🌱 Douglasville Holiday Decorating Contest + Early Voting Locations

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• Douglasville holiday decorating contest
• 70,000 people voted in Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 26
• Early voting locations in Douglasville

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 63 Low: 41.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglasville "Deck the Homes Holiday Decorating Contest" is the perfect way to show your holiday spirit! The competition is free and open to all Douglas County residents; the deadline to enter is Dec. 5. Click here for more information on contest rules and judging criteria. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)
2. The secretary of state's office reported that at least 70,000 people voted in the Senate runoff election on Saturday, Nov. 26. A lawsuit filed by Sen. Raphael Warnock, who is defending his seat against Herschel Walker, gave Georgia voters an extra day to vote. (Political Wire.com)
3. Early voting in Douglas County will run through Friday, Dec. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Douglasville voting locations include the Courthouse at 8700 Hospital Drive, the Old Courthouse at 6754 W. Church Street, Woodie Fite Senior Center at 8750 Dorris Road, Boundary Water Aquatic at 5000 GA Hwy. 92N/166E, Deer Lick Park at 2105 Mack Road, and Dog River Library at 6100 GA Hwy. 5. (Dailykos.com)
4. Looking for a new activity to explore? The Douglas County Public Library in Douglasville has many events and classes for all ages. Including DC Crafters: Adult Crafting Group, Tai-Chi for Seniors, and Baby/Toddler Storytime. View the link to see the full event calendar. (WGRLS)
5. A large four-bedroom home is for sale on Ashton Old Road in Douglasville for $413,931. View the link to see the latest homes on the market in your area. (Douglasville Patch)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Baby/Toddler Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Legos At The Library At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)
• JC Freedom House Annual Banquet At Crossroads Church of Douglasville (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville Police Department's "Christmas with the Cops Festival" is fast approaching! The free holiday event is at the Douglasville Police Department on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event includes Christmas lights, holiday music, photo opportunities, over 80 vendors for your holiday shopping, food trucks and holiday snacks, a petting zoo, and Santa. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Douglasville Police Department's class on parenting is on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Hear from local leaders and law enforcement for tips and advice on navigating the parent-child relationship of today. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Patch asked readers their thoughts on outdoor Christmas displays and some of the answers will make you laugh! Click here to read the article. (Douglasville Patch via Twitter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow 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.