🌱 Murder Suspects Charged + Defend The Dream Scholarship Applications

Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Three suspects charged in recent hotel shooting
• Officials ask the public to be on the lookout for a missing Douglas County man
• "Defend the Dream" scholarship information

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 65 Low: 44.
• Friday: A touch of morning rain. High: 59 Low: 43.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Suspects were charged in the recent murder of a 19-year-old at a Douglasville hotel. Police announced the charges for the three men that were taken into custody on suspicion of involvement in the incident. Andre Mitchell's charges included being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of cocaine, and murder. Charmon Smith's charges included being party to a crime of aggravated assault and felony murder. Dorian Edmonds' charges included being party to a crime of aggravated assault and felony murder (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Be on the lookout for a missing adult in Douglasville. Brandon Joseph Paul was last seen at his residence in Douglas County. He is 35 years old and described as a black male standing 5’8”, weighing 220lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what Brandon was last seen wearing. Please contact Investigator Julius Almond with any information at 770-920-3914 or jalmond@sheriff.douglas.ga.us. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
3. The Douglasville Police Department is hosting a Community Enrichment Meeting tonight. Join in on the conversation at 7:00 p.m. at the Douglasville Police Department Community Room. During the meeting, officers and community members can talk about the efforts in place for community members to thrive. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. There is still time to apply for former Atlanta Hawks player Mario West's "Defend the Dream" scholarship! Douglas County high school seniors are encouraged to apply. West will award four graduating seniors with a $1,500 scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
5. Every Friday in March, kids can learn to create their own healthy snacks. It's easy to grab a packet of Cheez-Its or a donut, but the City of Douglasville's free program "Healthy Snack Attack" will teach kids how to independently create tasty and nourishing snack options. The recipes are easy to use in everyday life and intended for children 8 and up. (City of Douglasville - Government via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in and around Douglasville:

Thursday, February 9

• Ribbon Cutting At The Harbor at Douglasville (11:30 AM)
• STEAM: Willy Wonka Science At Lithia Springs Public Library, Lithia Springs (2:30 PM)

Friday, February 10

• Patrice Paints: Collage Of Love At Cultural Arts Council Douglasville (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• South Paulding High School's Care Club students volunteered at the Special Olympics last week! Click through to Facebook to scroll through the group photos of everyone having fun bowling and getting their face painted. (South Paulding High School via Facebook)
• February 2023 is Black History Month in Douglas County. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners encourages you to celebrate our diverse history and heritage and to remember and learn lessons from the past in order to help us build a better future together. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Dugan Elementary PTA still needs volunteers for today's Sweetheart Dance. Parents and guardians interested in helping will decorate the school between 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please message the PTA on Facebook if you're interested in helping. (Dugan Elementary PTA via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Sean Peek

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