🌱 Youth Against Violence 2023 + Community Vision Board Workshops

Good morning, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• The Douglasville PD's first Youth Against Violence session of the year
  
• Douglasville Community Vision Board workshops
• The upcoming police Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 31

But first, today's weather:

Some clouds, then sunshine. High: 54 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Douglasville today:

1. The first session of the Youth Against Violence Program 2023 took place over the weekend. Twenty-two people attended the program, which was held at the Douglasville Police Department. Pro-Tem Terry Miller talked about foundational building. The session also covered the First Amendment and communication skills. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
   
2. The Douglas County Public Library will be hosting Musical Theater Thursday on Jan. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Theater lovers of all ages are invited to attend a free showing of "The Greatest Showman" (PG, 2017). Sing-alongs are welcome, and free popcorn will be provided. (WGRLS)
3. Want to help shape the future of Douglasville's parks and community events? You can join one of two upcoming Community Vision Board meetings happening this week. The first meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow (Jan. 10) at the Ike Owings Community Center, and the second will be at 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 14 at the Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center. Attendees are invited to share their thoughts and opinions for future and upcoming events and programs for all groups and special populations via special focus groups. Prizes and giveaways will be provided, and children can participate in crafts + activities during the meeting. (City of Douglasville)
   
4. On Jan. 31, the Douglasville Police Department will hold its Town Hall Meeting. The meeting will be held Douglasville Police Department Community Room. The topics will be the 2022 End of Year Report as well as a discussion on violent crimes. There will be light refreshments for attendees. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Bilingual Storytime at Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Aqua Zumba at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (11:00 AM)
• City Council Committees Meeting at Douglasville Conference Center (12:00 PM)
• STARR Night Out at STARR Food and Hookah Lounge (11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bring the beauty of winter into your artwork! Painting With A Twist is hosting a class on creating a painting of a winter wonderland. (Painting With A Twist)
• Looking for a new home in the Douglasville area? Several new properties have just hit the local real estate market. Get the details on gorgeous homes like 3415 Arbroath Drive and 4485 White Road in our latest real estate roundup. (Douglasville Patch)
  
• Get a little more flexible in 2023! A free virtual Pranayama class hosted by Soul Dimension in Douglasville is a great way to get started. Class is held via Zoom every Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. (AllEvents)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning 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.