🌱 Downtown Douglasville Fashion Show + DCPD Capture Fugitives

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town, including updates on:

• Upcoming 2023 Downtown Douglasville Fashion Show
• Chattanooga police help Douglas County police capture fugitives
• 2nd Annual Therapeutic Fall Festival

But first, today's weather:

Some wind and rain. High: 82 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The 2023 Downtown Douglasville Fashion Show is scheduled for Sep.17. The city's news release highlights the upcoming show, where attendees can see the latest fashion trends in clothing, cosmetics, and accessories. The event promises a memorable experience for fashion enthusiasts, with collections from Downtown Douglasville boutiques as well as those from neighboring communities. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
2. Chattanooga Police collaborated with various law enforcement agencies to assist in closing a home invasion murder case that occurred in June of the previous year in Douglas County. One of the four fugitives, Jermonie Taj Suttles, 21, was apprehended in Chattanooga on Aug. 9. The four suspects, including Suttles, Christian Jerial Dejernett, Keyako Elijah Enrique Moore, and Dion Eric Williams, had been charged in the fatal home invasion of Corey Myers in nearby Lithia Springs, with the collective efforts of multiple agencies leading to their capture and charges. (chattanoogan.com)
3. Douglasville Parks and Recreation is hosting the 2nd Annual Therapeutic Fall Festival, welcoming all for a day of family fun featuring pumpkin painting, games, food, and more. The event is free and will take place at the Adaptive Field/Baseball Pavilion at Hunter Park in Douglasville. In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors to the Ike Owings Community Center. The festival encourages participation from local adult day programs, schools, and organizations involved with therapeutic recreation, with sign-up details available here. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
4. Georgia's adoption of a new math curriculum will bring more collaborative strategies to K-12 students in Douglas and other counties this school year. Governor Brian Kemp, State Superintendent Richard Woods, and the Georgia Department of Education drove this change to improve the quality of math education for students. The new standards, developed through collaboration between educators, students, and the community, aim to provide a strong foundation for student achievement by offering deeper understanding and real-world relevance in mathematics education. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
5. Local officials are urging citizens to prepare promptly as hurricane season encroaches. Metro Atlanta experienced severe thunderstorms on Monday, resulting in power outages due to downed power lines. While northern Georgia will likely have scattered showers and breezy winds until early Thursday, Tropical Storm Idalia has the potential to become a hurricane and intensify further before making landfall, estimated for this morning. (WSBTV)

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Today in Douglasville:

Wednesday, August 30

• AcquaPole At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (11:00 AM)
• Family Night: Paris Under A Pink Moon At Painting With A Twist (6:00 PM)
• Black Men's Roundtable Discussion Forum At Blu Rose Art Bistro (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest Community Focus video, where Mayor Robinson and City Manager Marcia Hampton talk about the opening series for the GreyStone Amphitheater in Douglasville. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
• REMINDER: The Church Street Farmers Market is canceled for Sep. 5 and will resume on Sep. 12. (Douglasville Church St Farmers Market via Facebook)
• On the market for a new home? Check out the latest houses to hit the market in town. (Douglasville Patch)

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

— 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.