🌱 Douglasville Man Wanted For Child Molestation + Kwanzaa Celebration

Hey, 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. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• Officers search for man wanted for child molestation and statutory rape in Douglasville
• "The Kwanzaa Experience" on Dec. 18 at the Cultural Arts Council
• South of Philly to open in Douglasville on Dec. 14

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 63 Low: 50.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Yesterday, Dec. 9, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public's help in locating 42-year-old Terrice Montie Smith, who is wanted for aggravated child molestation, child molestation, and statutory rape. Officials said Smith was known to be living in the area of Dallas Highway near Stewarts Middle School in Douglasville, but he could also be in the area of Lake Monroe Road off of Fairburn Road. Contact Investigator William Hamrick at 678-486-1235 with any information on Smith's whereabouts. (WSB Atlanta)
2. On Sunday, Dec. 18, the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) and Douglas County Connection will host "The Kwanzaa Experience," a free event open to the public. From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., celebrate the holiday and the seven universal principles of Kwanzaa at the Cultural Arts Center. (Press Release Desk)
3. In case you missed it: South of Philly will be making the transition from a food truck to a "brick and mortar" building. The restaurant will open in Douglasville on Dec. 14. (Reporter Newspapers + Atlanta Intown)
4. Tyree Weathersby, a four-star defensive lineman from Douglasville, received an offer from Auburn University. Weathersby has been committed to Tennessee since Jul. 1, but Auburn defensive line coach Jeremy Grant is attempting to change Weathersby's mind. (Auburn Wire)
5. Don't miss Cricket's Mobile Petting Zoo at the Douglasville Police Department's "Christmas With The Cops Festival!" The festival also includes a craft bazaar, a cantata, Santa Claus, and an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. The festival is today, Dec. 10, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Police Department, 2083 Fairburn Road. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Holiday Meal Box Program At The Nichols Center (10:00 AM)
• Nichols Center Santa Shop At The Nichols Center (10:00 AM)
• Glass Blowing Class: Ornaments At L&R Alpaca Haven Farm (11:00 AM)
• Annual Christmas Cantata 2022 At Christ Apostolic Church (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The 3rd Annual Pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus & Alpacas with Artpaca Winter Festival is on Saturday, Dec. 17! Head over to L&R Alpaca Haven Farm next weekend for all the fun. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglas County Board of Commissioners thanked all the performers and the families who attended the 2nd Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony. View the link to see a video of the ceremony at the Douglas County Courthouse! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• According to the Dec. 9 Sports Talk Recruiting Notebook, running back Jamarion Wilcox of Douglasville was "named a top four of Clemson, Auburn, Kentucky, and Ohio State." (Sports Talk)

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That's it for today. See you all Monday 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.