🌱 Local Convicted Of Murder + Community Survey Map​ Deadline​ Moved

Hi, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's briefing includes news about...

• Man convicted of murder a second time by Douglas County jury
• Community Survey Map deadline extended to Oct. 21
• Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department won two major awards

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 81 Low: 52.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. A Douglas County jury convicted 31-year-old Dewey Calhoun Green of murder for a second time. Green ran over 53-year-old Janice Pitts in 2014 and was orignionally convicted in 2015. (Subscription: Atlantic Journal Constitution)
2. The City of Douglasville has extended the Community Survey Map deadline. Members of the community can now share their ideas until Oct. 21. Click here to view and comment on the map. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)
3. Recently, the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department won two major awards: the Georgia Recreation and Park Association District 5 and State "Outstanding Program Awards." Chadwick Griffin, assistant director of Douglas County Parks and Recreation, said he is very proud of the department and team. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
4. The 57th Episode of the Douglasville Impact Podcast is now available. Learn about Fall events and more from special guest Rylee Govoreau, Tourism Program Manager for the City of Douglasville. (Douglasville Patch)
5. In search of some fun plans? DouglasvilleCalendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. Today, Oct. 15, is the Hunter's Harvest Fall Festival Arts & Craft Show at Hunter Park. And on Oct. 22, the 26th Annual Chili Cook Off will be at O'Neal Plaza. Head over to the link for the full list of upcoming local events. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

Today in Douglasville:

• Hunter's Harvest Fall Festival and Arts & Craft Show At 8830 Gurley Road (11:00 AM)
• Basketball Game At Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (1:00 PM)
• Girls Night Out The Show At Highlanders Grill (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is searching for suspects who entered the Shell on Thornton Road on Oct. 13, broke open machines with a sledge hammer, and stole the cash boxes. Please contact Sgt. A. Thompson with any information at (678) 486-1250 or athompson@sheriff.douglas.ga.us (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• The Douglasville Police Department reminds the community that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence doesn't happen on a schedule or to one select group of individuals; it is a widespread problem throughout all communities, races, and genders. Click here to learn more. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Trunk or Treat, a free community event for adults aged 50 and older, is on Oct. 29, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Head over to the Hawthorne Community Center at Jessie Davis Park, 7775 Malone Street in Douglasville, for all the festivities. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll be 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.