🌱 Douglas Fire/EMS Personnel Shortage + Judge Faces 50 Ethics Charges

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglas County Fire/EMS Department is facing a shortage of personnel. The department is trying to fill 23 fire and EMS positions while non-emergency calls are increasing. Douglas County Fire EMS Chief Stacie Farmer said they are making strides, but it is still a struggle. (CBS 46 News)
2. Yesterday, Aug. 23, the Georgia Supreme Court declined, for the second time, to suspend Douglas County Probate Court Judge Christina Peterson. Judge Peterson is a state probate judge facing 50 ethics charges. (Law 360)
3. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office "Citizens' Law Enforcement Academy (CLEA)" classes start tomorrow, Aug. 25. Join other dedicated citizens who want to keep Douglas County a safe place to live and work. Learn more by clicking on the link. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
4. This week, Douglas County moved into the top ranks at No. 10 in Class 6A for the GPB Football Rankings. View the link to see the latest rankings. (GPB)
5. Don't miss the upcoming events at your local Douglas County Public Library, located at 6810 Selman Drive in Douglasville! View the link to see events including "Ani-Makes," "Legos at the Library," "Journaling Workshop," and more. (West Georgia Regional Library System)

Today in Douglasville:

• Journaling Workshop At Douglas County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• J'Quan Rodriguez Exhibition At 3741 Charlie Lane (10:30 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Elementary Craft & Story At Douglas County Public Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Help support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, including the Douglas County Boys & Girls Club, through "The Giving Pump!" From Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, a portion of the purchases from the designated pump at select Shell stations will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Click here to find a participating store near you! (Shell)
• A Powerball ticket purchased in Douglasville won $50,000 in the Aug. 20 drawing of the Georgia Lottery! (Twitter)
• The Douglas County Public Library will be closed on Sep. 5 for Labor Day. The library is located at 6810 Selman Drive in Douglasville. View the link for regular hours and events. (WGRLS)

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— 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.