🌱 Phone Scam Targets Business Owners + Star Cornerback Commits To WVU

Hello again, Douglasville! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on...

• Local business owner loses thousands in phone scam.
• Douglas County cornerback commits to WVU.
• Police seek help locating a missing person near Hospital Drive.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 87 Low: 61.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. A Douglasville business owner says she is out thousands of dollars after being targeted by a phone scam. Kimberly Melson, the owner of Kimberlite Events, says a man pretending to be affiliated with her bank called and asked her to verify her account information in order to dispute alleged fraudulent activity. Douglasville Police are currently investigating the incident. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. A cornerback from Douglas County has committed to play football at West Virginia University. Jacob Boyce reportedly received over twenty offers from various schools, including Boston College and Cincinnati. Boyce was ranked as the 69th best cornerback in the nation following the Under Armour All-American Combine held earlier this year. (247Sports)
3. The Douglasville Police Department is seeking the public's help locating a missing person last seen in the Hospital Drive area. Homer Sherman Callaway is six feet tall, weighs approximately 330 pounds, and may be walking with a cane. Anyone who sees Callaway or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office will host the Night of the Blue Lights Car Show on Aug. 12 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Stop by the Douglas County Courthouse to see a variety of law enforcement vehicles and show cars, or enter your own classic car for $25. Proceeds will directly support the Boys and Girls Club of Douglas County. Click here to register your vehicle. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
5. In search of some fun plans for next week? Douglasville Calendar has rounded up the latest happenings in and around town. On Jun. 20, Douglasville Books will be hosting Storytime at 5:00 p.m. The Cultural Arts Center will also hold a Summer Pop-Up Party at 5:00 p.m. that day. Head over to the link for the full list of upcoming local events. (DouglasvilleCalendar)

Today in Douglasville:

Saturday, June 17

• Meet The Author: Angela Benton At Douglasville Books (11:00 AM)
• Cars & Cops Car Show At Douglasville Police Department Community Room (12:00 PM)
• Happy Hour At Starr Food Lounge (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Representatives from the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department recently shared emergency preparedness tips for travelers. When you go on vacation, remember to familiarize yourself with your hotel's escape plan and the nearest emergency exits. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• Reminder: registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open to all Douglas County Georgia Schools students. Click here to ensure you have all of the necessary information to register your student. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
• The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is still collecting school supplies for the Stuff The Bus drive to support Douglas County Schools. Drop off school supplies and personal hygiene items before Jul. 14. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with your next 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.