🌱 Firefighter & EMT Of The Year Honored + Get Photos With Santa Claus

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including news about...

• Firefighter and EMT of the Year honored
• New fitness class just adds water
• 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign hopes to reduce vehicular incidents

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with brief showers. High: 41 Low: 36.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglas County Fire and EMS Department is celebrating its Firefighter of the Year and EMT of the year. Alfredo Cruz earned the title of Firefighter of the Year, while Madyson Rowell was honored as EMT of the Year. The awards were voted on by their peers. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
2. A new fitness class is helping people stay fit this holiday season. The ACQUAPOLE® fitness class is designed for men and women to reduce fat, strengthen your body, and improve flexibility. Poles are used in an aquatic setting for resistance and strength training like you've never experienced before. The next class will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21. (Meetup)
3. The Douglasville Police Department is teaming up with other law enforcement agencies to make the holiday season safer for drivers and passengers. The 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' enforcement campaign is designed to reduce crashes, injuries, and deaths. With this in mind, Douglasville Police will have a zero tolerance policy for anyone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Anyone with a Blood Alcohol Content 0.08 or higher will be sent to jail. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. Santa Claus is coming to the Clubhouse! He'll be stopping by to say "hi" to some of his favorite kids at The Clubhouse on Dec. 22. The special event will run from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A free photo with Santa will be given to each family! Free treats will also be available. (AllEvents)
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 traffic signal technician, human resources director, and communications officer trainee. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Christmas Week at The Never Alone Clubhouse RCO (9:00 AM)
• Winter Wonderland Family Movie Night At Lithia Springs Library, Lithia Springs (4:00 p.m.)
• 2022 Wrap Party At Douglas County Public Library (5:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• On Friday, the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department celebrated the accomplishments of retired Chief Scott Spencer and Chief Wayne Arrington. Thank you so much for all your hard work! (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• Wrap your presents away from prying eyes at the local Wrap Party! You'll be able to finish getting those presents in order while relaxing. (WGRLS)
• The Douglas County District Attorney's Office is wishing everyone a very happy Hanukkah! (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.