🌱 Douglasville Man Arrested On Multiple Charges + DCSD Bus Response

Hello, everybody! It's Saturday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including:

• Douglasville man arrested for attempted rape, home invasion, and other charges
• Douglas County mother claims school bus is not picking up her son, DCSD responds
• "Artpaca Arts, Crafts & More Fall Festival" is today, Oct. 22

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 45.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Vernon Parish deputies arrested 22-year-old Zaykeese Desmond Moore of Douglasville for attempted rape, sexual battery, home invasion, and other charges. He is being held at the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office jail without bond. (Kalb News)
2. Tona Fenters, a Douglas County mother, claims her son's school bus has repeatedly not arrived to pick him up. Recently, her son stood outside for 90 minutes in 36-degree weather waiting for a bus that never came. Douglas County School District released a statement stating, "GPS shows before these days the driver has been at the student's stop consistently within five minutes of the time assigned in our routing system." (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Tomorrow, Oct. 23, is the Artpaca Arts, Crafts & More Fall Festival. The free event includes an open-air market of local artists and vendors, live music, local food trucks, and more and is happening at 1320 Dorris Road in Douglasville. (Douglasville Patch)
4. Friday, Nov. 18, is "Teens Night Out" at the Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park in Douglasville. The teen-only event features food, music, crafts, and more. Register your teen before Nov. 14. (Douglasville Parks & Recreation)
5. In search of some fun plans next week? DouglasvilleCalendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Oct. 28, Douglasville Parks and Recreation will be hosting Screen on the Green at Hunter Park. The Douglasville Police Department will also hold Trunk or Treat at Douglas County Courthouse on Oct. 29. See the full list of upcoming local events at the link. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

Today in Douglasville:

• Douglas County Young Professionals Fall Service Project At Community Garden, 6302 Johnson Street (9:00 AM)
• AIP Fall Fest At Angels In Progress Christian Academy (11:00 AM)
• 26th Annual Chili Cookoff At 6695 Church Street (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville Police Department is seeking information on the location of Keon Grant, a person of interest in a homicide investigation. Please contact Detective Brown with any information at 678-293-1717 or email brownm@douglasvillega.gov. A reward is being offered for information on his whereabouts. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations Sheriff Pounds and Chief Sparks of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office! The SHARE House presented Sheriff Pounds and Chief Gary Sparks with the Community Leadership Award. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• There could be an increase in the amount Georgia residents pay for heating and electricity. Click here to read more. (Douglasville Patch via Twitter)

That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.