🌱 Douglasville Communications Survey + Deed Thefts In Douglas County

Good morning, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on:

• Free yoga with the Douglasville Police Department
• Local government communications survey seeking input
• Deed thefts in Douglas County

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 86 Low: 66.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Join the Douglasville Police Department for free yoga twice monthly. Sessions are held on Wednesday evenings at 5:3o p.m. and last roughly an hour. Advanced registration is not required, but don't forget your yoga mat! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
2. The City of Douglasville is seeking public input on a brief communications survey. The survey results will be used to inform how the local government distributes information, including where important and timely updates are posted online. Click here to share your feedback and help Douglasville enhance its communication efforts. (Douglasville Patch)
3. The Douglas County Clerk of Superior and State Courts is warning residents about a new ploy by thieves to steal deeds from homeowners. Officials say rental properties, vacation homes, and elderly homeowners are often considered easy targets for crime. Douglas County has established an online alert system that will notify residents who sign up if there are any changes to their deeds. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The Douglas County branches of the West Georgia Regional Library System have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to the Douglas County Public Library for a Stuffed Animal Sleepover on Jun. 20, or enjoy Tower of Terror for Teens on Jun. 22. Visit the library website to view everything happening at the Dog River, Douglas County, and Lithia Springs branches. (West Georgia Regional Library)
5. Officers with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office have arrested a local man in connection to an alleged case of child molestation. The incident was first reported on May 19, and officers took suspect Joseph Wayne Maddox into custody on Jun. 12 around 8:30 p.m. Maddox faces three counts of child molestation and one count of aggravated child molestation. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

Friday, June 16

• CORE Response Vaccination Pop-Up At Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Georgia Bulldogs Wine Tumbler Workshop At Cultural Arts Council (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglasville Police Department is warning residents about a recently reported phone scam where scammers pretend to work for Bank of America. Remember never to provide your account information to someone you do not know over the phone. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Did you know the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department offers tours? Schedule a fire station tour by calling (770) 942-8626 or visiting this link. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• Time is running out to register for the Kids Law Enforcement Academy from Jul. 18-20. Pick up an application at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office or email skimball@sheriff.douglas.ga.us to sign up today. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another 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.