🌱 Local Songwriter Celebrates Milestone + Girls' Flag Football Clinic

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find news about:

• Song with Douglasville roots celebrates 45th anniversary.
• Summer flag football clinic for girls.
• Douglas County Schools hiring for non-teaching roles.

But first, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 80 Low: 65.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. This week marks the 45th anniversary of "I Love the Nightlife (Disco 'Round)," a song that has its roots in a 100-year-old Douglasville home. Susan Hutcheson, who still lives in the house, wrote the song with singer Alicia Bridges and is a member of the Douglas County Hall of Fame. The song was released in the summer of 1978 and received a Grammy nomination. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Douglasville Parks and Recreation is offering a flag football clinic for girls between the ages of seven and 12 this summer. The two-day clinic will be held from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Jun. 26-27 at Hunter Park. Registration is $25 per player. Click here to sign up. (City of Douglasville, GA via Twitter)
3. The Douglas County School System is holding a recruitment fair for non-teaching positions next Wednesday, Jun. 28, from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Representatives from areas with vacancies, including the Transportation and School Nutrition departments, will be on-site to provide information and conduct interviews. Hopeful candidates are encouraged to bring an updated resume. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
4. The Ike Owings Community Center will host a Passport to Latin Dancing weekly class beginning Jul. 2. The course will teach dancers techniques in Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and other popular styles. To register for the eight-week series, click here or call (770) 920-3007. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Douglas community? Douglas County is looking to hire for multiple full- and part-time positions, including Voucher Clerk, Kennel Technician, and Lifeguard. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County)

Today in Douglasville:

Tuesday, June 20

• Tai-Chi For Seniors At Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• StoryTime At Douglasville Books (5:00 PM)
• City Council Committees Meeting At Douglasville Conference Center (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglasville Farmers Market returns today from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Stop by 6730 Church Street to explore offerings from local vendors. (AARP)
• Kimberly International Sax and Traffic Jam Band will perform at O'Neal Plaza tomorrow, Jun. 21, during the next installment of the Wednesday Wind Down Concert Series. Grab your lawn chair and swing by at 7:00 p.m. to tune in. (City of Douglasville)
• The next session of the Historic Preservation Commission meets at the Douglasville Conference Center this evening, Jun. 20, at 6:00 p.m. Click here to view the complete 2023 calendar. (City of Douglasville)

You're officially in the loop 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.