🌱 Julia Roberts Discovers Family In Douglas County Census + CAC Grant

Hi, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with all the most important things happening in Douglasville these days. Including,

• Julia Roberts discovers family history in Douglas County records
• Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) awarded grant
• Douglas County Sheriff's Office is hiring deputies

But first, today's weather:

Breezy and cooler. High: 43 Low: 31.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. During a new episode of Finding Your Roots on PBS, 55-year-old "Pretty Woman" and "Mystic Pizza" actress Julia Roberts discovered new details about her family history. Through an 1880 census for Douglas County, Julia found out that Willis Roberts was not her great-great-grandfather, because he had died before her great-grandfather John Pendleton Roberts was born. After DNA testing, it was revealed that Henry McDonald Mitchell Junior is Julia’s actual biological great-great-grandfather. (Metro UK)
2. The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) was one of 35 arts organizations to be awarded a grant for general operating support by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. CAC Executive Director Emily Lightner said, "We are honored and grateful to receive this grant and to be recognized as an arts council that deserves funding."(Press Release Desk)
3. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is hiring deputies! The medium-sized agency is looking for motivated and dedicated individuals. Click here to learn more through a video and to apply. (DC Sheriff GA)
4. Registration is now open for Spring Adult Softball in Douglasville! To join the 2023 Hunter Park Adult Spring Softball league, click here. Register will close on Mar. 3. (City of Douglasville)
5. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The Douglas County branches of the West Georgia Regional Library System have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to Lithia Springs Public Library for K-Pop Club on Jan. 14, enjoy Tai-Chi for Seniors at Douglas County Public Library on Jan. 17, or Secret Garden Club – Propagating houseplants at Lithia Springs Public Library on Jan. 18. Visit the library website to view everything happening at the Dog River, Douglas County, and Lithia Springs branches. (West Georgia Regional Library System)

Today in Douglasville:

• Sensory Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Get Waisted-With Wasitbeads At V2 Spaces (2:00 PM)
• Ladies’ Night: A City Girl At Douglasville Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchelll III is hosting his "February Coffee & Conversation" on Saturday, Feb. 4! The event starts at 10:00 a.m. at Tito's Lounge in Douglasville. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Douglasville Police Department's first Town Hall of 2023 is Jan. 31! The topics are "2022 End of Year Report" and "Violent Crimes." From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Douglasville Police Department Community Room. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Meet Cory, an adorable male shepherd dog who is looking for his forever family! View the link to see Cory and more adoptable pets in the Douglasville area. (Douglasville Patch)

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That's it 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.