🌱 Douglasville Native Considering Gamecocks + Blood Donors Needed

Hello, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 87 Low: 72.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The University of South Carolina is a prospect for a Douglasville native next year. Three-star athlete Tyree Weathersby is considering a defensive end position with the Gamecocks. (247Sports)
2. The Douglasville Police Department congratulated graduates of the Youth Against Violence program. 22 young men and women graduated from the program on Saturday with knowledge and skills to make positive decisions in the future. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Blood donations are needed! The Douglasville Police Department is hosting a blood drive on Aug. 30 where donors will receive a $10 e-gift card. Make an appointment to donate blood here. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. The Douglas County District Attorney's Office is spotlighting Investigator Georgette Jones. Jones has been with the DA's Office for a year and a half and says the best part of her job is "investigating cases to the fullest and obtaining evidence to help victims of crime receive justice." (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
5. Douglasville's HRC Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architect has been named a 2022 Small Business of the Year Finalists. The Douglas County Chamber says the small business is "known for its principled, precise, and perceptive approach to business." (Douglas County Chamber via Instagram)

Today in Douglasville:

• Baby/Toddler Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Page Turners Book Club At Douglas County Public Library (5:30 PM)
• Acting Class: Storytelling Performance At Ike Owings Community Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville's Summer Pop Up Party will be held on Jul. 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This is the rescheduled event from Jul. 21. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville via Facebook)
• Get your farm fresh favorites! The Douglasville Church St Farmers Market will be held tomorrow from 3:00-7:00 p.m. (Douglasville Church St Farmers Market via Facebook)
• REMINDER: Register your new Douglas County school-aged children by this Friday, Jul. 29, to ensure they are ready for enrollment on the first day of of school on Aug. 3. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)

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• The City Of East Point Wednesday Wind In the Point (July 27)
• Inspire Women Expo-2022 (July 30)
• Community Vendor Day (July 31)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.