🌱 Elementary School Bus Crash + Local Excels On 'American Idol'

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including...

• A school bus crash near Riverside Parkway
• A local singer who landed a spot in the Top 8 of "American Idol"
• An upcoming resume workshop hosted by the Douglas County Public Library

But first, today's weather:

Showers around in the morning. High: 80 Low: 64.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Fire officials in Douglas County are investigating after a school bus crashed near Riverside Parkway and Fairburn Road on Tuesday. Officials from New Manchester Elementary report the bus was carrying students that afternoon when the incident occurred. No injuries have been reported from the accident. (WSB-TV)
2. Douglasville native Megan Danielle has secured her spot in the "Top 8" of this season's "American Idol" competition. The Christian singer's next televised performance will be this Sunday, May 14, at 8:00 p.m. on ABC. You can support Megan's musical journey by voting for her performance here. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
3. The City of Douglasville has received a 2023 Main Street America Accreditation. The designation signifies that the city has met rigorous performance standards to demonstrate a commitment to preservation-based development and revitalization in the community. Douglasville is one of 862 cities nationwide to be recognized this year. (Douglas County Sentinel)
4. The Douglas County Public Library will be hosting a resume workshop next week. The program is free to adult job seekers looking to learn how to make or improve their professional resume. Those interested can stop by from 5:30-6:30 p.m. next Tuesday, May 16, to participate. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Douglasville is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include park maintenance worker, golf cart attendant, and accountant. Job details and application information are available at the link. (City of Douglasville)

Today in Douglasville:

• Monthly Matinee: Disney's Hercules At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)
• STARR Night Out At Starr Food Lounge (6:00 PM)
• Women's Trauma Wellness Group (Virtual), Hosted By The Nichols Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in and around Douglasville. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglasville Police Department has announced the judges for this Saturday's BBQ Cook-Off. Elena Hudson of Hudson's Hickory House, Winfield Wilson of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, and Joey Trafelski of LongHorn Steakhouse will serve as this year's local restaurant celebrity judges. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• A Douglasville mom is being celebrated as "the best mother a girl could have" just in time for Mother's Day. Visit the link to read why Malencia Price thinks her mom, Marcia Williams, deserves her time in the spotlight this holiday. (Douglasville Patch)

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You're all caught up for today. 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.