🌱 Man Slain In Shootout With Deputies + 18-Year-Old Indicted

Hey, hello! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on these days in town. Today's issue includes...

• A man died after being involved with a shootout on Wednesday.
• Make your weekend plans with a few upcoming events.
• Plenty of pets are up for adoption!

But first, today's weather:

Some brightening. High: 75 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Douglasville:

1. Two friends were reunited after being injured at the sweet sixteen party in Douglasville early in March. The two boys, because of their quick thinking, survived the shooting. One of the boys was shot in the chest, where the bullet missed his heart by less than an inch. Click the link to read their full story. (WSB Atlanta)
2. An eighteen-year-old has been charged in connection with a 2021 shooting in southwest Cherokee County. Douglasville native Elijah Harrison was indicted in relation to a shooting that left a 14-year-old slain and another teen injured. Harrison was not, however, charged with the shooting of either teen. Click the link to learn more. (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
3. A man died after being involved in a shootout with law enforcement officers in front of a home in Douglas County on Wednesday. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the man was 29-year-old Steven Blunt from Douglasville. The encounter started around 11:18 a.m. when officers were called to New Manchester High School, where the man showed up with a gun at a Special Olympics event. No deputies were injured during the shootout. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. Thank Goodness it's Friday! The weekend is coming up, so what are your plans? If you haven't made any yet, check out this list at Douglasville Calendar. You could join in on the Douglas PD Spring Festival, or join the Bracelet Bar at the Cultural Arts Center. (DouglasvilleCalendar)
5. Itching to enjoy the nice weather by riding your bicycle? Douglasville Police Department is hosting a bicycle ride on Saturday, Apr. 1. Join in at 8:00 a.m. at the Douglasville Police Department for $25 to ride along and get a t-shirt too. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Great Start Farm Tour at L&R Alpaca Haven Farm (All Day)
• Wine Tumbler Night at 8652 Campbelton Street (6:00 PM)
• Murder Mystery Theater at RainFire Church (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a fluffy friend to share the couch with? Click the link to check out D'Artagnan the puppy, who can be found at the Douglas County Animal Shelter every Tuesday through Sunday without an appointment. You could also meet Blanca, the kitty, who is as adorable as she is dark and mysterious. (Douglasville Patch)
• Douglas County Happenings is gearing up for the Therapeutic Spring Dance at Deer Lick Park. It's all happening on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Click the link for more deets. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• The City of Douglasville wants you to know that all city offices will be closed on Friday, Apr. 7. The closure will be in observance of Good Friday. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)

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— 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.