🌱 Early Voting Begins + Two Men Use Sledgehammer In Lottery Theft

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening locally. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• Early voting is open in Douglas County
• Officers seek two men who used a sledgehammer in a lottery theft
• Home Chef food delivery service opens in Douglasville

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sunshine. High: 67 Low: 44.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Early voting in Douglas County for the runoff election began yesterday. Douglas County early voters will have seven voting locations throughout the area to choose from. However, on Saturday, Nov. 26, residents will only be able to vote at the Douglas County Courthouse. The early voting window will close on Dec. 2. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
2. There's no shortage of things to do in Douglas County Parks this season. Upcoming events include Reindeer Reels at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center on Dec. 2, as well as Ice Skating at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center starting on Dec. 10. The full list of events is available on the Douglas County Parks & Recreation website at the link. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation).
3. Douglas County law enforcement is on the hunt for two men accused of a lottery theft at a local gas station. The theft occurred in the early morning of Nov. 18 at the Fairplay Chevron station on the 8300 block of Highway 166. Surveillance video shows the two men using a sledgehammer to break into the lottery display window and steal all the tickets inside. Similar robberies have happened in nearby counties as well. The investigation is ongoing. (FOX5 Atlanta)
4. Food delivery service Home Chef has opened its first Douglasville location. The production center offers state-of-the-art features, such as upgraded food-safe material design, cleaning processes, and facility flow. The Douglasville location is also the first of Home Chef's facilities which offers a full service kitchen and batch production services. Customers will be able to order fresh single-serve meals for delivery or pick-up. (Press Release Desk )
5. A Douglas County jury has sentenced a local man for the murder of a grandmother. Dewey Green, 31, has been found guilty of felony murder, as well as three counts of aggravated assault. In 2014, Green rear-ended 53-year-old Janice Pitts, who was driving her daughter to work. When Pitts got out to investigate the damage, Green pinned her between the two vehicles, crushing her to death. Green has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 40 years. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Colorful Turkey At Painting With A Twist (1:00 PM)
• Friendsgiving At Nichol's Center (5:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Lounge (11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chad Brown, Izaiah Butler, and Dennis Compton have all completed their NPQ Firefighter I Certification. Congratulations on the impressive accomplishment! (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• On Dec. 6, the Douglasville Police Department will be holding a Community Encouragement Meeting all are welcome to attend. It's a great opportunity to get involved in making our community safer and better for everyone! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• SAY-Rodeo is holding a Mutton-Busting Clinic for anyone who wants to learn how to ride a sheep! The event will be held on Dec. 10, and children as young as three can participate. (SAY-Rodeo via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. 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.