🌱 DPD Hosts Youth Peace Summit + Open Douglas County Jobs

Hello all. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• A local youth peace summit
• Four arrests of armed teens who broke into cars
• The new mental health program in Douglasville

But first, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 59 Low: 39.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglasville police held a youth peace summit after deadly gang violence rocked the community. After a recent shooting at a local Sweet Sixteen party killed two teens and injured seven others, the department hopes its Saturday Youth Peace Summit was an effort to reach kids before they choose to pick up a gun. (Fox 5)
2. Armed teens were arrested after they broke into cars. Police responded to the Millwood Park Apartments on Friday, Mar. 17, after a witness reported that several cars were being broken into. Four suspects, some carrying firearms, fled in a vehicle. Three of the suspects were immediately taken into custody after stopping; the fourth was tracked and apprehended by the K-9 unit. (Patch.com)
3. On Mar. 10, the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County provided its March ARTSventure to Mt. Carmel Elementary School. Akua Taylor dressed in authentic Ghanaian attire and presented a program designed to celebrate Women's History Month. She explained Ghanaian tradition, where her name came from, and more. (Patch.com)
4. A new mental health program launched yesterday, Mar. 20. The Fire/EMS Department is collaborating with the Douglas County Community Service Board to pair first responders with behavioral health clinicians. The pair then provides emotional support to individuals in crisis and their families. (11Alive)
5. 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 services driver, chief communications officer, and civil engineer. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County)

Today in Douglasville:

• Elementary Homeschool Group: Life Of A Butterfly At Dog River Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• **BINGO** Luminous View At Painting With A Twist (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Applications for utility assistance are due on Mar. 31! Remember to learn more and apply for the assistance program if you rent your home and have experienced financial hardship. (Douglasville.gov)
• Community open houses will run every Friday through Apr. 28. With the Comprehensive Plan Update halfway through, the Planning Department will engage with the community during open house hours every Friday afternoon and at many other events, including district town halls and public meetings. (DouglasCounty.com)
• Get up close and personal with the Alpacas this weekend. The Great Start Farm Tour invites you to interact with and feed adorable alpacas on Mar. 25. Come any time between 12-2 p.m. Save money and buy your tickets at the event! (Patch.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.