🌱 Community Wellness Walk + Douglas County Animal Services Show

Hey, friends! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• City of Douglasville Wellness Walk for families.
• Man wanted in relation to a murder in Douglas County.
• Topping Out Ceremony to be held this Monday afternoon.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 81 Low: 64.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Douglasville today:

1. The City of Douglasville will host a family wellness walk on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event encourages family health and wellness and prizes will be awarded to families or individuals who complete the most steps. The event is free, but those interested must register here. The walk will start at 10 a.m. at Hunter Park. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)
2. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office alerts residents that Harold Dakers, 34, is wanted in relation to a murder which occurred in Douglas County on November 4. He was last seen in the Villa Rica, Georgia area. He is 5'5", 150 lbs, and has black hair and brown eyes. Police encourage anyone with information to contact them. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. Today, Nov. 7, the City of Douglasville hosts a Topping Out Celebration at the Town Green. Light refreshments will be served at the Douglasville Conference Center. The event coordinators request those who attend wear closed-toe shoes. The ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)
4. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Douglas community? Douglas County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including an equipment operator, code enforcement officer, and library assistant. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County)
5. Dctv23 and Douglas County Animal Services have partnered to present a new show, Paws & Claws, to help educate viewers about the role of Douglas County Animal Services. The first episode is available now and demonstrates how the department takes care of its animals. You can watch the latest episode and all future episodes here. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Custom Scent Candle Making Class At Studioplex LLC, Atlanta (12:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Lounge (6:00 PM)
• Comedy Night Returns At Red's Beer Garden, Atlanta (7:30 PM)
• Monday Night Book Club At Atlanta Soto Zen Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A television crew from Amsterdam, Netherlands, arrived this weekend to cover the Midterm elections in Georgia. Election & Voting Registration Director Milton Kidd was interviewed on the election process & voting in Douglas County. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Calling all men who want to make a difference in their community: the Douglasville Police Department invites you to attend the first meeting of Rising Men of Douglasville. The group will discuss community values, involvement, and commitment to change. Participants will meet at the Douglasville Police Department community room on Monday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m.(Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Sweetwater Creek State Park is one of 10 State Parks in Georgia to get new, all-terrain wheelchairs! Thanks to the Aimee Copeland Foundation, these will be available for free for those who qualify. Learn more at this link. (Visit Douglasville via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox 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.