🌱 Rise In Scams Related To Jury Duty + Open Positions In Douglas Co.

Good morning, everybody. It's Tuesday in Douglasville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including updates on...

• An increase in scams related to jury duty
• New career opportunities in Douglas County
• GBI investigation of a local shooting

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 90 Low: 69.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. On Sunday, Jul. 30 the Douglas County Sheriff's Office shared that there has been an uptick in scammers targeting local residents. Specifically, they shared reports of various phone calls and emails threatening residents with prosecution for failing to comply with jury service in federal or state courts, pressuring Douglasville residents to provide confidential data. The Sheriff's Office is urging residents to never provide confidential data over the phone or email, and to look up information about state and federal courts should they have questions about jury service. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
2. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with the greater Douglas community? Douglas County is looking to hire multiple full-time positions, including a PC Support Specialist, Heating and Air Conditioning Inspector, Landfill Equipment Operator, Firefighter, and many more. Job details and application information can be found at the link. (Douglas County, Georgia)
3. In case you missed it - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is continuing an investigation of a shooting that occurred between deputies and a man threatening family members with a firearm on Jul. 26. The police were dispatched to the scene when a Douglasville man threatened members of his family with a firearm. The suspect opened fire on authorities when the police arrived, and was wounded in the fight. He was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment and has since been released into the custody of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. (Daily Advent)
4. The new school year might be right around the corner, but the Douglas County Public Library has tons of events for kids to make the most of the last days of summer. This week, the popular Teen Hangout Club series will return with a Nintendo Switch Tournament on Aug. 3 at 5:00 p.m. This free event will feature a Switch competition, arts and crafts stations, a movie screening, and snacks, and is open to ages 11 and up. (West Georgia Regional Library System)
5. The Douglasville Community Theater recently announced its upcoming Fall production, "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner," which begins on Oct. 20. This stage adaptation of the iconic film tells the story of a progressive white couple whose proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her black fiancee home to meet the family. Tickets are available online, reserve yours before they sell out. (Douglasville Cultural Arts Council)

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Today in Douglasville:

Tuesday, August 1

• Tai-Chi For Seniors At Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• National Night Out At Willing Workers Park (5:00 PM)
• Fall YLD Retreat At Douglas County Chamber (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Attention, South Paulding High Seniors! The new school year is just around the corner, and if you have not scheduled your yearbook photo, the administration is reminding students to do so as soon as possible. (South Paulding High School via Facebook)
• This past week, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Villa Rica Police Department hosted the KLEA camp for "Touch a Truck Day." The kids had a blast with a summer splash from Engine 8, celebrating the end of summer before a busy school year ahead. Stay tuned for more opportunities to engage with your local fire departments in other fun community activities. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)
• Following the success of their "Christmas in July" event last week, the nearby SAY-Rodeo has announced an upcoming "Back to School Bash" this month (August). Dates and details will be announced soon, so stay tuned! (SAY-Rodeo via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.