🌱 Wood Fire Near High Point Rd + Douglas County Juneteenth Reception

Good morning, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Douglasville Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very hot. High: 96 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories today in Douglasville:

1. Douglas County firefighters have finally "contained" a wood fire that broke out on Tuesday at a private property off of Highway 61 near High Point Road. Reports indicate that flames reached up to 60 feet high, and although the blaze was still technically burning by Wednesday afternoon, the smoke and heat were still an issue for local fire crews. According to Douglas County Fire Department Deputy Chief Miles Allen, the fire started due to an unauthorized burning of a pile of lumber. No one was hurt, according to officials, who indicated there is no immediate danger to the public. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Several employees of the Douglas County District Attorney's Office participated in the blood drive at the courthouse this week. As June 14 was World Blood Donor Day, employees donated blood to support the dire need for blood in the U.S. According to Red Cross, every two seconds in the U.S. someone needs blood, and each donation can help up to three people. The next local blood drive is today, Jun. 16, at the Douglasville Police Department from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office)
3. The Douglas County Juneteenth Commemorative Reception is happening this evening. Douglasville residents are invited to the Douglas County Courthouse for a commemorative reception for Juneteenth from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. Learn more on the County's website. (Douglas County)
4. The Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department has summer activities for all ages. Activities include the Douglas County Summer Baseball & Softball camp, Sip & Plant, wax candle making, Summer Nature Club, and more. To learn more about classes and camps, check out the department's class registration page. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
5. Looking for a new home in the Douglasville area? Several local properties are hosting upcoming open houses this Saturday, including a 3-bed, 2-bath home on Sumter Drive for $319,900 and a 3-bed, 1.5-bath home on Rebel Trail Drive for $225,000. Get all the details on Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in Douglasville:

• Basketball Camp (K-5) At Chapel Hill High School (9:00 AM)
• Summer Reading Film Series: Finding Nemo At Douglas County Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Seashell Picture Frames At Douglas County Public Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Douglasville Police Department shared photos of its Honor Guard yesterday. The Honor Guard proudly displayed the flags at the Flag Day ceremony on Tuesday. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Connect Douglas is celebrating the third anniversary of the Fixed Route Bus Service in Douglas County. It invites the public to take part in all the festivities, including free rides to the public on its fixed route, flex route, and paratransit bus services continuing through Saturday, September 3. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Parents of 5th, 6th and 7th graders can sign now their kids up for Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) Kid's Law Enforcement Academy (KLEA). KLEA teaches the ins and outs of the justice system and the duties of a Sheriff's deputy. Sign up now! (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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.