🌱 Community Job Fair + Parent Tech Training + ID Shoplifting Suspects

Hello there, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's dive in...

First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 89 Low: 73.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Douglasville:

1. On Saturday, Aug. 20, the Douglasville Police Department will be hosting a Community Job Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fair organizers are currently accepting applications from any businesses in Douglasville and Douglas County that are hiring for full-time, part-time, or temporary positions. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 12 at no fee. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
2. Looking for a way to better assist your child with educational technology? The Douglas County School System is hosting Parent Technology Training events throughout the month of August for elementary, middle, and high school parents. All trainings will be held via Zoom. Learn more and register online today to reserve your spot. (Douglas County School System)
3. Do you recognize these suspects? The Douglasville Police Department is seeking the public's help identifying two individuals accused of allegedly shoplifting from the H&M at Arbor Place Mall on Jul. 19. Anyone who can assist in identifying the individuals pictured in the photos at the link is asked to contact Marchelle Bowen at 678-293-1831 or email bowenm@douglasvillega.gov. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. A Fairburn police sergeant was killed and two more were injured after a major crash on a Douglas County road Thursday morning. The four-vehicle crash occurred on Capps Ferry Road just before 8:00 a.m. yesterday, resulting in the death of 54-year-old Officer Jean-Harold Louis Astree. The other injured victims were taken to local hospitals and are expected to make full recoveries. (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)
5. Douglas County Health Officials provided a Public Health Update during Douglas County Chairman Romona Jackson Jones's recent virtual town hall. During the presentation, officials noted that the county is back in a state of high COVID-19 transmission and encouraged residents to wear a mask indoors in public places and stay up to date with vaccines. Click here to view the full presentation. (Press Release Desk )

Today in Douglasville:

• Van Life (Blacklight Class) At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)
• Wellness & Oils Hangout At Nichols Center (7:00 PM)
• Open House At The Chanan Foundation (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There's a new list of adoptable cats and dogs at Douglasville shelters searching for their forever homes. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Never Alone Clubhouse Recovery Community Organization is hosting a Garage Sale Fundraiser from Aug. 19-21. They are currently accepting donations of items to be sold, including furniture, clothing, electronics, dishes, decor, linens, toys, art, and more. (Douglasville Patch)
• Don't forget to register for the Night of the Blue Lights Car show, hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The event kicks off at 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the Douglas County Courthouse. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.