🌱 New Affordable Douglasville Mobile Homes + Food Truck Mondays

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• A new affordable mobile home community in Douglasville.
• Food Truck Mondays in Douglasville.
• A DCSO lieutenant's presentation to the Douglas County Public Library system about the Sheriff's Department.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 72.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. In a recent development in Douglasville, affordable housing provider Regal Communities has completed a significant upgrade of the Pinebrook Mobile Home Park. The renovation involves a revamp of the mobile homes for a modern appeal and an assortment of new community amenities such as playgrounds and recreational spaces. Aimed at redefining affordable housing standards, the initiative combines modern living conditions, community building, and flexible financing options to make homeownership more accessible. (Digital Journal)
2. The Sheriff's Community Outreach Programs and Education (SCOPE) Division's Lt. Joe Pounds recently visited the Douglas County Public Library to engage with local residents and provide insight into the operations of the Sheriff's Department. During his presentation, Pounds detailed numerous free programs available to county citizens throughout the year, fostering greater community involvement. Additionally, he provided guidance to attendees interested in potential career paths within the Sheriff's Office. (Douglas County Public Library)
3. The city's popular Food Truck Mondays return this week, commencing on Jul. 17 at its new fixed location on Church Street in front of O'Neal Plaza. For the event's duration, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Church Street will be closed between Price and Bowden Streets, with parking accessible from Spring Street in the Conference Center deck. Event-goers are advised to bring lawn chairs due to limited seating, with updates on participating food trucks available on the City's Facebook page. (Douglasville Georgia)
4. The Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia has rejected motions to dismiss an ongoing ethics investigation concerning Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson, with the proceedings set to recommence in September. The rejection follows over a month after Peterson's counsel argued for the probe's dismissal and sought a certificate of immediate review in an initial hearing on May 30. The Commission's Hearing Panel stated that the order denying Peterson's motion was not of such importance that it warranted immediate review. (Subscription: Law.com)
5. Authorities are on the hunt for Ashlarene Wells, a 32-year-old Paulding County woman, accused of committing insurance fraud, forgery, and identity theft by claiming thousands of dollars under her deceased mother's name. The Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner's office alleges that in 2021, Wells filed 13 claims under her own policy and her late mother's, submitting falsified documents showing impossible care dates for her mother, post-mortem. The suspect, who accrued over $39,000 from the false claims and whose arrest warrants were issued on Jul. 5, remains at large. (WSB-TV)

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Today in Douglasville:

Friday, July 14

• Financial Services Roundtable At Douglas County Chamber (8:30 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Bells And Pearls Beauty Supply and Salon (12:00 PM)
• Teens Night Out At Ike Owings Community Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new four-legged family member? Plenty of pets are waiting for their forever home in Douglasville area shelters. Visit the link to meet all the cats, dogs, and other animals that are currently available for adoption. (Douglasville Patch)
• Congrats to Douglasville native and South Paulding High School alum Kasen Weisman, who was ranked No. 4 on Colorado football's "State of the Position" quarterback list! In 2022, Weisman made 15 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and 1,756 passing yards for South Paulding. (Colorado Buffaloes Wire)
• Missed last night's evening yoga session with the Douglasville Police Department? Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Jul. 26, at 5:30 p.m. to join the next one! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

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— 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.