🌱 Douglasville Boy Died In Accidental Shooting + SEC Honor Roll

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Douglasville Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 73.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. 86 Bulldogs were named to the SEC Honor Roll. Softball player Savana Sikes, a marketing major from Douglasville, was among those named to the list. Students must have maintained a grade point average of 3.00 or higher through two semesters and have completed at least 24 non-remedial academic credit hours to qualify for the 2022 Spring Academic Honor Roll. Congratulations! (Red and Black)
2. If you're in the market for a new home, don't miss these five new homes for sale in the Douglasville area. Patch and Redfin have teamed up to bring you a list of the latest available homes on the market. Click the link to view the listings. (Patch)
3. A Douglasville mother says her 9-year-old son died in an accidental shooting. On Jul. 7, Quansha-la McElmurray says her son Ty'Shaun Prince McElmurray got ahold of a gun and accidentally fired it. The family is now trying to raise money to give Ty'Shaun a proper burial with a fundraiser. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. A fight at a South Fulton elementary school led to a shooting that injured a 19-year-old. Early Saturday morning, a fight in the parking lot of A. Phillip Randolph Elementary, about 20 minutes away from Douglasville, escalated into a shooting that left a Douglasville teen in critical condition. Nicholas Xavier Hernandez IV was rushed to Grady Hospital with life-threatening injuries, police say. The investigation is ongoing. (CBS 46 News)
5. Did you know that if you live in the city limits and go out of town, Douglasville Police Department officers can help keep an eye on your house while you are away? Request a zone patrol by calling 770-920-3010. Give your name, contact info, address, travel dates, and who and what vehicles will be at the residence. Douglasville officers will add extra patrols in your area so you can have some extra peace of mind to enjoy your vacation. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Baby/Toddler Storytime, At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Inquiring Minds Adult Book Club, At Lithia Springs Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• For domestic violence resources in our area, contact the S.H.A.R.E. HOUSE crisis line at 770-489-7513 for assistance. In any violent or potentially life-threatening situation, always call 911. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Register for the Citizens Law Enforcement Academy (C.L.E.A.)! Class registration is now open. (Twitter)

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