🌱 Douglasville Author Dorothy "Dot" Padgett + Local QB Headed To CO

Hi Douglasville! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for Memorial Day, so you won’t see this newsletter in your inbox for a few days. We’ll be back soon, but in the meantime, here’s what’s happening in and around town this weekend.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: A brief afternoon shower. High: 75 Low: 52.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 71 Low: 54.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 76 Low: 59.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. On Jun. 4, author and Douglasville native, Dorothy "Dot" Padgett will be the featured speaker at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center in nearby Madison as she discusses her highly praised book, “Jimmy Carter: Elected President with Pocket Change and Peanuts”. This presentation will be a substantive look at the life and career of Jimmy Carter and it will be moderated by US Congressman John Barrow. The event is free, open to the public, and runs from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Morgan Citizen)
2. Following graduation at Douglasville South Paulding High School on Friday, May 26 quarterback Kasen Weisman will head out of town to enter the next stage of his career. Weisman is headed to Boulder, Colorado and plans to have his first meeting with his new team the Buffaloes at the end of next week. (247Sports)
3. Christopher Morgan, from Douglasville, will be one of five athletes representing the United States this year in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He will play Alternate in the IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships this summer. This event will be held from Jul. 15 to Jul. 19. (U.S. Association Of Blind Athletes)
4. Authorities are searching for Darrell Wynn Earnest, a 30-year-old unhoused resident of Douglasville, who has been reported missing. Earnest, also known by the nickname "July," was last seen on May 1. He is described as a Black male, approximately five feet seven inches tall, and weighing around 159 pounds. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, reach out to Sgt. Matt Underwood at the Douglasville Police Department.(FOX 5 Atlanta)
5. If you're in search of a new furry addition to your family, Savvy, a lovely black and white Domestic Shorthair cat, awaits you at the Purrfect Peaches Cat Rescue. Savvy is just one of the many pets eagerly awaiting adoption and a loving forever home at the shelters in the Douglasville area. (Douglasville Patch)

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This weekend in Douglasville:

Saturday, May 27

• Artpaca Arts & Craft Spring Festival At L & R Alpaca Farm (9:00 AM)
• Pizza In The Park At Mill Village Park (11:00 AM)

Sunday, May 28

• Art Class: Flower Path At Paiting With A Twist (1:00 PM)

Monday, May 29

• Open Mic At Broad Street Station (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• South Paulding High School extends its heartfelt congratulations to Armani Smith, the Valedictorian, and Nathaniel Phelps, the Salutatorian, for their outstanding achievements as graduating students. The school commends their hard work and encourages them to continue their excellent efforts. Well done, and keep up the exceptional work! (South Paulding High School via Facebook)
• Jasmine Moore, the PACE Program Manager, has been honored with the Bell Award by the Atlanta Bar Association for her remarkable work in addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities through her nonprofit organization Grateful Hands. The Douglas County District Attorney's Office extends its warm congratulations to Ms. Moore for this well-deserved recognition. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• On May 25, a Douglas County jury returned a verdict on the Aggravated Sexual Battery case of 47-year-old Pierre Lang. Superior Court Judge Deah Warren presided over the matter and investigator Erin Garner with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office led law enforcement on the case. Lang was convicted and sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. 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.