🌱 Operation Christmas + Trek Or Treat 5K Justice Run

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Douglasville Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more:

• The Douglas County Community Services Board receives accolades for programs
• Upcoming activities from Douglas County Parks
• Operation Christmas helps children get toys this holiday season

But first, today's weather:

Clouds, then sun; not as warm. High: 65 Low: 46.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. The Douglas County Community Services Board (CSB) has been honored by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as the 2022 Region 1 Behavioral Health Provider of the year. This accolade means that the DCCSB is considered the best Behavioral Health provider in state of Georgia. Programs that led to the success of the health provider include the Veterans Village Program and the federally funded program to battle substance abuse. The award was given out on Oct. 4. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
2. There's no shortage of things to do in Douglas County Parks this season. Upcoming events include the Fall Festival at Boundary Waters Activity Center on Oct. 27, as well as the Tree Lighting on Nov. 18. For the full list, head over to the Douglas County Parks & Recreation website. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation).
3. Last night, the Douglasville Police Department had a very special Parenting 101 class. The program focused on educating parents about gang activity and ways to identify it. Experts also spoke about drugs, drug activity, and what parents could do to help. Improving communication skills between parents and their children was also addressed. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
4. The 'Trek or Treat' 5K Justice Run will be held this Saturday on Oct. 29. The event will be held at Boundary Waters Park, to benefit a very important local cause. All proceeds from the 5K will go towards supporting domestic violence awareness programs in Paulding and Douglas counties. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
5. The season of giving is going to be upon us sooner than you think. One of the best ways to add some fun and magic to your child's holiday is to register your child to receive gifts with Operation Christmas. Hosted by Douglas County, this program will allow families to pick up gifts at a variety of different locations throughout the area. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Coffee & Connections Senior Care Community Services & Local Business Networking at The Vine Cafe & Market (8:30 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Douglasville Location (11:30 AM)
• Business Fundamentals at Douglas County Public Library (12:30 PM)
• Trunk Or Treat at The King's Way Baptist Church (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you marked the Douglasville County Sheriff's Office Trunk or Treat on your calendar? Your kids won't want to miss a single second of this fun event, which will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Courthouse. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Sergeant/AEMT Jeremy Upshaw of Douglas County Fire/EMS has obtained his Fire Officer II Certification! Great job, Sergeant and congratulations! (Douglas County Fire/EMS via Instagram)
• Christmas with the Cops is coming on Dec. 10, and will be a night filled with lights, Christmas music, holiday shopping, and much more. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

That's it 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.