🌱 Douglas County Tree Lighting Ceremony + Christmas At The Ranch

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including...

• Douglas County Tree Lighting Ceremony this week
• Concerts in the Courthouse let Douglas County students sing
• Exodus Ranch offers a rootin' tootin' Christmas event

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with rain at times. High: 65 Low: 59.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. On Thursday, Dec. 8., the Douglas County Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place. Held in front of the courthouse, this annual event features special guests, games, food, prizes, and of course the lighting of our giant tree. There will even be a special musical guest to get everyone into the holly jolly spirit. Attendance is free, but the first 200 people to show up will get a special free Douglas County ornament. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
2. The Annual Christmas Concerts in the Courthouse started on Monday! Held in the Douglas County Courthouse, you can see talented children from local schools singing the songs of the season. Students from Sweetwater Elementary, North Douglas Elementary, and Chapel Hill High School (to name just a few) will perform through Dec. 15. Admission is free to all, so be sure to join in on the celebration. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
3. Exodus Ranch is celebrating Christmas on Dec. 10 with a country flair that will delight people of all ages. Santa and the Grinch will be in attendance for pictures and fun. There will also be pony and horse rides, a bounce house, a mechanical bill, and sheep riding. Proceeds from the event will go to supporting non-profits from the area. (AllEvents)
4. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Douglas community? Douglas County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including Equipment Operator, Civil Engineer, and Senior Network Engineer. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County)
5. The Holiday Soiree at Twin Ponds Escape promises to be a fun and unique seasonal experience. On Dec. 11, the Soiree will open its doors to visitors at 3215 Bright Star Road. The event will include a Christmas Marketplace for all your shopping needs, a Winter Fashion Show, and signature cocktails beside a crackling bonfire. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. (UNation)

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Today in and around Douglasville:

• Georgia Comedy Film Festival Fall 2022 At Plaza Atlanta, Atlanta (2:00 PM)
• Douglasville's Dirty Santa Game At Village Premier Collection (4:00 PM)
• Community Encouragement Meeting At Douglasville Public Safety Complex (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglas County Animal Services Shelter has some new arrivals looking for their forever homes. Stop by and see if one of these sweet rescues is the perfect fit for your family! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• The 2022 Christmas Parade was a resounding success! It was amazing to see the community get together to celebrate this wonderful time of year. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• Last week M11, M5, and E10 were the busiest apparatus in all of Douglas County Fire and EMS! Thank you everyone for taking care of our community. (Douglas County Fire/EMS)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.