🌱 Driver Killed In I-20 Crash + 3-Year-Old Confirmed To Be Shot

Hello again, friends! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

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Milder with clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 44.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. One driver was killed in the I-20 crash in Douglasville yesterday, Jan. 23. Douglasville Police Department officers responded to an accident involving two cars that happened just after 6:00 a.m. on I-20 westbound near Fairburn Road. Investigators do not know the cause of the crash and the condition of the driver of the second car is unknown. This is a developing story. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The child reported on yesterday was confirmed to be injured in a hotel shooting. The 3-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after Douglasville Police Department officers found him suffering from a gunshot wound at the Intown Suites in Lithia Springs. Police arrested Devante Porter, 23, and Jermecia Martin, 29, in connection with the shooting after conducting interviews and processing evidence. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. In case you missed it: over the weekend, 60 Douglas County Firefighters participated in live training exercises. Participants, who were experienced firefighters with no less than one year of experience, attended the exercise to polish their knowledge of Structural Fire Control. Successful completion of this state-level class allows participants the opportunity to be certified instructors at teaching live fire training. (Press Release Desk)
4. A variety of companies are hiring in the Douglasville area. Cornerstone Protection Group, Marvis Simpson - State Farm Agency, and ABM Industries are just a few of the businesses hiring for positions in Douglasville. Able to drive to other towns in the area? There are even more job openings in Lithia Springs, Marietta, and Smyrna. (Douglasville Patch)
5. Douglasville police continue to perform community outreach to educate residents. On Sunday after mass at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Lt. Winklepleck and Cpl. Vazquez spoke on the subjects of drugs, gangs, and violations of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act. (Douglasville Police Department)

Today in Douglasville:

• Tai-Chi For Seniors at Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• American Business Women's Association Monthly Meeting at Douglas County Chamber (6:00 PM)
• Mortgage Basics Course at 12425 Veterans Memorial Highway (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Students from Douglas County schools received accolades last week. The recognition, received for projects in the Douglas County Science and Engineering Fair on Jan. 13, was given during a virtual ceremony. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
• A friendly reminder: the Douglasville Police Department's next Community Enrichment Meeting is on Jan. 26. This will be the first one of the year. Attendants will see officials speak on local issues and work together for the benefit of the community. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• A sweet pup named Phoenix is available for adoption at the Douglas County Humane Society. With already $300 in pledges, this cutie has an endearing smile and charming playfulness. You can visit Phoenix at the Humane Society and apply for adoption! (Douglas County Humane Society via Facebook)

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— 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.