🌱 Crash Victim Airlifted To Hospital + Stranger Things Block Party

Hello, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:

• A driver had to be airlifted to the hospital, after a crash with an Amtrack train in Lithia Springs
• Stranger Things fans are in for a treat, when Douglasville turns into Hawkins for the Block Party inspired by the hit show
• The Douglasville Police are offering a handgun clinic to help promote safe gun use

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Yesterday morning, at around 10:00 a.m., an Amtrack track hit a car in Lithia Springs in Douglas County, causing a victim to be airlifted to the hospital. The car driver did not yield to the train, and as a result, it was struck and overturned. The driver of the car was taken into medical care with serious injuries, but the 32 passengers on board the Amtrack train, as well as the train's crew, have no reported injuries. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Calling all members of the Hellfire Club! On Nov. 5, the Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau is throwing a "Stranger Things" themed Block Party! Not only will there be decorations all over Downtown Douglasville to replicate the Netflix phenomenon, but there will be activities, food, and games all day to fit the theme. You can even visit some of your favorite Douglasville restaurants, like Fabiano’s, Dreaming Sweets, and Tito’s Lounge the same day for some Stranger Things menu items. (Press Release Desk)
3. On Tuesday night, the Douglasville Police Department held a Public Handgun Clinic. Missed it? No worries! Every first Tuesday of the month, the department holds a clinic where you can learn how to safely operate a handgun. Those interested can contact the department via email to reserve their spot. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. Tomorrow, the 2nd Annual Scot Hudson Toy Drive will begin accepting donations, and stay open all the way through Nov. 16! The toy drive is a way for the community to give back and make sure that no child has an empty tree this holiday season. Toys can be dropped off at various locations, including City Hall, the Welcome Center, the Douglasville Conference Center, Jessie Davis Park, and Hunter Park. (Douglasville Georgia)
5. On Dec. 8 and Dec. 9, The Douglas County Senior Services and Douglas County Parks and Recreation will host their 1st Annual Reindeer Rally Pickleball Tournament at the Boundary Waters Aquatic Center. In addition to the $35 registration fee, all participants will have to bring one new, unwrapped toy. The donations will all go towards Douglas County's Juvenile Programs Angel Tree. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Puff on the Patio at Red Velvet Bistro (5:00 PM)
• Open Mic Event at Broad Street Station (7:00 PM)
• Autumn Midnight Glow at Painting With a Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglasville Police Department reminds residents that its social media is not always being monitored. It asks that all time-sensitive and emergency information be directed to the department or reported to emergency responders by calling 911. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones will be hosting a Kickin' Breast Cancer with the Answers event on Oct. 13.! The event will start at 6:00 p.m., and will take place in the Douglasville Conference Center. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Save the date and your old batteries! Keep Douglas County Beautiful will be collecting batteries to be recycled on Nov. 19 at the Douglas County Courthouse! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.