🌱 Douglas County Weather Warning + Parents Accuse Douglasville Coach

Welcome back, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• Douglas County Hazardous Weather Outlook
• Douglasville parents accuse high school head coach of improper player recruitment
• S.H.A.R.E. House Annual Candlelight Vigil on Oct. 20

But first, today's weather:

Not as warm. High: 74 Low: 38.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. There is a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of North and Central Georgia, including Douglas County, for today, Oct. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 22. Temperatures will fall below freezing, which is well below normal for mid-October. The brunt of the cold weather will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Some Douglasville parents accused Olten Downs, head football coach at Alexander High School, of improper player recruitment. Parents allege that Downs is recruiting and playing athletes who don't live in the district. The Douglas County School System conducted an internal investigation and said "appropriate corrective action" will be taken. (KAKE)
3. The S.H.A.R.E. House Annual Candlelight Vigil is on Thursday, Oct. 20. Join the community to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence, starting at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church in Douglasville. (Douglasville Patch)
4. Local Douglas County School System students will exhibit their winter-inspired artwork on Dec. 1 at the Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville. Certificates will be awarded to four students in four age categories, from kindergarten through grade 12. The artwork will be on display from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15. (Douglasville Patch)
5. Looking for a new home nearby? A large five-bedroom house with a beautiful yard is for sale on Luxford Drive in Douglasville! View the link to see the latest homes on the market in your area. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in Douglasville:

• Aqua Zumba At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (11:00 AM)
• American Red Cross Blood Drive At Crossroads Church (3:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Hooka Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville Police Department is now accepting applications for vendors who want to be a part of the Holiday Market in the first annual Christmas with the Cops Festival. Bring your crafts, food, snacks, or whatever you want to sell. Registration is free, sign up now by contacting Sgt. Dean at 678-293-1621 or email: deans@douglasvillega.gov. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Douglasville Police Department's next Parenting 101 class is on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m.! Hear from experts at the police department about gang activity, identifiers, drugs, and drug activity. Discover tips and advice to help navigate the parent-child relationship. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Don't forget, the Community Survey Map deadline has been extended to Oct. 21! Now you can share your ideas and help Douglasville create a prioritized action plan for the town center through the interactive map. Click here to get started. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.