🌱 Douglasville Raises Min. Wage + Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing

Hey, friends. It's Monday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community today. Today's briefing includes news about:

• A UGA Bulldogs player and recruiting staff member were killed in a car accident.
• A Valentine's Day event for those with disabilities will be held in February.
• Douglasville raised its minimum wage.

But first, today's weather:

Increasing cloudiness. High: 56 Low: 49.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglasville City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution that will raise the city's hourly minimum wage. During the legislative meeting, the council chose to raise the minimum wage by $2.30, bringing the new minimum wage to $17.50 from $15.20.
   (Daily Advent)
2. The next City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. The city will be drafting a five-year update to the Comprehensive Plan. Those interested in learning more about the plan or engaging in public comment are invited to attend. The meeting will be held at the Douglasville Conference Center. (City of Douglasville via Facebook).
3. A Valentine's Day celebration event is being held at the Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park in Douglasville. The second annual Sweetheart Dance is an inclusive party and a therapeutic recreation program for those with disabilities and their family and friends. This is a free event and there will be games, music, and more. The event will be held on Feb. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. You can register at this link or call 770-920-3007 for more information. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
4. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Douglas community? Douglas County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including a senior secretary, a program coordinator, and a communications officer trainee. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County)
5. Bulldogs fans across Georgia mourn the loss of 20-year-old Devin Willock, an offensive lineman for the UGA Bulldogs, and 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, a recruiting staff member. According to police, they received news of a single-car crash at 2:45 a.m. on Sunday Barnett Shoals Road. LeCroy reportedly died at the hospital and Willock died at the scene. Two other members of the football program who were in the vehicle were injured, but are stable. Their names have not yet been released. (CW33 Dallas)

Today in Douglasville:

• Intro to Sewing for Kids At Cultural Arts Council Douglasville (10:00 AM)
• Intro to Sewing for Adults At Cultural Arts Council Douglasville (12:00 PM)
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March & Rally At Peachtree Street/Baker Street, Atlanta (1:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is yoga on your 2023 resolution list? The Douglasville Police Department invites community members to join their monthly yoga classes with family or friends. Bring your mats on Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Registration is open for the 2023 Spring Girls Softball League with Douglasville Parks and Recreation. This recreational league will teach young ladies aged 5 to 12 softball skills, being a part of a team, and sportsmanship. Players of all skill levels and experience are invited to join. Registration closes Feb. 3. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
• Calling all dancers, musicians, artists, and more to display your talents for the community on Friday, Feb. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hawthorne Community Center at Jessie Davis Park (7775 Malone St.). The event will celebrate "love and black history." This is a family-friendly event and is free to the public. Interested in showcasing your talent? Contact Shajra Thrasher at thrashers@douglasvillega.gov. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Sean Peek

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