🌱 Hardy Convicted + City Hall Still Closed + DCSS Hiring Drivers

Hey, hello! I'm back with your new copy of the Douglasville Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 83 Low: 69.

Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Last week, we reported about the trial of South Carolina man who was accused of sexual crimes against a Douglasville girl dating back to 2015. On Friday, a local court found Abraham Hardy guilty of his charges. Hardy's sentencing date has not been set, but he is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison. (WSBTV)
2. City Hall will remain closed through Friday, Jul. 1, 2022, due to unforeseen circumstances discovered during construction. City staff will continue to provide services to the public by phone or mail and by appointments made in advance. A department and staff list is available on the city’s website. (City of Douglasville)
3. Are you looking for a new home in the Douglasville area? Each week, Patch and Redfin partner to bring you a list of the latest homes to hit the market in the region. This week, you will find five properties for sale, including a listing with 2 beds and 1 bath for $199,900. (Douglasville Patch)
4. The Douglas County School System is hiring drivers. The position offers $18.68 an hour with paid training, full benefits, and paid holidays. Drivers are guaranteed a minimum of five hours per day. Extra hours are available midday, evenings and weekends. For more info and to apply, visit the Douglas County School System's website. (Douglas County Georgia Schools)
5. On Friday, Jun. 24, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his 15 appointments to the newly-created Healthcare Workforce Commission. The commission was created to tackle the significant challenges facing the healthcare industry, specifically in hiring and retention of workers. One of the people appointed to the commission is Despina "Debi" Dalton, who serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs for Wellstar Douglas Hospital in Douglasville. (Georgia Government)

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Today in Douglasville:

• STEAM With Annie At Douglas County Public Library (3:30 PM)
• LEGO At The Library At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Page Turners Book Club At Douglas County Public Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, Jun. 25, the Douglasville Police Department celebrated Chief Gary Sparks' 35th anniversary with the department! (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• During Saturday's (Jun. 25) Youth Against Violence class, participants learned about the Georgia drug/controlled substances laws as well as discussions around “change your thoughts, change your mind.” For more information on the program, please call 770-920-3010. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• This year, the National Night Out event will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hunter Park. Join your local law enforcement for a night of food, fun, and partnership! National Night Out is a nationwide effort to help local anti-crime efforts. (Douglasville Police Department)

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.