🌱 Local Places Top 10 In Miss Teen Georgia + Back-To-School Kickoff

Hello there, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's issue includes news about...

• The University of Alabama recruits a local football star.
• A Douglasville teen is named a pageant semifinalist.
• DCSS hosts a Back-to-School Kickoff celebration.

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Now, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 74 Low: 65.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. A Douglasville native has received an offer to play football at the University of Alabama. Jordan Carter currently plays for Douglas County High School and was a freshman for the Tigers just last season. He has also received offers from Georgia, Tennessee, and Connecticut. (Roll Tide Wire)
2. A high school student from Douglasville has finished as a semifinalist at the Miss Teen Georgia competition. The competition was held in Columbus, where Corynn Nurse secured her spot among the top 10 semifinalists. Nurse is currently a rising junior at Chapel Hill High School. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
3. A former Douglasville softball player has joined the coaching staff at the University of Mississippi as a graduate assistant. Savana Sikes played her final collegiate season with the Rebels before signing on to help coach the team. She previously helped the team secure its seventh straight NCAA Tournament appearance. (Ole Miss Athletics)
4. The Douglas County School System (DCSS) will host its annual Back-to-School Kickoff Celebration on Jul. 22. Students, parents, and community members are all invited to stop by the DCSS Central Office from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be games, free food, prizes, and school supply giveaways. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
5. There's no shortage of things to do in Douglas County Parks this season. Upcoming events include the Summer Movie Jam at the Clinton Nature Preserve on Jun. 23, as well as Veteran Pickleball every Tuesday at the Boundary Waters Activity Center. For the full list, head over to the Douglas County Parks & Recreation website at the link. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Community Impact Luncheon: A.I. And The Impact On The Future Of Work At Douglasville Conference Center (11:45 AM)
• Elementary Craft & Story At Douglas County Public Library (3:30 PM)
• Douglas County Young Professionals Crafted Connections Event At Cultural Arts Council Douglasville (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Douglasville area. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglas County Sheriff's Office warns of a new local scam soliciting clothing donations. Officials advise that the legitimacy of the organization "Hope 4 DV" cannot be verified. Visit the link to learn more and find alternative options for giving locally to support victims of domestic violence. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Have fun in the sun with a free Splash N' Play event featuring water slides, games, and more. Stop by Fowler Field Park tomorrow, Jun. 22, from 12:00-3:30 p.m. to get in on the fun. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you soon for 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.