🌱 Car Crashes Into Bagel Shop + Frozen Pipes Cause Traffic Issues

Good morning, Douglasville. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find news about...

• Car crashes through Douglasville bagel shop
• Overnight warming center in Douglasville
• Frozen pipes causing traffic congestion

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 56 Low: 38.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Multiple injuries have been reported after a pickup truck crashed through a Douglasville bagel shop. On Monday morning, reports came in of a car driving through The Bagel Meister on Chapel Hill. The drivers of the vehicle were said to be an elderly couple. Several people inside the shop were taken to the hospital. As of Tuesday, there has not been an official statement on the number or severity of the injuries. (WSBTV)
2. Frozen water pipes are causing serious complications throughout Douglas County. Officials have been asking drivers to avoid the intersection of Highway 5 and Douglas Boulevard due to flooding from burst pipes since Christmas Eve. 911 calls have skyrocketed with Douglasville residents seeking help with pipe issues. Officials are encouraging homeowners to use their main shut-off valve if necessary. (Press Release Desk)
3. Gamers, get ready! The Super Smash Bros. Tournament is headed to Douglas County Library, and it looks like it's going to be an intense competition. The event will take place from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6. All teenagers are welcome to compete! (West Georgia Regional Library)
4. With temperatures remaining dangerously cold throughout the area, Douglas County decided to open an emergency warming station on Monday. The warming station remained open overnight to provide shelter and care to the homeless. The warming station was set up at First United Methodist Church. Douglasville and Douglas County have been working overtime to offer resources and safe locations during this deadly winter weather. (Press Release Desk)
5. Finding your next home shouldn't be a headache! Here are the latest houses for sale in the Douglasville area. Looking for more information on one of the listings? You can click on any property for additional specs. Happy house hunting! (Douglasville Patch)

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Today in Douglasville:

• AcquaPole at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center (11:00 AM)
• Pranayama at Douglasville Conference Center (1:00 PM)
• Candle Making With Zen Zaia at Cultural Arts Council Douglasville (4:00 PM)
• Community Yoga at Douglasville Police Department and Municipal Court (5:30 PM)
• STARR Night Out at STARR Food & Hookah Lounge (11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The next session of Youth Against Violence will begin on Jan. 7. For more information or to register for the program, visit the link. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Eastside Elementary School and Chapel Hill High School recently performed in the Christmas Concert at the Courthouse series. Great job, everyone! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• On Jan. 6, parents can take a load off and enjoy some child-free time! Central Baptist Church is holding a Preschool Parents Night Out. (Central Baptist Church)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.