🌱 Search For Missing Douglasville Teen + Douglas Co. Survey

Hello, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll find these stories and more:

• The search for a missing Douglasville teen
• A Douglas County Citizens Improvement Survey
• A "Stranger Things" block party

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 75 Low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 17-year-old Dymend Leach, who left her residence in the area of Eastbrook Road in Douglasville around 7:45 a.m. on Oct. 31. She was last seen wearing all black while waiting for the school bus in her neighborhood. Anyone with information regarding Leach's whereabouts is asked to contact Investigator Kurt Stauffer at 678-486-1247 or via email. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
2. The Douglas County Citizens Improvement Survey is back. Community members are encouraged to fill out the survey to help make Douglas County even better. View the link for more information about how to complete a virtual or hard-copy survey. (Press Release Desk)
3. Downtown Douglasville will briefly transform into Hawkins, Indiana for the Stranger Things Block Party on Nov. 5. Portions of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things were filmed in Douglasville. The Palace Arcade will be in the very location used for shots in the show. There will also be pop-up arcades, skating rinks, and Stranger Things-themed restaurants. The event starts at noon and ends at 5:00 p.m. Click here for details. (Peachtree TV via Twitter)
4. There's no shortage of things to do in Douglas County Parks this season. Upcoming events include Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 18, as well as Reindeer Reels on Dec. 2. For the full list, head over to the Douglas County Parks & Recreation website. (Douglas County Parks & Recreation).
5. A five-bedroom brick home is currently for sale on River Walk Drive in Douglasville. The nearly 3,600-square-foot home is currently listed at $799,999. View the link to see the latest homes on the market in the Douglasville area. (Douglasville Patch)

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Today in Douglasville:

• Business Fundamentals At Douglas County Public Library (12:30 PM)
• NaNoWriMo Writing Cafe At Douglas County Public Library (4:30 PM)
• STARR Night Out At STARR Food Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglas County Parks and Rec Thanksgiving Break Baseball/Softball Camp will take place from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23! View the link for details. (Press Release Desk)
• On Jan. 19, 2023, Vice Chair and District 2 Commissioner Kelly Robinson will present the Glaucoma Awareness Month Forum. View the link for more information. (Press Release Desk)
• Join the Douglasville Police Department this Saturday, Nov. 5, for a Town Hall meeting at the Alice Hawthorne Center in Jessie Davis Park. From 4:00-6:00 p.m., the department will grill hot dogs and hamburgers and discuss recent crime trends, area stats, and community concerns. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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.