🌱 DC Firefighters Save Man Trapped In Box Truck + New Youth Center

Hi there, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Douglas County firefighters save man trapped in box truck in Douglasville
• New Youth Innovation Center opens in Douglasville
• Douglasville's Mayor Pro Tem to serve as the Atlanta Board of Directors Public Director

But first, today's weather:

Nice with clouds and sun. High: 62 Low: 56.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Yesterday afternoon, Jan. 10, Douglas County firefighters were able to extricate a man who was trapped in an overturned tractor-trailer in Douglasville. The driver was then airlifted from the site of the incident, at North Burnt Hickory Road and Connally Trail near the Paulding County line, to a hospital. Both the Georgia State Patrol and the Department of Public Safety are investigating. (Douglasville Patch)
2. On Jan. 6, Douglas County leaders hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Youth Innovation Center at 5905 Stewart Parkway in Douglasville. According to a news release, the center will be a "one-stop shop facility where technology, aesthetics, youth, and supportive services will be provided." Services offered at the center will include psychiatric services, job coaching, family and marriage counseling, supervised visitation, and GED prep and tutoring. The County also said the center will be used for some "proceedings and programming" of the Douglas County Juvenile Court Services. (11 Alive)
3. The City of Douglasville's Mayor Pro Tem, Terry S. Miller, has been selected by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to serve as the Atlanta Board of Directors Public Director for 2023-24. According to AIA, Miller will advocate for "better architectural design with public entities and civic bodies throughout the Atlanta metro region" in his role as Public Director. (Press Release Desk)
4. The Georgia Department of Human Services’ Division of Family & Children Services began issuing Summer P-EBT, benefits for free and reduced meal program-eligible children during the summer months. Learn about eligibility and how to apply by clicking the link or contacting the DCSS' School Nutrition Department at (770) 651-2300. (Douglas County School System (DCSS))
5. Douglas County Parks & Recreation presents the Fairy Princess Ball at Deer Lick Park in Douglasville on Friday, Feb. 10! All girls 12 years old and under are invited to attend this "Daddy-Daughter dance" from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the door, all participants must pre-register and buy a ticket online. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation).

Today in Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Free Pranayama Class At Soul Dimension (12:00 PM)
• Business Fundamentals At Douglas County Public Library (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join District One Commissioner Henry Mitchell, III as he talks about the direction of Douglas County from a District One perspective. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Atlanta West Studios in Douglasville. Attendees must register for the event. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Douglas County Sheriff's Office is hiring! Click here for information on positions, salaries, and qualifications. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Whether you own your home or not, staying up-to-date with the local housing market is important! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Douglasville area including a three-bedroom home on Arbroath Drive for $365,000. (Douglasville Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all good 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.