🌱 DPD Arrested 2 Locals For Murder + Bond Denied + Pet Vaccination

Hey, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm. High: 84 Low: 68.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglasville Police Department arrested a mother and son in connection to the Jul. 12 death of a 17-year-old near a Douglasville park. Joshua Blakely, 17, was charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a stolen firearm, tampering with evidence, and making false statements. Lakeisha Blakely, 41, was charged with tampering with evidence, theft by receiving stolen property, and obstruction of officers. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Bond was denied for murder suspects 29-year-old Janaya Campbell and 26-year-old Ismael Gomez. Both are charged with the Jul. 6 death of 21-year-old Angel Felix. (Douglas County Sentinel)
3. District 3 Commissioner Tarenia Carthan and Douglas County Animal Shelter will host a free dog and cat vaccination clinic on Jul. 30 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Douglasville First United Methodist Church. No registration is required. Call 770-942-5961 or view the link for more information. (Press Release Desk )
4. It's hard to find the perfect home online, but Patch and Redfin are here to help in your home search! Check out this upcoming open house on Hoot Owl Court in Douglasville on Saturday, Jul. 16. Click the link for property details. (Douglasville Patch)
5. Georgia ranked No. 10 in "America's Top States for Business in 2022" for its workforce, education, and economy. The Peach State earned 1,464 points out of a possible 2,500 points. (Georgia Patch)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Reshaping the Lens of Equity Breakfast: Health Equity Matters At Douglasville Conference Center (7:45 AM)
• Launch Out Into The Deep and Bag Lady Collabora At 6700 E Church Street (9:45 AM)
• Summer Pop Up Party at the CAC At 8652 Campbellton Street (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The community really needs blood! Douglasville Police Department is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in its community room. If you donate, you will receive a $10 e-gift card from a merchant of your choice and be entered in a drawing for a chance to win free gas for a year! Click here to make your appointment and use CDPD as the sponsor code. (Facebook)
• Douglasville Police Department is looking for new recruits to join the force. The new starting salary for certified officers is $50,031. Apply online here or call and speak to one of the recruiters at 770-920-3010. (Facebook)
• Looking for a good adult book club? Check out the "Page Turners Book Club" at Douglas County Public Library, located at 6810 Selman Drive in Douglasville! The next meeting will discuss "The Tender Bar" by Jr. Moehringer on Jul. 25 at 5:30 p.m., request an invite to attend. (WGRLS)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday 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.