🌱 Local Builds Tributes For Cobb Officers + Douglasville Wins Award

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in Douglasville these days. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 83 Low: 59.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Tonya Wideman of Douglasville is building a tribute for Deputy Koleski and Deputy Ervin Jr., the two Cobb County deputies who lost their lives last week. Both tributes will be bronze with a six to eight-inch angel on the bottom level along with lights and about 100 roses. The tributes will include about 200 signatures from local law enforcement agencies, firefighters, business owners, and more. (WSB TV)
2. The City Of Douglasville won the 3CMA 'Savvy' award for its "Douglasville Jr." video series in the category of education/training video. The "Douglasville Jr." videos, released in April 2022, help elementary-aged kids learn about the function of local governments. In 2023, there will be another season of "Douglasville Jr." and all season one videos can be found on the City of Douglasville's YouTube Channel. (Press Release Desk)
3. Beginning Sep. 19, Douglasville Parks and Recreation will offer the SPARK Afterschool Program from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Ike Owings Community Center and the Hawthorne Community Center. View the link to learn more about the activities and cost. (Press Release Desk )
4. Douglas County Government announced that Probate Court will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2022, Jan. 7, 2023, Apr. 8, 2023, Jul. 8, 2023, and Oct. 7, 2023, for weapons carry license applications, marriage applications, and birth/death certificate requests. View the press release for more information. (Press Release Desk )
5. Three-star prospect Jamarion Wilcox of Douglasville was recently scouted by Clemson Football. The team is looking for a running back, prompting C.J. Spiller to scout the Douglasville local. (Rubbing the Rock)

Today in Douglasville:

• Next Level Networking Breakfast At Douglas County Board of Education (7:45 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting: Atlanta West Studios At 5939 Stewart Parkway (11:30 AM)
• Monthly Movie: Raya and the Last Dragon At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville Police Department released pictures of shoplifting suspects and asked the public to contact Marchelle Bowen at 678-293-1831 or email bowenm@douglasvillega.gov with any information. View the link to see the pictures. (Facebook)
• Douglas County Sheriff's Office released photos of two male suspects who stole a 2022 black Chrysler Pacifica bearing Georgia tag TFB7514 from the Budget Car Rental in Lithia Springs on Jul. 29. Please contact Inv. Kurt Stauffer at 678-486-1247 or kstauffer@sheriff.douglas.ga.us with any information regarding this incident. (Facebook)
• Don't miss Douglasville's Halloween Bingo on O'Neal Plaza! The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 7. Click here to register, one person per family must register in advance. (Twitter)

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Events:

• Terminus Ballet & Alliance Theatre present "Peter & the Wolf" (September 17)
• ALDI’s National Hiring Week (September 18)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.