🌱 Douglasville Lane Closures + Safety Officer Charged With Assault

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Including updates on:

• Partial lane closures at the intersection of Stewart Mill Road and Reynolds Road until Dec. 8
• Public safety officer charged with assault in Douglasville
• No injuries from a Douglasville house fire on Dec. 1

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 64 Low: 37.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. There will be partial lane closures at the intersection of Stewart Mill Road and Reynolds Road in Douglasville until Dec. 8. Drivers should expect delays and should avoid the area if possible. Closures will occur between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. due to roadwork at the intersection. (Douglas County Happenings)
2. Yesterday, Dec. 2, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said Alfred Watkins, a uniformed public safety officer for Grady Hospital, was charged with suspicion of aggravated assault, discharging a firearm from or on a roadway, and reckless conduct. Watkins allegedly shot at another driver on Interstate 20 westbound between Fairburn and Chapel Hill roads on Nov. 20. (Douglasville Patch)
3. Douglas County fire officials said there were no injuries from the Dec. 1 house fire on the 6200 block of Ellis Street in Douglasville. The cause of the single-story house fire is under investigation. (Douglasville Patch)
4. On Dec. 1, there were 5,801 citizens who voted in Douglas County which brought the total county turnout to 26,214. As of Dec. 2 at 12:42 a.m., 27.1 percent of active voters in Douglas County have voted. The final day to vote is election day, Dec. 6. (Douglas County & West GA News)
5. Oregon Ducks defensive Bradyn Swinson, of Douglasville, will enter the transfer portal and will have two years of eligibility remaining at his school of choice. The 247Sports Composite ranked him as the No. 509 player nationally, the No. 20 strong-side defensive end, and the No. 55 player in Georgia. (Yardbarker.com)

Today in Douglasville:

• Santa Shop Experience At Nichols Center (10:00 AM)
• 3rd Annual Pictures with Santa, Mrs Claus & Alpacas At 1320 Dorris Road (11:00 AM)
• Festival of Trees At Douglas County Board of Education (11:00 AM)
• Christmas Market 2022 At West Metro Church of God (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville Police Department is hiring police officers! Learn how to apply here. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• In search of some fun plans for the next week? DouglasvilleCalendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Dec. 7, the First Presbyterian Church Douglasville will host the "Community Production Company." On Dec. 8, the New Manchester FAME Band will present "Christmas Revue: A Holiday Concert." Head over to the link for the full list of upcoming local events. (DouglasvilleCalendar)
• The Douglasville Police Department's next session of Rising Men of Douglasville is on Monday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. The group's goal is to make a positive difference in the community. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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.