🌱 More Elected Officials Named In Investigation + Fowler Field Grant

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening around town. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• Two more Douglas County elected officials named in GBI investigation
• Church Street parking changes
• Fowler Field grant opportunity

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a heavy t-storm. High: 88 Low: 70.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. An investigation by the Fox 5 I-Team has revealed that two more elected officials in Douglas County have been named in an ongoing GBI investigation regarding possible abuse of county credit and purchase card abuse. The investigation uncovered subpoenas targeting certain expenditures that name Douglas County Commissioner Kelly Robinson and Probate Court Judge Christina Peterson. This news comes after two other Douglas County commissioners were temporarily removed from office following indictments on charges of bid rigging. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Attention drivers: there will be no on-street parking on Church Street through Aug. 27. As work continues along Church Street, sections of the road will experience closures with little or no notice. Work in the area is slated to continue through the week of Aug. 21. (DouglasvilleGA.gov)
3. Fowler Field is one of nine finalists in the 2023 Niagara Perk Your Park Campaign, and the City of Douglasville is asking for your support to win a $75,000 grant. The winning park will receive a grant to create a rain garden for stormwater runoff management. Fowler Field is located within a floodplain, resulting in standing water after rainy days. The city would also use grant funds to improve the park's trails. You can click here to nominate Fowler Field for the $75,000 grant, and you can vote once per day through Sep. 18. (DouglasvilleGA.gov)
4. In case you missed it, there are two upcoming adult sports seasons ready to kick off at Deer Lick Park. Fall Adult Co-ed Kickball begins on Aug. 15 and will run through Oct. 25 with eight games. Three-on-Three Men's 50+ Basketball will begin on Aug. 24 and will run through Oct. 26 with games on Thursdays. To learn more, call 770-920-7129. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
5. It's easy to have fun when you have a library card! The Douglas County branches of the West Georgia Regional Library System have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to the Douglas County Public Library on Monday, Aug. 14, for Baby/Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m., or later that day for a class on Resume Basics at 5:30 p.m. On Thursday, Aug. 17, at 5:00 p.m., the Douglasville Public Library is hosting an escape room event for the Teen Hangout Club. (West Georgia Regional Library)

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Today in Douglasville:

Friday, August 11

• Ladies Night Crab Legs & Margaritas At Red Velvet Bistro (5:00 PM)
• Circus Delman At 6700 Douglas Blvd. (7:30 PM)
• Janet Dollar Live At Griff's Comedy Club (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you checked out the Deer Lick Park Skate Park? There's plenty of space for skateboarding and rollerskating! (Douglas County Travel & Tourism, Inc. via Facebook)
• If you're looking for a chance to get involved in the community, the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is seeking volunteers. The organization is hosting a volunteer potluck luncheon next Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 11:30 a.m. for prospective volunteers to learn about upcoming opportunities. Email will.waddell@artsdouglas.org to reserve your spot. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
• Sci-fi author Avery Jackson will be at Douglasville Books this Saturday, Aug. 12 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. for a meet-and-greet and book signing. (Douglasville Books via Facebook)

That's it 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.