🌱 Douglasville In Top 5 Georgia Migration Destinations + County Jobs

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Douglasville Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town. In today's issue, you'll get updates on...

• Douglasville's top 5 ranking on a list of popular Georgia moving destinations for out-of-staters.
• New job opportunities in Douglas County.
• Upcoming public forum on Connect Douglas's Fixed Route Bus service.

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Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 62 Low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Georgia has seen an influx of new residents from out-of-state, and Douglasville is among the top choices for new Peach Staters. Our city was ranked No. 5 in Georgia for out-of-state move destinations, based on moveBuddha's latest Georgia Migration Report. Rome, Georgia was ranked No. 1, followed by McRae-Helena, Gainesville, and St. Mary's. (Georgia Sun)
2. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Douglas community? Douglas County is now hiring for multiple full-time positions, including a Communications Officer Trainee with the Sheriff's Department, a Program Coordinator at Boundary Waters Activity Center, and a Senior Secretary with the Superior Court. Job details and application information can be found on the County's website. (Douglas County Georgia)
3. In case you missed it, Connect Douglas will be holding a public forum on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 10:00 a.m. about its Fixed Route Bus service schedule. The public transit program is proposing to continue weekly operations of its four Fixed Route Buses (10, 20, 30, and 40) on the current Saturday schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Connect Douglas will accept comments and questions on the bus service via email (connectdouglas@douglascountyga.gov) and mailed letters (8800 Dorris Road, Douglasville, GA 30134) through the following Monday, Feb. 6. (Douglas County Georgia)
4. The Douglasville Police Department will be holding its next Community Enrichment Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. These meetings are designed to help local residents get more involved in programs that better the Douglasville community. If you want to get involved, stop by the Douglasville Public Safety Complex Community Room (2083 Fairburn Road) on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. (Douglasville Georgia)
5. Curious about the state of crime in Douglasville? Mark your calendar for two weeks from today, when the Douglasville Police Department will hold its next Town Hall Meeting. On Jan. 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., representatives from the Department will meet with the public in the Police Department Community Room to discuss the 2022 End of the Year Report and violent crime statistics in the area. Residents who wish to attend can get more information by contacting Sgt. Shannon Dean at 678-293-1621. (Douglasville Georgia)

Today in Douglasville:

• Tai-Chi For Seniors At Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Financial Literacy With HGI Financial At Douglas County Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Caregiver Support Group At Douglas County Chamber (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The next Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting will be held tomorrow, Jan. 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Citizens Hall. The meeting will also be streamed live on the County's YouTube channel. (Douglas County Georgia)
• Who's hiring in Douglasville? There are plenty of local job opportunities available now in customer service, financial services, sales, and more. Check out Patch's latest job listings to get the details and learn how to apply. (Douglasville Patch)
• Want to get to know your local leaders? District 1 Commissioner, Henry Mitchell III, is hosting his February Coffee & Conversation at Tito's Lounge on Feb. 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Residents are welcome to join the Commissioner for coffee and conversation about Douglas County. (Douglas County Georgia)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.