🌱 Douglasville Police Find Human Remains + Operation Green Light

Hey, everybody. It's Monday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. In today's issue, you'll get updates on...

• Douglasville police discover human remains between Arbor Station and Douglas Boulevard
• Operation Green Light for Veterans in Douglas County is Nov. 1 through Nov. 11
• Douglasville BOC proclaimed that October is now Behavioral Health Month

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Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 51.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglasville police officers discovered human remains on Saturday, Oct. 22, between Arbor Station and Douglas Boulevard. The remains were in the area that missing 17-year-old Yaron Kathuri, of Douglasville, was last seen. Police will not be releasing anymore information until there is a positive identification and cause of death. The teen's father told FOX 5 Atlanta that he believes it is his son. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to proclaim Nov. 1 through Nov. 11 Operation Green Light for Veterans in Douglas County. Chairwoman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones said, "During this week, I hope all our citizens will take the time to honor the service of the men and women who have paid the unmeasurable price to protect our freedoms in this nation." Operation Green Light will be incorporated into the 22nd Annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to designate October as Behavioral Health Month. The Board of Commissioners will work with other local agencies to promote the availability of appropriate and accessible services and raise awareness on behavioral health. (Press Release Desk)
4. Douglasville Parks and Recreation is hosting a safe, family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween. Come to Crafts-N-Treats on Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Owings and Hawthorne Community Centers in Douglasville. There will be activities for children ages four through 12 and every child will receive a bag of goodies. (City of Douglasville)
5. Looking for a new house nearby? A modern five-bedroom is for sale on Eunice Street in Douglasville! View the link to see the latest homes onthe market in your area. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Downtown Facade Grant Workshop At Douglas County Chamber (10:00 AM)
• Halloween Spooktacular At Lithia Springs Library (4:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. is the Douglasville Police Department's next Parenting 101 class. Hear from experts at the police department about gang activity, gang identifiers, drugs, and drug activity. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• "Teens Night Out" is on Friday, Nov. 18, at the Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park in Douglasville! You can click here to register by Nov. 14. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)
• Join the Trek or Treat 5K Justice Run on Saturday, Oct. 29! The race check-in is at Boundary Waters at 8:30 a.m.; you can click here to sign up. All proceeds will benefit local domestic violence awareness programs. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. 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.