🌱 Shooting & Car Crash In Douglas County + New Mental Health Hotline

Welcome back, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 72.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a domestic shooting that resulted in a victim crashing his car into another vehicle just outside of Douglasville, in Lithia Springs. It is believed that the victim was on his way to get treatment for his injuries from the shooting when he lost control and struck a mother and child who were in the other vehicle. The suspect, who was a family member of the victim, is in custody and police are currently determining the cause of the incident. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Not all emergencies require the same course of action. This is why the Douglasville Police Department is reminding residents that 988, a new lifeline for mental health and suicide, is available to give residents proper resources in a crisis. By calling the number, people will be connected with professionals trained specifically to help in a mental health crisis and provide help in a tumultuous situation. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
3. The Douglas County Chamber has named a local Douglasville business, Skin Rehab, LLC, one of their 2022 Small Businesses to Watch. They have been recognized for their approach to their business, which is centered around forming relationships with their customers and helping people feel good in their own skin by offering a wide variety of services and treatments. Congratulations! (Douglas County Chamber via Instagram)
4. In an effort to keep the community safe and healthy, Douglas County Chairman Romona Jones Jackson will be having a town hall meeting tonight, Jul. 26, to discuss updates in relation to the COVID-19 virus. The meeting will take place on the Douglas County Happenings Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. All county residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. (Douglas County Georgia)
5. Yesterday, the Douglasville Police Department traveled to Savannah to attend the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Summer Training Conference. The department taught two classes in their Youth Against Violence program. Law enforcement officials from all over Georgia listened as Douglasville police shared how the program helps people and how it can help their communities reduce crime in youth. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Douglasville:

• The American Business Women's Association: Douglas County Charter Chapter's Monthly Meeting at Meeting Exclusive, LLC (6:00 PM)
• Partners In Education Kick-Off at The Douglas County School System Central Office (7:30 AM)
• Training Tuesdays at O'Neal Plaza (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are several upcoming job opportunities in the Douglasville area. Check out these recent listings, whether you are in need of a part-time or full-time gig, there are plenty of local businesses looking for hard-working people to expand their team. (Douglasville Patch)
• Registration is now open for The Douglasville Girls Volleyball League, for ages 11-14. It will remain open until Aug. 12. (City of Douglasville via Facebook)
• The final Wednesday Wind Down concert of the summer will take place on Aug. 3. Hi-Definition Party Band will perform at O'Neal Plaza to finish out the summer series. (Douglasville Georgia)

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Events:

• The City Of East Point Wednesday Wind In the Point (July 27)
• Inspire Women Expo-2022 (July 30)
• Community Vendor Day (July 31)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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.