🌱 County Relay For Life Walk + Douglasville Fire Truck Dedication

Good morning, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

Sunny and nice. High: 83 Low: 61.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglasville's own Tyree Weathersby will be among a large group of recruits hosted by South Carolina on Saturday. The defensive end will get to see the Gamecocks play Georgia despite being committed to Tennessee after being recruited by Robert Garner. Other highly anticipated guests include Jatavius Shivers and Zyeir Gamble. (24/7 Sports)
2. Commissioner Henry Mitchell III is encouraging all residents to attend the Douglas County Relay for Life Cancer Walk. The event is being held on Oct. 9 from 4:00-10:00 p.m. at 8705 Cambellton St., Douglasville, Ga 30134. Money raised from the event will go toward cancer research and finding a cure. (Celebrate Douglas County)
3. District 2 Commissioner Kelly Robinson is inviting residents to attend the dedication of a District 2 fire truck. The dedication will be held on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Guests can gather at Station #6 in Douglasville. (Press Release Desk )
4. Following a week-long trial, Carlos Betancourt, 35, was convicted of child molestation, statutory rape, and human trafficking. In November of 2020, a 13-year-old victim ran away from her mother’s home in Cobb County and was target by Betancourt. By January of 2021, the victim was able to escape his home and contact her mother. Betancourt is facing a maximum punishment of two life sentences plus 20 years. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
5. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office currently has a BOLO out on two males seen at the Budget Car Rental in Lithia Springs. The men are suspects in a theft which occurred on the night of Jul. 29. The stolen car is a 2022 black Chrysler Pacifica bearing Georgia tag TFB7514. Any information can be reported to (678) 486-1247. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Craft Kit At New Georgia Public Library (All Day)
• Pop-Up Picnic In The Park Couple Date Night At Hunter Memorial Park (4:00 PM)
• Open Mic Night At Broad Street Station (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Douglasville. We particularly liked the porch on the Robin Hood Drive home. (Douglasville Patch)
• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. Dana's Dog House in Smyrna has Baxter the Chihuahua, who has a black spot around his eye like a Little Rascal. Click the link to see all the pets available. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglas County District Attorney's Office is celebrating Lauren Burden and Jasmine Moore for being named as Top Young Professionals of 2022 for Douglas County. They, along with 10 other young professionals, were honored at the Douglas County Chamber’s Best in Business Luncheon. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)

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Events:

• Terminus Ballet & Alliance Theatre present "Peter & the Wolf" (September 17)
• Bi-Partisan Voter Registration Drive (September 18)
• ALDI’s National Hiring Week (September 18)
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That's it 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.