🌱 Local Singer Reaches 'Idol' Top 3 + Taste Of Douglasville Event

Hello, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on:

• Douglasville native Megan Danielle reaches the finale of American Idol
• Douglasville Police Department hosting parenting class tonight
• Taste of Douglasville coming up this weekend

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A shower and thunderstorm. High: 83 Low: 66.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglasville's own Megan Danielle has secured her spot in the top three of "American Idol." The city will be hosting a Hometown Hero gathering today (Tuesday, May 16), with the celebration to be televised during the season finale on Sunday, May 21, at 8:00 p.m. on ABC. Danielle has also announced the release of her new single, "Dream Girl," coming out this Friday, May 19. (Patch)
2. Tonight at 6:30 p.m., the Douglasville Police Department is hosting a 21st Century Concepts to Parenting class. The class will cover a range of parenting-related topics and feature presentations from community leaders. To attend, head to the Douglasville Police Department Community Room; for more information, contact Sgt. Shannon Dean at (678) 293-1621 or deans@douglasvillega.gov. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Calling all foodies: the Taste of Douglasville festival returns this Saturday, May 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Douglasville. This community event showcases local restaurants, businesses, and community booths, with live music as well as free entertainment for the kids. Admission and parking are both free; attendees can also park at the Transportation Center on Dorris Road and ride the free shuttle to and from the festival. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County)
4. If you're planning to travel outside the metro during the week of Memorial Day (May 25-30), AAA suggests leaving early and avoiding the eastbound route from Atlanta to Augusta on Interstate 20. This year's Memorial Day travel is expected to be the third busiest in a decade, with around 42.3 million Americans hitting the road. Due to lower gas prices, long delays are expected — especially in major cities where regular commuters mix with holiday travelers —according to transportation analyst Bob Pishue. (Patch)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Douglas community? Douglas County is looking to hire for multiple positions, including program assistant at the Lithia Springs Senior Center, grant analyst, and paramedic training lieutenant. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County)

Today in Douglasville:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening At Core Chiropractic Clinic (9:00 AM)
• Tai-Chi For Seniors At Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Hometown Hero Celebration: Megan Danielle At Downtown Douglasville (2:30 PM)
• Resume Workshop At Douglas County Public Library (5:30 PM)
• Caregiver Support Group (Virtual), Hosted By Douglas County Chamber (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, local house hunters! Five new properties have just hit the local real estate market, including a four-bedroom/three-bathroom on Abby Brook for $309,900. (Patch)
• Douglas County Transit is seeking the public's input in an online survey. Responses will be used to gauge public transit service in the community and make improvements to better meet riders' needs. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Update: A Douglasville teen who went missing on Saturday has been found safe in Chamblee. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! 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.