🌱 Elementary Student Brings Knife To School + Splash N' Play​ Event

Good morning. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Elementary student brings utility knife to school, injures four while showing it off to classmates
• Douglasville Splash N' Play event on Jun. 8
• National Police Week comes to a close

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; heavy p.m. t-storms. High: 69 Low: 59.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Following an incident at Hal Hutchens Elementary School in Douglasville, a fifth-grade student was removed from the building after multiple children sustained minor injuries from a retractable utility knife brought to school. The teacher promptly informed the administrators, who involved the district's safety officer. Law enforcement is now handling the situation, and the principal emphasized the importance of discussing appropriate behavior with students while reminding parents of the school's policy and providing information about an anonymous tip line. The school aims to maintain a safe and positive learning environment for everyone. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The City of Douglasville is hosting Splash N' Play, a free event at Hunter Memorial Park on Jun. 8 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Open to all ages, attendees can enjoy water slides, games, and have fun while staying cool. It's a great opportunity for Douglasville citizens to have some cool fun in the sun and enjoy the park. (City of Douglasville, Georgia)
3. Don't miss the second annual Cars and Cops event hosted by the Douglasville Police Department on Jun. 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Public Safety Complex. Whether you want to showcase your classic car or simply enjoy browsing through the show cars, this event is for you! Free registration and admission are available; more details are at the link. (City of Douglasville, Georgia)
4. Douglas County Fire and EMS has reported that many of the injuries they respond to deal with falls. On Monday, Inspector Reese and Firefighter/EMT Chad Brown visited Conners Senior Village to speak with senior residents about ways they can reduce the risk of falling. They also gave the group hands-on training in how to use a fire extinguisher. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
5. National Police Week is coming to an end. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office extended its condolences to law enforcement agencies across this country for the loss of officers. This year, 443 names were added to the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. One of Douglas Counties' own Dep. Haven Blake Gammill will continue to be remembered for all of his services to the community and his impact on the many people he worked with and served. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Ani-Makes! At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Youth Leadership Development Orientation At Boundry Water Activity Center (5:00 PM)
• Rug Tufting At Studio Unlimited (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch has rounded up the latest real estate listings in Douglasville. Properties include three- and four-bedroom homes ranging from $299,900 to $750,000. Happy house hunting! (Douglasville Patch)
• In case you missed it: Douglas County posted a live recording of the Board of Commissioners Meeting. You can watch the full meeting at the link! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• The Douglas County District Attorney's Office is holding a Record Restriction and Community Resource Fair on Jul. 29 at the First Presbyterian Church. The event will help individuals with arrest records in Douglas County and have community resources available for attendees to find jobs. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office 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.