🌱 Douglasville Man Arrested For Capitol Breach + Artpaca Festival

Hello, everybody. Sean Peek here with your Tuesday edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Douglasville resident arrested and charged in Capitol breach
• Free Artpaca Summer Festival later this month
• Mosaic Multicultural Festival date announced

But first, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 92 Low: 70.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglasville resident Phillip Crawford has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021. He faces felony and misdemeanor charges for assaulting officers, obstructing law enforcement, and engaging in violence. Video evidence reportedly showed Crawford urging fellow rioters to charge at the tunnel entrance, as well as physically attacking officers. (WTVC)
2. Do you love the arts and animals? L&R Alpaca Haven Farm is hosting its Artpaca Summer Festival on Saturday, Jul. 29. The free open-air market runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will include play activities, food, and opportunities to interact with some furry farm friends. Vendor spots are still available for a fee. (L&R Alpaca Haven Farm via Eventbrite)
3. The S.H.A.R.E House Family Violence Crisis Center's 15th Annual 5K & Fun Run comes to Douglasville on Saturday, Sep. 16. The one-mile Fun Run begins at Boundary Waters Park at 8:30 a.m., with the 5K run starting at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds go toward the S.H.A.R.E. House, a nonprofit that works to address the causes and effects of family-based violence through crisis intervention and ongoing care. (Douglasville Patch)
4. The Church Street Farmers Market is running today (Tuesday, Jul. 18) from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the parking lot of 6730 Church St. The farmers market is a joint effort of Keep Douglasville Beautiful, Cobb-Douglas Public Health, and UGA Douglas County Extension Services. If you won't be able to make this week's event, no worries — the market will run every Tuesday evening, rain or shine, through Oct. 24. (City of Douglasville)
5. Save the date: the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County will host the Mosaic Multicultural Festival on Saturday, Sep. 9. The event, running at the CAC grounds from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., aims to display the rich diversity of the Douglasville community. Attendees can enjoy traditional food, live music, arts and crafts, and more; to register as a vendor, click here. (Douglasville Patch)

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Today in Douglasville:

Tuesday, July 18

• Tai-Chi For Seniors At Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• $5 Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• Caregiver Support Group (Virtual) Hosted By Douglas County Chamber (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it: Douglasville's own Madden Sanker has officially committed to the University of Louisville's football team. The season opener kicks off on Sep. 1, with Louisville facing off against Georgia Tech in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (247Sports)
• Looking for a new place to call home? Here are five more properties to hit the local real estate market, including a four-bedroom/three-bathroom on Whitetail Road for $409,900. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 14 at the Brookmont Enclave Clubhouse. Walk-ins are welcome for the event, running from 3:00-7:00 p.m. (Douglasville Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.