🌱 Officials Hold Press Conference For Shooting + Funding Assistance

Good morning, friends. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on:

• County officials provide an update on recent house party shooting during Wednesday morning press conference
• Georgia Power to offer funding assistance for residents in need of help paying for their electricity bill through the end of March
• Police department to host next Community Enrichment Meeting on Thursday, Mar. 23

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 67 Low: 50.

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Here are the top four stories in Douglasville today:

1. Douglas County officials provided an update on Saturday, Mar. 4's house party shooting that this newsletter reported on yesterday. During a Wednesday morning press conference, officials said that the two victims who died in the shooting were not the intended targets of the suspects. A fourth suspect in the shooting was reportedly arrested on Wednesday. (Douglasville Patch)
2. For Douglasville residents in need of financial assistance with paying utilities, the City of Douglasville would like to remind them of funding that is available for a limited time. Residents facing financial hardships and in need of help paying their electricity bill can apply for assistance by Mar. 31 by visiting georgiapower.com/HelpPay. (Douglasville Patch)
3. The Douglasville Police Department will be holding its next Community Enrichment Meeting on Thursday, Mar. 23 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 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)
4. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Douglasville is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Account Specialist, Code Compliance Officer, and Executive Assistant. Visit the link for job details and application information. (City of Douglasville)

Today in Douglasville:

• Keep Douglasville Beautiful Board At Hunter Park Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Late Night Date Night At Painting With A Twist (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Discover your inner artistic style at Painting with a Purpose on Friday, Mar. 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ike Owings Community Center. Register for this all-ages event by clicking here. (Douglasville Georgia)
• What's in the water you drink? The Environmental Protection Agency recently gave Georgia officials more information on harmful PFAS "forever chemicals" that have been detected in the state's water supply. (Patch)
• Are you proud of your community and interested in providing a valuable resource for your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Douglasville newsletter. (Douglasville Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.