🌱 Police Ask For Blood Donations + Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Hey, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. In this issue, you'll find updates on:

• Donating blood and saving a life this season
• The Christmas Tree Lighting in Douglasville
• Brighton Academy honoring sheriff's deputy

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglasville Police Department is in desperate need of blood donations this holiday season. The department is asking residents throughout the area to give a potentially life-saving gift by donating blood. The event is scheduled for Dec. 20 from 11:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Registration is required to donate. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
2. On Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m., the Douglas County Board of Commissioners will be launching the holiday season officially. The board will be holding the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the Douglas Courthouse. Besides the tree lighting, there will be vendors, events, and holiday fun! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
3. Deputy Christina Clark of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a very special award from an exceptional student. Mohammad Ali of Brighton Academy presented Deputy Clark with the 'Magnificent Person' award. The deputy received the award for inspiring Ali and other students to serve their community as police officers. Congratulations, Deputy Clark! (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
4. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Douglas community? Douglas County is looking to hire for multiple full-time positions, including equipment operator, secretary, and civil engineer. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County)
5. This Friday, Douglasville residents will celebrate Christmas in unexpected style. The Christmas Parade Walk Team will be adding some fun and flair to the annual Miracle on Main Christmas Parade. They will walk in honor of families in recovery while wearing Hawaiian shirts! Walkers will be handing out candy canes for a sweet treat the audience will love. (All Events)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Giving Tuesday: Another Chance With Love In Action For Silverlining’s Animal Rescue at L&R Alpaca Haven Farm (All Day)
• BOC Commission Meeting at Citizens Hall (10:00 AM)
• Tai-Chi For Seniors at Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Have you checked out the holiday lights at the Douglasville Police Department? The officers are decking the halls in preparation for the Christmas with the Cops Festival on Dec. 10! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Karen Knight, Communications Coordinator for the Douglasville Police Department. She's been appointed to the GMIS International Board of Directors as Vendor Relations Director — way to go! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• On Friday, the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department will be showing "Klaus" at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center. What a cool way to watch this popular Christmas movie! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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.