🌱 Man Exposes Himself At Craft Store + Back To School Jam On Saturday

Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Douglasville. In today's issue, you'll learn about...

• Indecent exposure at Michael's craft store
• Back to School Jam this Saturday
• Aqua Fest at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 88 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. According to the Douglasville Police, a man indecently exposed himself to female customers, including a young child, at the Michael's craft store on Chapel Hill Road. The incident occurred on Sunday, Aug. 13 in the early afternoon. Anyone with information about the man's identity is asked to contact Detective Blayne Gibbs at 678-293-1823 or gibbsb@douglasvillega.gov. (WSB TV)
2. To celebrate the start of the new school year, the City of Douglasville is hosting the Uptown Funk-tastic Back to School Jam on Saturday, Aug. 19. This event will take place at Webb Field at Hunter Park and will run from 7:00-9:00 p.m., although attendees may begin arriving as early as 6:00 p.m. There will be food trucks and concessions available, and be sure to bring a blanket or chair. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)
3. In case you missed it, the 2023 Aqua Fest is coming soon to Boundary Waters Aquatic Center. This event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Attendees can enjoy an inflatable obstacle course, water slides, swimming, food trucks, games, and more. To learn more, call 770-489-2175. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
4. As students head back to the classroom, there are some important dates to take note of for the coming school year. Students in the Douglas County School System will have Thanksgiving Break from Nov. 20-24, and Winter Break will run from Dec. 18-Jan. 2, 2024. Spring Break is scheduled for Apr. 1-5, 2024, and students' last day of school will be May 22, 2024. (Patch)
5. Next Tuesday, Aug. 22, there will be a free Training Tuesday fitness class at O'Neal Plaza. The class, organized by Main Street Douglasville and 2ONE Life Fitness Studio, will run from 4:30-5:30 p.m., and children are welcome to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own water bottles, and registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information, contact Main Street Coordinator Tashae Sterling at sterlingt@douglasvillega.gov. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

Friday, August 18

• Celebrating Health At 2818 Fairburn Rd. (9:00 AM)
• Blacklight Happy Hour At Painting With A Twist (4:00 PM)
• Circus Delman At 6700 Douglas Blvd. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglasville Police Department has announced an upcoming Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting will cover the topic of gang and drug identifiers for parents. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• An upcoming exhibit at the Douglas County Museum of History and Art will showcase actors, entertainers, and creatives from Douglasville. The exhibit is set to open on Sep. 12. (Douglas County Museum of History and Art via Facebook)
• The Atlanta Shakespeare Company and the Atlanta History Center are now offering partnership passes to library cardholders with the Douglas County Public Library. Call or visit the library to learn more about getting free museum admission and performance tickets. (Douglas County Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it 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.