🌱 Douglasville PD Announces Youth Peace Summit + Vehicle Fire On I-20

Hey, Douglasville! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Douglasville native named an Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar.
• Douglasville Police Department to host next Youth Peace Summit.
• Vehicle fire causes traffic on Interstate 20.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny with a t-storm. High: 81 Low: 56.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. A Douglas County High School graduate recently joined the West Virginia University football team as an early enrollee. Zachariah Keith of Douglasville is a member of the university's 2023 signing class. He joined his fellow Mountaineers in West Virginia last week to begin summer workouts and other activities in preparation for the upcoming season. (WTRF)
2. A Douglasville native is one of four Kennesaw State University students to be named as an Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar. The title is awarded by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine to student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding success in their endeavors. Kierra Cooper of Douglasville is a current junior and softball player at the university, and she is pursuing a degree in psychology. (Kennesaw State Athletics)
3. The Douglasville Police Department is hosting its next Youth Peace Summit on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Everyone who works with or identifies as a youth in the Douglasville community is invited to attend the discussion, which will include light refreshments. Stop by the Douglasville Police Department Community Room to participate or email deans@douglasvillega.gov for more information. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. Police responded to a vehicle fire in Douglasville on Wednesday morning. The incident was reported around 5:55 a.m. and impacted the stretch of eastbound Interstate 20 before Fairburn Road and Exit 37. The interstate's right two lanes were blocked temporarily while officials responded to the incident. (Total Traffic Atlanta via Twitter)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Douglasville is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Park Maintenance Worker, Marketing and Events Coordinator, and Equipment Operator. Visit the link for job details and application information. (City of Douglasville)

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Today in Douglasville:

Thursday, June 8

• Rug Tufting Workshop At Studio Unlimited (5:30 PM)
• Celebrate You! A Women's Event At Douglasville Conference Center (6:00 PM)
• Karaoke Night-Beauty In Everything At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Save the date! The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has announced the 2023 Festival of Trees will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Register now to become a vendor and reserve your booth. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• The second annual Back-to-School Kickoff is happening Jul. 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Douglas County School System Central Office. Students, parents, and other community members are invited to enjoy games, free food, and school supplies giveaways. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
• Want to learn more about the infrastructure projects happening in Douglas County? Stop by St. Julian's Community Hall this Saturday, Jun. 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to learn about the city's latest initiatives with the Douglas County Democrats. (Patch Neighbor Posts)

That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Sean Peek

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