🌱 Douglas County Road Closures + Douglasville Man Was Drunk Driving

Hello, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community. Including news about:

• Construction road closures in Douglas County
• Douglas County business symposium
• Douglasville man arrested for drunk driving

But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 68 Low: 38.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Starting Feb. 20, construction closures will affect traffic throughout Douglas County. Stewart Mill Road between Reynolds Road and Millstone Trail will be closed until Mar. 3 between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The second wave of construction will run from Mar. 13 through Mar. 24. Drivers are suggested to seek alternate routes. (Douglas County Happenings)
2. A Douglasville man was arrested for drunk driving in Hillsborough. On Jan. 11, police saw a man make an illegal turn at the SOM Center Plaza. The 69-year-old Douglasville resident smelled of alcohol and refused to take an official breath test. He was arrested and charged with Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated and making an improper turn. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
3. On Jan. 26, you can be a part of the Douglas County Symposium. Starting at 6:00 p.m., you can experience this open business forum which includes guest speakers and networking opportunities. The forum will be held at Douglasville Conference Center. Registration is required to attend. (Douglas County Happenings)
4. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County has announced its exhibits and events planned for this year. There are a wide variety of courses for different topics and experience levels. Classes and events are available for children all the way to seniors. (Press Release Desk)
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 permit technician, refuse collector, and code compliance officer. Job details and application information are available at the link. (City of Douglasville)

Today in Douglasville:

• Monthly Game Night At Harmony At Douglasville (4:30 PM)
• Ani-Makes! At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Cocktails & Conversations At Village Premier Collection Douglasville (4:00 PM)
• Tiny Brushes: Create Your Own Apron! At Cultural Arts Council Douglasville (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you miss Douglasville Police Department's most recent Parenting 101 class? You can read the overview of topics discussed at the link. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Fowler Field Park is getting new playground equipment! Check out everything planned for the park at the link. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department is having its first Town Hall of 2023! Stop by on Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. — refreshments will be served! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow 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.