🌱 Scottish Rite Scholarship Winner + 1st Place In Braille Challenge

Hello there, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on:

• Douglasville woman wins scholarship from Scottish Rite Foundation.
• Local takes first place in 2023 Braille Challenge.
• Keep Douglasville Beautiful meeting today

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and less humid. High: 90 Low: 63.

Here are the top five stories in and around Douglasville today:

1. Carlyn Seese of Douglasville received a scholarship from the Scottish Rite Foundation of Georgia, as announced yesterday, Jun. 26. Ms. Seese plans to obtain a Master of Education Degree in Communication Disorders at Valdosta University in 2024. She says the award has enhanced her educational experience by relieving her of financial worry. Since 1980, The Scottish Rite Foundation has awarded more than 2.4 million dollars to students for the benefit of their communities. (Valdosta State University)
2. Christopher Morgan, Jr. of Douglasville took first place in the 2023 Braille Challenge's Junior Varsity division. The Braille Institute announced the winners last Saturday at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The competition has five levels — apprentice through varsity — and tests competitors' knowledge, fluidity, and accuracy in reading, writing, and understanding Braille. It is the only competition of its kind. (PR Newswire)
3. Keep Douglasville Beautiful will meet today, Jul. 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the Farmers Market. The Keep Douglasville Beautiful Board consists of eight members who are appointed by the mayor and city council to serve a two-year term. In addition to tonight's meeting, the board usually meets on the Third Thursday of every month at the Ike Owens Community Center. (douglasvillega.gov)
4. If you've always wanted to paint yourself neon, wear a bright glow outfit, and run a 5K race at night, get ready for the Ready, Set Glow 5K! The event, hosted by The Douglas County Sheriff's Office SCOPE unit, will take place on Sep. 9 at Boundary Waters Park from 6:30-9:00 p.m. To register, go to Celebrate Douglas County. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
5. A drive-through urgent care center will open this August in nearby Buckhead. Patients with severe injuries can still be treated inside the facility, but simpler treatments can be implemented while patients sit in their cars. Walk-ins and drive-ups will be accepted without appointments. The facility will occupy the former Jimmy Johns's Restaurant. (www.mdjoline.com)

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Today in Douglasville:

Tuesday, June 27

• Downtown Facade Grant Workshop at Station Loft Works (10:00 AM)
• Get Waisted With Waist Beads at V2 Spaces (2:30 PM)
• $5 Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays at Allure Lounge (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Goodwill Guardians is a new program designed to help crime victims by replacing or repairing their possessions damaged during a crime. The Douglas County District Attorney's Office and Douglas County Chamber Foundation have teamed up to create the project. (Douglas County District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• All are invited to join the Douglasville Police Department in an evening of Yoga tomorrow night, Jun. 28. The event starts at 5:00 p.m. and is free. Bring your own mat;Walk-ins are welcome. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Attorney David "DA" Wilson, of the Wilson Firm, will speak about the legal aspects of owning a business tonight, Jun. 27 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 3379 Hwy 5 in Douglasville, though attendees can also join via Zoom. (Happening Next)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be 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.