🌱 Missing Douglas County Woman + Fresh Express Salad Kit Recall

Hello, friends. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Today you'll find news about...

• The search for a missing Douglas County woman
• Facts about Megan Danielle, the American Idol contestant from Douglasville
• Listeria contamination in Georgia salad kits

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 71 Low: 39.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help searching for 22-year-old Karissa Murphy. Murphy was seen leaving her home on Apr. 2 and has not been seen since. Authorities believe she may be en route to Washington State, but her whereabouts at this time remain unknown. Murphy is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and 218 pounds, and she was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and baby blue Christmas pajama pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. (The Georgia Sun)
2. Who is Megan Danielle? She is a 20-year-old Douglasville native who shared her talents on The Voice and is now in the running to be in the top 24 on this season of American Idol. Learn more about Danielle and her life off-stage at the link. (Celebsweek)
3. Fresh Express has issued a voluntary recall of three salad kit varieties due to concerns about Listeria contamination. The Georgia Department of Agriculture tested a sample salad kit and found tracings of Listeria, but no other illnesses have been reported. The recall affects retailers in five states and customers who purchased the salad kits with use-by dates of Mar. 31 or Apr. 2, 2023. (Across Georgia Patch)
4. Are you job hunting in Douglasville? Douglas County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including firefighting, EMT, and administrative positions. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County)
5. Sheila Ahmadi has become the first African-American to earn the Citizen of the Year award from the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce in Fishersville, Va. Ahmadi is a social worker with over 25 years of experience, whose work included initiatives to combat Sudden Death Syndrome and mental health issues in the Black community. In addition to local supporters, nominations for Ahmadi came from supporters in Douglasville and other areas, who could attest to her substantial contribution to their communities. (The News Leader)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Level IA Fundamentals Seminar At Douglasville Conference Center (8:00 AM)
• BOC Commission Meeting At Citizens Hall (10:00 AM)
• Elementary Homeschool Group: Nautical Flag Boats At Dog River Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — a week to honor public safety telecommunicators, also known as Emergency 911 Operators, for their commitment, service, and sacrifice. These professionals put safety first, and make sure the public gets the help they need over the phone in any emergency. Be sure to thank an emergency operator this week! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Calling all green thumbs in Douglasville! Keep Douglasville Beautiful is inviting you to Mill Village Community Garden Planting Day on Apr. 22. This is a great way to learn how to plant vegetables and flowers while also getting the Mill Village Community ready for a summer harvest. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
• Check out these images from SAY-Rodeo's recent Calf and Chute Dogging Clinics. These educational programs teach young farmers and ranchers feeding, health management, and other techniques. (SAY-Rodeo via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.