🌱 Home Chef Expands To Douglasville + Upcoming Pet Vaccine Clinic

Hello, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

A stray morning thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 74.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Home Chef, an online and retail food solutions company, will be expanding into Douglasville and is looking for new employees. Its new production center will aim to increase efficiency and increase job availability in the area. There will be around 700 job opportunities that will come from this new development, so not only will this bring good food to the area, but it will also help stimulate the local economy. For more information about upcoming job fairs, click here! (PR Newswire)
2. District 3 Commissioner, Tarenia Carthan, is partnering with Douglas County Animal Services to host a pet vaccine clinic at the Douglasville First United Methodist Church. Prior registration is not required, and all pets that attend must be on a leash or in carriers. The rabies vaccine will cost $20, but other services, like microchips, will be free. The clinic will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Jul. 30, so make sure to mark your calendars and get your furry friends vaccinated! (Douglasville First United Methodist Church via Facebook)
3. The Douglas County School System's Back to School Kickoff will take place this Saturday, Jul. 23 at 10:00 a.m.! The event is completely free and will offer a variety of activities, food, and prizes for those in attendance. Come on by for a fun day to get your children ready and excited for the upcoming school year. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
4. The Douglasville Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be holding "National Night Out" on Aug. 2 at Hunter Memorial Park. The night will consist of food, games, and a chance to ask officers questions about their jobs and how they keep the community safe. Come celebrate our local officers and their dedication to the safety of Douglasville residents! (Douglasville Georgia)
5. There will be a free Summer Fashion Show this Saturday, presented by Love E Fashion and Douglasville Main Street. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and admission is free. There will be a show, as well as retail and food vendors. Come out and embrace your inner fashionista! (Eventbrite)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime at Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Community Leadership Luncheon: 2022 Douglas County Small Business Awards at the Douglasville Conference Center (11:45 AM)
• Purple Madness Concert at O'Neal Plaza (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglasville Police Department's upcoming blood drive will take place on Aug. 30, from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Those who participate will receive a $10 gift card from a vendor of their choice as a thank you for helping save a life. There will also be a raffle to win free gas for a year, so do not miss out and make sure to mark your calendars! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Registration is still open for The Night of the Blue Lights Car Show on Aug. 6 at the Douglas County Courthouse. The show will start at 5 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. and will feature law enforcement, private vehicles, food vendors, and raffle prizes. Applicants can register here! (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• On Monday, Educator and Inspector Reese, in collaboration with Engine 5 from the Douglas County Fire and EMS Department, taught a Summer Safety course at the Children's Courtyard! A great day of learning and fun that the kids will remember for a long time! (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)

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That's it for today. 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.