🌱 PD Hosts Job Fair Next Week + New Winston Elementary Principal

Hello there, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.Keep scrolling for the scoop.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 85 Low: 67.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglasville Police Department is hosting a community job fair on Aug. 20. The job fair will run from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and participating companies are hiring for full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Members of the Douglasville Police Department presented at the Georgia Gang Investigators Association Summer Conference in Savannah yesterday. Special operations detectives Coylee Danley and Joseph Dwyer presented on a local hybrid gang case study they investigated. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Winston Elementary School, in Douglas County, has a new principal this year. Heather George was previously the principal at Dorsett Shoals Elementary School in Douglasville. The new principal says she is excited to build relationships with her students and their families this school year. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
4. Douglas County Fire/EMS Department member Laurie North has received the "Hero Behind the Hero" Scholarship from Waldorf University. The scholarship was awarded to Laurie to recognize her role as a public safety family member to honor her father. The scholarship is worth 60 credits hours towards an online program. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
5. CorrectHealth is looking to hire a full-time licensed practical nurse for the Douglas County Jail. The best candidate for this position will have graduated from a national or state-approved school of nursing program, has a current license to practice in this position in Georgia, and will be American Heart Association BLS certified. Qualified candidates can apply online here. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• Yoga, Mimosas & Alpacas With Tricia At Alpaca Haven (10:00 AM)
• *FAMILY DAY* - Cheetah's Gaze At Painting With A Twist (12:00 PM)
• Brunch Day Party At Red Velvet Bistro (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A free shredding event will take place in Douglas County on Sep. 10. Residents can bring the equivalent of three copy paper-sized boxes or three kitchen trash bags of items to shred to the Lithia Springs Public Library from 10:00 a.m. until noon. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• Attend EMT school for free! The Douglas County Fire/EMS Department has reserved six slots for members of the community to take advantage of. Learn more in the Department's Facebook post. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• REMINDER: The Douglasville Police Department Community Enrichment Program that was originally scheduled for this past Thursday will now be held on Aug. 25. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good 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.