🌱 I-20 Lane Closures Yesterday + Upcoming City Council Public Hearing

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community. Including updates on:

• I-20 lane blockage and delays yesterday
• Upcoming City Council meetings and public hearings
• Douglas County Sheriff's Office's spring CLEA class

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Cloudy and cooler. High: 53 Low: 46.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Early yesterday morning, I-20 eastbound lanes were blocked at Fairburn Road due to a tractor-trailer losing its load on the interstate. Douglasville drivers experience delays from Highway 5 to Fairburn Road beginning around 5:00 a.m. Lanes reopened about an hour and a half later. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
2. The Douglasville City Council will hold public hearings tomorrow, Feb. 2, and Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Douglasville Conference Center Auditorium on two community issues. The first issue on the agenda is a request for a zoning change from LI (Light Industrial District) to GC (General Commercial District) for an approximately three-acre plot on Plaza 92 Drive. The second issue is a request to reduce the minimum square footage for a three-bedroom multifamily unit to 1,200 square feet, for a nearly 54-acre site on Lee Road. (Douglasville Georgia)
3. The first night of the Douglasville Police Department's new session of the Foundational Transformation of Men Program was a success. Following an introduction to the program, attendees engaged in a valuable discussion on the power and purpose of men. Anyone interested in joining the program, which runs for seven weeks on Monday nights, can contact Helen McCoy at 678-293-1781. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is gearing up for its 26th class of the Citizens Law Enforcement Academy (CLEA). Participants will learn about criminal law, use of force, and other law enforcement topics, and will even have the opportunity to ride along with a deputy. The 12-week class begins on Thursday, Feb. 9 and runs each Thursday (with the exception of spring break on Apr. 6). Those interested in the CLEA program can apply online or click here for more information. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
5. The Douglasville Police Department (DPD) held its first town hall meeting last night, Jan. 31. The meeting's agenda included violent crime statistics and the 2022 End of the Year Report. To keep up with all of the DPD's upcoming events, visit the City of Douglasville Calendar. (Douglasville Georgia)

Coming up in Douglasville:

Wednesday, February 1

• Preschool Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Pranayama: Joy Of Breathing Class (Virtual) Hosted By Soul Dimension (12:00 PM)

Thursday, February 2

• Douglasville City Council Public Hearing At Douglasville Conference Center Auditorium (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, local house hunters! Several new properties have just been listed for sale in Douglasville, including 1200 Country Park Drive and 6365 Linecrest Drive. Get the property specs and list prices in our latest real estate roundup. (Douglasville Patch)
• Despite being Class 6A's top-ranked team for much of the season, the Alexander High School men's basketball team is hoping to win the regional tournament and take a No. 1 seed into the state playoffs. Learn more about AHS's plan to prepare for a successful post-season on the Douglas County School System's website. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
• The Dugan Elementary PTA is looking for parent volunteers to help at the school's Sweetheart Dance next Thursday, Feb. 9. Interested parties can sign up for a time slot here. (Dugan Elementary PTA via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.