🌱 New Arrests In Mall Brawl + Missing Teen's Last Known Whereabouts

Hi there, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Police arrest new suspects in the Arbor Place Mall brawl
• The search for a missing 17-year-old continues
• Trunk-or-treating with the Douglasville Police Department

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglasville police have made five more arrests in connection with the brawl at Arbor Place Mall that took place on Sep. 3. Officials say that have charged four juveniles on suspicion of disorderly conduct and affray, while one adult has also been charged on suspicion of obstruction and a false name. Police had previously arrested 19 juveniles and one adult in connection to the case late last month. (Douglasville Patch)
2. Officials say a missing Douglasville teen was last seen at Arbor Place Mall, where his car was found two days after he was first reported missing. 17-year-old Aaron Kathuri first disappeared on Sep. 28 while on his way to school. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact Douglasville detectives at 678-293-1823 or by emailing gibbsb@douglasvillega.gov. (Douglasville Patch)
3. Join the Douglasville Police Department for a spooky night of fun-filled trunk-or-treating at the Douglas County Courthouse on Saturday, Oct. 29! From 3:00-7:00 p.m., members of the department will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters and cooking up delicious food. This family-friendly event is free for all to attend, so be sure to stop by in your spookiest costume. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. On Tuesday, the Douglas County District Attorney's Office and the Douglasville Police Department teamed up for a Parenting 101 class. Guest speakers Alice Jackson and Tara Nichols covered various topics, including healthy communication, quality time, and mental health in parenting and in children. Couldn't make it? There will be another Parenting 101 session on Oct. 25. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
5. Douglas County School System students can now use their student ID numbers as library cards for the public library. The new initiative was made possible through a partnership with the West Georgia Regional Library and equips each student with their very own PLAY (PINES Library Access for Youth) Card. Students can use the card to check out up to five physical items at a time from the library, including books, DVDs, CDs, free passes to state parks, and more. (Douglas County Georgia Schools)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Sensory Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Annual Volunteer Luncheon At Cultural Arts Council Of Douglasville (11:30 AM)
• Ladies Night At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Plenty of new properties recently hit the market in the Douglasville area. Check out the link to explore the latest homes for sale near you. (Douglasville Patch)
• Looking for a forever friend to join the family? Visit the link to explore the cats and dogs currently available for adoption at your local animal shelters. (Douglasville Patch)
• Douglasville's own Terry Harper — who hit a game-winning home run to give the Atlanta Braves the MLB's Western Division Title in 1982 — recently stopped by the 2022 Sports Exhibit at the Douglas County Museum of History and Art. See photos of this legendary player autographing his jersey and bat at the link. (Douglas County Museum of History and Art via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.