🌱 Local Woman Still Missing + Tiny Art Fundraiser + Potato Giveaway

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Some sun with a stray thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 70.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The mother of a Douglas County woman who disappeared nearly two weeks ago says she believes her daughter was abducted in Atlanta. Allahnia Lenoir, 24, was last seen visiting friends at an apartment complex in Midtown Atlanta on Jul. 30. Anyone with information about her location is asked to call 911 or the APD homicide and missing person unit at (404) 546-4235. (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)
2. Tickets are on sale for the Gym Jam 2.0 Battle of the Bands event. On Thursday, Sep. 22, the Douglas County Incomparable Tiger Band will face off against the New Manchester Mighty Marching Jaguars in the Douglas County High School gymnasium. Tickets can be purchased online for $12 or at the door for $15. (New Manchester High School Bands via Facebook)
3. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville is hosting a Tiny Art Fundraiser featuring hundreds of unique canvases hand-painted by local artists. A purchase of a six-square-inch canvas is $20 and includes entry into a drawing for four exciting prizes. Raffle winners will be announced on Aug. 19. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
4. Don't miss the Church Street Farmers Market today from 3:00-7:00 p.m. for a special National Potato Day giveaway. Today only, families that spend $10 or more at the market will receive two pounds of organic potatoes for free. Check out the link for a full roundup of vendors planning to attend to today's market. (Douglasville Church St Farmers Market via Facebook)
5. There's still time to register for the 2022 Fall Youth Baseball and Softball season at Lithia Springs Park. Players can sign up in person at the Deerlick Recreation Center in Douglasville through tomorrow, Aug. 17. Registration fees will include a jersey and cap, umpire fees, and limited team equipment. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Toddler Storytime At Dog River Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Police Town Hall At Douglasville Police Department And Municipal Court (6:30 PM)
• Caregiver Support Group At Douglas County Chamber (Virtual) (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to launch a new career? Check out these open job listings in the Douglasville area. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department has released its event schedule for this fall and winter! Check out the flyer at the link for information on line dancing, youth boxing, Paint in the Park, and more. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Have you met Brad Corbett, the new principal of South Douglas Elementary School? The Douglas County School System shared a video introducing the newest member of the DCSS family. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow 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.