🌱 Partners In Education Dance Winners + WANTED Douglasville Murderer

Hello, friends. It's Thursday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community, including news on...

• Upcoming breast care tea brunch for seniors
• New full-time positions in Douglasville
• Douglasville CAC Photo Competition

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 62 Low: 35.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Partners In Education's "Dancing with the Stars" event was held on Oct. 16. K’Asha Davis, of Chapel Hill Elementary School, and Jemiah Swinney, a student dancer from New Manchester High School’s FAME program, took top honors from the judges. Trevor Quander from Georgia Power, along with his student dancer Carson Williams, won the People’s Choice Award. At the end of the show, Partners In Education presented a check for $1,000 to New Manchester High School’s FAME program for devoting countless hours of time and talent to make this a successful event. (Press Release Desk)
2. District III Commissioner Tarenia Carthan is hosting a Breast Care Tea Brunch event for Senior Citizens on Friday, Oct. 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The brunch for Douglas County women ages 55 and up will be held at the Connect Douglas Transportation Center’s Risk & Safety Training Room. Commissioner Carthan said, “Senior Citizens are Douglas County’s golden jewels and good health is true wealth, and I look forward to them attending this event.” (Press Release Desk)
3. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in locating a suspected murderer. Maryanne Humphrey was killed on Sep. 21, 2009, at Circle K in Douglasville. Anyone who recognizes the man in the photo at the link or has any information on Humphrey's death is asked to contact the Sheriff's Department. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
4. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is in the midst of presenting its first Members Photography Competition. The competition will run through Nov. 21. The opening reception will be held on Nov. 3, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., by the Douglas County Task Force. Prizes will include first place for $200, second place for $150, third place for $100, and a People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of September for $50. (Subscription: Douglas County Sentinel)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Douglasville is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include athletic coordinator, court security officer, and equipment mechanic. Visit the link for job details and application information. (City of Douglasville)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Monster Storytime At Crossroads Public Library, Ackworth (11:00 AM)
• STEAM: Build 4 Flying Machines At Lithia Springs Public Library, Lithia (2:30 PM)
• Puff On The Patio At Red Velvet Bistro (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Families can now register children for the eighth annual Operation Christmas Douglas County scheduled to take place on Dec. 10. Children enrolled in school in Douglas County and their younger siblings may once again receive gifts from donors. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
• Tonight at 7:00 p.m, the Douglas County District Attorney's Office is attending S.H.A.R.E. HOUSE’s annual candlelight vigil. The vigil, held at Heritage Baptist Church, honors and remembers those affected by domestic violence. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• Have you seen the newest piece of public art in downtown Douglasville? Make sure to check out the window art soon because it will change with the seasons. (Visit Douglasville)

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Events:

• Terminus Ballet presents "LORE" (October 21)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! 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.