🌱 Douglas County Commission Gets New Members + Family Fun Walk

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• New members join Douglas County Commission.
• Registration for Douglas County Schools now open for all students.
• A Family Fun Walk for all ages this weekend.

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 88 Low: 65.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Two new members joined the Douglas County Commission during Monday's meeting. Phil Miller, a retired Douglas County Sheriff, stepped up as chair of the Commission after two commissioners were indicted in an alleged bid-rigging scandal. Naval Academy graduate 35-year-old Ricky Dobbs joined Monday's meeting as the second new member. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office will host the Kids Law Enforcement Academy from Jul. 18-20. The academy is open to all Douglas County students in grades five through eight who have expressed an interest in law enforcement. Sessions will take place daily at the Central Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
3. Registration for the upcoming school year is now open for all Douglas County students. Visit the registration website here to ensure you have all the necessary documents for your child's registration, including their birth certificate, immunization records, and more. To begin school by the Aug. 2 start date, students must have completed registration by Jul. 21. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
4. The City of Douglasville is hosting a Family Fun Walk in honor of National Family Health and Fitness Day. The walk will take place in Hunter Park on Saturday, Jun. 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and all are encouraged to attend, but advanced registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
5. There's no shortage of things to do in Douglas County Parks this season. Upcoming events include the Musically Speaking Summer Camp for kids ages 8-13 during the week of Jul. 3, as well as the Father's Day Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, Jun. 17. Both events will take place at the Boundary Waters Activity Center. For more summer fun, head over to the Douglas County Parks & Recreation website. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation).

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Today in Douglasville:

Wednesday, June 7

• Introverted Moms Outdoors At Hunter Memorial Park (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Bingo Night At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Douglasville area, including a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Walker Place Drive for $189,900. (Douglasville Patch)
• Wednesday Wind Down is back at the O'Neal Plaza in Douglasville! Stop by from 5:00-9:30 p.m. today to enjoy performances from The Deuces Plus One and The Band Smoke. Don't forget your lawn chair! (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
• The Douglas County Parks & Rec Oversight Committee met yesterday, Jun. 6. Want to find out what's happening with your local park? Visit the link to view the recorded meeting. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.