🌱 City Offices Closed Nov. 11 + Native American Heritage Month

Hello, hello! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on...

• City of Douglasville office closures for Veteran's Day
• The vote to declare November Native American Heritage Month
• New mattresses for Douglas County fire stations

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Douglasville offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11. The offices will reopen Monday, Nov. 14. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)
2. November has been declared Native American Heritage Month by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. The decision was made in a unanimous 5-0 vote earlier this week. The month will celebrate the cultures, traditions, history, and important contributions of American Indians and indigenous people in the United States. (Press Release Desk )
3. The Douglas County Fire & EMS Department is in the process of updating their fire stations with new mattresses for firefighters' beds. Douglas County Fire Chief Roderick Jolivette said, "This purchase is vital to the overall success of the fire department because having a quality mattress ensures firefighters get a good night's sleep, however limited or lengthy their rest time may be." Twenty-one mattresses were purchased and have been distributed to several fire stations already. (Press Release Desk )
4. Georgia early voters broke midterm election records with more than 2.2 million Georgians casting early ballots. In the 2018 midterm election, only 1.5 million Georgians used early voting. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
5. BB, an adorable mixed breed dog, is looking for her forever home! View the link to see more adoptable pets in the Douglasville area. Click on any listing to learn more about a pet or to start the adoption process. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in Douglasville:

• Small Business Industry Roundtable At Douglas County Chamber (8:00 AM)
• Investor Appreciation Cookout At 6658 Church St. (12:00 PM)
• Happy Hour Vibes At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A five-bedroom home with a unique porch is for sale on W. Oak Lane in Douglasville! View the link to see the latest homes on the market in your area. (Douglasville Patch)
• The first meeting of Rising Men of Douglasville is Monday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglasville Police Department community room. The discussion will include community values, involvement, and commitment to change. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Parade applications are still being accepted for the annual Douglas County Veterans Day Lighted Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:00 p.m.! Click here for the applications for Parade entry. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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