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🌱 Discovery Of Douglasville Teen's Body + Douglasville Town Center

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Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on in town these days, including updates on...

  • New information about the discovery of 17-year-old Yaron Khaturi's body
  • Douglasville Town Center Implementation Strategy Open House
  • Douglas County Veterans Day Lighted Parade in Douglasville

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Sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 51.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

  1. New information reveals private investigator K.C. Rowe of Katella Investigations uncovered the clue that led to the discovery of 17-year-old Yaron Khaturi on Saturday, Oct. 22. Yaron had Facetimed his friend the day of his disappearance and the friend was able to describe some of Yaron's surroundings which led to the location where he was found. The cause of death is still under investigation. (11 Alive)
  2. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 3, there will be Public Open House meetings about the Douglasville Town Center Implementation Strategy. The community can learn and share thoughts on key projects to improve the Douglasville Town Center. View the link for details. (Douglasville Patch)
  3. Parade applications are now being accepted for the annual Douglas County Veterans Day Lighted Parade in Douglasville on Friday, Nov. 11. View the link for more information about the parade and applications. (Press Release Desk)
  4. South Paulding High School offensive lineman Madden Sanker committed to the University of Louisville in July. The class of 2023 football player has made several trips to Louisville and last weekend he celebrated with the team and Grammy Award-nominated and Louisville native Jack Harlow. (247 Sports)
  5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Douglasville is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Building Inspector, Economic Development Manager, and Recreation Program Coordinator. Visit the link for job details and application information. (City of Douglasville)

Today in Douglasville:

  • Puff on the Patio At 12377 Veterans Memorial Highway (5:00 PM)
  • Business After Hours At Douglasville Skin Rehab (5:00 PM)
  • Free Yoga At Twin Ponds Escape (6:00 PM)
  • Community Enrichment Meetings At Douglasville Police Department (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is tackling the recent increase in behavioral and mental health issues among children with a "three strategic pillars" plan. View the link to learn more. (Business Wire)
  • October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Celebrate the contributions of America's workers with disabilities to the workforce. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
  • A new student app called See It, Say It, Send It allows Douglas County students and parents to easily share potential safety concerns with school administrators. Click here to learn more. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all 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.

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