🌱 Making Soap With Alpacas + Douglas County Warns Of Tripledemic

Hello, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• Make your own notebook covers with this crafty club
• Spend quality time with some adorable alpacas
• Protect yourself and your family from the tripledemic

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 70 Low: 43.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Meet up with fellow crafters at the Douglas County Library! DC Crafters is a fun and friendly club for anyone who loves crafts and crafting. You can bring your current project to work on, or start a new one from the options provided! January's project will be designing custom notebook covers and exploring the fun of journaling. (WGRLS)
2. There are a variety of homes to choose from these days in the local housing scene — including a five-bedroom, three-bathroom home for $387,990 in nearby Lithia Springs. Visit the link for more information on this and other recently listed houses to hit the market in and around the Douglasville area. Happy house hunting! (Douglasville Patch)
3. Alpaca Haven Farm is inviting you to spend some quality time with its favorite hairy friends. The farm will be offering a goat milk soap-making class on Jan. 8. You'll learn to make soap that smells good and is good for your skin, customized by you! Best of all, you can get up close and personal with some adorable alpacas. (Patch)
4. The Douglas County government is warning residents that the tripledemic isn't going anywhere. Numbers for COVID-19, RSV, and the flu are on the rise, with more and more people hospitalized. Officials are asking people to get vaccinated to help keep themselves and their community safe. There are various locations throughout Douglas County where you can get your vaccines. (Press Release Desk )
5. Start off the year right with some great literature. The Dog River Public Library is offering a Young Adult Book Club for fans of the genre. Teens and adults are welcome to attend. The January book pick is "I Am Still Alive," by Kate Alice Marshall. You can pick up a copy at the library. (WGRLS)

Today in Douglasville:

• BOC Commission Meeting at Douglas County Courthouse (10:00 AM)
• AcquaPole at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (11:00 AM)
• Business Fundamentals at Douglas County Public Library (12:30 PM)
• STARR Night Out at STARR Food & Hookah Lounge (11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There's no party like a llama party — at least at Painting With A Twist! This Saturday’s fun family painting class will inspire your creativity. (Painting With A Twist)
• Parents, take a break on Jan. 6! The Central Baptist Church is holding a Parent's Night Out so your kids can be kept safe and busy while you enjoy a breather. (Central Baptist Church)
• Engage in some environmentally-friendly "treecycling" on Jan. 7! Bring your old Christmas tree to the Bring One For The Chipper event and be a part of 31 years of Douglasville tradition! (Douglasville Government)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.