🌱 Great Douglas County Shredding Event + Fatal Shooting In Bill Arp

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about...

• The Great Douglas County Shredding event
• Teen from nearby Powder Springs succumbed to injuries
• The upcoming Record Restriction and Community Resource Fair

But first, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 63.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Keep Douglas County Beautiful is hosting the Great Douglas County Shredding event to promote recycling and environmental care. Starting at 9:00 a.m., participants can enter the courthouse parking lot through the west entrance and follow the marked route for the drive-through event. Attendees are encouraged to bring their old tax records, financial reports, and personal documents for shredding, with a limit of ten boxes per vehicle. The event is free and aims to facilitate secure document disposal. (Douglas County Happenings)
2. A teenage boy from nearby Powder Springs was fatally shot down the road in the Bill Arp area, leading to the arrest of four individuals in connection with the incident. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to the shooting, and the victim, Brian Brown, succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The suspects, Zayden Cooper, Angel Menchaca Hernandez, Giovanni Omedeo, and Douglas Omedeo, have been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault, while the investigation is ongoing. (Patch)
3. The Record Restriction and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, Jul. 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Douglasville. This event will feature community partners sharing information about their organizations, second-chance employers, and resume reviews. Pre-registration is required, and the record restriction opportunity is limited to the first 100 applicants. You can register here. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office)
4. Attention Douglas County families: Registration for new students for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or high school, if you're new to the Douglas County School System, it's important to register by Jul. 21 to ensure a smooth start on the first day of school. You can register a child here. (Douglas County Georgia Schools)
5. Seeking parenting guidance? Join the Douglasville Police Department for an upcoming session on Tuesday, Jun. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Gain valuable insights from law enforcement and community leaders who often interact with young people and discover effective strategies for building family structure, nurturing relationships, setting boundaries, and more. The goal is to offer advice and diverse perspectives to enhance parenting skills without trying to replace your role as a parent. (Douglasville Police Department)

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Today in and around Douglasville:

• Mandela Market Days Holiday Festival At 2818 Fairburn Rd (9:00 AM)
• Ladies Night At Starr Food Hookah Lounge (7:00 PM)
• Concert: Nickel Creek At The Eastern, Atlanta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the City of Douglasville today, Jun. 2, for a fun family outing and movie at the Hunter Memorial Park. There will be games and activities before the movie. Remember to bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit on. The featured movie for the evening will be "Bad Guys." (City of Douglasville Gov)
• Come out on Sunday, Jun. 4, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. to celebrate National Cancer Survivor's Day with an Ice Cream Social at O'Neal Plaza. All residents are encouraged to come and celebrate survivors. (City of Douglasville Gov)
• If you missed the first KLEA (Kids Law Enforcement Academy) camp, don't worry because another one is coming up! The next camp will be held on Jul. 25 through Jul. 27 at LifeGate Church in Villa Rica. To register, you can pick up an application at the DCSO or Villa Rica Police Department, or contact Dep. Shelly Kimball at 678-486-1297 or Officer Lewis at 770-459-5149 for more information. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.