🌱 Sound Bath Event Help You Unwind + Work With The Sheriff's Office

Hey, Douglasville! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Unwind with a sound bath
• How to start and run a successful business
• The Sheriff's Office is hiring

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 59 Low: 53.

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Here are the top five stories in Douglasville today:

1. Experience a new kind of relaxation with sound baths. A sound bath is a relaxation technique that has you listen to calming sounds. It allows you to enter a deep state of relaxation and achieve a sense of inner peace. Held in Douglasville, this event is a great way to recover after a stressful holiday season. You can chill out on Jan. 7. (2ONE)
2. Douglasville locals who want to start their own successful businesses can attend an informative and educational course that will help them achieve their goals. The Business Fundamentals Course at the Douglas County Public Library offers a comprehensive program to help local business owners succeed. The program is held every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. TurboMerce, and other guest speakers will make appearances to provide additional advice and insight. (WGRLS)
3. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is hiring! They are hiring for the position of Records Clerk. Those experienced in clerical and administrative skills are welcome to apply. You can fill out the application for the role online. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) via Facebook)
4. Looking to add a new member to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. Many pets are still looking for their forever home, and shelters are still working to place pets with families. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption in and around Douglasville. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family! (Douglasville Patch)
5. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The Douglas County branches of the West Georgia Regional Library System have plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to Lithia Springs for Animania-Anime Club on Jan. 7, or enjoy Tai-Chi for Seniors at Douglas County Public Library on Jan. 10. Visit the library website to view everything happening at the Dog River, Douglas County, and Lithia Springs branches. (West Georgia Regional Library System)

Today in and around Douglasville:

• ATL Comedy Tour at Monticello in Marietta (12:00 PM)
• Get Waisted With Waistbeads at Probation (2:00 PM)
• Hardy Blood Drive at Charles Hardy Parkway in Dallas (3:00 PM)
• Will Scruggs Trio at Ray's On The River in Sandy Springs (6:30 PM)
• New Year, New Us at Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Douglasville Police Department had its second evening yoga class! What a fun and relaxing way to relieve stress and bond as a team. (Douglasville Police Department via Facebook)
• Want to take a break from your preschool child for a few hours? The Central Baptist Church is offering Preschool Parents Night Out so you can get some time off while your little ones have fun! (CBC Douglasville)
• Do you love young adult fiction? Whether you're an adult or a teen, visit the YA Book Club at Dog River Public Library for a fun and engaging literary experience! (WGRLS)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow for 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.