🌱 Man Shot By Trooper During Chase + SHARE House 5K And Fun Run

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's briefing includes:

• Man shot by state trooper following chase.
• 5k and Fun Run for charity.
• Douglasville native joins Oregon basketball.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 88 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. A Douglasville man was shot by a Georgia State Patrol trooper Wednesday after leading the officer on a pursuit. Officials say 19-year-old Montrez Ballard got out of his vehicle and ran after troopers performed a PIT maneuver on his car, leaving it inoperable. Ballard was transported to a local hospital for treatment following the shooting. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The 15th annual SHARE House 5k and Fun Run is scheduled for Sep. 16, and registration is now open. The race organizers are also seeking local businesses interested in participating as sponsors for the run. Proceeds from the run with benefit the SHARE House Family Violence Crisis Center. (Douglasville Patch)
3. A Douglasville native has signed on to join the University of Oregon women's basketball team. Kennedi Williams signed with the Ducks as a senior and played the past four seasons at Liberty University. Last season, the five-foot-seven guard averaged 4.6 assists per game. (Addicted To Quack)
4. The Artpaca Spring Festival Pop-Up Market is in Douglasville today, Jun. 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event offers free entry and features booths with local vendors, food trucks, a kids' bounce house, and more. Animals waiting to be adopted from Douglas County Animal Services and Purrfect Peaches Cat Rescue will also be on site. (Douglasville Patch)
5. In search of some fun plans for the next few weeks? Douglasville Calendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Jun. 28, Blu Rose Art Bistro will be hosting the Black Men's Roundtable Discussion at 7:00 p.m. A new exhibit, "Reflective Flowers," also opens at the Cultural Arts Center on Jul. 3. Head over to the link for the full list of upcoming local events. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

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Today in Douglasville:

Saturday, June 24

• The Longest Day (Alzheimer’s Awareness) At O'Neal Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Summer Market At Farmer's Table (12:00 PM)
• Building Dedication Celebration At Kingdom Of Christ Church Ministries (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglas County Fire and EMS Department stopped by the Ike Owings Community Center Thursday to hold a Touch-a-Truck event for campers. Click to see photos from the event. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• As construction projects ramp up this summer, the Douglasville Police Department reminds motorists to slow down and pay attention. Keep an eye out for construction barrels, cones, workers on foot, and blinking lights. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• This week's evening yoga with the Douglasville Police Department has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, Jun. 28. Grab your map and swing by from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to participate. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll catch up with you after the weekend with a new 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.