🌱 Police Seek Suspect In Douglasville Murder + Local Golfer Wins PGA

Hello again, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on:

• The Douglas County Stringrays in Swim Across America
• Suspects sought in a Douglasville murder
• A missing Lithia Springs teen, found

But first, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 90 Low: 57.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. This Saturday, the Douglas County Stingrays will swim for Swim Across America at Lake Lanier's Olympic Park. This is the second year the Stingrays are participating in the event. Swimmers include Emma Staudigl, Abi Atwell, Audrey Atwell, Addison Cheatwood, Ryder Griffin, Logan Meadows, and Morgan Guin. The Swim Across America event has a goal of raising $5,000 to support the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of the Children's Hospital of Atlanta. (Newnan Times-Herald)
2. Chris Cartwright, the PGA professional at West Pines Golf Course here in Douglasville, won the Georgia PGA Professional Championship on Tuesday in Adairsville. Cartwright earned a two-shot win and finished at 3-under 141. Other competitors came from Atlanta, Tucker, Suwanee, and St. Simons. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Police believe that a missing 24-year-old Douglasville woman may be dead and they are looking for a second suspect. Police arrested Diante Reynolds and are still looking for Steve Oboite. The victim, Allahnia Lenoir, was last seen on Jul. 31 at an apartment in midtown Atlanta visiting a friend. Police believe Lenoir was murdered at that location, but her body has not been found. (CBS 46 News)
4. Adela Briana Espinoza, a missing 16-year-old, has been safely located. She had last been seen at her residence in nearby Lithia Springs on Friday, Sep. 16 around 10:23 p.m. The Douglas County Sheriff's Department put out a BOLO on Espinoza, and shared on social media Wednesday afternoon that the teen had been found. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
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, Records Clerk, and Engineering Technician. Visit the link for job details and application information. (City of Douglasville)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Spanish Storytime At Villa Rica Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Candy Bar Bingo At Ephesus Public Library (5:00 PM)
• Gym Jam 2.0: Battle of the Bands At Douglas County High School (6:30 PM)
• Open Mic At Broad Street Station (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a fancy camping experience, try glamping at the Candlelight Forest Treehouses in Chickamauga. There are two treehouses available minutes from downtown Chattanooga. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• Douglasville baseball legend Taylor Phillips the entire Sports Exhibit at the Museum of History and Art. He put on his old glove and gave us a demonstration of his left-handed pitching skills. . (Douglas County Museum of History and Art via Facebook)
• The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County is hosting the 4th Annual Scarecrow Contest. All entry forms are due no later than Sep. 26 and scarecrows will be on exhibit for all of October. (Cultural Arts Council)

You're officially in the loop for today. 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.