🌱 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month + County Manager Wins Award

Hi all! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Today you'll learn about...

• Man with previous crime in Douglasville steals $11 million while in prison
• National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
• Creative glasswork at the Pop Up Arts Shop

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and not as warm. High: 73 Low: 44.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Arthur Lee Cofield Jr., 31, currently in the Georgia Department of Corrections’ Special Management Unit, is accused of stealing over $11 million from a billionaire. Officials believe Cofield assumed movie mogul Sidney Kimmel's identity and arranged for the money from his Charles Schwab account to be wired to a company in Idaho – while in the maximum security prison. Cofield's first sentenced crime occurred when he was a teen and stole $2,600 from a bank in Douglasville. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County presented Landen Prather with the National Juried Arts Show 2022 People's Choice Award. Prather received the award for his contemporary abstract piece titled, "Sacred Refraction." Read more about Prather's award-winning artwork and the other winners at the link. (Press Release Desk: The Cultural Arts Council)
3. The Douglas County Government is recognizing October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Douglas County Board of Commissioners Chairperson Dr. Romona Jackson Jones said, “Protecting our citizens and businesses serve as a priority and bringing attention to cyber threats is essential for favorable outcomes.” (Press Release Desk: Douglas County Government)
4. The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County has a new Pop Up Arts Shop for October. The shop features creative glasswork by Cathy Wood. The shop is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (Press Release Desk: The Cultural Arts Council)
5. Recreation Program Manager Shajra Thrasher, of the Douglasville Parks and Recreation Department, recently received the Ira Hutchinson Young Professional Award. The award was presented at the National Recreation and Parks Association conference in Phoenix by the National Recreation and Parks Ethnic Minority Society. Thrasher said, "To be acknowledged among so many great parks and rec professionals is not only humbling, but it motivates me to continue to grow as a person and as a professional." (Press Release Desk: City of Douglasville)

Today in Douglasville:

• Porch Sign Paint Party At L & R Alpaca Haven Farm (10:00 AM)
• SAL Fall Car And Bike Show At American Legion Post 145 (10:00 AM)
• Candle Making With ‘Pacas At L & R Alpaca Haven Farm (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Douglas County Fire/EMS Department Lts. Crider and Webb, who are now training paramedic lieutenants! (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• Love a good bowl of chili? Join the Cultural Arts Council's Chili Cook-Off Festival on Oct. 22 as a volunteer! Email info@artsdouglas.org to see how you can contribute to the event's success! (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County via Facebook)
• Looking for things to do in Douglasville this fall season? Check out the list at the link! (Visit Douglasville)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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.