🌱 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week + Wine In The Woods Event

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• New Manchester High School Band will compete at a Battle of the Bands event soon.
• New information about CAC's Wine in the Woods event.
• Douglas County School System's transfer application information.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 77 Low: 49.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Come out and support the New Manchester High School Band at the Forbes Arena on the campus of Morehouse College on Apr. 19. The band will take part in the Dolla Watson Battle of the Band. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., and the school has a special discount code to receive 10 percent off tickets. (New Manchester High School Bands via Facebook)
2. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed this week as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. From Apr.9 through Apr. 15, 2023, the county honors the E 911 professionals whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe. Thank you for all you do! (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
3. Upcoming event on Apr. 27: Wine in the Woods. Sponsored by The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC), the annual Cheer’s to The Arts: Wine in the Woods event will take place on Apr. 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Dog River Library. Tickets are $25 for general sale, and $20 for CAC members, with all proceeds supporting the CAC's mission and yearly programs. (Douglasville Patch)
4. A local man was killed in a crash on I-20 over the weekend. The victim, 24-year-old Andrew Slay of nearby Villa Rica, was pronounced dead on the scene after a two-vehicle crash on I-20 westbound near the Liberty Road exit. His car collided with a tractor-trailer Saturday afternoon. (Times-Georgian)
5. Douglas County School System started accepting applications for transfers today. Parents and guardians can send their students' applications for School Choice Transfers until Apr. 27. Please note, you must receive an order number for your application to be considered complete. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Douglasville:

• Preschool Storytime at Douglas County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting at H Insurance Solutions (11:30 AM)
• Douglasville Comprehensive Plan Public Input Meeting at Douglasville Conference Center (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a home in the Douglasville area? Take a look at what just hit the market, including a new construction townhome with a two-car garage for $339,000 and a single-family four-bed, four-bath residence for $672,515. (Douglasville Patch)
• The Douglasville Police Department is having a Community Yard Sale this Saturday. Come out from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to get some great finds and food! Yard BBQ Food Truck will around serving up BBQ and frozen rainbows. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Douglas County Fire/EMS is hiring. The position is a non-certified trainee position for the general duties of a certified Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician. Applicants can apply for the position prior to their certification from the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council and licensure by the Georgia Department of Public Health. (Douglas County Fire/EMS via Instagram)

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That's it 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.