🌱 Never Alone Clubhouse Reopens + DCSO Let's Talk About Change

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things going on in town these days. In this issue, you'll learn about:

• Never Alone Clubhouse back after flood damage
• Upcoming event with Douglas County Sheriff's Office
• Douglasville hospital receives "B" rating

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 50.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Never Alone Clubhouse is once again serving the Douglasville community after receiving support from other businesses. The Never Alone Clubhouse is a nonprofit organization led by Jocelyn Wallace that provides services and support to people struggling with substance abuse. However, the organization's office space was damaged last December due to flooding. Thanks to a Facebook post in a craftsmen group, offers to help came in from Georgia and other states. The Clubhouse's space has been refurbished and redecorated and Wallace is now hoping to expand services to include showers and washing machines. (11 Alive)
2. This Friday is the last day to sign up for the Career Ready Training Program hosted by Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership. This program is open to graduates from the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 who are looking for careers in manufacturing, technology, logistics, and warehousing. Click here to learn more. (Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership via Facebook)
3. This Saturday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is hosting an event called, "Let's Talk About Change." This event will take place at 8470 Earl D. Lee Boulevard from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and will include vendors, food, and inflatables for children to play. Sheriff Tim Pounds will be at the event beginning at 12:30 p.m. to speak with community members and answer questions. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office Georgia via Facebook)
4. Douglas County Parks and Recreation has announced several upcoming summer camps at Boundary Waters Activity Center! Camp options include Music and Public Speaking, Volleyball, The Art of Storytelling, and Youth Empowerment Experience. To learn more, call 470-308-4430. (Douglas County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
5. Wellstar Douglas Medical Center recently received a "B" grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit healthcare watchdog. The Leapfrog Group assesses hospitals using an academic grading scale with five letter grades to score hospitals on more than 30 measures of patient safety, with a focus on protecting patients from preventable errors. (Patch)

Today in Douglasville:

• $10 Crab Legs & Karaoke - Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)
• Rug Tufting - Studio Unlimited (5:30 PM)
• State Of The City Address - Douglasville Conference Center (5:30 PM)
• Wellness & Weight Loss - Nichols Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Registration is now open for the Father's Day Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament! This event is hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and will be held on Jun. 17 at the Boundary Waters Activity Center. Visit this link to learn more or register. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• The Douglas County Public Library is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month with curated selections of books and e-books. Throughout the month, they will be highlighting resources and services for people experiencing a mental health crisis and their caretakers. (Douglas County Public Library via Facebook)
• In case you missed it: a Douglas County librarian has won the Westie Award for West Georgia Regional Library System Library Staff Member of the Year! Kristi Wilson, a Children's Librarian at Douglas County Public Library, was recognized for her outstanding work and impact within the community. (Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

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