🌱 New DCSS Initiative Program + Happy 148th Birthday, Douglasville!

Hey, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Including news about:

• New initiative for kinship caregivers in Douglas County
• City of Douglasville celebrates its 148th birthday
• Local events happening through the end of the month

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny. High: 57 Low: 34.
• Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 62 Low: 43.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglas County Senior Services has announced the launch of its Kinship Grand Initiative Program. The initiative is geared toward grandparents and other relatives aged 55 and older who are caring for children. Caregivers will receive valuable resources and information, including legal resources, wellness support, and self-care and stress-reducing activity ideas. Those interested can view the program flyer and scan the QR code to complete an interest survey. (Press Release Desk)
2. The City of Douglasville is celebrating its 148th birthday, and you're invited! The soirée will be held at the Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 6-8 p.m. Guests can enjoy live music, delicious food, and the work of local artists, along with the opportunity to win great door prizes. (DouglasvilleCalendar)
3. If you're looking to get in some time at your local library, the Douglas County Library has plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, there will be a Tai Chi for Seniors class at 11 a.m. Later in the week, you can celebrate Musical Theater Thursday (Feb. 23) at 4:30 p.m. with a viewing/singalong of "Camelot" — free popcorn included. Visit the library website for more details and additional events happening this month. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
4. The Douglasville Police Department will be holding its next Community Enrichment Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 7-8 p.m. These meetings are designed to help local residents get more involved in programs that better the Douglasville community. If you want to get involved, stop by the Douglasville Public Safety Complex Community Room (2083 Fairburn Road) on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. (Douglasville Georgia)
5. A stitch in time saves nine. The Cultural Arts Council is hosting sewing classes this month for crafters of all levels. The beginner's class will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, while the intermediate class will be held over two days on Tuesday, Feb. 21 and Thursday, Feb. 23. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

Today in Douglasville:

• Douglasville Police Department 3rd Annual Day Of Unity At Douglasville Public Safety Complex (10:00 AM)
• 10 Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's At Douglas County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Glass Blowing Class - Heart Paperweight At L&R Alpaca Haven Farm (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity today? Painting with a Twist Douglasville is hosting another painting class this afternoon at 12:30 p.m. — this time, it's an "Adorable Llama Love" portrait. (Painting With A Twist)
• The Douglasville Police Department invites the community to a free yoga class on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. If you can't make this week's session, no worries; classes will be held once a month on Wednesdays through the end of 2023. (DouglasvilleCalendar)
• Did you catch the latest episode of District Dialogue? Vice Chairman and District 3 Commissioner Tarenia Carthan took an inside look at the history of Simpson and Daughters Mortuary by sitting down with one of the daughters, Ms. Luticia Campbell-Simpson. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. 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.