🌱 Meth And Marijuana Seizure Over Weekend + Battle of the Badges

Welcome back, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about...

• A speeding pull-over turned into an illegal drug seizure
• Upcoming Kindergarten Camp in July
• Red Cross Battle of the Badges Blood Drive update

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 82 Low: 63.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglas County Sheriff's Office pulled over a vehicle on May 27 at the Post Road Shell Station for speeding and a faulty brake light. The driver was found to have neither a valid driver's license nor insurance. During a search of the vehicle, authorities discovered around 277 grams of methamphetamine, eight grams of marijuana, an unidentified substance, and two scales. As a result, the driver was arrested and faced charges including trafficking methamphetamine, possessing less than 1 ounce of marijuana, driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance, a brake light violation, and speeding. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. Douglas County elementary schools will be organizing a Kindergarten Camp from Jul. 17-20. The camp is exclusively for students who are registered for Kindergarten. Parents are encouraged to register their Kindergarteners as soon as possible to secure their spot at the camp. It is advised to take prompt action and register your child today for this exciting Kindergarten Camp. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
3. During the Red Cross Battle of the Badges event, Douglasville Police Department Lieutenant Roessel and 48 other donors contributed a total of 46 pints of blood. The community of Douglasville/Douglas County showed tremendous support for the event, and the organizers expressed their gratitude. The results of the battle against Haralson and Carroll Counties are not available yet, but everyone involved is grateful for the community's dedication to the cause. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. The Douglasville Police Department is organizing a free public handgun clinic on Jun. 6. The clinic takes place on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Interested individuals can still join, as there is available space. The clinic will provide instruction on basic gun laws, handgun safety, and fundamental shooting skills. To participate, attendees must be 18 years old, make a reservation, and contact the DPD Training Department via email or by calling Cpl. Snyder for more information and sign-up details. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
5. The Board of Assessors Committee Meeting took place yesterday. If you didn't get to watch the live stream, you can navigate to the Douglas County Happenings Facebook page and watch a replay of the live stream there. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Robotics with LEGO® Camp At CodeNinjas Douglasville (8:30 AM)
• Wine Down Wednesdays At Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• Open Mic Night At Broad Street Station (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville has some great houses available on the market right now. The featured properties include a house on Lamar Drive listed at $330,000. Another property on Breckenridge Lane in nearby Powder Springs is priced at $285,000. Lastly, a house on Autry Circle is listed at $130,000. (Douglasville Patch)
• Douglas County Sheriff's Office extends a big appreciation to its exceptional employees for their service at the "Fun in the Sun Unity in the Community Summer Kickoff" event during Memorial Day weekend. The company values its dedication and recognizes employees' efforts in making a positive impact within the community. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Dr. Elaine Thurmond is being celebrated as a Connect-HER Award honoree for her role as the President of the Douglas Carroll Paulding Counties Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. With a group of over 360 college-educated women, she actively connects the chapter with various community organizations, promoting positive change through collaboration in areas such as service, scholarship, sisterhood, and social action. Registration for the event is still open, and the link can be found in the provided bio. (Douglas County Chamber via Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all good 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.