🌱 Social Media Threat Shuts Down School + Bark In The Park Today

Morning, everybody! Sean Peek here with your Saturday edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun returning, a t-storm. High: 71 Low: 59.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglas County Police are investigating a series of threatening social media posts that most recently affected nearby Lithia Springs High School. The school administrators and police investigated the message and concluded there was no threat to the school, but safety measures have been put in place as a precaution. The name of the suspect has not been released. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Bark In The Park is back today, May 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fowler Field Park. There will be multiple activities for you to participate in along with local vendors and of course treats for all furry friends. (City of Douglasville)
3. The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) is featuring artist Laura Smith in its May Pop Up Arts Shop. Smith, who specializes in urban-landscape-inspired painting styles, often paints bridges or street scenes. The Pop Up Arts Shop offers a variety of gifts created by local artists, with a new artist featured each month at the CAC in downtown Douglasville. More information about the artist is available at artsdouglas.org. (Patch)
4. Next week is National Travel and Tourism Week. In honor of the 40th anniversary, Douglasville will be celebrating all week from Monday, May 7 through Sunday, May 13. Stop by the Douglasville Welcome Center for a free treat any day of the week. (Douglasville)
5. Homewood Suites will be opening a new location in Douglas County this fall. Construction is underway and is expected to finish in August 2023. The hotel will be located off Bob Arnold Boulevard in nearby Lithia Springs. (Douglas County & West Georgia News)

Today in Douglasville:

• Corn Hole Tournament At The Never Alone Clubhouse RCA (10:00 AM)
• Local Author Book Fair At Douglas County Library (11:30 AM)
• Mommy & Me I Love Moo Class At Painting With A Twist (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• During Monday night's meeting, the Douglas County School System's Board of Education approved a change to its meeting calendar, moving its July meeting from Jul. 10 to Jul. 17. The meeting will still take place at DCSS' Central Office and begin at 6:00 p.m. (Douglas County School System)
• Looking for a fur-ever friend? Check out Douglasville Animal Shelter's current dogs, cats, and other animals available for adoption at the link. (Patch)
• Don't miss the Fathers Day Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament on Jun. 17! Proceeds from the event will go towards Sheriff's Community Outreach Programs and Education. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— 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.