🌱 Douglas Public Health Center Offering Vaccines + Hospital Closure

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 77 Low: 70.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office released the daily arrest report for Sep. 8 yesterday. A total of 30 arrests were made in the county ranging from terroristic acts and threats to forgery in the third degree. Of the arrests made, nine were Douglasville residents.
2. COVID-19 boosters, monkeypox vaccines, and flu shots are currently available in Douglasville. The Douglas Public Health Center is offering all of the mentioned vaccinations, as well as monkeypox testing, at its facility on Selman Drive. The seven-day average for COVID-19 cases is currently 128 in Douglas County. (Daily Advent - Douglasville Local News)
3. The Douglas County Butterfly Tail Exploration Challenge winners have been announced. The grand prize winner of the challenge was Melody Brown. Second place in the event went to Kedra Williams-Landers, while Rebecca Raymer came in third place. (Douglas County Butterfly Trail via Facebook)
4. The Douglas County Education Foundation is partnering with the Atlanta Falcons to show the community you can enjoy football season while supporting the local school system. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket to see the Falcons take on the 49ers on Oct. 16, purchase it here through The Foundation's fundraiser. The goal is to raise enough funds to support enrichment programs within the school system. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
5. The closure of Atlanta Medical Center will impact more than just the city, Douglas County Fire/EMS Chief Roderick Jolivette said. When the Level 1 trauma center closes on Nov. 1, it leaves just Grady Memorial Hospital servicing metro counties that need to transport for more care. Jolivette said, “It’s a big blow. I’m not sure how Grady will be able to handle all the calls." (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)

Today in Douglasville:

• Yoga, Mimosas & Alpacas With Tricia At Alpaca Haven (9:00 AM)
• Douglasville Police Department 3rd Annual Rally For Peace, Justice, Accountability, And Unity At Douglasville Municipal Complex (11:00 AM)
• Mosaic Multicultural Festival At Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County (11:00 AM)
• Dough Bowl Candle Workshop With ‘Pacas At Alpaca Haven (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglasville Police Department held its Community Enrichment Program on Thursday evening and discussed being accountable for actions and inactions. If you are interested in attending a meeting, they are held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Church St Farmers Market will be honoring National Peanut Day by hosting Big Paddy's Peanuts at the market on Tuesday, Sep. 13! The market opens at 3:00 p.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. (Douglasville Church St Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Are you trying to think of something to do this weekend that isn't "typical?" Why don't you take the family to Thunderzone Bowling! (Visit Douglasville via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll be back in your inbox Monday with a new 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.