🌱 Douglasville Native Wins NASCAR Race + 5 New Douglasville Homes

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun with a t-storm. High: 84 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories five today in Douglasville:

1. The Georgia Municipal Association has announced the 2022-2023 Board of Directors consisting of two Douglasville natives. Sam Davis has been appointed District Three's President West, and Marcia Hampton has been appointed City Managers Section President. The board consists of active city officials. (KPVI News 6)
2. Five new homes have been listed for sale in Douglasville. Available properties range from a 1,473 sq. ft., 3-bed, 2-bath home for $274,900 to a $374,900 home with 4 beds, 3 baths, and 2,180 sq. ft. Get all the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Douglasville Patch)
3. Douglasville native Austin Hill won the NASCAR Xfinity Alsco Uniforms 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. When Hill competed in Bandolero and Legends racing, he spent countless hours on the same quarter-mile track. He held for 73 of the 163 laps to take the victory. (Henry Herald)
4. The Atlanta Police Department hosted a city-wide neighborhood safety training on Saturday in wake of the spike in crime recently. One such crime was the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in the parking lot of the Douglasville Commons last week. The department gave residents tips on how to lessen their chances of becoming victims of crime, how to start a neighborhood watch, and more. (CBS 46 News)
5. Douglas County Sheriff's Office held a hiring event in Douglasville on Saturday due to staffing shortages. They are looking to hire 59 new deputies. Current deputies on the force have been working 78-hour work weeks because of the shortages. (11Alive.com WXIA)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Baby/Toddler Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• AMP'D Meeting At Douglas County Chamber (12:00 PM)
• Family Coloring Night At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Now is the time to teach your children about 911. The Douglasville Police Department asks parents to make sure their children know what an emergency is and how to call help when needed. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Are you a mom looking to get creative with your little one? Head to Painting with a Twist for their "Love Trees For Mommy And Me" event on Jul. 16. (Painting with a Twist)
• The Douglasville Police Department is hosting their annual Hollis Street Jamboree on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. The free event will include a cookout, activities for kids, music, and community resources. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning 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.

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