🌱 DCSS Educator Recruitment Fair + New Sam's Club Fulfillment Center

Hello there, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today we'll cover:

• Douglas County Schools' upcoming Educator Recruitment Fair.
• New $142 million Sam's Club fulfillment center coming to Douglas County.
• Douglasville's next Recreation-N-Brunch Saturday event at Fowler Field Park.

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Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 74 Low: 46.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglas County School System is hosting an Educator Recruitment Fair on Tuesday, Mar. 7, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill High School's gymnasium. The fair aims to find dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives. School and district administrators will be present to discuss the school system and open positions, and prospective educators should bring teaching credential documentation and resumes if they plan to attend. Learn more on the DCSS website. (Press Release Desk)
2. Governor Brian Kemp announced this week that Sam’s Club will invest more than $142 million in a new Douglas County fulfillment center located along the I-20 corridor in nearby Lithia Springs. The new center is expected to create 600 new jobs for local residents. This investment is part of the store’s first expansion since 2017, with 30 new stores planned in the coming years. ( CBS 42)
3. Douglasville's R&B Saturdays: Recreation-N-Brunch is coming up on Saturday, Mar. 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fowler Field Park. This family-friendly Saturday brunch and day of recreation will feature games, food trucks, and other fun activities for the community to enjoy. The city will also be unveiling its newest program, Rec-N-Roll, a park feature that will connect with local neighborhoods and communities. Interested residents can register here. (Douglasville Georgia)
4. The Douglasville Police Department is providing two opportunities this month for those interested in a career as a police officer to speak with a hiring officer in a public setting. The department will have a hiring officer available at the Spring Community Job Fair on Saturday, Mar. 25 (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 o.m.) and the Spring Festival & Safety Expo on Saturday, Apr. 1 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Both events will be held at 2083 Fairburn Rd in Douglasville. For more information, contact Sgt. Victoria Bender at (678) 293-1703. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
5. In honor of Youth Art Month, the artwork of Douglas County School students will be on display at the Douglas County Courthouse throughout the month of March. The artwork can be viewed during courthouse hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A reception will be held for the artists this Tuesday, Mar. 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Art Gallery on the third floor of the courthouse. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Sensory Storytime (Ages 2-5) At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Hookah Lounge (4:00 PM)
• "Healthy" Snack Attack At Owings Community Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The next Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 7 at Citizen’s Hall. The meeting will be available to watch online on the county’s YouTube channel. ( Douglas County Georgia)
• The quarterly Parent Post newsletter from the Douglas County School System was released on Mar. 1. Parents with students in the county’s public schools can find tips for helping their children succeed academically, district-wide family engagement opportunities, and other parent resources. ( Douglas County School System)
• Mark your calendar for a fun upcoming event for the whole family! On Saturday, Mar. 25, King of Judah Community Outreach will host “Empowerment Through Music and Maintaining Good Health,” an afternoon of live music, food, local vendors, and community organizations promoting wellness services like breast cancer awareness, vaccinations, dentistry, and more. (Douglasville Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.