🌱 HS Football Coach Assaults Player + Movie Theater Confrontation

Hi all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find updates on...

• High school football coach arrested for assaulting player
• Douglasville movie theater evacuated due to multiple-person confrontation
• Upcoming Community Yard Sale seeking sellers

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 83 Low: 70.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. During a high school football game between Mays High School and Douglas County, a coach from Mays High School physically assaulted a player by punching him in the first quarter. The incident, which occurred as part of the Great Atlanta Bash, led to the coach being escorted off the field by police and taken into custody. The coach will face charges of simple battery and administrative consequences from the district, according to an Atlanta Public Schools spokesman. (WVTM)
2. A confrontation involving approximately 10 teenagers occurred at a theater in Douglasville, late Sunday afternoon, leading to the closure of the Regal Cinema Theater within the mall. Two individuals were arrested by Douglasville police in connection with the incident, which also led to reports of gunshots due to a falling sign. The identities of the involved teenagers remain uncertain at this time. (yahoo! news)
3. Participate in the Douglasville Community Yard Sale event on Sep. 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., organized by the Douglasville Police Department (DPD). Sellers are encouraged to join this one-stop sellers event held on the DPD front lawn at 2083 Fairburn Road. Rain or shine, sellers can secure a 12'x12' space for a fee of $25 by contacting Sgt. Shannon Dean at 678-293-1621 or deans@douglasvillega.gov for applications and inquiries. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. During the summer, high school marketing teachers from the Douglas County School System (DCSS) collaborated with local businesses like Dreaming Sweets, a downtown Douglasville desserts shop, to introduce students to entrepreneurship. The shop's owner, 19-year-old Trinity Marks, established her gourmet popcorn business during her senior year of high school. Marks has not only partnered with DCSS but also joined the Marketing Pathway Advisory Committee, helping students develop business skills, confidence, and hands-on experience. (Douglas County, GA School System)
5. Douglas County parents and guardians are requested to participate in the enrollment verification process to ensure accurate information for their families in Infinite Campus. This step is crucial for receiving important messages from schools and the district. By logging into Infinite Campus and selecting "More" followed by "Census Verification," individuals can verify or update their household's contact details as prompted. (Douglas County, GA School System)

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Today in Douglasville:

Tuesday, August 29

• Church St. Farmers Market At Douglasville Conference Center (3:00 PM)
• Common Ground Dinner - Intersectionality In DE&I At Gabe's Downtown Louisiana Bistro (5:30 PM)
• 2X Points Tuesdays: Emerald Petals At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: In observance of Labor Day, the City of Douglasville offices will be closed on Monday, Sep. 4. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
• Stay on Pointe Dance Academy LLC is offering Fall ballet classes for children aged 3-9 at the Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park in Douglasville. The program includes Ballet classes tailored for different age groups. Classes start on Saturday, Sep. 9, and registration details can be found here. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
• There is plenty to do at the Douglas County Library this week. Click the link to see what they have lined up. (Douglas County Public Library via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

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