🌱 Councilmember Sam Davis Elected To GMA + Douglasville Job Listings

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town...

First, today's weather:

A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 82 Low: 71.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglasville's own City Councilmember Sam Davis has been elected by member cities to serve as the Georgia Municipal Association District 3 President for the 2022-2023 year. Our Mayor, Council, and City leadership is currently attending GMA's 89th Annual Convention in Savannah with leaders from other Georgia cities. This year, the theme of the convention is “GA Cities: Lighting the Way. Leading the Future" featuring discussions on how to move Georgia forward. (City of Douglasville - Government)
2. Douglasville artists are in luck! The National Juried Arts Show deadline has extended its deadline for artists to submit their work. They now have until this Thursday, Jun. 30 by the end of the business day. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville)
3. Are you looking for a new job in the Douglasville area? Patch and Ziprecruiter have teamed up to help job seekers find their next opportunity! Vist Patch to get the details on full- and part-time work opportunities now available in Douglasville. (Douglasville Patch)
4. A new season of "Love After Lockdown" featuring a Douglasville couple is returning this Friday. Couple Amber and Puppy from Douglasville are returning after being featured on the last season of the show. The show will air at 9:00 p.m. local time. (Marketscreener.com)
5. Catch up on all the Georgia real estate news that Douglasville residents have been missing out on. Check out the interior design of these Georgia homes, many of which are currently on the real estate market. (Atlanta Patch)

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Today in Douglasville:

• American Business Women's Association Monthly Meeting At LLC Park Terrace Plaza (All Day)
• Grab & Go Sea Creature Sand Art At Douglas County Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Financial Services Industry Roundtable At Douglas County Chamber (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• 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. We are inviting all employers in Douglasville, Douglas County, and surrounding to participate whether they are hiring for full-time, part-time, or temporary positions. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Sign up today for Douglasville's Soccer Mini Clinic where participants will work on their individual skills and learn the fundamentals. All skill levels are welcome to attend. Camp is on Jul. 18 and 19 at Fowler Field Park. Registration closes Jul. 8. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
• Ice Cream Social is back this weekend! Stop by O'Neal Plaza on Jul. 2 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. for a sweet treat. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)

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• The Big Bang 4th of July Celebration at Arbor Place Mall (July 4)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! See you all tomorrow morning 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.