🌱 Douglasville PD Arrests Two Women For Robbery + Missing Local Teen

Good morning, friends. Sean Peek here with your Thursday edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on:

• Douglasville Police arrested two women for robbery
• Missing 16-year-old girl from Douglasville
• Historic Beulah Grove Lodge on 2023 "Places In Peril" list

But first, today's weather:

Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny. High: 74 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglasville Police arrested 22-year-old Diamond Hill and 21-year-old Kaitlyn Gardner after allegedly stealing grocery store cash registers and then leading officers on a high-speed chase. Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies joined the chase which ended near Thornton Road. Investigators suspect Hill and Gardner are tied to robberies in neighboring states. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office released a BOLO yesterday, Dec. 7, on missing 16-year-old Alexia Gena’ Sasso. She was last seen on Dec. 1 at her home in Douglasville. She is described as 5'7", 155 pounds, with long black braided hair, brown eyes, and a tattoo on her right arm of the name "Kelly." She is believed to be in the Athens-Clarke County area. Officials ask you to contact Inv. N. Poulk with any information at (770) 942-2121 or npoulk@sheriff.douglas.ga.us. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
3. Beulah Grove Lodge No. 372, a historic Black school building in Douglasville, was named to Georgia's 2023 'Places in Peril' list. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation creates the list to bring awareness to the historic, archaeological, and cultural resources which are threatened by demolition and neglect. (Douglas County Sentinel)
4. The Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) will display the 'Winter Wonderland' themed student artwork in its gallery through Dec. 15. Visit 8652 Campbellton St. in Douglasville to see artwork which includes snow globes, gingerbread, elves, sleighs, wintery cabins, and polar bears. (Press Release Desk)
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 special projects coordinator, park maintenance worker, and human resources coordinator. Job details and application information are available at the link. (City of Douglasville)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Learning Spaces By United Way of Greater Atlanta At Douglas County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Puff On The Patio At Red Velvet Bistro (5:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Chief Sparks! He received recognition at the recent city Service Awards ceremony for his 35 years of service with the Douglasville Police Department. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department is hiring full-time employees with full-time benefits! Douglasville PD officers start at $50,031 annually for Georgia-certified police officers. Non-certified officers are paid $44,534 annually while attending a 10-week police academy. Click here to apply online. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Douglas County Sheriff's Office Deputies Deon Ray and Eduardo Mora! They were named "Employees of the Month" for December. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Twitter)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.