🌱 Conn's HomePlus Opens New Store + Taste Of Douglasville Winners

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community, including updates on:

• Conn's HomePlus has opened in Douglasville
• Taste of Douglasville winners were announced
• Cooking demo at the Church Street Farmers Market

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 56.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Conn's HomePlus recently opened a location in Douglasville, along with two other locations in the metro Atlanta area. The retailer now has 172 locations in 15 states, including six stores in Georgia. Conn's offers home goods, such as appliances, furniture, electronics. They offer next-day delivery on in-stock items and qualifying purchases. (FurnitureToday.com)
2. The Cultural Arts Council has announced their winners from the recent Taste of Douglasville Festival! The event drew over 12,000 attendees and was a big hit for the downtown area. Red Velvet Bistro won the award for Best Presentation, and Gabe's Downtown won for Best Entree with their Cajun eggrolls. The prize for Best Dessert went to the caramel cheesecake ice pop from Frio's Gourmet Pops, and the HUD Food Truck won for most items sold. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
3. Chestnut Log Middle School recently welcomed Brigadier General Kelvin D. McElroy of the U.S. Airforce. He spoke to over 70 students, sharing his story and discussing career opportunities with the U.S. Airforce. General McElroy answered student questions, and even posed for pictures and signed autographs for students who asked. General McElroy's visit was part of the school's PBIS reward program. Read more about his visit here. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
4. The Church Street Farmers Market will be kicking off next week on May 30! The market takes place on Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at 6730 Church Street. On opening day, there will be a cooking demonstration by Lucy, the author of A Cook and Her Books blog. The market offers a variety of local produce, bread, meat and seafood, soaps, crafts, and more. The market is partnered with Georgia Fresh for Less to double SNAP/EBT for fresh produce. Learn more about the market here. (Douglasville Church St. Farmers Market via Facebook)
5. The Douglas County Museum of History and Art is inviting community members to bring in an item from your garden to next week's Flower Show. The show is scheduled for Friday, Jun. 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A flower blossom or a leaf from a hosta could be a blue ribbon winner! (Douglas County Museum of History and Art via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Rug Tufting At Studio Unlimited (5:30 PM)
• She Shells At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)
• Ladies' Night At Starr Food Hookah Lounge (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville Parks Partnership Program has announced an upcoming eight-week course called Passport to Latin Social Dancing. Classes will start in July, and registration is open until Jun. 25. Attendees will learn basic techniques for Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and more. Click here to register. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
• The Douglas County District Attorney's Office sent out congratulations to PACE Program Manager Jasmine Moore for receiving the Atlanta Bar Association's Liberty Bell Award. Moore works with her nonprofit, Grateful Hands, to address issues faced by people with disabilities. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• For Public Works Appreciation Week, Douglas County Happenings shared gratitude for the dedication, commitment, and hard work that Douglas County employees bring to the job every day. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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.