🌱 Lane Closures In Douglas County + DCSS Parent Tech Training

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 71.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will install lane closures in Douglas County for resurfacing work. The single lane closures will be in place on Bill Arp Road between SR 166 and Central Church Road, which began at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Jul. 15, until 6:00 a.m. today, Jul. 16, and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jul. 17, until 5:00 a.m. on Monday morning, Jul. 18. (GDOT)
2. The Douglas County School System is hosting Parent Technology Training events to help parents learn Google Classroom, ClassLink, Infinite Campus, Parent Portal and more. The training events will be on Zoom throughout August for elementary, middle, and high school parents. (DCSS GA)
3. The Never Alone Clubhouse Recovery Community Organization is hosting a Garage Sale Fundraiser at 8380 Grady Street in Douglasville. The garage sale will be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Aug. 19, 20, and 21. (Douglasville Patch)
   
4. Teneshia Murray, owner of Red Velvet Bistro and Gritz Brunch Bar in Douglasville, has opened T's Brunch Bar. The new brunch bar is located on Peachstreet in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. Governor Brian Kemp has named 93 appointments across Georgia. View the link to see all the appointments for board, council, and authority for various positions. (Valdosta Today)

Today in Douglasville:

• Solo Global Services Grand Opening Network Event At 6424 Church Street (All Day)
• Donuts and Alpacas At 1320 Dorris Road (9:00 AM)
• Grady Moody Live At Fiesta Azteca (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville Police Department reminds residents not to drink and drive! Plan for a safe and sober ride home tonight. Appoint a designated driver, call a ride share, a taxi, or a friend. (Facebook)
• The Douglas County School System is still accepting donations of school supplies, personal hygiene products, socks, underwear, and feminine products! Donations will be accepted through Jul. 18 at DCSS Board of Education Office, all three public libraries, the Douglas County Chamber, the Douglasville Welcome Center, or the third floor of the Douglas County Courthouse with Rick Martin. If your business or organization has a large number of items, call 770-651-2039 to arrange a pickup. (Facebook)
• You can still register for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office "Citizens Law Enforcement Academy (C.L.E.A.)!" Click here for more information. (Twitter)

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