🌱 Mini Chef Academy Returns + State Marijuana Production Stalled

Hello, hello. Sean Peek here with your Wednesday edition of the Douglasville Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Including updates on:

• Mini Chef Academy helps Douglas County kids practice healthy eating habits
• Marijuana production stalled by state courts again
• Douglasville haunted house named one of the scariest in the area

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 48.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglas County School System and The Rouse Foundation are collaborating to help elementary schoolers in Douglas County practice healthy eating habits with their Mini Chef Academy program. It was such a success last year with students, parents, and teachers showing great enthusiasm about what they were learning, they decided to bring it back again. The program teaches students how to grow, harvest, and cook their own meals, and seeks to remind students they are in control of their diet and exercise habits. (Douglas County School System)
2. As marijuana becomes legal throughout the country, the Georgia court has stalled medical production of the product again. Since the state has suspended growing licenses from two major production companies, this makes the drug illegal to buy even though it is technically legal in the state. This is due to the fact nobody is growing it in the state, so it cannot be sold. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. The Douglas County Parks and Recreation's Fall Break Baseball/Softball Camp will take place on Monday, Oct. 10. The camp is for players between the ages of six and 13, and all skill levels are welcome to participate. The camp will take place at Deer Lick Park and will last from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with drinks and snacks being provided by the camp. Those interested can register online; the fee is $70. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
4. Are you a Halloween fanatic? Nightmare’s Gate, a Haunted House in Douglasville, has been named one of the scariest haunted houses in the Atlanta area. There are three exhibits: the General Hospital, Terror Falls Swamp, and the Longview Estate. With tickets starting at $25, you can gather your bravest friends for a thrilling night out, without leaving town. (Access Atlanta)
5. Douglas County School System students will now be able to have access to the West Regional Public Library System with their student ID numbers. The ID number can be used to activate a free PLAY Card account – a youth library account that gives kids access to library resources without any late fees or charges. Not only will students be able to check out up to five items at a time, but the program also offers SAT practice exams, language learning, and more educational resources at no cost. (Douglas County School System)

Today in Douglasville:

• Government Affairs Council Meeting At Douglas County Chamber (10:00 AM)
• Coffee With A Cop At Dunkin’ Donuts, 5620 Fairburn Road (10:00 AM)
• Business Fundamentals At Douglas County Public Library (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Employees from the Douglas County District Attorney's Office showed their support for bullying awareness by wearing blue for the World Day of Bullying Prevention and for Bullying Prevention Month! (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• Dugan Elementary's Red Ribbon Week will take place from Oct. 24 to Oct. 28! They remind everyone to bring in pennies they will donate to the "Pennies for Paulding" charity. (Dugan Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Does your pup love Halloween as much as you do? There will be a Bark-O-Ween event – including a dog costume contest – at Worthan Park this Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10:00 a.m. In addition to the contest, there will be games, activities, and of course, treats for the stylish pets! (Douglasville Georgia)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. 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.