🌱 Missing Woman + Free Pet Vaccine Clinic + Transfer Station Closed

Hello all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and a thunderstorm. High: 78 Low: 69.

Here are the top 5 stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglasville Police Department is seeking the public's help locating a local woman who went missing earlier this month. 42-year-old Briana Geneva Trice has brown hair and eyes and was last seen on Aug. 6 wearing a white and maroon shirt. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact Sergeant Underwood at underwom@douglasvillega.gov or by calling 678-293-1789. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
2. This Saturday, Aug. 20, Douglas County Animal Services will host a pet vaccination event from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will be held at the shelter's headquarters at 2171 Mack Road in Douglasville, and pre-registration is not required. DAPP vaccines for dogs, FVRCCP vaccines for cats, and microchips for all pets will be free. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
3. The first showing of the Douglas County Parks & Recreation 2022 Fall Movie Series will take place on Aug. 27 at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center. The Aqua Fest activities will begin at 1:00 p.m. with water slides, food trucks, contests, and more. The screening of "The Sea Beast" will begin at 6:00 p.m. All activities are free to attend. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
4. The Douglas County Transfer Station will be closed for repairs next Wednesday, Aug. 24, with plans to reopen on Monday, Aug. 29. The station will not accept any commercial refuse loads during the closure but will accept small residential bagged garbage on Saturday. During this time, the Camp Road Convenience Center will also be closed. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office Newsletter)
5. Do you need help to make well-informed decisions about Medicare or Medicaid? The City of Douglasville is hosting a series of Medicare 101 workshops at the Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park, with the next session happening Thursday, Aug. 25. Individuals ages 60 and older are encouraged to register in advance by calling 770-920-3007 to reserve their spot in this free workshop. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Real Estate Industry Roundtable At Douglas County Chamber (8:00 AM)
• Garage Sale Fundraiser At The Never Alone Clubhouse (9:00 AM)
• Ladies' Night At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new home in the Douglasville area? Don't miss this roundup of homes hitting the market in Douglas County. (Douglasville Patch)
• Calling all prospective pet parents: plenty of adoptable cats and dogs in Douglas County are still awaiting their forever homes. View available pets, including Bear the labrador retriever and Steak the pitbull terrier, at the link. (Douglasville Patch)
• Make your voice heard and help improve Douglas County! Click here to take the Citizens Improvement Survey, or complete your survey in person by visiting any library, senior center, or courthouse in the county. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning 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.