🌱 Small Business Awards Coming Soon + Summer Picnic And More Events

Hello, friends! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Douglasville Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• The 2023 Douglas County Small Business Awards will be announced soon
• A picnic and more summer events to look forward to
• Local school coach honored

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 77 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories today in Douglasville:

1. Next month, the Douglas County Chamber will present the 2023 Douglas County Small Business Awards to local small businesses. Winners will be awarded on Wednesday, Jul. 19 at the Douglasville Conference Center to recognize their ingenuity and achievements in various categories, such as Small Business of the Year, Small Businesses to Watch, and Legacy in Business. (Douglas County Sentinel)
2. There's a lot to look forward to in the coming months in Douglasville. The City of Douglasville recently added a number of exciting events to its Facebook page, from a Summer Picnic taking place on Saturday, Jul. 15, to Screen on the Green events starting Friday, Jul. 7 and Food Truck Mondays starting Monday, Jul. 17. (City of Douglasville-Government via Facebook)
3. During the months of June and July, Douglas County students can eat healthy breakfast and lunch school meals at no cost. The free meals will be provided to students at 13 local sites thanks to a federally-funded, state-administered program. This is also the first year that the school system is preparing hot sandwiches to be delivered to camps for children. (Douglas County School System)
4. In honor of Douglas County School System Coach Chester "Chet" Forsh's many years and accomplishments with the school system, Georgia State Senator Kim Jackson recently honored him and named a portion of Fairburn Road "Coach Forsh Road." During his time with the system, Coach Forsh has hit over 700 wins and was the first African American head coach in the system. (Douglas County Georgia Schools via Facebook)
5. The Cultural Arts Council's upcoming Cheers to the Arts Beer & Buddies event will take place this Thursday, Jun. 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Taco Mac in Douglasville. The event will feature food, music, door prizes, and beer samples. You can purchase tickets here. (Cultural Arts Council Douglasville)

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Today in Douglasville:

Tuesday, June 13

• $2 Family Movies At Regal Arbor Place (10:00 AM)
• Tai-Chi For Seniors At Douglas County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Church St. Farmers Market At Old PD Parking Lot (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Don't forget to take the Transit Master Plan survey to provide your input on public transit in the county. Once completed, the Transit Master Plan will serve as a roadmap for improving public transit and identify short, mid, and long-range needs, improvements, and investments for Connect Douglas. Take the survey here. (Douglas County Happenings via Facebook)
• On Monday, Jun. 19, there will be no pickup by the Douglasville Sanitation Department due to the federal holiday, Juneteenth . The sanitation department's Monday route will be serviced on Tuesday, Jun. 20. (City of Douglasville-Government via Facebook)
• The Douglas County Fire and EMS Department recently offered a few safety tips and warnings for the summer. Don't forget to set play boundaries for children, make sunscreen a priority, let neighbors know when you're traveling, and put lights on timers if you can. Find more safety tips here. (Douglas County Fire/EMS Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up 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.