🌱 Monkeypox Vaccine + Local Vehicle Crash + Niko Moon On Tour

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Douglasville Daily, fresh off the presses. Follow along to find out the most important things going on in town these days.

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Now, today's weather:

A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 72.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia had the sixth highest rate of monkeypox cases in the U.S. as of Wednesday, Aug. 3. Keith Metoyer said he has been trying to get the monkeypox vaccine, but the Douglas County Department of Health is "only treating people that currently are showing symptoms of monkeypox." (11 Alive)
2. There was a crash on Hwy 92/wb at Hillcrest Drive, south of I-20, in Douglasville this past Wednesday. There was one injury reported, but no further information on the person's status as of Thursday evening. (Nav Bug)
3. Niko Moon, from Douglasville, is playing at the All Ohio Balloon Festival on Aug. 12 and is on tour until November. His debut album, "Good Time," was released in August 2021 and the title track became his first No. 1 hit on both the top of Billboard's Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs. (Sentinel Tribune)
4. The Douglas County Parks & Recreation will have a Girls' Volleyball League for girls' aged 10 to 15 years at the Boundary Waters Activity Center, 4996 Highway 92 in Douglasville. The games begin on Sep. 17 and players must register in person by Aug. 26. (Press Release Desk )
5. Don't miss "Yoga, Mimosas & Alpacas with Tricia at Alpaca Haven" on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 10:00 a.m.! Join Tricia Wright for a one-hour yoga class while alpacas roam free amongst the participants. The class has "powerful benefits of traditional yoga, nature and animal therapy." Located at 1320 Dorris Road in Douglasville. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in Douglasville:

• Summer Vibes: Ladies' Night At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)
• Wellness & Oils Hangout At Nichols Center: Families of Recovery (7:00 PM)
• Women's Conference At 2080 Fairburn Road, Suite A (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglasville Police Department posted a missing person on its Facebook. Christian Smith is 30 years old, 6 foot 1 inch tall, and 165 pounds. He has braids, a black beard, and brown eyes. The last contact was a text message to his father on Jun. 19. His Last known location was at Comfort Inn & Suites in Lithia Springs. Contact Sgt. Underwood at 678-293-1789 or email underwom@douglasvillega.gov with any information. (Facebook)
• Douglas County School System (DCSS) After School Program sign-up is now available! View the link for details. (Press Release Desk)
• All DCSS new bus routes, including times and locations, will be posted at the front entrance of each high school. View the link for more information. (Press Release Desk )
• Peanut Butter, an adorable dog, is looking for her forever home in the area! View the link to see Peanut Butter and more adoptable pets in the Douglasville area. (Douglasville Patch)

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