🌱 Firefighter And EMT Of The Year Honored + January Local Events

Hello again, everybody! It's Saturday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community, including news on...

• Firefighter and EMT of the year honored
• New deputy chief announced
• Teaching children to love reading

But first, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 65 Low: 47.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. On Friday, Dec. 16 the Douglas County Firefighters and EMTs honored the best and brightest. Alfredo Cruz and Madyson Rowell were honored with the Douglas County Firefighter and EMT of the Year Awards. The event also featured other awards and accolades handed out to our hardworking firefighters and EMTs. Friends, family, and coworkers all joined together to celebrate and honor their great service to the community. (Press Release Desk )
2. The Douglasville Police Department is welcoming a new deputy chief. J.R. Davidson has been promoted to the role after an impressive career with the Douglasville Police Department. On Dec. 30, he received his new badge insignia. The ceremony was held by Chief Sparks. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. In search of some fun plans for January of 2023? DouglasvilleCalendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Jan. 7, there will be a Fashion Designer Club at The Cultural Arts Center. Base2Base Sports will also hold a Baseball Workshop at Hunter Park on Jan. 16. The full list of upcoming local events is available at the link. (DouglasvilleCalendar)
4. With the new year right around the corner, government offices will be closed over the holiday. This includes the offices of the Douglasville Police Department. The administrative offices and Records Division will be closed until Tuesday, Dec. 3. We wish you all a happy and safe holiday! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
5. Douglas County Schools are working with Tomes Society to help children with their reading skills. Tome Society is a student organization that sponsors reading activities and projects to teach them writing skills and how to fall in love with the written word. There are even competitions the students can enter to show off their skills. Teenagers and young adults are welcome to attend. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Brunch Day Party at Red Velvet Bistro (12:00 PM)
• Lucid Lake In Winter at Painting With A Twist (3:00 PM)
• Trent Avery Live at La Fiesta, Villa Rica (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Meet the 2023 Douglasville Police Command Staff! We can't wait to see you working with our great community. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Police are looking for a stolen 2022 Dodge RAM 4500 Tow Truck. If you've seen this vehicle, please contact the police! (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• The District Attorney's Office has released its December installment of Monthly Minutes! Check it out at the link to catch up. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• Douglas County employees spent the holiday season working with nonprofits to make our community a better place! Thank you for all your hard work. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. Happy New Year!

— 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.