🌱 Post Goes Viral From Douglas County EMT + Jessie Davis Park Closed

Hello, Douglasville! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Douglasville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 86 Low: 63.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Arrest reports from the Polk County Jail showed a Douglasville man was arrested on Sep. 15. Keaneau John Rhodes, 29, was arrested on Polk County on charges of possession of cocaine and a bench warrant. Rhodes is innocent until proven guilty. (Northwest Georgia News)
2. A Facebook post by a Douglas County EMT and firefighter has gone viral. Jordan Reid's Facebook post received an outpouring of support from community members showing their appreciation for first-responders who 'answer the call.' “It was certainly more than I expected," Reid said of the post going viral. "I expected a few Facebook likes or maybe a comment or two.” (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Douglas County deputies said they would happily accept donations from area drug dealers after confiscating narcotics, guns, and cash on Thursday. The tongue-in-cheek comment was followed to say drugs will be destroyed and proceeds from gun sales, along with confiscated cash, will go into an account for programs for citizens who follow the law. If you know of anyone in the area willing to 'donate,' call the tip line at (678) 486-1253. (WSB Atlanta)
4. The City of Douglasville announced Jessie Davis Park is closed for renovations. The new additions to the park include a dedicated senior center, a new gym with two indoor basketball courts, expanded parking, a zero-entry pool with a splash pad, and more. Renovations will continue through the fall and Alice J. Hawthorne Center will remain open while other areas of the park will be restricted. (Press Release Desk)
5. Five new properties have been listed for sale in the Douglasville area. Available properties range from a $90,000 piece of land to a $475,000 home with 4 beds, 4 baths, and 2,700 sq. ft. Get all the details at the link. (Douglasville Patch)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• Baby Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Bilingual Storytime At Douglas County Public Library (11:30 AM)
• BOE Meeting At Douglas County School System (7:00 PM)
• Monday Bluegrass Jam At Thos. O'Reilly's Public House, Sandy Springs (7:00 PM)
• BINGO! At Suburban Tap, Marietta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a heart-warming post? Check out the link to see seven kindergarten students dressed as the "community helper" who came to visit them! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Church St. Farmers Market is tomorrow from 3:00-7:00 p.m. If you make a purchase of $10 or more, you will receive a fourth peck of Mercier Orchard apples FREE! (Douglasville Church St Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars now for the Stranger Things Block Party 2022 in Douglasville! The event will be held on Nov. 5 from noon until 5:00 p.m. (Downtown Douglasville via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.