is now accepting sign-ups for its next Public Handgun Clinic on Apr. 4. The event, which will run from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in handgun use. Interested parties may reach out to Corporal Snyder at 678-293-1625 or snyderd@douglasvillega.gov for further inquiries. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (10:00 AM)
• Cocktails & Conversation At Village Premier Collection (4:00 PM)
• Musical Theater Thursday At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglas County fire officials are seeking the public's help in identifying a possible witness of a fire at Fall Creek Trace. If you have seen the possible witness (pictured at the link), please contact the department at (770) 920-7303.(Patch)
• The Douglasville Police Department's next Foundational Transformation of Men program will take place this Monday, Mar. 27, at 6:30 p.m. The program is open to men aged 21+ and will meet every Monday through May 8. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• On Mar. 21, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners recognized the Alexander Cougars for their 2023 Class 6-A Title Championship Win. Congratulations on the historic win! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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— 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.