🌱 Douglas Co. Commissioners Tie Vote + Arrest For Theft At Walmart

Morning, everybody. Sean Peek here with your Wednesday edition of the Douglasville Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on:

• An amendment to an ordinance which would allow public consumption of alcohol in Douglas County
• Woman arrested for scanning a lower price tag for a $52 item in Douglas County Walmart
• British Swim School opened a Douglasville location

But first, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog may break. High: 71 Low: 59.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. On Nov. 29, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted a 2-2 tie in an amendment to an ordinance which would allow alcohol to be consumed by the public in county parks and buildings. Due to the split vote, the ordinance was not passed. Commissioner Henry Mitchell – a possible tie-breaker – did not attend the meeting. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
2. A woman was arrested for allegedly changing a price tag on an item amounting to $52 at a Douglas County Walmart. Barbara Schaefer, 32, was arrested for changing the price tag of a set of trailer lights to a lesser amount at the Walmart on Thornton Road in Lithia Springs. She was arrested on a warrant for the theft charge, as well as a possession of drug related objects charge when a pink meth pipe was found during the arrest. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
3. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office recently swore in Investigator Natalie Poulk to their team. The office has openings for positions, such as jailer, certified deputy, communications officer, and communications officer trainee. Requirements for these job descriptions as well as pay details can be found here. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
4. A new British Swim School location has opened in Douglas County. The franchise school recently opened in the LA Fitness in Douglasville on Chapel Hill Road. More information about the swim school can be accessed here. (EIN News)
5. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Douglasville area. Available properties range from a 1,074 square-foot, three-bed, two-bath home for $229,900 to a $1.25 million property located on Stewart Mill Road. Get all the property details at the link. (Douglasville Patch)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Business Fundamentals At Douglas County Public Library (12:30 PM)
• **WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY** - Elf In A Glass At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Lounge (11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you attend Douglasville's Miracle on Main Street Christmas Parade on Dec. 2 or the Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 3? If so, you can find your FREE photos here! (Press Release Desk )
• Are you considering a career with the Douglasville Police Department? Get a feel for the interview process at the link and apply to join the team here. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Join in on the 1st Annual Reindeer Rally Pickleball Tournament taking place at Boundary Waters Activity Center from Dec. 8-9. There are still a few spots available! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.