🌱 Security At Douglas Co. Elections Office + Crafts-N-Treats Event

Morning, friends. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Including news on...

• New security at Douglas County elections office due to threats
• Career opportunities in the Douglasville area
• Crafts-N-Treats is a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween in Douglasville

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 60.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglas County election office in Douglasville has a new buzzer-entry system which secures the doors due to the threats of election conspiracy theorists who have targeted the office. Elections Director Milton Kidd varies the times and the routes he uses to travel to work due to the threats and harassment. According to CNN, federal officials are now offering de-escalation training to local and state officials to help avert violence at the polls. (CNN)
2. Are you looking for work around town? The City of Douglasville has several open positions available, including a customer service specialist, security officer, and equipment mechanic. If you're on the job hunt and be more involved with the community, visit the link to see all 15 available positions. (Douglasville Career Center)
3. Main Street Douglasville has been designated as an accredited 2022 Main Street America™ program. Douglasville showed an "exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization." (Douglasville Patch)
4. Looking for a safe way to celebrate Halloween in Douglasville? A Crafts-N-Treats will be held on Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Owings and Hawthorne Community Centers. There will be activities set up for children ages four through 12 and every child will receive a bag of goodies. (City of Douglasville via Twitter)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Douglas community? Douglas County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including civil engineer II, mechanic III - tire specialist, and county administrator. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Haunted Hunt Scavenger Hunt At Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta (8:00 AM)
• Spirit Night At Chipotle (4:30 PM)
• DC Crafters Adult Craft Group At Douglas County Public Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office released a picture of surveillance footage and the description of a suspect who robbed the Texaco gas station located at 2400 Fairburn Road in Douglasville on Oct. 6. Click here for more information. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Twitter)
• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All Douglas County Sheriff's Office vehicles will have purple ribbons to raise awareness. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via Twitter)
• Thursday night, Oct. 13, at 7:00 p.m., is the next Douglasville Police Community Enrichment Meeting at the House of Hope! Come for good conversation and to help build a better community. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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.