🌱 Move With The Mayor Initiative + Upcoming Labor Day BBQ

Hello, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 71.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglasville Mayor Rochelle Robinson is participating in a "Fall Fit City Challenge" through the Move With The Mayor™ initiative. Robinson will be joining more than sixty other mayors aiming to reduce heart disease and stroke by encouraging residents to embrace movement. The challenge runs from Sep. 1 to Oct. 15. (Press Release Desk)
2. The new Pop Up Arts Shop at the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County for September has selected local artist Lee Anne Messerschmidt to feature. Messerschmidt is a jewelry artist based in the Atlanta area who was a potter for many years. She graduated from Drake University with a BFA Degree in Interior Design and Art Education. (Douglas County Sentinel, Subscription)
3. Douglasville's own Jamarion Wilcox is being considered by the Clemson Tigers for running back. Recruitment of running backs for the 2023 season is happing lowly and steadily with coaches being selective about their offers. Only five players have received offers so far, including Chris Johnson from Florida. Wilcox is being considered alongside John Randle Jr. of Kansas. (Sports Illustrated)
4. For Labor Day, The Douglasville Masonic Lodge No. 289 is preparing 900 pounds of pork for the 58th Annual Rudolph Harper BBQ at Hunter Park. The barbecue and Sweetwater Shrive Club Labor Day Parade have both been long-running traditions in the city's history. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday with the barbecue and other activities to follow. (Douglas County Sentinel, Subscription)
5. 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 Douglasville Branch for a Super Smash Bros. tournament on Sep. 8 or enjoy the Monthly movie there on Sep. 15. Visit the library website to view everything happening at the Dog River, Douglas County, and Lithia Springs branches. (West Georgia Regional Library System)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Craft Kit Friday At New Georgia Public Library, Dallas (All Day)
• Sensory Storytime At Douglas County Public Library, Douglasville (10:30 AM)
• Black Theater Festival At City of South Fulton Southwest Arts Center, Atlanta (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Douglasville. We particularly liked the curb appeal of the Wendy Way house. (Douglasville Patch)
• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. The Douglas County Animal Shelter has all the kitties you need for a picnic: Basket, Oatmeal, Kiwi, and Muffin. Click to see all the pets available. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has a new youth program designed specifically for 4th and 5th-grade students. This initiative is called S.T.A.N.D.: Students Taking Action for a Non-Violent Douglas. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.