🌱 Douglasville Family Offers Reward + Local Farmers Market​ Survey

Hello, neighbors. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Douglasville. Today's briefing includes news about:

• Douglasville family offers reward for information on fatal shooting
• The City of Douglasville survey about the Church Street Farmers Market
• Local law firm Sherrod & Bernard celebrates 30 years serving Douglasville

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 69 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The family of LaDunna A. Griggs, a 22-year-old from Douglasville who suffered fatal gunshot wounds on Oct. 19 while visiting Saginaw, has offered a reward for information leading to an arrest. Lashandra Stovall, Griggs' aunt, said, "Someone had to hear something." View the link to read about the incident and how to report information. (MLive.com)
2. The City of Douglasville invites residents to fill out a brief survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card. The city wants to hear the community's thoughts about the third season of the Church Street Farmers Market that recently ended. View the link for details. (Douglasville Patch)
3. John Sherrod and Ken Bernard, founding partners of law firm Sherrod & Bernard in Douglasville, celebrated 30 years of serving Douglas County. Douglas County Chamber representatives and Sherrod & Bernard staff celebrated the anniversary by holding a DC Chamber Member Milestone. (Douglas County Sentinel)
4. The 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off hosted by the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County at O'Neal Plaza in Downtown Douglasville on Saturday, Oct. 22, was a huge success. Local political candidates, local businesses, non-profits, and area service clubs competed for chili bragging rights. View the link to see the winners of "Best Tasting Chili," "Spiciest Chili," and more. (Press Release Desk)
5. In search of some fun plans for the next couple of weekends? DouglasvilleCalendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Oct. 31, Douglasville Parks and Recreation will be hosting "Crafts-N-Treats" at Hunter Park and Jessie Davis Park. Douglasville will also hold the "Stranger Things Block Party" at 6695 Church Street on Nov. 5. Head over to the link for the full list of upcoming local events. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

Today in Douglasville:

• Passion for Pink Fashion Show & Celebration At Arbor Place Mall (9:00 AM)
• DEA Pill Take Back Day At Douglasville Police Department (10:00 AM)
• Halloween Paint Day & Festival At L&R Alpaca Haven Farm (12:00 PM)
• Trunk-or-Treat At Douglas County Courthouse (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Today, Oct. 29 at 10:00 a.m., there will be a rally with Senator Raphael Warnock and Stacey Abrams. The event will also include a Douglas County candidates forum and a Black Men's Roundtable. View the link for details. (Douglasville Patch)
• Last week, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic Unit (H.E.A.T) and the Douglasville Police Department partnered with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Thunder Task Force and other local agencies to make Douglas County roadways safer. During the three-day event, officers concentrated on distracted driving, seat belt violations, suspended licenses, child safety seats, speeding, and driving under the influence (DUI). (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• For the fourth time, the city of Douglasville has received the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Healthiest Employer award for 2022! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good 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.