🌱 First Woman Lieutenant Fire Suppression + Fixed Bus Route Services

Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Douglasville Daily. Come along for the most important things going on around town, including updates on:

• DCFD promotes the first woman to Lieutenant Fire Suppression.
• Connect Douglas wants to continue its Fixed Bus Route Service.
• Commissioner Henry Mitchell III at Feb. Coffee & Conversations.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning; sunny. High: 45 Low: 27.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglas County Fire Department has promoted a woman to the role of lieutenant fire suppression for the first time in the history of the department. Kaitlyn Massey has assumed the role after seven years with the department. Massey will oversee everyone at the station she works at. She will also work closely with rescue and fire truck crews. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Connect Douglas has proposed to keep up its weekly operations of the Fixed Bus Route Service. The commuter-focused public transit program wants to continue service on the Saturday schedule that operates from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. To discuss the proposal with the community, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners will be holding an open forum on Feb. 7. Residents can submit questions and comments that will be addressed at the meeting. (Press Release Desk)
3. The February Coffee & Conversations event has been announced. On Feb. 4, District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III, will be hosting the February meeting. The event will take place at Tito's Lounge at 10:00 a.m. Stop by for some great coffee and to chat with the commissioner about our town! (Press Release Desk)
4. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is hiring. They are currently looking to hire new deputies, jailers, and communications officers. Roles come with incentives and full benefits. The link provides information to learn about positions, qualifications, and salaries. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia))
5. In search of some fun plans for next week? DouglasvilleCalendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Jan. 16, Base 2 Base Sports will be hosting Baseball Camp at Hunter Park. Douglasville Police Department will also hold Evening Yoga at the Douglasville Police Department Community Room on Jan. 18. The link has the full list of upcoming local events. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

Today in Douglasville:

• Community Vision Board Workshop at Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center (9:00 AM)
• Penguin Slide at Painting With A Twist (12:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out at STARR Food & Hookah Lounge (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you missed the Board of Elections Meeting on Jan. 12, you're in luck! You can catch up on all the details at the link. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Want to learn about Douglasville's finest? Register for the upcoming Citizens Law Enforcement Academy and learn about the day-to-day life of Douglasville officers! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Next week, Harmony of Douglasville is having another game night! The fun starts at 4:30 p.m. (AllEvents)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! 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.