🌱 DDCWSA Enivronmental Enforcement Order + Town Center Open House

Hi there, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• An Environmental Enforcement Order for the DDCWSA
• The Douglasville Town Center implementation strategy open house
• An auction and gala to support the Cultural Arts Council

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. A New Georgia Environmental Enforcement Order was published yesterday, Oct. 31, for the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (DDCWSA). There were 99 permit limit violations at Sweetwater Creek and Rebel Trail WPCP. A Corrective Action Plan must be submitted, violations resolved, and a settlement of $60,742 paid. (EPD Enforcement Orders)
2. There will be a public open house regarding the Douglasville Town Center Implementation Strategy this Thursday, Nov. 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Conference Center. There will also be a pop-up booth tomorrow, Nov. 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at O'Neal Plaza. Residents are invited to share their thoughts on how to improve the Douglasville Town Center. Click here to learn more and to register. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)
3. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities recognized the Douglas County Community Services Board (CSB) as the 2022 Region 1 Behavioral Health Provider of the Year in all of Georgia. View the link to read quotes from Chief Operations Officer of the CSB Raye Lightford, Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones, and Chairman of the CSB Board of Directors Dr. Charles Craton. (Press Release Desk)
4. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville and Douglas County's annual Gala and Auction will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Douglasville Conference Center. The theme is "Mosaic: Around the World." The gala raises money for the Art Council and features food, a silent auction, dancing, live cultural performances, and more. (Douglasville Patch)
5. The 22nd Annual Douglas County Veterans Day Lighted Parade will be held on Nov. 11 in Douglasville. The parade will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the county is now accepting parade applications. View the link for details. (Douglas County Sentinel)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Ladies Prayer Meeting At Calvary Church Of God (10:00 AM)
• Music Trivia At The Still On The Square, Marietta (7:00 PM)
• Karaoke Tuesdays At Juicy Crab, Smyrna (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglas County's Operation Christmas has begun! The eighth annual Operation Christmas will be held on Dec. 10. Click here to learn more. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Twitter)
• The November Pop-Up Art Shop will take place Nov. 3-30 at Cultural Arts Council Douglasville! View the link for details. (Douglasville Patch)
• Looking for part-time or full-time work in the Douglasville area? View the link to see the latest job opportunities in your area. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglas County School System's Class of 2022 four-year high school graduation rate of 88.7 percent surpassed the average graduation rate for Georgia! View the link to read more. (Press Release Desk)

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• Cumberland Mall Celebrates Opening of “The Selfie Studio” from Nov. 1-Nov 14 (November 1)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning 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.