🌱 Douglasville Racers Win Nationally + Superintendent State Finalist

Welcome back, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's briefing, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• New notice of incorporation
• Local haunted houses round-up
• Library activities coming up

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 69 Low: 41.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. A Douglasville father-daughter pair is winning soap box races at the national level. Roy Garden and daughter Alexa started racing together years ago. On Labor Day, Alexa competed in the NDR National Championships in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and won two national championships, becoming the youngest person to win a title. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
2. A new notice of incorporation has been delivered to the Secretary of State. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Benevolent Fund, Inc. will be incorporated in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation will be located at 8470 Earl D. Lee Blvd., Douglasville. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
3. As we get closer to Halloween, more haunted houses are selling out tickets. You can check out Containment Haunted House in Lithia Springs on Thursdays through Sundays, or the Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain every day of the week. Right here in Douglasville, you can enjoy Nightmare's Gate Haunted House on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.(Fox 5 Atlanta)
4. Douglas County School System Superintendent Trent North has been named a finalist for Georgia's Superintendent of the Year. North was one of four superintendents honored at the Georgia School Superintendents Association's fall conference in Athens. Douglas County Board of Education Board Chair Tracy Rookard said, "Superintendent Trent North is a skillful leader who never fails to do what is best for Douglas County students. He leads our district with an unmatched commitment to educational excellence and student success." (Douglas County School System)
5. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The Douglas County branches of the West Georgia Regional Library System have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to Douglas County Public Library for Legos at the Library on Oct. 24, or enjoy the yarn and needlework club at Dog River Public Library on Nov. 9. Visit the library website to view everything happening at the Dog River, Douglas County, and Lithia Springs branches. (West Georgia Regional Library System)

Today in Douglasville:

• Pop-up Park Picnic Couple Date At Hunter Memorial Park (All Day)
• Open Mic At Broad Street Station (7:00 PM)
• A Haunted Night At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Douglasville. We particularly liked the pool at the Pritchards Mill Trail house. (Douglasville Patch)
• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. The Douglas County Animal Shelter has young pup Brownie and Wabbit the Rabbit available. Click the link to see all the pets available. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglasville Police Department's Youth Against Violence begins on Saturday, Oct. 22. The program is still accepting sign ups. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.